JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 669 Posts

JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 669 Posts

Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 669 Constable Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official JKSSB website. The last date to submit the application form is 02-03-2026.

JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for All Constable Posts

• Essential Qualification: Matriculation from a recognized Board.
• Domicile: Candidate must be domicile of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with valid Domicile Certificate issued by Competent Authority.
• Nationality: Candidates must be citizen of India.

Physical Standards

• Males: Height: 5 feet 6 inches (minimum), Chest (unexpanded): 32 inches, Chest (expanded): 33½ inches.
• Females: Height: 5 feet 2 inches (minimum).
• Height Relaxation: For candidates belonging to Gorkha Community/Bot Tribe, minimum height relaxable by 2 inches.
• Medical Fitness: Selected candidates will be medically examined to assess their physical and medical fitness.
• PwBD: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are not eligible for these posts.

Age Limit

• Open Merit (OM)/SC/ST-1/ST-2/RBA/ALC/IB/EWS/OBC: 18 to 28 years (Not born before 01.01.1997 and not born after 01.01.2007).
• In-Service Police Personnel: 18 to 30 years (Not born before 01.01.1995).
• SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards (VHGs): 18 to 40 years (Not born before 01.01.1985).
• Ex-Servicemen: Allowed to deduct period of service from actual age. If resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit by more than 3 years, shall be deemed to satisfy age condition.

Salary/Stipend

Level-2 in the Pay Matrix. Salary Range: Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200 per month. Applicable for all Constable posts under Home Department, J&K Police. Appointing Authority: Director General of Police.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card). Note: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Stage 1 - Written Examination: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (English Language). Negative marking: One-fourth marks deduction for each wrong answer. NCC Bonus Marks: 5% for 'C' Certificate, 3% for 'B' Certificate, 2% for 'A' Certificate.
• Stage 2 - Physical Standard Test (PST): Qualifying nature only. Candidates shortlisted: Six times the total vacancies in each category based on written test merit.
• Stage 3 - Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying nature only. Male: 1600 meters race in 6½ minutes, 20 push-ups. Female: 1000 meters race in 6½ minutes, Shot put (4 Kgs) 14½ feet in three attempts. Relaxed standards for Ex-Servicemen based on age.
• Stage 4 - Medical Examination: Selected candidates will be medically examined for physical and medical fitness.
• Stage 5 - Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates required to appear with original documents.

How to Apply

1. Visit official website www.jkssb.nic.in.
2. Click on "Apply Online" for Advertisement No. 14 of 2025.
3. Fill all mandatory fields carefully and diligently.
4. Upload scanned documents: Recent passport size photograph (not older than 6 months with date), Signature, Domicile Certificate, Category Certificate (if applicable), Educational qualification certificates, NCC Certificate (if applicable).
5. Pay application fee online.
6. Review application form carefully before final submission.
7. Submit application and note down Application Number.
8. Take printout of application form for future reference.

Important Links:

Apply Online: Click here

Official Notification PDF: Click here Link 1

Official Notification PDF: Click here Link 2

Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q: What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 02/03/2026.

Q: How many vacancies are available?
A: There are a total of 669 Constable posts.

Q: What is the educational qualification required?
A: Candidates must have passed Matriculation from a recognized Board.

Q: What is the age limit?
A: 18 to 28 years for most categories. Age relaxation applicable for specific categories like In-Service Police Personnel, SPOs, etc.

Q: Is there any application fee?
A: Yes, Rs. 700/- for General/OM/OBC/RBA/ALC/IB and Rs. 600/- for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS.

Q: What is the selection process?
A: The selection involves Written Exam, PST, PET, Medical Exam, and Document Verification.