JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2,863 Class-IV and Sanitation Worker Posts
Government Job • Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
● Applications Open: October 14, 2026
● 2,863 Class-IV Posts
● 2,863 Class-IV Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has invited online applications for 2,863 Class-IV (Multi-Tasking Staff, MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts in various departments of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, dated September 1, 2026. The vacancies are spread across the UT Cadre, the Divisional Cadres of Jammu and Kashmir, and the District Cadre covering 20 districts. A corrigendum dated October 1, 2026, revised the vacancy break-up and the application schedule, and the online application window now runs from October 14, 2026, to November 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM, through the official website jkssb.nic.in. Only domicile holders of Jammu and Kashmir can apply. Class-IV (MTS) needs a minimum of Matric (Class 10), and Sanitation Worker needs a minimum of Class 8, and in both cases the qualification must not be higher than 10+2. The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on January 1, 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories. The pay scale is Level SL1, Rs. 14,800 to Rs. 47,100. The application fee is Rs. 600 for most candidates and Rs. 500 for concession categories, payable online. Selection is through a written examination of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, followed by document verification. Read the notification and the instructions notice on jkssb.nic.in before applying, and do not wait for the last day.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications close on November 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Submit well before the last hour to avoid last-minute technical problems.
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JKSSB MTS Vacancy 2026
Class-IV (MTS): 2,736 posts | Sanitation Worker: 127 posts | Total: 2,863 posts.
| Cadre | Vacancies | Departments Covered |
|---|---|---|
| UT Cadre | 105 | Agriculture Production (Sericulture), Estates, Home, Transport |
| Divisional Cadre, Jammu | 1,093 | Public Works (R&B) 939, ARI & Trainings 48, Higher Education 27, Animal and Sheep Husbandry 11, others |
| Divisional Cadre, Kashmir | 897 | Public Works (R&B) 481, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks 199, Animal and Sheep Husbandry 71, ARI & Trainings 48, others |
| District Cadre (20 districts) | 768 | District-wise posts across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Total | 2,863 |
| Category | Vacancies | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 1,178 | |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 246 | |
| Scheduled Tribe 1 (ST-1) | 293 | |
| Scheduled Tribe 2 (ST-2) | 286 | |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 221 | |
| Actual Line of Control / International Border (ALC/IB) | 115 | |
| Resident of Backward Area (RBA) | 271 | |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 253 | |
| Total | 2,863 |
The total of 2,863 vacancies is unchanged from the original notification, but the cadre-wise and department-wise break-up was revised by the corrigendum dated October 1, 2026, and this post uses the revised break-up. The largest share is in the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department: 939 posts in the Jammu Division and 481 posts in the Kashmir Division. Other departments include Agriculture Production, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Estates, ARI and Trainings, Higher Education, Culture, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, Home and Transport. Vacancies are provisional and subject to change as per the board. Give your preferences for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts separately in the online form, as directed in the instructions notice dated October 9, 2026.
JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| Corrigendum (revised break-up and dates) | October 1, 2026 |
| Instructions notice for submission of forms | October 9, 2026 |
| Online application starts | October 14, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| Last date to apply online | November 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last date for online fee payment | November 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Age calculation date | January 1, 2026 |
| Written examination date | To be announced |
Date note: the original notification gave an earlier application window, but the corrigendum dated October 1, 2026, changed it to October 14 to November 12, 2026, and this post uses the revised dates. Exam-date note: the notification does not announce the written examination date, and this post does not invent one. The examination date and admit card release will be announced later on jkssb.nic.in.
Eligibility for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026
Only domicile holders of Jammu and Kashmir can apply, and every candidate must hold a valid domicile certificate. The qualification has both a minimum and a maximum limit, so read the notification carefully before applying.
🎓 Class-IV (MTS) (2,736 posts)
Minimum Matric (Class 10 pass) from a recognised board, and maximum 10+2. Candidates with a qualification higher than 10+2 are not eligible. Age: 18 to 40 years as on January 1, 2026. Pay Scale: Level SL1, Rs. 14,800 to Rs. 47,100.
🎓 Sanitation Worker (127 posts)
Minimum Class 8 pass from a recognised school or board, and maximum 10+2. Candidates with a qualification higher than 10+2 are not eligible. Age: 18 to 40 years as on January 1, 2026. Pay Scale: Level SL1, Rs. 14,800 to Rs. 47,100.
🎂 Domicile Requirement
Only candidates who are domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir can apply, and they must hold a valid domicile certificate issued on or before the cut-off date. Candidates must give their preferences for the posts of Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker separately in the online form. Applications are accepted online only through jkssb.nic.in; no other mode is accepted.
🎂 Age Relaxation
Open Merit (OM): up to 40 years. SC, ST-1, ST-2, OBC, ALC/IB, RBA and EWS candidates: up to 43 years. Persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD): up to 42 years. Age is counted as on January 1, 2026, and the minimum age is 18 years for all candidates.
Age-limit note: the upper age limits above are as given in the notification summaries checked. Confirm the exact limit for your category in the notification PDF on jkssb.nic.in before applying.
Application Fee
The application fee is paid online only, by net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI, and the last date for receiving the fee online is November 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Open Merit, General, OBC, ALC/IB and RBA | Rs. 600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | Rs. 500 |
Pay the fee only through the official JKSSB portal. Keep the payment acknowledgement with the submitted application for future reference.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
1. Written Examination
The written examination is held in OMR-based offline mode. It has 100 multiple-choice objective-type questions carrying 100 marks in total, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The examination date will be announced later, and admit cards will be released before the examination.
2. Merit List with Weightage
The merit list is prepared on the composite score, which is the written examination score plus weightage marks. The written examination carries 85 marks for UT Cadre posts, 80 marks for Divisional Cadre posts and 75 marks for District Cadre posts, out of a total of 100. Divisional Cadre candidates get 5 marks for their home division, and District Cadre candidates get 10 marks for their home district. A further 15 marks of weightage are available, at 5 marks each, for candidates with no family member in government service, for widows, divorced women and orphan girls, and for casual workers who have worked for 5 years or more.
3. Document Verification
Candidates qualifying in the written examination are called for document verification against the vacancies, in order of merit and as per the category-wise reservation rules. Original documents, including the domicile certificate, qualification certificates and category certificates, are checked at this stage.
4. Final Selection
Final selection and appointment are made on the basis of vacancies, merit, category-wise reservation and successful document verification.
Weightage note: the cadre-wise marks distribution and the weightage items above are as given in the notification summaries checked. Confirm the exact scheme in the notification PDF on jkssb.nic.in before applying.
How to Apply for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026
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Read the notification
Go to the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in and open Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts. Read the notification and the instructions notice dated October 9, 2026, in full before applying.
2
Keep your documents ready
Keep your Jammu and Kashmir domicile certificate, qualification marksheets and certificates, category certificate if applicable, photograph and signature ready before filling the form.
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Register on the portal
Open the online application link for Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 on jkssb.nic.in and register with your name, mobile number and a valid email address.
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Fill the form and choose preferences
Fill in your personal, educational, category and domicile certificate details. Choose your post, cadre and department preferences carefully, and give your preferences for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts separately.
5
Upload photo and signature
Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format given in the notification.
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Pay the fee and submit
Pay the application fee online by net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI, and submit the form before November 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Take a clear printout of the submitted form for document verification. You do not need to send a hard copy to the board.
Important Links
Official website: jkssb.nic.in
Instructions notice (Advertisement No. 09 of 2026): Instructions for submission of application forms for 2,863 posts (PDF)
Notification: Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, dated September 1, 2026, with the corrigendum dated October 1, 2026, for 2,863 Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts. Read the notification on jkssb.nic.in for the full vacancy break-up, qualifications, age limits, fee and examination scheme before applying.
JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are announced under JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2,863 vacancies for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts under Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026: Class-IV (MTS) 2,736 posts and Sanitation Worker 127 posts. The vacancies are spread across the UT Cadre (105), the Divisional Cadre Jammu (1,093), the Divisional Cadre Kashmir (897) and the District Cadre (768).
What is the last date to apply for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
November 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The online application window opened on October 14, 2026, and the last date for online fee payment is also November 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
What is the notification number for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, dated September 1, 2026, issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board. A corrigendum dated October 1, 2026, revised the vacancy break-up and the application dates.
Who can apply for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
Only domicile holders of Jammu and Kashmir with a valid domicile certificate can apply. Class-IV (MTS) needs a minimum of Matric (Class 10 pass), and Sanitation Worker needs a minimum of Class 8 pass. In both cases the qualification must not be higher than 10+2, so candidates with a degree above 10+2 are not eligible.
What is the age limit for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years, and the upper age limit as on January 1, 2026, is 40 years for Open Merit candidates, 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, OBC, ALC/IB, RBA and EWS candidates, and 42 years for persons with benchmark disabilities.
What is the application fee for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 600 for Open Merit, General, OBC, ALC/IB and RBA candidates, and Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. The fee is paid online by net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
What is the pay scale for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
Selected candidates are offered Pay Level SL1, Rs. 14,800 to Rs. 47,100, along with allowances and perks as per the rules.
What is the selection process for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
A written examination of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, followed by document verification. The merit list is prepared on the composite score, which is the written examination score plus weightage marks for the home division or district and other notified categories. Final selection is made on the basis of vacancies, merit, category-wise reservation and successful document verification.
Is there negative marking in the JKSSB MTS written examination?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the written examination.
Where do I apply for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in, by November 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications are accepted online only, and no other mode is accepted.
Madhu Choudhary
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