JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 2863 MTS, Sanitation Worker Posts

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, dated 01.09.2026, inviting online applications for 2863 Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker posts across UT, Divisional, and District cadres in various departments of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. This JKSSB Recruitment 2026 drive covers posts under General Administration Department indents received for Agriculture Production, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, ARI & Trainings, Culture, Estates, Floriculture Gardens and Parks, Higher Education, Home, Public Works (R&B), and Transport departments.

Candidates who are Domicile holders of Jammu & Kashmir and meet the prescribed qualification and age criteria can apply online from 05.10.2026 to 03.11.2026. Below is a quick summary followed by complete details on eligibility, dates, vacancies, fee, salary, and the application process.

• Notification PDF: JKSSB Advt No. 09 of 2026 (Official PDF)
• Official Website: Check Here

JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026 Overview

Here is a quick answer to the most common questions about this recruitment. JKSSB, under the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, is recruiting for 2863 Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts spread across UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre (Jammu and Kashmir), and District Cadre (20 districts). Candidates possessing a Domicile Certificate of J&K along with the prescribed Matric/8th Pass to 10+2 qualification, and falling within the age limit, can apply online. Applications open on 05.10.2026 and close on 03.11.2026, with the exam date and venue to be notified separately on the official website.

JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind while applying for JKSSB Class-IV & Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026.

JKSSB Class-IV Vacancy 2026 – Post Details

JKSSB has advertised a total of 2863 posts under this notification, comprising Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts distributed across UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre, and District Cadre. The official notification also lists the vacancies notified may increase or decrease before the selection process concludes.

Cadre-wise Vacancy Distribution

District Cadre Vacancy Break-up

Category-wise Vacancy Break-up

Department-wise and item-number-wise post distribution (e.g. Public Works R&B, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, Agriculture Production and others) is given in Annexure-A of the official notification, which candidates should refer to for the exact item number relevant to their preferred cadre and department.

JKSSB Class-IV Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the domicile, qualification, and age conditions below, all assessed as on the cut-off date of 03.11.2026 (or 01.01.2026 for age).

• Candidates must be Domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with a valid Domicile Certificate issued on or before the cut-off date.
• Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the post/cadre applied for, verified at the Document Verification stage.

JKSSB Class-IV Qualification

Candidates possessing qualification other than what is prescribed will not be eligible, and their candidature is liable to be summarily rejected at any stage of the selection process.

JKSSB Class-IV Age Limit

The age of candidates is reckoned as on 01.01.2026.

• Ex-Servicemen may deduct their period of Armed Forces service from actual age; if the resultant age doesn’t exceed the post’s maximum limit by more than 3 years, they are deemed to satisfy the age condition.
• An additional 5-year relaxation in upper age limit is available to candidates claiming the casual-worker additional weightage benefit under the J&K Appointment to Class IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.

JKSSB Class-IV Application Fee

Fee is payable only through online mode (Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card). Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected, and the fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.

JKSSB Class-IV Salary

Selected candidates for both Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts will be placed in Pay Level SL1, carrying a pay scale of ₹14,800 – ₹47,100, as per Annexure-D of the notification.

JKSSB Class-IV Selection Process

Selection for JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026 will be based on an Objective Type Written Test followed by Document Verification, with the overall merit determined using written test marks plus additional weightage points.

• Written examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions set in English only.
• Negative marking applies: one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
• Total marks are distributed between the written test and additional weightage points, and the split differs by cadre as shown below.

Cadre and Department allocation for successful candidates will be done on a merit-cum-preference basis, and once notified, allocation decisions are final and binding.

Documents Required at Document Verification

• Original and self-attested photocopies of the online application form and all certificates.
• Domicile Certificate (valid as on the cut-off date).
• Educational qualification certificates.
• Category/Reservation certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable.
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs (not older than 6 months) and a valid photo ID proof.
• Certificates supporting any weightage claim (no-government-family-member, widow/divorced/orphan status, or casual-worker status), where applicable.

How to Apply for JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official JKSSB website at www.jkssb.nic.in once the application window opens on 05.10.2026.
2. Register/login on the online application portal as instructed on the website.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully in the online application form.
4. Upload live photograph and signature as per the prescribed size (10 KB to 20 KB).
5. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
6. Review all entries carefully before final submission, as no corrections are allowed after submission.
7. Submit the form and save/print the application for future reference and Document Verification.

JKSSB Class-IV Apply Online link will be activated on the official website from 05.10.2026 to 03.11.2026.

JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

• Only one online application per item number is allowed; a candidate submitting multiple applications for the same item number will have their candidature cancelled.
• Candidates should submit applications well before the last date to avoid last-minute portal congestion.
• Name, date of birth, and parents’ names must be entered exactly as per the Matriculation Certificate.
• No request for correction/change in submitted application details will be entertained.
• Assignment of Roll Number/Admit Card does not confer any right to participate in later stages if discrepancies in eligibility are later found.
• Candidates must carry valid original photo ID proof and two recent passport photographs to the examination hall.
• Mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, AI-enabled devices, and other electronic/communication devices are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
• In-service candidates must submit a signed and stamped certificate through proper channel (Head of Department) along with their application printout.
• The total number of posts advertised may increase or decrease during the selection process, and the notification is subject to the outcome of any pending court proceedings.

JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here (active from 05.10.2026)
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here