JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026 for 421 vacancies. Check eligibility, educational qualification, application dates, fee and last date to apply online.
Advertising no. :- 08 of 2026
Introduction:
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has released a recruitment notification inviting eligible residents of Jammu & Kashmir to fill 518 vacancies across various departments such as Agriculture Production, Health & Medical Education, Higher Education, and Labour & Employment.
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JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026 - Overview:
organization name | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
|---|---|
Post Name | Agriculture Production Department Health and Medical Education Department Higher Education Department Labour and Employment Department |
post type | Union Territory (UT) / Divisional / District Cadre |
application mode | Online |
application fees | * Rs. 600 for OM and unreserved categories * Rs. 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD candidates |
No Of Vacancy | 518 vacancies |
education qualification | Qualifications vary by post, including Matriculation/10+2 with relevant diplomas or certificates (e.g., Basic Horticulture training, Pharmacy, Nursing, Lab Technology) to Graduation with Science. |
selection process | The broad process is:
Candidates should note that eligibility is initially accepted provisionally and documents are verified at the relevant stage. |
age limit( as of January 1, 2026 ) | Open Merit (OM): Maximum 40 years (Born between 01.01.1986 and 01.01.2008) SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC/IB / EWS / OBC: Maximum 43 years (Born between 01.01.1983 and 01.01.2008) Physically Challenged Person: Maximum 42 years (Born between 01.01.1984 and 01.01.2008) Ex-Servicemen: Deduct military service from actual age; resultant age must not exceed the prescribed limit by more than 3 years. |
salary | Pay level ranges from Level-SL2 (15,900 - 50,400), Level-2 (19,900 - 63,200), Level-4 (25,500 - 81,100), Level-6 (35,400 - 112,400), to Level-6D (35,800 - 113,200) depending on the post. |
JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 04 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 October 2026 |
| Examination Date | To be notified |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
The Board will separately notify the examination date and examination centres on its official website.
JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026- Vacancy Details:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Health Educator | 15 | Graduation with Science from any recognised University |
| Sanitary Inspector | 14 | 10+2 or above + minimum 2-year Diploma in Sanitation & Public Health from recognised Institute/State Medical Faculty/J&K State Para Medical Council |
| Junior Pharmacist | 211 | 10+2 with Science + Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy from recognised Institute |
| Para Medical Assistant | 1 | 10+2 + Diploma in Para Medical Assistant Course from recognised Institute |
| Junior Theatre Technician | 10 | Matric or above + Degree/Diploma in Operational Theatre Technology from recognised Institute |
| Junior Ophthalmic Technician | 17 | Matric or above + Degree/Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician from recognised Institute |
| Junior Lab. Technician | 40 | Matric or above + minimum 2-year Diploma in Lab Technician or Degree in Lab Technology from recognised Institute/State Medical Faculty/J&K State Paramedical Council |
| Junior Staff Nurse | 48 | Matric or above with Science + Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from recognised Institute |
| FMPHW | 46 | Matric or above with Science + Diploma in FMPHW from recognised Institute |
| MMPHW | 19 | Matric or above + minimum 1-year or above Diploma in MMPHW from recognised Institute/State Medical Faculty/State Para Medical Council |
| Total | 421 |
The first posts and their qualifications are specified in Annexure-A, including Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Junior Pharmacist and Para Medical Assistant.
The notification lists Junior Theatre Technician and Junior Ophthalmic Technician posts with their respective technical qualifications.
The later Annexure-A entries confirm Junior Lab Technician, Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW and MMPHW qualifications; MMPHW Bandipora is the final Health Department entry, making the aggregate 421.
JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026 - Exam Pattern:
According to the notification:
- The examination will consist of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Questions will be set in English Language only.
- Negative marking will apply.
- For every wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
- The detailed syllabus for the posts will be notified separately on the JKSSB website.
Important Note
The notification does not specify a single common number of questions, total marks or examination duration for all posts in the general scheme. Therefore, candidates should wait for the post-wise examination/syllabus instructions issued by JKSSB rather than relying on an assumed paper pattern.
JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026 - Important Direct Link:
JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026 - Exam Tips Preparation:
1. Thoroughly review the official syllabus for your specific post once released on the portal.
2. Practice previous years’ question papers to get accustomed to the multiple-choice format and time limits.
3. Focus on accuracy to minimize negative marking penalties.
4. Maintain a steady revision schedule for basic concepts in your required qualification stream.
JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026 - How To Apply?
1. Visit the official JKSSB website at www.jkssb.nic.in.
2. Complete the candidate registration process on the online portal.
3. Select the relevant post and fill in all personal, educational, and category details carefully.
4. Upload scanned documents including your live photograph, signature, and category/qualification certificates.
5. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit, or Debit card and submit the form.
JKSSB Health Department Recruitment 2026 - FAQs?
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies advertised in this recruitment drive?
👉Answer: A total of 518 posts are advertised across various departments.
Q2. Can candidates from outside J&K apply for these posts?
👉Answer: No, applicants must be valid Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q3. Is there any negative marking in the written examination?
👉Answer: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Q4. What is the last date to submit the online application form?
👉Answer: The deadline for submitting online applications is October 09, 2026.
Q5. Can I pay the application fee offline through a bank challan?
👉Answer: No, the fee can only be paid through online modes like Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
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