The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has issued an official recruitment notification for Constable posts in the Home Department, J&K Police. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement Notification No. 15 of 2025. The last date for submission of online application form is extended to 12 March 2026.
A total of 182 UT Cadre vacancies are available for the posts of Constable Telecommunication and Constable Photographer. Eligible candidates who hold a valid domicile of Jammu and Kashmir can apply online within the prescribed dates. Details related to eligibility, age limit, vacancies, selection process, and application procedure are given below.
Overview of JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Department | Home Department, J&K Police |
| Advertisement No. | 15 of 2025 |
| Post Name | Constable (Telecommunication, Photographer) |
| Total Posts | 182 |
| Cadre | UT Cadre |
| Pay Level | Level-2 (19900 – 63200) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Jammu and Kashmir |
All the important details related to this recruitment are explained below.
Important Dates
The last date for submission of online application forms has been extended. Refer to the table below for updated dates.
| Notification Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 01 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12 March 2026 |
Vacancy Details of JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
| Constable (Telecommunication) | 174 |
| Constable (Photographer) | 8 |
| Total | 182 |
Eligibility Criteria of JKSSB Constable Vacancies
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Constable (Telecommunication) | 10+2 with Science from a recognised board | 18 to 28 years |
| Constable (Photographer) | 10+2 with Science, six months computer course, two years experience in photography or videography | 18 to 28 years |
Age relaxation is applicable for in-service police personnel, SPOs, VHGs, and ex-servicemen as per rules.
Candidates must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General, OBC, RBA, ALC-IB | 700 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS | 600 |
The application fee is payable online only and is non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test
- Physical Endurance Test
- Medical Examination
Bonus marks are awarded to NCC certificate holders as per rules.
Physical Standards
For male candidates, the minimum height is 5 feet 6 inches and chest measurement is 32 inches unexpanded and 33.5 inches expanded.
For female candidates, the minimum height is 5 feet 2 inches.
Height relaxation of 2 inches is applicable for candidates belonging to Gorkha community and Bot tribe.
Physical Endurance Test
Male candidates must complete a 1600 meter race in 6 and a half minutes and perform 20 push-ups.
Female candidates must complete a 1000 meter race in 6 and a half minutes and perform shot put of 4 kg up to 14.5 feet.
Relaxed standards apply for ex-servicemen as per age slabs.
How to Apply for JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the JKSSB official website.
Applicants need to complete one-time registration, fill the application form, upload required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form online.
Offline applications are not accepted.
JKSSB Official Notification Details
Official Website: jkssb.nic.in
Advertisement Notification No. 15 of 2025: DOWNLOAD PDF
Extension Notice dated 27 February 2026