Post names	Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker
Total vacancies	2,863
Qualification	8th / 10th pass (maximum 10+2; higher qualifications not eligible)
Age limit	18-40 years as on 01.01.2026 (43 for reserved categories)
Application fee	Rs.600 (UR/OBC/ALC/IB/RBA); Rs.500 (SC/EWS/PwBD)
Last date to apply	12 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Pay scale	Level SL-1: Rs.14,800-47,100
Official website	jkssb.nic.in

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has invited online applications for one of the biggest entry-level Government Jobs 2026 drives in the Union Territory - 2,863 Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker posts advertised through Notification No. 09 of 2026 dated 1 September 2026. The recruitment covers UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre (Jammu and Kashmir) and District Cadre posts across all 20 districts of J&K in departments including Agriculture Production, Horticulture, Sericulture, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, Higher Education, Public Works (R&B), Transport and others. A corrigendum dated 1 October 2026 revised the application schedule, and candidates can now submit online forms from 14 October 2026 to 12 November 2026. This Sarkari Naukri 2026 is open to J&K domicile holders with 8th or 10th pass qualification, and notably candidates with a qualification higher than 10+2 are not eligible. Selection combines an objective written examination with additional weightage, followed by document verification and medical examination.

Quick Overview

Organization	Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Notification name	Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker Recruitment - Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 dated 01.09.2026, read with corrigendum dated 01.10.2026
Post names	Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker
Total Vacancies	2,863
Qualification	8th pass (Sanitation Worker) / Matriculation (MTS); maximum 10+2 - higher qualification holders are not eligible
Age Limit	18-40 years as on 01.01.2026 (43 for reserved categories, 42 for PwBD)
Application Fee	Rs.600 for UR/OBC/ALC/IB/RBA; Rs.500 for SC/EWS/PwBD (online mode)
Last Date to Apply	12 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Official Website	jkssb.nic.in

What is the cadre-wise vacancy break-up of JKSSB Class-IV 2026?

The 2,863 posts are spread across three cadres, with the largest share in the two Divisional Cadres.

Cadre	Vacancies
UT Cadre	105
Divisional Cadre - Jammu	1,093
Divisional Cadre - Kashmir	897
District Cadre (all 20 districts combined)	768
Grand Total	2,863

Category-wise, the overall distribution is: Open Merit 1,178; SC 246; ST-1 293; ST-2 286; OBC 221; ALC/IB 115; RBA 271; EWS 253. The 768 district cadre posts are distributed across all 20 districts of the Union Territory, with districts like Baramulla (75), Jammu (65) and Anantnag (59) having the higher counts.

Who is eligible for JKSSB Class-IV MTS Recruitment 2026?

• Domicile: Only candidates holding a valid Jammu & Kashmir domicile certificate are eligible; the certificate must be valid on or before the cut-off date of 12 November 2026. Non-domicile candidates cannot apply.
• Qualification - Class-IV (MTS): Minimum Matriculation (10th pass); maximum qualification 10+2 (12th pass), as per S.O. 184 of 2020 read with SRO 99 of 2008.
• Qualification - Sanitation Worker: Minimum 8th pass; maximum 10+2, as per S.O. 132 of 2022.
• Important restriction: Candidates possessing a qualification higher than the prescribed maximum, or lower than the prescribed minimum, are not eligible - graduate and higher-degree holders will have their applications summarily rejected at any stage.
• Age: 18 to 40 years as on 01.01.2026 for Open Merit candidates; up to 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC; up to 42 years for physically challenged candidates.

What is the application fee for JKSSB Class-IV 2026?

Category	Application fee
UR / OBC / ALC-IB / RBA	Rs.600
SC / EWS / PwBD	Rs.500

The fee must be paid online by 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM), the same as the application deadline.

What are the important dates for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?

Notification issued	1 September 2026 (Advt. No. 09 of 2026)
Corrigendum with revised dates	1 October 2026
Online application starts	14 October 2026 (12:00 AM)
Last date to apply and pay fee	12 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Age reckoning date	01.01.2026
Written examination date	To be announced - check jkssb.nic.in for the schedule and admit card updates

How will JKSSB select candidates for Class-IV posts?

Selection for the JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker recruitment follows these stages:

1. Objective written examination: Candidates appear for an objective-type written test. The written examination date has not been announced yet.
2. Additional weightage: The final selection score is out of 100, combining written test marks with additional weightage points applicable to UT, Divisional or District Cadre candidates - including weightage for home division/district candidates, candidates with no government-employed family member, widows/divorced/orphan girls and casual workers with 5 or more years of service.
3. Document verification: Shortlisted candidates verify original documents including the domicile certificate and qualification certificates.
4. Medical examination: The prescribed medical process completes the selection.

Candidates should read both the original notification and the 1 October 2026 corrigendum carefully before applying, particularly to understand which weightage provisions apply to them.

What is the salary for JKSSB Class-IV MTS posts?

Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level SL-1 with a pay scale of Rs.14,800 to Rs.47,100 per month, plus applicable allowances as per J&K Government rules.

How to apply for JKSSB Class-IV MTS Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
2. Open the "Advertisement" section and click on Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 (Class-IV / MTS).
3. Read the notification and the 1 October 2026 corrigendum completely before starting the form.
4. Register with your personal details and fill in the online application form carefully - cadre preference, category and domicile details must be correct.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, domicile certificate and other required certificates in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee online (Rs.600 or Rs.500 as applicable) by 12 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
7. Review the completed form once before final submission, then submit and take a printout for future reference.

Important Links

Apply Online	Online application portal on jkssb.nic.in - opens 14 October 2026; read Advt. No. 09 of 2026 before applying
Official Notification	Direct notice PDF not verified yet - check the Advertisement section on jkssb.nic.in for Notification No. 09 of 2026 dated 01.09.2026 and the corrigendum dated 01.10.2026
Official Website	jkssb.nic.in

FAQs

Q: How many posts are in JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026?
JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026 offers 2,863 posts of Class-IV (Multi Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026, spread across UT Cadre (105), Divisional Cadre - Jammu (1,093), Divisional Cadre - Kashmir (897) and District Cadre (768).

Q: What are the revised application dates for JKSSB MTS 2026?
After the corrigendum dated 1 October 2026, online applications for JKSSB Class-IV 2026 open on 14 October 2026 (12:00 AM) and close on 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee must also be paid by 12 November 2026.

Q: Who can apply for JKSSB Class-IV posts?
Only J&K domicile holders can apply for JKSSB Class-IV 2026. The minimum qualification is 8th pass for Sanitation Worker and Matriculation (10th pass) for MTS posts, and the maximum qualification is 10+2 - candidates with graduate or higher degrees are not eligible.

Q: What is the age limit for JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for JKSSB Class-IV 2026 is 18 to 40 years as on 01.01.2026 for Open Merit candidates, up to 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC candidates, and up to 42 years for physically challenged candidates.

Q: What is the application fee for JKSSB MTS 2026?
The application fee for JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026 is Rs.600 for UR, OBC, ALC/IB and RBA candidates, and Rs.500 for SC, EWS and PwBD candidates, payable online.

Q: What is the salary of a JKSSB Class-IV MTS employee?
Selected candidates for JKSSB Class-IV 2026 posts are placed in Pay Level SL-1 with a pay scale of Rs.14,800 to Rs.47,100 per month plus applicable allowances.

Q: Is J&K domicile mandatory for JKSSB Class-IV 2026?
Yes. J&K domicile is mandatory for JKSSB Class-IV Recruitment 2026, and the domicile certificate must be valid on or before the cut-off date of 12 November 2026. Non-domicile candidates are not eligible.

Q: Can graduates apply for JKSSB Class-IV MTS 2026?
No. For JKSSB Class-IV 2026, the maximum qualification is 10+2; candidates holding a graduate or higher degree are not eligible and their candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage.

Q: How is the JKSSB Class-IV final score calculated?
The JKSSB Class-IV selection score is out of 100, combining written examination marks with additional weightage points for applicable categories such as home division/district candidates, widows/divorced/orphan girls and casual workers with 5 or more years of service.

Q: Where can I download the JKSSB Class-IV notification PDF?
The official notification (Advt. No. 09 of 2026 dated 01.09.2026) and the corrigendum dated 01.10.2026 are available in the Advertisement section of the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification (Advt. No. 09 of 2026) and the 1 October 2026 corrigendum on jkssb.nic.in carefully before applying, and follow Job Ready Portal for daily sarkari job updates.

Last updated: 5 October 2026