The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 for 2,863 Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts across the Union Territory. According to the published information, the online application window opened on 14 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 12 November 2026 on the official website jkssb.nic.in.
This is one of the largest support-staff recruitment drives in Jammu and Kashmir, covering UT, Divisional and District cadres across all 20 districts. Only domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible. Readers tracking JKSSB exams may also want to see our JKSSB Junior Lab Technician and Driver Admit Card 2026 article, the JKSSB Recruitment 2026 guide, and the DSSSB Sweeper Chowkidar Recruitment 2026 article for similar openings. Candidates should read the official notification and its corrigendum carefully before applying.
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JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 09 of 2026 (dated 01.09.2026) |
| Post Names | Class-IV (MTS), Sanitation Worker |
| Total Vacancies | 2,863 |
| Job Location | Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (UT, Divisional and District cadres) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Domicile | Mandatory – Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Official Website | https://jkssb.nic.in/ |
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Notification released | 1 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 12 November 2026 |
| Cut-off date for qualification and certificates | 12 November 2026 |
| Written examination date | To be announced on jkssb.nic.in |
According to the published information, the application dates were revised through a corrigendum notice, and the current schedule is 14 October to 12 November 2026. The exam date and venue will be notified separately on the official website.
JKSSB Class IV Vacancy 2026 – Cadre-wise Distribution
| Cadre | No. of Posts |
| UT Cadre | 105 |
| Divisional Cadre – Jammu | 1,093 |
| Divisional Cadre – Kashmir | 897 |
| District Cadre (all 20 districts combined) | 768 |
| Grand Total | 2,863 |
JKSSB Class IV Vacancy 2026 – Category-wise Distribution
| Category | No. of Posts |
| Open Merit (OM) | 1,178 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 246 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST-1) | 293 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST-2) | 286 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 221 |
| ALC / IB (border areas) | 115 |
| Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) | 271 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 253 |
| Grand Total | 2,863 |
The department-wise and item-number-wise distribution (covering departments such as Public Works, Animal and Sheep Husbandry and Agriculture Production) is given in Annexure-A of the official notification. Candidates should pick the item number matching their preferred cadre and department, since only one online application per item number is allowed.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification | Maximum Qualification |
| Class-IV (MTS) | Matriculation (10th pass) | 10+2 |
| Sanitation Worker | 8th pass | 10+2 |
According to the published information, candidates holding a qualification higher than 10+2 (graduates or above) are not eligible for these posts. A valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is mandatory, and it must have been issued on or before the cut-off date.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026. The minimum age for all categories is 18 years.
| Category | Maximum Age |
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 years |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / EWS / OBC | 43 years |
| Physically Challenged (PwBD) | 42 years |
Ex-servicemen can deduct their armed forces service period from their actual age under the prescribed conditions. An additional 5-year relaxation is available to candidates claiming the casual-worker weightage benefit under the J&K Appointment to Class IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OM / OBC / RBA / ALC-IB | Rs. 600 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | Rs. 500 |
The fee is payable online only through net banking, credit card or debit card. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be rejected, and the fee once paid is non-refundable.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection is based on an objective-type written examination followed by document verification. The written test carries the majority of the marks, with additional weightage points for cadre-specific factors.
| Criteria | UT Cadre | Divisional Cadre | District Cadre |
| Written test | 85 | 80 | 75 |
| Candidate of home division / district | – | 5 | 10 |
| No family member in government service | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Widows / divorced / orphan girls | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Casual worker (5+ years) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |
The written test consists of multiple-choice questions set in English only, and negative marking applies: one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Cadre and department allocation for successful candidates is done on a merit-cum-preference basis.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Class-IV (MTS) / Sanitation Worker | SL1 | Rs. 14,800 – Rs. 47,100 per month |
How to Apply for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
- Register or log in on the online application portal.
- Open the application for Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 and choose the correct item number.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details exactly as per the Matriculation certificate.
- Upload the live photograph and signature in the prescribed size.
- Pay the application fee online through net banking, credit card or debit card.
- Review all entries carefully before final submission, since no correction is allowed after submission.
- Submit the form and save or print the application for document verification.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Printed online application form and certificates (original plus self-attested copies).
- Domicile Certificate valid as on the cut-off date.
- Educational qualification certificates (8th / 10th / 10+2 as applicable).
- Category or reservation certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable.
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs and a valid photo ID proof.
- Certificates supporting any weightage claim, where applicable.
Important Links
- Apply Online for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 – official JKSSB website
- Download Notification / Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 – official JKSSB website
- Official Website (jkssb.nic.in)
How many vacancies are there in JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
There are 2,863 posts of Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 – 105 in the UT Cadre, 1,990 in the Divisional Cadre (Jammu and Kashmir combined) and 768 in the District Cadre across 20 districts.
What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
According to the published information, the revised schedule is 14 October to 12 November 2026. The application dates were changed through a corrigendum notice, so candidates should confirm the dates on jkssb.nic.in.
Who can apply for JKSSB Class IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts?
Only domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply. For Class-IV (MTS) the qualification range is Matric to 10+2, and for Sanitation Worker it is 8th pass to 10+2. Candidates with qualifications above 10+2 are not eligible.
What is the age limit for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
As on 1 January 2026, the maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit candidates, 43 years for SC/ST-1/ST-2/RBA/ALC-IB/EWS/OBC candidates and 42 years for PwBD candidates. The minimum age is 18 years.
What is the application fee for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 600 for General/OM/OBC/RBA/ALC-IB candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD candidates, payable online only.
What is the selection process for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
Selection is through an objective-type written examination (in English, with one-fourth negative marking) followed by document verification. Merit combines written marks with cadre-specific weightage points.
What is the salary of JKSSB Class IV posts?
Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level SL1, carrying a pay scale of Rs. 14,800 to Rs. 47,100 per month.
Disclaimer: A2Z Sarkari Exam is a private, unofficial information portal. The JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 details above are based on the published information for Advertisement No. 09 of 2026. Candidates must verify the eligibility, fee and dates from the official website, jkssb.nic.in, before applying.
