JKSSB Class IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026: 2,863 Posts, Last Date Extended to 27 November
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has advertised 2,863 Class-IV (Multi-Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker posts under Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026. In the latest update, the Board has extended the last date to apply online from 12 November 2026 to 27 November 2026. Candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and have passed Matric (10th) or 8th class can apply online. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 1 September 2026 |
| Corrigendum Issued (Annexure A and dates revised) | 1 October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 14 October 2026 (12:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) | 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Extension Notice Issued | 11 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | Was 12 November 2026 under the 1 October 2026 corrigendum; the extension notice does not say whether it also moves — pay early |
| Cut-off for Qualification, Domicile and Category Certificates | 27 November 2026 |
| Exam Date and Centre | To be notified separately by JKSSB |
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OM, OBC, RBA and ALC/IB | Rs. 600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD | Rs. 500 |
Payment is online only — net banking, credit card or debit card. The prescribed fee is never refunded.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Class-IV (Multi-Tasking Staff) | 2,697 |
| Sanitation Worker | 166 |
| Total | 2,863 |
Category-wise split — Class-IV (MTS): OM 1,109, SC 230, ST-1 277, ST-2 270, OBC 209, ALC-IB 108, RBA 255, EWS 239. Sanitation Worker: OM 69, SC 16, ST-1 16, ST-2 16, OBC 12, ALC-IB 7, RBA 16, EWS 14. Cadre-wise: UT Cadre 105, Divisional Cadre Jammu 1,093, Divisional Cadre Kashmir 897, District Cadres 768. All 166 Sanitation Worker seats are in the UT and Divisional Cadres — no District Cadre carries a Sanitation Worker post.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Class-IV (MTS): Minimum Matric (10th pass). Sanitation Worker: Minimum 8th pass. Maximum qualification for both posts is 10+2 — a candidate holding any qualification above 10+2, such as a diploma, graduation or post-graduation, is NOT eligible, and such candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage. Candidates must produce the original certificate proving the prescribed qualification was acquired on or before 27 November 2026. Domicile: Candidates must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and hold a valid Domicile Certificate in the prescribed format, issued on or before 27 November 2026.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026. Minimum age: 18 years (must not be born after 01.01.2008). Maximum age: OM 40 years (not born before 01.01.1986); SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC 43 years; Physically Challenged Person 42 years. Ex-Servicemen: deduct actual service from age; if the balance exceeds the limit by not more than 3 years, the candidate is treated as within the limit. Casual workers engaged for five years or more get 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale
Both posts carry Pay Level SL1: Rs. 14,800 – 47,100. Service conditions follow the extant rules of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Online application on the JKSSB portal.
- Written / OMR examination — objective type, multiple choice, questions set in English only, with negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer.
- Additional weightage points under S.O. 184 of 2020, added to the written-test marks (out of 100: written test 85 for UT Cadre, 80 for Divisional Cadre, 75 for District Cadre; home division 5 marks; home district 10 marks; no family member in government service 5 marks; widow, divorced woman, judicially separated woman or orphan girl 5 marks; casual worker 5 marks).
- Document Verification of shortlisted candidates.
- Cadre and department allocation on merit-cum-preference basis; once notified, it is final and binding.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The written examination is an objective-type OMR test with questions in English only. Negative marking is one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer. The syllabus, exam date and centre are not in the notification — the Board will notify all three separately on its website.
JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
- Domicile Certificate of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir in the prescribed format.
- Matriculation (10th) certificate and mark sheet, or 8th pass certificate for Sanitation Worker posts.
- Category certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable.
- Live photograph and signature, each between 10 KB and 20 KB.
- Valid photo ID proof.
- Weightage certificates (no family member in government service, widow/divorced/orphan girl, casual worker), if claimed.
- Bonafide Certificate, if the 10th or 10+2 qualification is from outside the UT of J&K (other than a Central University).
How to Apply for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026
- Read Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 and its Corrigendum dated 01.10.2026 fully before you begin.
- Register on the JKSSB online portal (jkssb.nic.in).
- Enter name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name exactly as on the matriculation certificate.
- Upload a live photograph and signature, each between 10 KB and 20 KB.
- Indicate the item numbers (revised Annexure A, Items 182 to 264) and the Cadre and Department preferences.
- Pay the fee online by net banking, credit card or debit card, and submit before 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Save and print a copy of the completed form for Document Verification.
- Only one application per item number is allowed; if more than one is found, the Board considers the latest. There is NO correction window after submission — check every entry before submitting.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q. How many posts are there in JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
A. A total of 2,863 posts — Class-IV (MTS) 2,697 and Sanitation Worker 166.
Q. What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM), extended from 12 November 2026 by the notice dated 11 November 2026.
Q. What is the qualification for JKSSB Class IV posts?
A. Class-IV (MTS) needs minimum Matric (10th pass) and Sanitation Worker needs minimum 8th pass. The maximum qualification for both is 10+2 — candidates with a diploma, graduation or higher degree are not eligible.
Q. What is the application fee for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
A. Rs. 600 for OM, OBC, RBA and ALC/IB; Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD. Payment is online only.
Q. What is the age limit for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
A. Minimum 18 years as on 1 January 2026. Maximum age is 40 years for OM, 43 years for reserved categories and 42 years for PwBD.
Q. What is the salary of JKSSB Class IV posts?
A. Both posts carry Pay Level SL1: Rs. 14,800 – 47,100.
Q. What is the selection process for JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026?
A. OMR written test with negative marking, plus additional weightage points, followed by Document Verification.
Sources: GovtJobsAlert; Times of Kashmir; SarkariNetwork; JKSSB, jkssb.nic.in.
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