JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 Out: 2,863 Vacancies, Eligibility, and Important Dates
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the notification for JKSSB MTS & Class-IV Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 09 of 2026).This is a massive opportunity for local aspirants looking for government jobs across UT, Divisional, and District cadres in J&K.
Here is everything you need to know about the recruitment drive, neatly structured for quick reading.
🔍 JKSSB MTS 2026: Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt No. 09 of 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,863 Posts |
| Post Names | Class-IV (Multi-Tasking Staff / MTS) & Sanitation Worker |
| Job Location | Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
📊 Total Posts & Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 2,863 tentative vacancies have been announced across various departments:
- Class-IV (MTS):2,736 Posts
- Sanitation Worker:127 Posts
Cadre-Wise Distribution:
- UT Cadre:105 Posts
- Divisional Cadre Jammu:1,093 Posts
- Divisional Cadre Kashmir:897 Posts
- District Cadre (Across 20 Districts):768 Posts
🎓 JKSSB MTS Eligibility Criteria 2026
1. Domicile Requirement
- Applicants must be Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate.
2. Educational Qualification (As of cut-off date)
- Class-IV (MTS):Minimum Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board.
- Sanitation Worker:Minimum 8th Pass.
- Important Rule: Candidates having qualifications higher than 10+2 (Higher Secondary) are not eligible to apply as per recruitment rules.
3. Age Limit (As on 1st January 2026)
- Minimum Age:18 Years
- Maximum Age (Open Merit / OM):40 Years
Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / OBC / EWS:43 Years (Up to 3 years relaxation)
- PwBD:42 Years
📅 Important Dates to Remember
- Notification Release Date:1st September 2026
- Online Application Start Date:5th October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online:3rd November 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment:3rd November 2026
- Written Exam Date:To be notified soon
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / RBA / ALC-IB:₹600/-
- SC / ST / EWS / PwBD:₹500/-
Important Note for Applicants: Ensure you have your scanned J&K Domicile Certificate, category documents, and educational certificates ready before filling out the form on the official JKSSB portal (
jkssb.nic.in).