239 Government Vacancies Announced in Jammu & Kashmir!
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026 for 239 UT Cadre Posts under the Health & Medical Education Department.
If you are preparing for a government healthcare job, this is a golden opportunity!
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 24 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 March 2026 |
| Total Posts | 239 |
Total Vacancies Overview
| Department | Total Posts |
| Health & Medical Education Department (UT Cadre) | 239 |
These vacancies include technical, medical, nursing, administrative, and support staff posts.
Major Posts Available
Here are some important posts from Annexure-A of the notification:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Total Posts |
| Assistant Cook | Level-4 | 16 |
| Junior Pharmacist G-II | Level-4 | 7 |
| Staff Nurse G-II | Level-6D | 20 |
| Technician G-II (Lab Group) | Level-4 | 32 |
| Technician G-II (Medical Group) | Level-4 | 21 |
| Nursing Aid G-III | SL-1 | 59 |
| Attendant (AGC) G-II | SL-1 | 25 |
| Medical Record Assistant | Level-2 | 7 |
| Junior Store Clerk | Level-2 | 8 |
Selection for all posts will be based on written/OMR examination merit only.
Educational Qualification (Post-wise Examples)
| Post | Required Qualification |
| Junior Pharmacist | B.Pharmacy |
| Staff Nurse | B.Sc Nursing / Post-Basic Nursing |
| Technician (Lab) | B.Sc Medical Lab Technology |
| Technician (Radiation) | B.Sc Radiation Technology |
| Nursing Aid | 10+2 with Science (PCB) |
| Attendant | Minimum Matric, Maximum 10+2 |
| Medical Record Assistant | 10+2 + Diploma in Medical Records + Computer Course |
Candidates must possess qualification on or before 25 March 2026.
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC / RBA / ALC/IB / EWS | 43 Years |
| PwBD | 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48 Years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OM | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwBD | ₹500 |
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card)
Fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
Objective Type Written Examination
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
English Language Only
Negative Marking: ¼ mark deduction per wrong answer
Final selection will be strictly on merit basis.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir
Valid Domicile Certificate required
Valid Category Certificate (if applicable)
All documents must be valid before cut-off date
Special Provisions
Horizontal Reservation available for:
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
PwBD candidates can avail:
- Scribe facility
- 20 minutes extra per hour of exam
- Must submit required certificates (Annexure-B & C)
Important Instructions
Fill application carefully – no corrections allowed later.
Only one application per post item allowed.
Carry Admit Card + Valid Photo ID during exam.
Bring two recent passport-size photographs.
Do not carry mobile phones or electronic devices in exam hall.
Why This Recruitment is Important?
239 Government Vacancies
Stable UT Cadre Jobs
Good Pay Levels (Level 2 to Level 6D)
Healthcare Sector Opportunity
Transparent Selection Process
How to Apply?
Visit official website: www.jkssb.nic.in
Register/Login
Fill Online Application Form
Upload required documents
Pay Application Fee
Submit and take printout
Final Words
The JKSSB Health & Medical Education Recruitment 2026 is a big opportunity for candidates from medical, paramedical, pharmacy, nursing, and administrative backgrounds.
If you are serious about securing a government job in Jammu & Kashmir, do not miss this chance!
Apply before 25 March 2026
Prepare well for the written examination
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