The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released an advertisement notification for various UT Cadre posts in the Home Department. The JKSSB Home Department Recruitment 2025 has been announced to recruit a total of 61 posts. Candidates can check the detailed post-wise eligibility criteria and other details mentioned in this article.
Eligible candidates are invited to apply online for these positions. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the recruitment, important dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern.
JKSSB Home Department Recruitment 2025
The Jammu and Kashmir Staff Selection Board has announced the Advertisement No. 06 of 2025 to recruit various posts in the Home Department. The detailed notification is released on 22 July 2025 and the apply online link will active from 04 August. Candidates can check the key details and download the notification PDF shared in this article.
JKSSB Home Department Recruitment 2025
A detailed notification to fill up 61 Vacancies in Assistant Scientific Officer, Assistant Superintendent Jail, Computer Assistant, Laboratory Assistant cadres. Candidates can check the key details about the Jammu and Kashmir Home Department Vacancies can check the table below:
JKSSB Home Department Recruitment 2025 | |
Recruitment Body |
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
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Department |
Home Department
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Advertisement No. | 06 of 2025 |
Notification Date | 22 July 2025 |
Total Posts | 61 |
Selection Procedure | Prelims, Mains and Certificate Verification |
Application Fee |
Rs. ₹700 (Gen)
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Exam Date |
To be notified separately
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Official Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
JKSSB Home Department Notification 2025 PDF
The JK Home Department Notification 2025 PDF has been made available at the official website https://jkssb.nic.in. This Notification includes all the relevant information such as Syllabus, Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process, Application Fees, Application procedure, and Other important information. Candidates should go through the detailed notification PDF before submitting their online application.
JKSSB Home Department Vacancies 2025
A total of 61 posts have been advertised for the Home Department. The detailed breakdown of posts, including cadre, pay level, and category-wise distribution, is provided in Annexure-A of the notification. It is important to note that the actual number of posts may change before the completion of the selection process
JKSSB Home Department Vacancies | |||
Item No. | Department | Name of Post | Total Vacancies |
19 | J&K Forensic Science Lab | Assistant Scientific Officer (Chemistry and Toxicology) | 1 |
20 | J&K Forensic Science Lab | Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents) | 2 |
21 | J&K Forensic Science Lab | Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene) | 23 |
22 | J&K Prisons Department | Assistant Superintendent Jail | 2 |
23 | J&K Prisons Department | Computer Assistant | 1 |
24 | J&K Forensic Science Lab | Laboratory Attendant | 32 |
JK Home Department Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
The JK Home Department Apply Online link will be activated on 04 August 2025. Candidates interested in applying for the Home Department Various posts should submit their online application. The last date to submit online application is 02 September 2025. The commission will soon activate the apply online link, bookmark this page for the latest updates.
How to Apply for JKSSB Home Department Recruitment 2025?
Candidates interested in applying for JK Home Department Various Post Recruitment 2025 should know the detailed application steps to fill in their online application. The steps include:
- Visit the JKSSB Official website.
- On the home page check for “Click on Login” and then click on “Apply for Various Posts.”
- If you are a new user then click on “New User? Sign Up” and register for JKSSB. (or) enter your login credentials and click on submit to apply for JKSSB Home Department Recruitment 2025 Various posts.”
- Look for the post which you are applying and click on the link.
- Fill in the required fields and proceed to next step.
- Complete your application and click on submit.
- Pay your application fees to submit the application.
- Take a printout of your submitted application for future use.
JKSSB Home Department Application Fees
Candidates should pay the prescribed application fees to submit their online application. The payment mode is Online and includes Net Banking, Credit or Debit Cards etc. Applications received without the prescribed fees shall not be considered for selection. Fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
JKSSB Home Department Application Fees | |
UR/GEN | Rs. 700 |
SC/ST/EWS | Rs. 600 |
JKSSB Home Department Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for these posts must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Name of Post |
Qualification Required
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Assistant Scientific Officer (Chemistry and Toxicology) |
Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacology/Forensic Science with a minimum 50% marks (UGC recognised)
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Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents) |
Master’s Degree in Physics/Chemistry/Computer Science/Forensic Science with a minimum 50% marks (UGC recognised)
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Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene) |
Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from any UGC recognised university
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Assistant Superintendent Jail |
Graduation + PG Diploma in Social Work/Sociology/Psychology from recognised university; must be physically fit
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Computer Assistant |
Graduation + 1-year Diploma in Computer Applications / B.Sc. IT / BCA / 3-year Diploma in Computer Applications (AICTE)
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Laboratory Attendant |
10+2 with Science (Maths/Biology) from a recognised Board of School Education
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Domicile: Applicants must be domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority on or before the cut-off date of 02 September 2025.
Age Limit: The age requirement is calculated as of 01 January 2025.
Category | Maximum Age |
OM | 40 |
SC | 43 |
ST-1/ST-2/ RBA/ ALC/IB/ EWS | 43 |
JKSSB Home Department Various Posts Selection Process
The selection process of the JKSSB Home Department for Various Posts includes the following stages:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Certificate Verification
JKSSB Home Department Various Posts Salary
Candidates who clear all the stage will be provisionally shortlisted for the post they applied. The J&K Government provides handsome salary for its employees. The pay level for Home Department Various Posts varies to each post. Check the pay scale and pay level for all the posts from table below:
Pay Scale | |
Assistant Scientific Officer (Chemistry and Toxicology) |
Level 6E (₹35,900–1,13,500)
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Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents) |
Level 6E (₹35,900–1,13,500)
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Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene) |
Level 6E (₹35,900–1,13,500)
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Assistant Superintendent Jail |
Level 6C (₹35,700–1,13,100)
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Computer Assistant |
Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100)
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Laboratory Attendant |
SL-2 (₹15,900–50,400)
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