Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 12 November 2026 |
| Written examination | To be notified later |
| Admit card | Released before the exam |
- 14 October to 12 November: Fill in and submit the online application.
- Later: The board announces the written exam date and releases admit cards.
- After the exam: Merit list is prepared, followed by document verification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OM / General / OBC / ALC-IB / RBA | ₹600 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | ₹500 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Class-IV (Multi-Tasking Staff, MTS) | 2,736 | At least Class 10 pass from a recognised board; not higher than 10+2 |
| Sanitation Worker | 127 | At least Class 8 pass from a recognised school/board; not higher than 10+2 |
| Total | 2,863 |
Cadre-wise posts
| Cadre | Posts |
|---|---|
| UT Cadre | 105 |
| Divisional Cadre, Jammu | 1,093 |
| Divisional Cadre, Kashmir | 897 |
| District Cadre (20 districts of J&K) | 768 |
| Total | 2,863 |
The vacancies are spread across departments such as Agriculture Production, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, Estates, Public Works (R&B) and ARI & Training. The pay level is SL1, ₹14,800 to ₹47,100.
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 years.
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 years |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / OBC / EWS | 43 years |
| Physically challenged (PwBD) | 42 years |
Eligibility Criteria
- Domicile: You must be a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir and hold a valid domicile certificate issued on or before the cut-off date.
- MTS: Class 10 pass is the minimum. Candidates with a qualification above 10+2 are not eligible.
- Sanitation Worker: Class 8 pass is the minimum. Candidates with a qualification above 10+2 are not eligible.
Selection Process
- Written exam: Objective multiple-choice questions (OMR or computer-based). Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
- Merit list: Prepared on the composite score, which is the written exam score plus weightage marks.
- Document verification: Shortlisted candidates have their documents checked at the end.
Marks distribution by cadre (100 marks)
| Cadre | Written exam | Home division / district | Other weightage | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT Cadre | 85 | None | 15 | 100 |
| Divisional Cadre | 80 | 5 (home division) | 15 | 100 |
| District Cadre | 75 | 10 (home district) | 15 | 100 |
Other weightage (5 marks each):
- Candidates with no family member in government service.
- Widows, divorced women and orphan girls.
- Casual workers who have worked for 5 years or more.
How to Apply for JKSSB Class 4 MTS 2026
- Open the official JKSSB website, jkssb.nic.in.
- Click the link for Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 (Class-IV/MTS and Sanitation Worker).
- Register with your name, mobile number and a valid email ID.
- Fill in the form with personal, educational, category and J&K domicile certificate details.
- Choose your post, cadre and department preferences carefully.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the application fee online by net banking, debit card or credit card.
- Submit the form before 12 November 2026 and take a clear printout for document verification. You do not need to send a hard copy to the board.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for JKSSB Class 4 MTS 2026?
The last date to apply online is 12 November 2026. Applications start on 14 October 2026.
How many posts are there?
There are 2,863 posts: 2,736 for Class-IV (MTS) and 127 for Sanitation Worker.
What is the application fee?
₹600 for OM, General, OBC, ALC-IB and RBA candidates, and ₹500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates.
Who can apply?
Only domicile holders of Jammu and Kashmir with a valid domicile certificate.
What is the qualification?
Class 10 pass for MTS and Class 8 pass for Sanitation Worker. Qualification above 10+2 makes a candidate ineligible.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the written exam.
When will the exam be held?
The exam date will be announced later, and admit cards will be released before the exam.
