The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) released an advertisement to announce the JKSSB Constable 2026 recruitment. Constable jobs for 1, 815 in different divisions of Jammu & Kashmir are the main focus. Candidates who are qualified in terms of education, age, and domicile are allowed to take the online application at the official website within the given time frame in the notification.
Important Dates for JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026
The official timeline for the process is given below :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | December 24, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | January 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 17, 2026 |
| Written Exam | To be notified |
Application Process for the Constable Recruitment 2026
- Access the official website: https://jkssb.nic.in/
- Click on Advertisement No. 12 of 2025 – Constable Recruitment
- Finalize the registration and signing in
- Carefully complete the application form
- Upload required documents (10th Certificate, Domicile, Photo, Signature)
- Online payment of application fee
- Send the form and take a print out for reference purposes
Eligibility Criteria for JKSSB Constable Recruitment
Candidates are asked to meet the given requirements to access application :
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board |
| Domicile | Must possess a Domicile Certificate of J&K UT |
| Age Limit (General) | 18 to 28 years (as on Jan 1, 2025) |
| Age Limit (In-service Police) | Up to 30 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per JKSSB norms |
JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- The candidates have to undergo an objective type of written test, where there is negative marking.
- Shortlisted applicants will then undergo the Physical Standard Test (PST) on the basis of height and chest expansion.
- The applicants who qualify will go through the Physical Endurance Test (PET).
- Those candidates qualifying PET will be shortlisted for document verification for original documents.
- The final selection will be carried out on the basis of the medical test as per the JKSSB rules.
Salary & Benefits Details for JKSSB Constable Recruitment
The selected candidates will be payed in following way :
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-2 (7th CPC) |
| Pay Scale | Rs.19,900 – Rs.63,200 |
| Basic Pay | Rs.19,900 per month |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Applicable as per J&K Government rates |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As per posting location and rules |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | Admissible as per government norms |
Key Points to Note for Candidates
- Only candidates possessing J&K domicile will be taken into consideration.
- Applications received after the last date, February 17, 2026, shall not be allowed.
- The scanning of documents must be done beforehand, and made ready to be uploaded at the very start of the application process.
Important Links – JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026
| Official Website | https://jkssb.nic.in/ |
| Recruitment Calendar | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Result | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
There are 1, 815 vacancies for the post of Constable announced.
The candidate should have passed Matriculation (10th Standard) from a recognized board.
Jammu & Kashmir UT domicile certificate is absolutely necessary.
The age limit for the General category is 18 to 28 years.
The procedure will consist of a written examination, PST/PET, medical examination, and document verification.
The monthly salary would be at Pay Level-2
Negative marking will be employed in the written portion of the exam.
The time and place for the examination will be made available after the official announcement.
