The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has released Advertisement Notice No. 01 of 2026 for recruitment in the Health and Medical Education Department. The notification invites online applications from eligible candidates for UT Cadre posts.
A total of 239 vacancies are available at SKIMS Soura. Only candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible to apply. Important information related to vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and selection process is given below.
Overview of JKSSB Health and Medical Education Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Department | Health and Medical Education Department |
| Advertisement No. | 01 of 2026 |
| Post Name | Various UT Cadre Posts |
| Total Posts | 239 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | UT Cadre |
| Job Location | SKIMS Soura, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
All the important details related to this recruitment are explained further in this article.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 23 January 2026 |
| Start Date of Online Application | 24 February 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 25 March 2026 |
Vacancy Details of JKSSB Recruitment 2026
Below are the posts advertised under Annexure-A.
| Item No. | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Cook G-II | 16 |
| 2 | Chest Physiotherapist | 1 |
| 3 | Jr. Basic Physiotherapist G-II | 3 |
| 4 | Jr. Occupational Therapist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) | 1 |
| 5 | Junior Pharmacist G-II | 7 |
| 6 | Junior Store Clerk (Materials Management Department) | 8 |
| 7 | Library Assistant G-II (Library Service) | 1 |
| 8 | Medical Record Assistant (Medical Records Department) | 7 |
| 9 | Speech Therapist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) | 2 |
| 10 | Staff Nurse G-II | 20 |
| 11 | Technician G-II (Lab Group) | 32 |
| 12 | Technician G-II (Medical Group) | 21 |
| 13 | Technician G-II (Perfusionist) | 1 |
| 14 | Technician G-II (Radiation Group) | 15 |
| 15 | Technician G-II (Theatre Group) | 17 |
| 16 | Vocational Counsellor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) | 1 |
| 17 | Attendant General Cadre G-II | 25 |
| 18 | Barber G-III (Nursing Administration) | 2 |
| 19 | Nursing Aid G-III | 59 |
Eligibility Criteria of JKSSB Vacancies
The eligibility criteria vary post-wise. Details are provided below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Cook G-II | 10+2 with 1.5 year Diploma in Food Production and 2 years experience |
| Chest Physiotherapist | Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation |
| Jr. Basic Physiotherapist G-II | Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy |
| Jr. Occupational Therapist | Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Therapy with experience |
| Junior Pharmacist G-II | Bachelor of Pharmacy |
| Junior Store Clerk | BBA or B.Com |
| Library Assistant G-II | B.Lib or B.LIS |
| Medical Record Assistant | 10+2 with Diploma in Medical Records |
| Speech Therapist | Degree or Diploma in Audiology and Speech Language Therapy |
| Staff Nurse G-II | B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic Nursing |
| Technician G-II (Lab Group) | B.Sc Medical Lab Technology |
| Technician G-II (Medical Group) | B.Sc Medical Technology |
| Technician G-II (Perfusionist) | B.Sc Perfusion Technology |
| Technician G-II (Radiation Group) | B.Sc Radiation Technology |
| Technician G-II (Theatre Group) | B.Sc Theatre Technology |
| Vocational Counsellor | Master’s Degree in Counselling or related discipline |
| Attendant General Cadre G-II | Minimum Matric and maximum 10+2 |
| Barber G-III | Matric with professional knowledge of trade |
| Nursing Aid G-III | 10+2 with Science subjects |
Age limit as on 01 January 2026 is given below.
| OM | 40 Years |
| SC / ST / RBA / ALC / IB / EWS / OBC | 43 Years |
| Physically Challenged | 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48 Years |
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.
| General Category | Rs. 600 |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwBD | Rs. 500 |
Scheme of Selection
Selection will be based on an objective type written examination. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
JKSSB Official Notification and Apply Link
Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026: DOWNLOAD PDF
Official Website: jkssb.nic.in
Application Form: APPLY ONLINE
Instructions for submission of application forms