JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 2863 MTS and Sanitation Worker Posts

The Jammu and Kashmir Staff Selection Board has announced 2863 MTS & Sanitation Worker posts to be filled through the JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026. All interested and eligible candidates can apply online for Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) & other posts from 05 October 2026 on the official portal at jkssb.gov.in. This article highlights major details of the Class IV Recruitment, such as eligibility, selection process and more.

JKSSB Class 4 Notification 2026: Download PDF

The detailed notification for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 is now available on the official portal at jkssb.gov.in. It includes major information such as application dates, vacancies, salary, syllabus, category-wise application fees and more. For the convenience of candidates, we have provided the direct link to download this notification PDF in the article below

JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 – Overview

This is a great opportunity for all 8th & 10th pass candidates who want to make a career in the government sector. After applying for the Multi Tasking Staff and Sanitation Worker posts, candidates will be selected based on a written examination and document verification. Here, we have provided a brief overview of JKSSB Class IV Vacancy posts in the table below

JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
Recruitment Organisation	Jammu and Kashmir Staff Selection Board (JKSSB)
Post Name	MTS & Sanitation Worker
Posts	2863
Education Qualification	08th and Matriculation
Age limit	40 to 43 Years
Selection Process	Written Examination And DV
Official Website	@jkssb.gov.in

JKSSB Class 4 Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Official Notification Date	01 September 2026
Online Application Start Date	05 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	03 November 2026
Application Fee Payment Deadline	03 November 2026
Written Exam Date	To Be Announced

JKSSB Class 4 Vacancy Breakdown 2026

The total 2,863 vacancies are divided by post type, cadre, and category.

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Minimum Qualification	Maximum Qualification
Class-IV (MTS)	2,736	Matriculation (10th Pass)	10+2
Sanitation Worker	127	8th Pass	10+2

Cadre-wise Vacancy Breakup

UT Cadre: 105 Posts
Divisional Cadre Jammu: 1,093 Posts
Divisional Cadre Kashmir: 897 Posts
District Cadre (Across 20 Districts): 768 Posts

Category-wise Distribution

Category	Vacancies
Open Merit (OM)	1,178
ST-1	293
ST-2	286
Residents of Backward Areas (RBA)	271
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	253
Scheduled Caste (SC)	246
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	221
ALC / IB	115
Total	2,863

Eligibility Criteria for JKSSB Class 4 Requirement:

Age Limit (As of 01.01.2026)

Open Merit (OM): 18 to 40 years
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / ALC-IB / OBC / EWS: 18 to 43 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 18 to 42 years
Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation applicable as per UT government rules.

Educational Qualification Ceiling

Candidates must possess a minimum of 8th Pass (Sanitation Worker) or Matriculation (MTS). Note that candidates having higher qualifications beyond 10+2 are not eligible as per JKSSB Class-IV recruitment rules

JKSSB Class 4 Selection Process & Weightage Criteria Explained

The final merit list is prepared based on 100 Marks total, comprising the Written Exam score along with explicit social/regional weightage points:

Criteria	UT Cadre Marks	Divisional Cadre Marks	District Cadre Marks
Objective Written Test	85	80	75
Home Division / District Domicile	N/A	5 Marks	10 Marks
No Family Member in Govt Service	5 Marks	5 Marks	5 Marks
Widows / Divorced Women / Orphan Girls	5 Marks	5 Marks	5 Marks
Casual Workers (5+ Years Service)	5 Marks	5 Marks	5 Marks
Total Marks	100	100	100

Note: The written examination will feature Objective Type MCQs in English with a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

Application Fee:

Category	Fee
General / Open Merit / OBC / RBA	₹600
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD	₹500

Note: Fee payment must be made online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI.

FAQs

What is the online application start date and last date for JKSSB Class 4 Recruitment 2026?

The online application portal opens on 05 October 2026, and the deadline to submit applications online is 03 November 2026 on jkssb.gov.in.

Who is eligible to apply for the Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts?

Candidates who are Domiciles of J&K, aged between 18 and 40 years (for Open Merit), and have passed Matriculation (for MTS) or 8th Pass (for Sanitation Worker). Candidates with qualifications higher than 10+2 are not eligible under recruitment rules.

Is there a qualification ceiling for JKSSB Class IV posts?

Yes, the maximum educational qualification allowed is 10+2 (Higher Secondary). Candidates holding a Graduate or Post-Graduate degree cannot apply for these Class-IV posts.