JKSSB Recruitment 2026: 76 Vacancies in Jal Shakti Department
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 02 of 2026 for the recruitment of Divisional Cadre posts within the Jal Shakti Department.
Below is a quick guide to everything you need to know about this recruitment drive.
📅 Important Dates
Stay ahead of the deadlines to ensure your application is submitted on time:
- Commencement of Online Applications: 15.04.2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14.05.2026
📊 Vacancy Details
- Indenting Department: Jal Shakti Department
- Total Posts Advertised: 76
- Nature of Posts: Divisional Cadre
👤 Eligibility Criteria
1. Domicile
Candidates must be Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued on or before the cut-off date (14.05.2026).
2. Age Limit (as of 01.01.2026)
The age requirements for various categories are as follows:
|
Category |
Max Age |
Born Not Before |
Born Not After |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Open Merit (OM) |
40 |
01.01.1986 |
01.01.2008 |
|
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC/IB / EWS / OBC |
43 |
01.01.1983 |
01.01.2008 |
|
Physically Challenged (PwBD) |
42 |
01.01.1984 |
01.01.2008 |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
48 |
01.01.1978 |
01.01.2008 |
💳 Application Fee
Fees must be paid online via Net Banking, Credit, or Debit cards.
- General Category: Rs. 600/-
- SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD: Rs. 500/-
📝 Examination Scheme
- Mode: Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Language: English only.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (one-fourth) marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Syllabus: To be notified separately on the official JKSSB website.
📄 Key Requirements & Documents
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess the prescribed academic/technical qualification on or before the cut-off date.
- Reservation: Valid category certificates must be uploaded during the online application.
- Identity Proof: You must carry a valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.) and two recent passport-size color photographs to the exam center.
♿ Assistance for PwBD Candidates
- Compensatory Time: 20 minutes per hour of examination.
- Scribe Facility: Candidates must arrange their own scribe. The scribe must have a lower grade of education than the candidate and must not be a candidate for the same exam.
Note: For full details on specific post names, pay levels, and detailed qualifications, please refer to Annexure-A of the official notification on the JKSSB website.
