JKSSB Recruitment 2026: 239 Health & Medical Education Department Vacancies Announced

JKSSB Recruitment 2026: 239 Health & Medical Education Department Vacancies Announced

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026 dated 23 January 2026, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to 239 UT Cadre posts in the Health and Medical Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir. The recruitment will be conducted through direct recruitment strictly as per JKSSB rules and government norms.

This notification covers a wide range of technical, paramedical, nursing, administrative, and support staff positions, offering a major employment opportunity for eligible domicile candidates of Jammu & Kashmir.

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📌 Total Vacancies Announced

• Total Number of Posts: 239

• Department: Health & Medical Education Department, J&K

• Cadre: UT Cadre

• Recruiting Authority: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)

The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease depending upon administrative requirements or court directions.

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📅 Important Dates to Remember

• Commencement of Online Applications: 24 February 2026

• Last Date / Cut-off Date for Applications: 25 March 2026

• Eligibility Cut-off Date: 25 March 2026

• Written Examination Date: To be notified separately on JKSSB website

Candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues.

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🧾 Posts Covered Under JKSSB Notification 01 of 2026

The recruitment includes multiple posts such as:

• Staff Nurse Grade-II

• Nursing Aid Grade-III

• Technician Grade-II (Lab, Medical, Theatre, Radiation, Perfusion)

• Assistant Cook

• Junior Pharmacist

• Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist

• Speech Therapist

• Library Assistant

• Medical Record Assistant

• Junior Store Clerk

• Vocational Counsellor

• Attendant (General Cadre)

• Barber Grade-III

Each post carries specific educational qualifications, pay levels, and eligibility criteria as prescribed in the official notification.

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🎓 Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification for the specific post as on or before 25 March 2026.

• Qualifications range from Matric / 10+2 to Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, and Master’s Degree, depending on the post.

• For technical and rehabilitation posts, valid registration with the concerned council (such as Rehabilitation Council of India) is mandatory wherever applicable.

• Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications must produce valid equivalence certificates during document verification.

Failure to produce valid qualification documents at the time of verification will result in cancellation of candidature.

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🏠 Domicile Requirement

Only candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.
A valid Domicile Certificate, issued by the competent authority, must be available on or before the cut-off date (25 March 2026).

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🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

• Open Merit: Up to 40 years

• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/RBA/ALC/IB/EWS): Up to 43 years

• PwBD: Up to 42 years

• Ex-Servicemen: Up to 48 years

Age relaxation is applicable strictly as per JK Reservation Rules.

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💰 Application Fee

• General / OM Category: ₹600

• SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, PwBD: ₹500

The fee must be paid online only through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

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📝 Selection Process

• Selection for all posts will be made only on the basis of merit obtained in the written/OMR examination.

• The examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

• Negative marking will be applicable at the rate of ¼ mark for each wrong answer.

• The question paper will be in English language only.

The syllabus for each post will be notified separately on the JKSSB official website.

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📄 Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted after the written examination will be called for Document Verification (DV).
At the time of DV, candidates must produce:

• Original educational certificates

• Domicile certificate

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• Valid ID proof

• Two recent passport-size photographs

Failure to appear for DV or produce valid documents will lead to disqualification.

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♿ Facility for PwBD Candidates

Candidates with benchmark disabilities may avail:

• Scribe facility, and/or

• Compensatory time (20 minutes per hour)

Relevant medical certificates and undertakings must be submitted as per prescribed annexures in the notification.

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⚠️ Important Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted.

• No correction will be allowed once the application is submitted.

• Multiple applications for the same post may lead to cancellation.

• Admit cards will be released online only.

• Candidates should regularly visit the JKSSB official website for updates.

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📢 Why This Recruitment Is Important

With 239 vacancies across healthcare and allied services, this JKSSB recruitment drive is one of the most significant health-sector hiring initiatives of 2026 in Jammu & Kashmir. It offers stable government employment opportunities for candidates from medical, paramedical, technical, and general education backgrounds.

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Here: Official Notification PDF

👉 Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification carefully before applying.

👉 Check the official JKSSB website for the online application link, syllabus, exam date updates, and PDF notification.

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