The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially issued Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026 dated 23 January 2026, announcing recruitment for 239 UT Cadre vacancies in the Health and Medical Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir, primarily for SKIMS Soura under direct recruitment.
This recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for eligible domicile candidates of Jammu & Kashmir, especially those from medical, paramedical, nursing, pharmacy, technical, and allied support services, as selection will be done through an objective written examination process.
Overview: JKSSB Health & Medical Education Recruitment 2026
As per the official notification, JKSSB received indent requests for recruitment under:
- Indent reference:
(i) HME-SKIM/18/2024-02 dated 07.10.2025
(ii) HME-SKIM/189/2025-01 dated 01.01.2026 - Department: Health & Medical Education Department
- Total posts advertised: 239
The recruitment is being conducted for UT Cadre posts, meaning candidates must fulfill domicile requirements of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Important Dates (JKSSB 2026)
Candidates must keep the following dates in mind:
- Start date of online applications: 24 February 2026
- Last date (cut-off) to submit application: 25 March 2026
Applicants are advised not to wait for the last day due to heavy traffic on the portal.
Domicile Requirement (Mandatory)
To apply for the JKSSB UT Cadre posts:
✅ The candidate must be a domicile of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority.
⚠️ Important: The domicile certificate must be valid on or before the cut-off date: 25.03.2026, otherwise candidature may be cancelled.
Total Posts and Vacancy Note
JKSSB has advertised 239 posts, but candidates should note:
- The number of vacancies can increase or decrease before the completion of recruitment.
- The advertisement is also subject to outcomes of any pending cases/writ petitions.
JKSSB Age Limit 2026 (As on 01.01.2026)
The upper age limit varies by category. Key maximum age limits include:
- Open Merit (OM): 40 years
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST1/ST2/RBA/ALC-IB/EWS/OBC): 43 years
- PwBD: 42 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 48 years
Candidates must fall within the prescribed birth date range mentioned in the notification and ensure they meet eligibility strictly as on the cut-off date.
Application Fee
The JKSSB application fee is:
- General category: ₹600/-
- SC/ST1/ST2/EWS/PwBD candidates: ₹500/-
Fee payment is accepted only through online mode, such as:
- Net Banking
- Debit Card / Credit Card
⚠️ The fee is non-refundable and applications without fee payment will be rejected.
Scheme of Examination (Selection Process)
JKSSB has clarified that recruitment will be purely on performance in written test:
- Written examination type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Language: English only
- Negative marking: Yes
➝ 1/4th of marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
✅ The notification clearly states:
Selection will be based on merit obtained in written/OMR exam only.
Syllabus & Exam Date
- JKSSB will release the syllabus separately on its website.
- The exam date and centre details will also be notified separately.
- Admit Cards will be available for download approximately one week before the exam.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official JKSSB website for updates.
Major UT Cadre Posts Advertised (Highlights)
As per Annexure-A, posts include a mix of Level-2, Level-4, Level-6D, and SL1 categories. Major posts include:
🔹 Nursing & Medical Support Posts
- Staff Nurse G-II — 20 posts (Level-6D)
- Nursing Aid G-III — 59 posts (SL1)
🔹 Technical / Paramedical Posts
- Technician G-II (Lab Group) — 32 posts (Level-4)
- Technician G-II (Medical Group) — 21 posts (Level-4)
- Technician G-II (Radiation Group) — 15 posts (Level-4)
- Technician G-II (Theatre Group) — 17 posts (Level-4)
- Technician G-II (Perfusionist) — 01 post (Level-4)
🔹 Allied Rehabilitation Posts
- Chest Physiotherapist — 01 post
- Junior Basic Physiotherapist G-II — 03 posts
- Junior Occupational Therapist — 01 post
- Speech Therapist — 02 posts
- Vocational Counsellor — 01 post
🔹 Administrative & Support Staff
- Junior Store Clerk — 08 posts (Level-2)
- Medical Record Assistant — 07 posts (Level-2)
- Library Assistant G-II — 01 post (Level-4)
- Assistant Cook G-II — 16 posts (Level-4)
- Attendant General Cadre (AGC) G-II — 25 posts (SL1)
- Barber G-III — 02 posts (SL1)
- Junior Pharmacist G-II — 07 posts (Level-4)
The detailed category-wise distribution (OM/SC/ST/OBC/RBA/EWS etc.) and qualifications are available in the notification Annexure-A.
Documents Needed for JKSSB Application & DV
Candidates shortlisted for document verification must produce:
- Domicile Certificate (original)
- Qualification certificates (original)
- Category certificate (if applicable, valid as per cut-off date)
- Birth proof (Matric certificate)
- Two recent passport photographs
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Driving license etc.)
⚠️ Failure to appear in DV or failure to submit documents in original can result in rejection.
Special Facility for PwBD Candidates: Scribe & Compensatory Time
PwBD candidates may avail:
- Scribe facility
- Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour
Conditions include:
- Candidate must arrange own scribe
- Scribe must be lower qualification than candidate
- Required medical certificate (Annexure-B) and undertaking (Annexure-C) must be provided.
Important Instructions to Applicants
JKSSB has issued strict instructions including:
- Candidate details must match Matric certificate
- No request for correction after submission
- Upload valid certificates before cut-off date
- Multiple applications for same item number can lead to cancellation
- Carry ID proof and photographs during exam
- Electronic gadgets (phones, smartwatches, bluetooth devices) are strictly prohibited in exam centre
The JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026 is a major UT-level recruitment in the Health & Medical Education Department, offering 239 posts across multiple essential categories including nursing, technical, pharmacy, rehabilitation and supportive roles.
Eligible candidates should prepare early, ensure domicile and documents are valid as per cut-off, and apply between 24 February and 25 March 2026. Since selection depends on written exam merit, aspirants should also focus on objective exam preparation and regularly track JKSSB updates for syllabus and exam schedule.
