JKSSB Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Postponed for 130 Electrician, Plumber and More Posts
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the Various Posts Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 04/2026) for 130 vacancies across Jammu & Kashmir Government Departments. Eligible graduates, diploma holders, ITI candidates, and 10+2 pass candidates aged as per JKSSB recruitment rules can apply online from 22 June 2026 to 21 July 2026 via jkssb.nic.in. Selected candidates will be appointed on a permanent UT/Divisional/District Cadre basis with pay scales ranging
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Postponed for 130 Electrician, Plumber and More Posts – Overview
| Organization | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), Jammu/Srinagar |
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| Selection Procedure | Selection for all advertised posts will be made on the basis of merit obtained in the Written/OMR Based Examination only. In case of a large number of applications, JKSSB reserves the right to apply shortlisting criteria as deemed appropriate. Stage 1 – Written/OMR Based Examination The examination will consist of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions set in English Language only. There will be negative marking of one-fourth of marks for each wrong answer. The date and venue of the examination shall be notified separately on the official website jkssb.nic.in. Stage 2 – Document Verification (DV) Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written examination merit will be called for Document Verification. Original documents along with self-attested photocopies must be produced. Failure to appear or produce valid documents on the scheduled DV date shall lead to cancellation of candidature. Stage 3 – Medical Examination Selected candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the Government of J&K. |
| Total Posts | 130 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Jammu |
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Download JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application, i.e. 21-07-2026. Candidature is accepted provisionally and is subject to verification of documents at the Document Verification stage.
| Domicile | Candidate must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority on or before 21-07-2026. |
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| Educational Qualification | Varies by post as prescribed in Annexure-A of the notification. |
| Experience | No essential experience specified for any advertised post. |
| OBC Status | Only OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates are eligible for reservation benefits. |
| PwBD Eligibility | PwBD candidates with disability of not less than 40% are eligible as per suitability and horizontal reservation conditions. |
| In-Service Candidates | Must submit printout of filled online application form through proper channel via concerned Head of Department/Designated Authority before the last date of Document Verification. |
JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for all advertised posts will be made on the basis of merit obtained in the Written/OMR Based Examination only. In case of a large number of applications, JKSSB reserves the right to apply shortlisting criteria as deemed appropriate. Stage 1 – Written/OMR Based Examination The examination will consist of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions set in English Language only. There will be negative marking of one-fourth of marks for each wrong answer. The date and venue of the examination shall be notified separately on the official website jkssb.nic.in. Stage 2 – Document Verification (DV) Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written examination merit will be called for Document Verification. Original documents along with self-attested photocopies must be produced. Failure to appear or produce valid documents on the scheduled DV date shall lead to cancellation of candidature. Stage 3 – Medical Examination Selected candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the Government of J&K.
Who should NOT apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who are not Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir or do not possess a valid Domicile Certificate as on 21-07-2026. Candidates who do not possess the exact essential qualification prescribed for the respective post as per Annexure-A. Candidates expecting reservation benefits without a valid category certificate in the prescribed format as on the cut-off date. OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer. Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications without a valid Equivalence Certificate from the competent authority. Candidates who provide incomplete, incorrect, or unverifiable information in the online application form. Candidates who cannot satisfy medical fitness or document verification requirements at the time of appointment.
Common mistakes / What to check before applying JKSSB Recruitment 2026?
Not verifying the exact post-wise qualification prescribed in Annexure-A before applying for a specific Item Number. Uploading blurred, illegible photograph or signature – such applications will be summarily rejected. Entering the wrong email ID or mobile number, which may result in missing important updates from JKSSB. Submitting more than one application for the same Item Number – JKSSB will consider only the latest application and may debar the candidate. Not uploading valid category/reservation certificates (within cut-off date) at the time of submitting the online form – no further opportunity will be provided. Waiting until the last date to submit the application – heavy website load may cause login failures. Writing Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name and Mother’s Name differently from the Matriculation Certificate – this may lead to cancellation at Document Verification.
Important Instructions for JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Candidates
Applications once submitted cannot be modified or withdrawn under any circumstances. All eligibility conditions, including domicile and category certificate validity, will be determined as on 21-07-2026. Candidates must write their Name, Date of Birth, Father’s Name and Mother’s Name strictly as per their Matriculation Certificate. Only one online application per Item Number is permitted – multiple applications for the same post may lead to debarment. Use of mobile phones, smart watches, AI-enabled devices or any electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited at the examination venue. Candidates must carry two recent passport size colour photographs and original valid Photo-ID to the examination hall. The Board’s decision on all matters relating to eligibility, selection, and results shall be final and binding. Canvassing in any form or submission of fake/fabricated applications will lead to debarment and legal action. In-service candidates must route their application through the concerned Head of Department before the last date of Document Verification.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | Last Date for Online Application (Cut-off Date) |
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Age Limit
| Notes | Age is calculated as on 01-01-2026. The minimum age for all categories is that the candidate must not have been born after 01-01-2008. Standard age relaxations are applicable only to candidates applying against reserved vacancies. |
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Important Links
| Download JKSSB Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
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| https://jkssb.nic.in | Click Here ↗ |
| Login | Click Here ↗ |