JKSSB Health & Medical Education Recruitment 2026
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026 for recruitment to 239 UT Cadre posts in the Health and Medical Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir. The recruitment includes various technical, paramedical and non-technical posts under direct recruitment. Online application process will commence from 24th February 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 25th March 2026.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links FAQs| Organisation | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Department | Health & Medical Education Department, J&K |
| Post Name | Various UT Cadre Posts |
| Total Vacancy | 239 |
| Starting Date of Application | 24 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 25 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | Up to 40 Years (varies by category) |
| Educational Qualification | Post-wise qualifications ranging from Matric, 10+2, Diploma, Graduation, B.Sc, B.Pharmacy, B.Lib, B.Sc Nursing and other specialized medical/technical degrees as specified in Annexure-A of the notification. |
| Domicile Requirement | Candidates must be domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate. |
| Age Limit | Maximum age for Open Merit candidates is 40 years. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM categories as per J&K Government rules. |
| Reservation | Reservation applicable for SC, ST-1, ST-2, OBC, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per rules. |
| Written Examination | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (OMR based). |
| Language of Paper | English only. |
| Negative Marking | One-fourth (0.25) mark deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Selection Process | Selection shall be made purely on the basis of merit obtained in the written examination. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Assistant Cook G-II (Department of Dietetics & Therapeutics) | 16 |
| Chest Physiotherapist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | 1 |
| Junior Basic Physiotherapist G-II (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | 3 |
| Junior Occupational Therapist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | 1 |
| Junior Pharmacist G-II (Drug & Pharmacy) | 7 |
| Junior Store Clerk (Materials Management Department) | 8 |
| Library Assistant G-II (Library Service) | 1 |
| Medical Record Assistant (Medical Records Department) | 7 |
| Speech Therapist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | 2 |
| Staff Nurse G-II (Nursing Administration) | 20 |
| Technician G-II (Lab Group) | 32 |
| Technician G-II (Medical Group) | 21 |
| Technician G-II (Perfusionist) | 1 |
| Technician G-II (Radiation Group) | 15 |
| Technician G-II (Theatre Group) | 17 |
| Vocational Counsellor (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | 1 |
| Attendant General Cadre (AGC) G-II (General Administration) | 25 |
| Barber G-III (Nursing Administration) | 2 |
| Nursing Aid G-III (Nursing Administration) | 59 |
| Written Examination | Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on performance in the written/OMR examination. |
| Document Verification | Candidates shortlisted will be called for verification of original documents. |
| Final Selection | Final selection will be subject to successful document verification and fulfillment of eligibility conditions. |
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| SL-1 | ₹14,800 – ₹47,100 |
| Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Level-6D | ₹35,800 – ₹1,13,200 |
| General / OBC Candidates | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwBD Candidates | ₹500 |
| Mode of Payment | Online only |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for JKSSB Recruitment 2026? | Online applications start from 24-02-2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to submit the online application form is 25-03-2026. |
| How many vacancies are available? | A total of 239 vacancies are notified. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is based on written examination followed by document verification. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
