JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 - 2863 MTS, Sanitation Worker Posts - Apply Online

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026, inviting applications for 2,863 posts of Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker across UT, Divisional, and District cadres in Jammu & Kashmir. Class-IV needs Matriculation up to 10+2, and Sanitation Worker needs 8th pass up to 10+2 — both capped at 10+2, so higher qualifications aren't eligible. Online applications run from 5 October 2026 to 3 November 2026, and every applicant must hold a valid J&K Domicile Certificate.

Who Should Apply

• Class-IV (MTS) — candidates with Matriculation (10th pass) up to a maximum of 10+2 (12th pass); candidates with qualification higher than 10+2 are not eligible
• Sanitation Worker — candidates with a minimum of 8th pass up to a maximum of 10+2; same upper qualification cap applies

Posts are spread across UT Cadre (105 posts), Divisional Cadre — Jammu (1,093 posts) and Kashmir (897 posts), and District Cadre across all 20 districts (768 posts combined), in departments including Public Works (R&B), Animal/Sheep Husbandry, Agriculture Production, Higher Education, Culture, and Estates. The exact department and item number for each opening is listed in Annexure-A of the official notification.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Class-IV (MTS) requires Matriculation as the minimum and 10+2 as the maximum qualification; Sanitation Worker requires 8th pass as the minimum and 10+2 as the maximum. In both cases, a qualification higher than 10+2 makes a candidate ineligible, and eligibility is verified at the Document Verification stage. Every applicant must be a Domicile holder of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with a valid Domicile Certificate issued on or before 3 November 2026. Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026: the maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit (OM), 43 years for SC/ST-1/ST-2/RBA/ALC-IB/EWS/OBC, and 42 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Ex-Servicemen may deduct their Armed Forces service period from their actual age, and are deemed eligible if the resulting age doesn't exceed the post's maximum by more than 3 years. An additional 5-year age relaxation applies to candidates claiming the casual-worker weightage benefit under the J&K Appointment to Class-IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.

See every current opening open to 10th Pass candidates.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates for both Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts are placed in Pay Level SL1, with a pay scale of ₹14,800–₹47,100, per Annexure-D of the notification. This is the pay-scale band, not a fixed starting figure — actual starting pay within this band, plus applicable allowances, isn't detailed further in the notification.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee is payable only through online mode (Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card). Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected, and the fee once paid is non-refundable and can't be adjusted against any other examination.

How to Apply

1. Visit www.jkssb.nic.in once the application window opens on 5 October 2026.
2. Register/log in on the online application portal as instructed on the website.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully — enter your Name, Date of Birth, and Parents' Names exactly as recorded in your Matriculation Certificate, since no correction is allowed later.
4. Select the item number/post and cadre/department preference you're eligible for, referring to Annexure-A for the exact item number.
5. Upload your live photograph and signature in the prescribed size (10 KB to 20 KB).
6. Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
7. Review every entry carefully before final submission — no corrections are allowed after submission.
8. Submit and save/print the application for Document Verification later.

Since the photo/signature size is fixed at 10–20 KB, resize your photo and signature to the exact spec before you start the form, and use the age calculator to confirm you fall within your category's age window as on 1 January 2026.

How Are Candidates Selected

Written Test: Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions, set in English only, with negative marking of one-fourth mark per wrong answer. The written test carries 85 marks for UT Cadre, 80 marks for Divisional Cadre, and 75 marks for District Cadre candidates.

Additional Weightage: The remaining marks (15 for UT Cadre, 20 for Divisional Cadre, 25 for District Cadre) come from weightage points — home division/district for Divisional and District cadre (5 and 10 marks respectively), no family member in government service (5 marks), widow/divorced/judicially separated women or orphan girls (5 marks), and 5+ years as a casual worker (5 marks) — for a combined total of 100 marks across all cadres.

Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original and self-attested photocopies of their application, Domicile Certificate, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and supporting documents for any weightage claimed.

Why This Job Matters

JKSSB is the primary recruiting body for non-gazetted government posts across Jammu & Kashmir, and this notification is one of its largest single drives — 2,863 posts spanning UT-wide, divisional, and all 20 district cadres in a single advertisement. Class-IV and Sanitation Worker posts are foundational government support roles across departments like Public Works, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, and Higher Education, and this is a genuinely accessible entry point for candidates with only 8th or 10th pass qualifications.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A strong fit for J&K domicile holders with 8th/10th/12th pass qualifications looking for stable government employment close to home — District Cadre posts in particular carry extra weightage marks for candidates from that home district, which meaningfully improves your odds if you apply in your own district.

Who should think twice: Candidates with qualifications higher than 10+2 are explicitly not eligible for either post — don't apply if you hold a diploma or degree, since your candidature will be summarily rejected regardless of how well you'd otherwise perform.

Practical tip: Up to 25% of your total score (for District Cadre) comes from weightage points, not the written test — if you qualify for home-district weightage, no-government-family-member weightage, or casual-worker weightage, gather the supporting certificates now, since these points can matter as much as several written-test questions.

Documents Required

• Original and self-attested photocopies of the online application form and all certificates
• Domicile Certificate of Jammu & Kashmir (valid as on the cut-off date)
• Educational qualification certificates matching the minimum/maximum prescribed for your post
• Category/Reservation certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs (not older than 6 months) and a valid photo ID proof
• Certificates supporting any weightage claim (no-government-family-member, widow/divorced/orphan status, or casual-worker status), where applicable

What Happens After Selection

[Check] — the notification and available sources detail the selection process (written test plus weightage, followed by Document Verification) but don't specify joining formalities, training, or probation period after that stage. Cadre and Department allocation for successful candidates is done on a merit-cum-preference basis, and once notified, allocation decisions are final and binding.

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Common Questions

How many vacancies are there in JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026?

2,863 total — 105 UT Cadre, 1,093 Divisional Cadre (Jammu), 897 Divisional Cadre (Kashmir), and 768 District Cadre posts across 20 districts. The notification states this number may increase or decrease before the selection process concludes.

What is the last date to apply?

3 November 2026, which is also the cut-off date for age, qualification, and category certificates. Applications open on 5 October 2026.

Can an 8th pass candidate apply?

Yes, for Sanitation Worker posts only — the minimum qualification there is 8th pass. Class-IV (MTS) requires at least Matriculation (10th pass). Both posts cap out at 10+2; higher qualifications are not eligible.

Is J&K domicile mandatory?

Yes. Every applicant must hold a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, issued on or before 3 November 2026.

What is the application fee?

₹600 for General/OM/OBC/RBA/ALC-IB candidates, and ₹500 for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD candidates, payable only through online mode.

Is the exam computer-based?

The notification describes an Objective Type, Multiple Choice written test — the sources reviewed don't specify whether it's computer-based or offline OMR-based, so [Check] this directly closer to the exam date.

Can I apply for more than one post?

Only one online application per item number is allowed — submitting multiple applications for the same item number gets your candidature cancelled. You may apply to different item numbers separately if eligible.

What is the salary for Class-IV and Sanitation Worker posts?

Both carry Pay Level SL1, ₹14,800–₹47,100, as per Annexure-D of the notification.

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