JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 – 2863 Class-IV & Sanitation Worker Vacancies, Apply Online

If you’re a Jammu & Kashmir domicile looking for a stable government job, JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 is one of the biggest opportunities of the year. The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) released Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026 on 1st September 2026, opening up a massive 2,863 vacancies for Class-IV (Multi-Tasking Staff) and Sanitation Worker posts across UT, Divisional, and District cadres.

These are entry-level government posts, which means the eligibility bar is refreshingly low — 8th Pass is enough for some posts, and 10+2 is the maximum qualification required for any of them. Combined with a decent starting salary, job security, and pensionary benefits under government service rules, this is exactly the kind of opportunity that’s worth applying for even if you’ve never taken a competitive exam before. Online applications open on 5th October 2026 and close on 3rd November 2026. Here’s your complete guide — vacancy breakup, eligibility, salary, selection process, and a step-by-step apply guide.

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JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

JKSSB MTS 2026 – Important Dates

Keep these dates handy so you don’t miss any stage of the JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 process.

⚠️ Pro Tip: JKSSB’s online portal tends to slow down in the final 48 hours before the deadline, especially with over 2,800 posts up for grabs this time. Don’t wait for 3rd November — apply at least a week early to avoid last-minute payment failures or upload errors.

JKSSB MTS Vacancy 2026 – Category and Cadre-wise Breakup

A total of 2,863 posts have been notified across Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker categories, spread across UT Cadre, Divisional Cadre (Jammu and Kashmir), and District Cadre.

Category-wise Vacancies

Cadre-wise Breakup

The bulk of the vacancies sit with the Public Works (R&B) Department (1,420 posts), followed by Animal/Sheep Husbandry (514) and Agriculture Production Department (385) — so candidates from a rural or semi-urban background will find plenty of postings close to home.

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JKSSB MTS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before you fill the form, make sure you tick every box below. JKSSB is strict about domicile and age-proof documents, so double-check these carefully.

Educational Qualification

✅ You must hold your qualifying certificate on or before the cut-off date of 3rd November 2026. If your qualification is from a board outside the recognised list, you’ll need an equivalence certificate.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

💡 Casual workers get an additional 5 years of age relaxation under the Jammu & Kashmir Appointment to Class IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.

Domicile Requirement: Only candidates holding a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply — this recruitment is not open to candidates from other states.

JKSSB MTS Application Fee 2026

Payment can be made online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card at the time of form submission.

JKSSB MTS Salary 2026

Once selected, Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker employees are placed in Pay Level SL-1, with a pay scale of ₹14,800 – ₹47,100 per month. On top of this basic pay, selected candidates also draw Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA) as applicable under the prevailing pay commission rules for Jammu & Kashmir UT employees — along with standard government benefits like medical coverage, pension contributions, and paid leave.

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You can also estimate how your monthly take-home could look once DA rates and the pay matrix are finalised using our 8th CPC Salary Calculator.

JKSSB MTS 2026 Selection Process

Unlike many state recruitment exams, JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 has no interview stage. Selection is purely merit-based, combining your Written Test score with a few additional points depending on your cadre.

Selection Criteria (UT Cadre)

Selection Criteria (Divisional Cadre)

Selection Criteria (District Cadre)

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Offline (OMR) / Online
• Question Type: Objective, Multiple Choice
• Language: English only
• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for every wrong answer
• Syllabus: To be notified separately on the JKSSB website

Your final selection depends on overall merit — Written Test marks plus additional points — after which cadres and departments are allocated based on the preferences you indicate in your application, on a merit-cum-preference basis. Once allocated, this decision is final and binding, so choose your preferences carefully at the time of filling the form.

How to Apply for JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official JKSSB website: www.jkssb.nic.in
2. Go to the recruitment/notifications section
3. Click on the application link for Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2026
4. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and cadre/department preferences
5. Upload your photograph, signature, and required certificates
6. Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card
7. Submit the form before 3rd November 2026
8. Download and print a copy of your submitted application for future reference

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) scanned and saved in the correct format before you start the form — it saves you from having to restart halfway through.

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Summing Up…

With 2,863 vacancies, a low qualification barrier starting at 8th Pass, and no interview to worry about, JKSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 is genuinely one of the more accessible Sarkari Naukri opportunities open right now for J&K domiciles. Make sure your domicile certificate, age proof, and educational documents are in order well before 3rd November 2026, and start preparing for the written test early — with negative marking in play, accuracy will matter as much as speed. For the latest updates on JKSSB exam dates, admit cards, and results, bookmark govtserviceinfo.com and share this with anyone in your circle who’s still looking for a government job.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.