JKSSB Class-IV MTS and Sanitation Worker Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,863 Posts
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has advertised 2,863 posts of Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker under Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 dated 1 September 2026, by direct recruitment for UT, Divisional and District cadres. The original form window (5 October to 3 November 2026) was replaced by the corrigendum dated 1 October 2026 (No. JKSSB-PLAN/15/2024-03). Online applications now run from 14 October 2026, 12:00 AM to 12 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The form is not open yet. This is not the live JKSSB page for 518 various posts.
Official Notification PDF: JKSSB Advt No. 09 of 2026 Notification PDF
Important Dates – JKSSB Class-IV MTS 2026 |
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| Advertisement: | 09 of 2026, dated 01/09/2026 |
| Original window (superseded): | 05/10/2026 to 03/11/2026 |
| Corrigendum: | 01/10/2026, No. JKSSB-PLAN/15/2024-03 (E-7597568) |
| Online application opens: | 14/10/2026, 12:00 AM |
| Online application and fee close: | 12/11/2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age as on: | 01/01/2026 |
| Domicile certificate by: | The cut-off date, now the revised last date unless extended again |
| Exam date and centre: | To be notified on jkssb.nic.in |
Application Fee |
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| Open Merit and categories other than those below: | ₹600 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD: | ₹500 |
| Payment: | Online only (net banking, credit or debit card). Non-refundable. No fee means the form is rejected |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 JKSSB Class-IV MTS 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | JKSSB Website – Form opens 14 October 2026 |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | JKSSB Advt No. 09 of 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website: | JKSSB Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
| Join Our Channels for Live Updates: | |
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Category-wise Vacancies
Total posts advertised: 2,863. Appointment is direct recruitment. Service conditions follow the rules of the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The corrigendum dated 1 October 2026 replaces Annexure A (cadre-wise and department-wise item numbers). Use that annexure for the item you apply against. Headline cadre and category totals below are those carried with the advertisement; confirm the row for your department in the corrigendum before you pay.
| Cadre | Posts |
|---|---|
| UT Cadre | 105 |
| Divisional Cadre, Jammu | 1,093 |
| Divisional Cadre, Kashmir | 897 |
| District Cadre (20 districts) | 768 |
| Total | 2,863 |
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Open Merit | 1,178 |
| SC | 246 |
| ST-1 | 293 |
| ST-2 | 286 |
| OBC | 221 |
| ALC/IB | 115 |
| RBA | 271 |
| EWS | 253 |
| Total | 2,863 |
Eligibility
- Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The domicile certificate must be issued on or before the cut-off date (the last date of the online form).
- Class-IV (MTS): minimum Matric and maximum 10+2 (S.O. 184 of 2020 read with SRO 99 of 2008).
- Sanitation Worker: minimum 8th pass and maximum 10+2 (S.O. 132 of 2022).
- A qualification outside the prescribed minimum and maximum makes the candidature liable to rejection.
- Qualification is checked at document verification. The Board does not do a full scrutiny before the written test.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
Not born after 1 January 2008. Maximum age: Open Merit 40 (not born before 01/01/1986). SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC: 43 (not born before 01/01/1983). Physically challenged: 42 (not born before 01/01/1984). Ex-servicemen may deduct military service; the resulting age may exceed the limit by up to 3 years. Candidates claiming casual-worker weightage get 5 more years on the upper age limit under the J&K Appointment to Class-IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.
Pay
Annexure D: Pay Level SL-1 (₹14,800 – ₹47,100) for both Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker. The table uses DA at 55% only as an illustration.
JKSSB Class-IV SL-1 In-Hand Salary
₹30,156
₹25,886
₹24,406
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
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| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹14,800 | ₹14,800 | ₹14,800 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%) | ₹8,140 | ₹8,140 | ₹8,140 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹4,440 (30%) | ₹2,960 (20%) | ₹1,480 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,580 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹32,960 | ₹28,690 | ₹27,210 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹2,294 | ₹2,294 | ₹2,294 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹2,804 | ₹2,804 | ₹2,804 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹30,156 | ₹25,886 | ₹24,406 |
Exam Pattern
Objective multiple-choice test, questions in English only. Negative marking of one-fourth of the marks of that question. Merit is written-test marks plus additional points under S.O. 184 of 2020. The written-test weight differs by cadre (Annexure D).
| Criteria | UT | Divisional | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written test | 85 | 80 | 75 |
| Home division / home district (domicile) | — | 5 | 10 |
| No family member in government service | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Widow, divorced, judicially separated woman or orphan girl | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Casual worker engaged five years or more | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Family means spouse, brother, sister and parents only. Casual worker includes daily rated, hospital development fund, local fund, ad hoc, contractual and consolidated workers, with wage proof for five years countersigned by the district or divisional head.
Syllabus
The syllabus will be notified separately on www.jkssb.nic.in. It is not printed in Advertisement No. 09 of 2026. Do not rely on a third-party syllabus until the Board uploads one.
Selection Method
Written test plus the additional points above, then document verification. Preferences for cadre and department are taken in the form or later, as the Board decides. Appointment is merit-cum-preference. If you do not give a preference, the Board may allot what remains. Candidature stays provisional until certificates are found genuine. Horizontal reservation for ex-servicemen and persons with benchmark disabilities follows the rules cited in the advertisement.
Exam Centres
Date and venue will be notified on www.jkssb.nic.in. No request to change centre is entertained. Reach the centre at least one hour early. No TA/DA for the written test or document verification.
How to Apply Online
- The form is not open before 14 October 2026, 12:00 AM.
- From that time, apply only through the link on https://www.jkssb.nic.in/ for Advertisement No. 09 of 2026.
- Pay ₹600 or ₹500 online. Fee and form both close at 11:59 PM on 12 November 2026.
- Use the corrigendum Annexure A for the correct item number. Keep the application proof.
JKSSB Class-IV MTS 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
JKSSB Class-IV MTS 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Revised dates: Ignore the 5 October–3 November window printed on page 1 of the original advertisement. The 1 October 2026 corrigendum replaces it.
- Domicile: A J&K domicile certificate on or before the cut-off date is compulsory.
- Annexure A: Department and item numbers were modified on 1 October 2026. Apply against the corrigendum table.
- Weightage proof: Claim casual-worker or no-government-family points only if you can produce the certificates. Otherwise you are considered without those points.
