The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has released Advertisement Notice No. 01 of 2026 for recruitment in the Health and Medical Education Department.
This recruitment drive is for filling 239 UT Cadre posts at SKIMS Soura. Eligible candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply online within the prescribed dates. Important details related to vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application fee, and selection process are given below.
Overview of JKSSB Health and Medical Education Recruitment 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Department | Health and Medical Education Department |
| Advt No. | 01 of 2026 |
| Post Name | Various UT Cadre Posts |
| No. of 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 regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application fee, and selection procedure.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 is the summary of posts mentioned 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 & 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 & 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 |
The above posts form part of the total 239 vacancies advertised under this notification.
Eligibility Criteria of JKSSB Vacancies
Educational qualifications are as per the post-wise requirements are mentioned as follows:
| Post Name | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| 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 (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | Degree in Occupational Therapy/ Rehabilitation Therapy OR Diploma in Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation Therapy with two years’ experience |
| Junior Pharmacist G-II | Bachelor of Pharmacy |
| Junior Store Clerk (Materials Management Department) | BBA/B.Com |
| Library Assistant G-II (Library Service) | B.Lib./ B.LIS. |
| Medical Record Assistant (Medical Records Department) | 10+2 qualification & Diploma in Medical Records |
| Speech Therapist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | Degree in Audiology & Speech Language Therapy /Rehabilitation Therapy OR Diploma in Audiology & Speech Language Therapy/Rehabilitation 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 in Medical Technology |
| Technician G- II (Perfusionist) | B.Sc in Perfusion Technology |
| Technician G- II (Radiation Group) | B.Sc in Radiation Technology. |
| Technician G-II (Theatre Group) | B.Sc in Theatre Technology. |
| Vocational Counsellor (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) | Master’s Degree in Career Counselling/Human Resource Management/Sociology/Social work /Rehabilitation Psychology |
| Attendant General Cadre G-II | Minimum Matric and maximum 10+2 |
| Barber G-III (Nursing Administration) | Matric qualification with professional knowledge of trade. |
| Nursing Aid G-III | 10+2 with Science subjects (PCB) |
Age Limit as on 01.01.2026
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| OM | 40 years |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC / IB / EWS / OBC | 43 years |
| Physically Challenged Person | 42 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48 years |
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs. 600 |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | Rs. 500 |
Scheme of Selection
Selection for all advertised posts will be based on merit obtained in an Objective Type Multiple Choice written examination.
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
JKSSB Official Notification & Apply Details
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Official Website: https://jkssb.nic.in
Application Mode: Online through JKSSB portal