Jammu and Kashmir Govt Jobs 2026
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Since 2020, government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir require a J&K domicile certificate. JKSSB handles the large volume of Group C and D hiring, including police constables, and JKPSC handles the J&K Combined Competitive Exam for officer posts.
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Jammu and Kashmir Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC)
- Other main recruiters
- Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), Jammu and Kashmir Police
- Language of administration
- Urdu, Hindi, Kashmiri, Dogri and English
- Capital
- Srinagar (summer) and Jammu (winter)
- High Court
- High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Srinagar and Jammu
- Teacher eligibility
- CTET where the notice asks for it, as JKSSB sets teacher eligibility in each advertisement
Who Recruits in Jammu and Kashmir
JKPSC · J&K Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Exam (JKAS), lecturers, medical officers and other gazetted posts.
jkpsc.nic.in (official website, opens in a new tab)JKSSB · J&K Services Selection Board
Junior assistants, naib tehsildars, patwaris, constables, teachers and other non-gazetted posts.
jkssb.nic.in (official website, opens in a new tab)JK&L HC · High Court of J&K and Ladakh
High Court and district court staff.
Main Exams in Jammu and Kashmir
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKPSC Combined Competitive Exam | JKPSC | JKAS, JKPS and allied services | Preliminary, main written exam, interview |
| JKSSB Junior Assistant / Constable | JKSSB | Ministerial and police posts | OMR or computer-based test, typing or physical test, document verification |
| Combined Competitive Examination | JKPSC | J&K Administrative Service, Police Service and allied officers | Per notice |
| Non-gazetted recruitment | JKSSB | Naib Tehsildar, junior assistant, patwari, accounts assistant | Per notice |
| Class IV (MTS) recruitment | JKSSB | Multi-tasking and support staff | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Jammu and Kashmir Notifications
Language: Some revenue posts (for example naib tehsildar and patwari) have asked for knowledge of Urdu. Check the notice for each post.
Residence and reservation: A J&K domicile certificate is required for UT government posts. Category certificates must be issued by J&K authorities.
Preparing for Jammu and Kashmir Exams
State GK covers J&K history, geography, culture, and Kashmiri, Dogri and other regional heritage.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Jammu and Kashmir
- Apply only if your domicile certificate is already issued; an applied-for certificate is usually not accepted.
- Language conditions differ between posts, so read each advertisement rather than assuming.
Popular Government Posts in Jammu and Kashmir
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk / junior assistant | JKSSB | 12th pass or graduate, with typing |
| Police constable | J&K Police | 10th or 12th pass |
| Sub-inspector | J&K Police | Graduate |
| School teacher | JKSSB | D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET |
| Patwari / revenue posts | JKPSC | 12th pass or graduate, by state rules |
| Junior engineer | JKSSB | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | Health department | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
| Jammu and Kashmir civil services officer | JKPSC | Graduate |
How State Recruitment Works
The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.
Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a domicile certificate needed for J&K government jobs?
Yes. UT government posts require a valid J&K domicile certificate.
Who recruits J&K Police constables?
The J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB).