JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,863 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 for the JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment, 2,863 Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts will be filled in various departments of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 apply online link opened on 14 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Only Jammu and Kashmir domiciles can apply, and graduates cannot apply at all — the qualification ceiling is 10+2. Selection is through an OMR-based written examination followed by document verification. All details below are from the official notification and the official instructions notice. Candidates tracking similar 10th-pass MTS recruitments can also read our DSSSB MTS JE Recruitment 2026 guide.

JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 apply online last date is 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM) — the same deadline applies to the fee payment. Do not use the old dates. The original notification fixed the window as 5 October 2026 to 3 November 2026, but the corrigendum dated 1 October 2026 revised it to 14 October 2026 – 12 November 2026. Several job websites still show the old 3 November last date — the revised 12 November 2026 date is the one that counts, confirmed by JKSSB’s own Instructions Notice dated 9 October 2026.

JKSSB Class IV MTS Vacancy 2026 – Cadre-Wise and Category-Wise Details

The biggest blocks are in the Divisional Cadre Jammu (1,093 posts) and Divisional Cadre Kashmir (897 posts), and the single largest department is the Public Works (R&B) Department with 1,420 MTS posts across the two divisions. The cadre-wise break-up from Annexure-A of the official notification is:

Category-wise total posts. The grand total of 2,863 breaks up as Open Merit 1,178, SC 246, ST-1 293, ST-2 286, OBC 221, ALC/IB 115, RBA 271 and EWS 253. That means 1,178 posts are under Open Merit and 1,685 under reserved categories.

District-wise total posts. All 768 District Cadre posts are Class-IV (MTS) posts, spread across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Check your home district row before applying, because the District Cadre carries 10 extra merit points for candidates of the home district.

The corrigendum dated 1 October 2026 re-issued Annexure-A with revised item numbers (182–264) but kept the total at 2,863 posts. The notification also states that the number of posts may increase or decrease during or before the completion of the selection process.

JKSSB Class IV MTS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit (as on 1 January 2026). The maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit candidates, 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC candidates, and 42 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. No candidate should be born after 1 January 2008.

Age relaxation. Every Ex-Serviceman can deduct the period of his armed forces service from his actual age, and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit for the post by more than 3 years, he is deemed to satisfy the age condition. Casual workers engaged for five years or more get a relaxation of five years in the upper age limit.

Qualification — minimum and maximum both matter. For Class-IV (MTS) posts the qualification is minimum Matric and maximum 10+2 (S.O. 184 of 2020 read with SRO 99 of 2008). For Sanitation Worker posts it is minimum 8th pass and maximum 10+2 (S.O. 132 of 2022). The qualification must have been acquired strictly on or before the cut-off date of 12 November 2026.

Who cannot apply. A candidate holding a qualification above 10+2 — a graduate, for example — is not eligible for either post, and the notification states plainly that such candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage of the recruitment process. This maximum-qualification rule is the single biggest reason applications fail in this recruitment.

Who can apply. Only domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply. You must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format on or before the cut-off date of 12 November 2026. Reservation benefits apply as per the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act and Rules, and a reserved-category certificate must be valid on the cut-off date in the prescribed format.

JKSSB Class IV MTS Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is payable online only, through Net Banking, Credit or Debit cards — the Instructions Notice adds UPI as a payment option. Applications received without the prescribed fee will not be considered and will be summarily rejected. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor adjusted against any other examination. The last date for receiving the fee online is 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

How to Apply for JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official website jkssb.nic.in and click on “Login (Apply on Various Posts)”.
2. Register as a new user by clicking “New User / Sign Up” with a valid email ID and mobile number. The login credentials are validated through an OTP sent to your email; if the code does not work, click “Get Activation Code” to resend it.
3. Complete the OTR (One-Time Registration) form, then click the “Active Advertisement” tab and the “Apply” tab for Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026.
4. Fill the form carefully and give your preferences for the Class-IV (MTS) posts and the Sanitation Worker posts SEPARATELY. Preferences for cadre and department, once submitted, are non-editable — even if an edit facility is provided later.
5. Upload your LIVE photograph: live face capture using your device camera is mandatory. Uploaded photographs or screenshots are NOT allowed, and the application cannot be submitted without successful face verification.
6. Upload a clear signature of 10 KB to 20 KB size (1.5 cm x 3.5 cm).
7. Pay the application fee online through the “Pay Now” link (Net Banking, Debit Card, UPI or Credit Card) and check that the fee status shows as “Submitted” on your dashboard. An application is incomplete if the fee is not paid.
8. Submit the form before 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Only one online application per item number is allowed — if more than one is detected for the same item number, the latest is considered, and appearing in the exam more than once for the same item number cancels the candidature and leads to debarment.

No correction after submission. Once the form is submitted, no request for change or correction in any particular will be entertained under any circumstances, so review every field before submitting. Write your name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name strictly as given in your Matriculation certificate. No hard copy of the form is to be submitted — a printout is needed only at the document verification stage, and in-service candidates must route their printout through the proper channel.

JKSSB Class IV MTS Exam Pattern 2026

The examination is an OMR-based objective type written test with multiple choice questions, set in English language only. There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer.

Do not prepare from an assumed pattern. The notification does not fix the number of questions, total marks or duration, and the syllabus will be notified separately — any website quoting a fixed question count or marks for this exam is not quoting Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026.

JKSSB Class IV MTS Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Written examination. Overall merit is determined on the basis of marks obtained in the written test plus additional points, out of a total of 100. The written test carries different weight by cadre: 85 marks for UT Cadre, 80 for Divisional Cadre and 75 for District Cadre posts.

Merit-cum-preference allocation. Cadres and departments are allocated on the basis of merit-cum-preference, and the allocation once notified by the Board is final and binding — no request for a change is entertained.

Stage 2 – Document verification. Candidates shortlisted for document verification must appear with the original documents and self-attested photocopies — domicile certificate, qualification certificates, category certificate and the online application form. If a candidate fails to appear or fails to produce the documents in original, he or she will not be considered for selection. No TA/DA is paid for the written test or document verification.

JKSSB Class IV MTS Salary 2026

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level SL1 (Rs 14,800 – Rs 47,100). The advertisement fixes only the pay scale — it publishes no exact “in-hand” figure, so in-hand amounts on unofficial websites are estimates varying with current DA/HRA rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

There are 2,863 posts in total under Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026: 2,697 Class-IV (MTS) posts and 166 Sanitation Worker posts. By cadre, 105 posts are in the UT Cadre, 1,093 in Divisional Cadre Jammu, 897 in Divisional Cadre Kashmir and 768 in the District Cadre across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM) on jkssb.nic.in. The original last date was 3 November 2026, but the corrigendum dated 1 October 2026 revised the window to 14 October 2026 – 12 November 2026. The last date for paying the application fee online is also 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

Can graduates apply for JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026?

No. The notification fixes a maximum qualification as well as a minimum: for Class-IV (MTS) posts the qualification is minimum Matric and maximum 10+2, and for Sanitation Worker posts it is minimum 8th pass and maximum 10+2. A candidate holding a degree or any qualification above 10+2 is not eligible, and the notification says such candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage.

What is the eligibility for JKSSB Class IV MTS and Sanitation Worker posts?

You must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and hold a valid Domicile Certificate on or before 12 November 2026. For Class-IV (MTS) posts you need minimum Matric and maximum 10+2; for Sanitation Worker posts you need minimum 8th pass and maximum 10+2. The qualification must be acquired on or before the cut-off date of 12 November 2026.

What is the age limit for JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026?

As on 1 January 2026, the maximum age is 40 years for Open Merit candidates, 43 years for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC candidates, and 42 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. No candidate should be born after 1 January 2008. Ex-Servicemen can deduct their service period from their actual age, up to 3 years beyond the maximum age limit.

What is the application fee for JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026?

The fee is Rs 600 for all candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. It is payable online only through Net Banking, Credit or Debit cards or UPI, and the fee once paid is not refundable. The last date for receiving the fee online is 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

What is the exam pattern and selection process for JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026?

Selection is through an OMR-based objective type written examination with multiple choice questions in English only, with negative marking of one-fourth of the marks for each wrong answer. Merit is calculated out of 100: the written test carries 85 marks for UT Cadre, 80 for Divisional Cadre and 75 for District Cadre posts, with the remaining marks for additional points such as home division or district and casual-worker status. Shortlisted candidates then face document verification.

What is the salary of JKSSB Class IV MTS posts?

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level SL1 with a pay scale of Rs 14,800 – Rs 47,100. The notification publishes only the pay scale, not an exact in-hand figure, so in-hand amounts shown on unofficial websites are estimates that vary with current allowances.

Is a live photograph required for the JKSSB Class IV MTS application form?

Yes. The official Instructions Notice dated 9 October 2026 makes live face capture using your device camera mandatory. Uploaded photographs or screenshots are not allowed, and the application cannot be submitted without successful face verification. Your signature must be 10 KB to 20 KB in size.

Can candidates from other states apply for JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026?

No. Only domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply, and you must hold a valid J&K Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority on or before the cut-off date of 12 November 2026. Candidates from other states are not eligible for any post in this recruitment.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 on jkssb.nic.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, an independent information portal for Sarkari Result, Sarkari Naukri, admit card, answer key, syllabus and admission updates. He has 10+ years of experience covering Government Jobs, Railway Jobs, SSC, Banking, Teaching, Police, Defence and state recruitment boards. Every update on this site is verified directly from the official notification PDF issued by the commission or board — never from third-party aggregators.