JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026 (2863 Posts) — Applications Open 5 October
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, dated 1 September 2026, for 2,863 Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker posts across various departments in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. The online application window opens on 5 October 2026 and closes on 3 November 2026. If you’re a J&K domicile holder with a 10th-pass or 8th-pass background, this is genuinely one of the biggest Class-IV drives in the UT right now — worth planning for well ahead of the opening date.
About the Recruitment
These 2,863 posts are spread across three cadres — UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre, and District Cadre — so where you’re eligible to apply depends on which cadre matches your residency and category. Only candidates who are domiciles of Jammu & Kashmir can apply, and applications will be accepted only through the official JKSSB portal — anything through another mode won’t be considered. Worth planning around: the final merit isn’t purely written-test marks — each cadre carries its own additional weightage split (UT: 85+15, Divisional: 80+20, District: 75+25), so your final score depends partly on which cadre you’re applying under.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 01/09/2026 |
| Application Begin | 05/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 03/11/2026 |
| Selection Mode | Written Examination (OMR/Objective) + Document Verification |
Application Fee
| General / OM / OBC / RBA / ALC-IB | ₹600 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | ₹500 |
| Payment Mode | Online only (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card) |
Fee once paid isn’t refunded or adjusted against any other exam, so double-check your category before you get to payment.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
| Open Merit (OM) | Maximum 40 Years |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / EWS / OBC | Maximum 43 Years (3-year relaxation) |
Eligibility Criteria
For Class-IV (MTS) posts, you’ll need a minimum of Matric (10th pass), with a maximum of 10+2 — candidates with qualifications higher than 10+2 aren’t eligible to apply. For Sanitation Worker posts, the bar is a bit lower: minimum 8th pass, maximum 10+2, with the same upper-qualification restriction. Beyond the educational side, you must hold a valid J&K Domicile Certificate — this recruitment is not open to non-domicile candidates.
Vacancy Details (Total: 2863 Posts)
| Cadre |
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| UT Cadre |
| Divisional Cadre |
| District Cadre |
These posts are distributed across various departments in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, offering a stable Class-IV government career for candidates who meet the qualification and domicile requirements.
Selection Process
Selection runs in two stages — first, a Written Examination in OMR-based/offline mode, followed by Document Verification. Final merit is prepared out of 100 marks, combining written test performance with cadre-specific additional weightage points, so it’s worth understanding how your particular cadre’s weightage split works before the exam.
Documents Required
Once applications open, keep these ready: recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, your 8th/10th/10+2 marksheet and certificate as applicable, valid J&K Domicile Certificate, category certificate if applicable, and a valid ID proof.
How to Apply Online (From 5 October)
- Visit the official website: jkssb.nic.in
- Go to the Recruitment/Apply Online section on the homepage.
- Find and open the link for Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 — Class-IV (MTS)/Sanitation Worker Recruitment.
- Register using your name, mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in and fill in your personal, educational, domicile, and category details carefully.
- Select your applicable cadre/post preferences.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee online, based on your category.
- Check all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Submit and save/print a copy for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online (Active from 05/10/2026) | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When does the JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 application process start?
Online applications open on 5 October 2026 and close on 3 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
2,863 in total — Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts spread across UT, Divisional, and District cadres.
Q3. Is this recruitment open to candidates outside J&K?
No, only candidates holding a valid Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Certificate can apply.
Q4. What’s the age limit for this recruitment?
Up to 40 years for Open Merit candidates, and up to 43 years for reserved categories (SC/ST-1/ST-2/RBA/ALC-IB/EWS/OBC), calculated as on 1 January 2026.
