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There is significant news for young people seeking government jobs. The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced a recruitment drive to fill various vacancies across the Agriculture Production Department, Health and Medical Education Department, Higher Education Department, and Labour and Employment Department.

According to the official notification, the online application process for this recruitment will commence on September 10. The deadline for submitting applications is set for October 9, 2026.

**Recruitment Details**
Through this drive, JKSSB aims to fill a total of 518 vacancies. The breakdown of vacancies is as follows: 46 in the Agriculture Production Department, 421 in the Health and Medical Education Department, 48 in the Higher Education Department, and 3 in the Labour and Employment Department.

Candidates will be selected for these posts based on an OMR-based examination. Those who qualify in the exam will be required to undergo a document verification process prior to appointment. Candidates who successfully clear all stages will be appointed to the vacant posts.

**Eligibility and Criteria**
Candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination or hold a relevant degree or diploma in the respective subjects/fields are eligible to apply. Additionally, the candidate's maximum age must not exceed 40, 42, or 43 years (depending on the specific category) as of January 1, 2026. Candidates must be residents of Jammu and Kashmir to be eligible for this recruitment. Please refer to the official notification for detailed information regarding specific posts.

**Application Process and Fees**
Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the official JKSSB website, jkssb.nic.in; applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Candidates belonging to general categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹600 online. Candidates belonging to SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS, and PwBD categories are exempt from the application fee and can apply free of cost.

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