Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has invited online applications for filling up various UT Cadre posts in the Home Department. A total of 61 vacancies are open across different positions such as Assistant Scientific Officer, Assistant Superintendent Jail, Computer Assistant, and Laboratory Attendant.
As mentioned in the notification, the maximum age limit for general category candidates is 40 years while reserved category candidates can apply up to 43 years. The selection process will be through a written or OMR-based examination. For Assistant Superintendent Jail, candidates must also clear a Physical Standard Test.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online at www.jkssb.nic.in from 4 August 2025. The last date to apply online is extended to 17 September 2025. Applicants must check the detailed eligibility conditions related to education, domicile, and age before applying.
Important Dates:
The key dates for registration process for JKSSB Home Department posts are as follow:
Notification Date: 22 July 2025
Start Date of Online Application: 4 August 2025
Last Date to Apply: 17 September 2025 (Extended)
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 61 vacancies in the Home Department under UT Cadre posts.
1) Laboratory Attendants: 32
2) Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene): 23
3) Assistant Superintendent Jail: 02
4) Computer Assistant: 01
5) Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents): 02
6) Assistant Scientific Officer (Chemistry and Toxicology): 01
Eligibility Criteria:
For eligibility, candidates must meet the required educational and professional qualifications for each post.
For Assistant Scientific Officer (Chemistry and Toxicology), a Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or Forensic Science with at least 50 percent marks is required.
For Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents), candidates need a Master’s in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Forensic Science with minimum 50 percent marks.
For Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene), candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Forensic Science. For Assistant Superintendent Jail, candidates need Graduation along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Criminology. Male candidates must have a height of at least 5 feet 6 inches with chest 32–33.5 inches while female candidates must have a minimum height of 5 feet 2 inches.
For Computer Assistant, a one-year diploma in Computer Applications, B.Sc. IT, BCA, or a three-year diploma in Computer Applications from an AICTE recognized institute is needed.
For Laboratory Attendant, candidates must have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with Mathematics or Biology as a subject.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online at the JKSSB official portal from 4 August to 2 September 2025.
Selection Process:
The selection process includes a written or OMR-based examination for most posts. For Assistant Superintendent Jail, a Physical Standard Test is also mandatory. There will be no interview or oral test for the posts of Assistant Scientific Officer and Assistant Superintendent Jail.
Candidates are advised to go through the official notification available on www.jkssb.nic.in for complete details including category-wise distribution, pay scale, and eligibility.
Official Notification PDF
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