The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026 inviting applications for 239 UT cadre posts in the Health and Medical Education (HME) Department. The notification has been issued following indents received from the HME Department for direct recruitment across Jammu and Kashmir.Eligible candidates who satisfy the conditions of domicile, age limit, and necessary qualification requirements specified for the post can apply for the post through the official JKSSB website. The appointment will be made in conformity with the existing rules and regulations framed by the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.Advertised VacanciesThe notification pertains to vacancies posted by the Health and Medical Education Department through separate indents. In total, there are 239 advertised vacancies, though final numbers are subject to change during the selection process. JKSSB has also indicated that notification of advertisements will be subject to outcomes of writ petitions or original applications that have been admitted in courts of competent jurisdiction.Important dates for applicants The candidates have to adhere strictly to the deadline set in each case. Applications will not be considered under any circumstances when they are sent after the cut-off date.
Eligibility, age limit and domicile requirementsApplicants must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the competent authority before the last date of application. The maximum age limit for Open Merit candidates is 40 years, while reserved category candidates are eligible for relaxations as specified in the notification. Age eligibility will be determined as on January 1, 2026.Educational qualifications for each post have been detailed in Annexure-A of the notification. Candidates must possess the required qualifications on or before the cut-off date. Those claiming equivalent qualifications will need to produce valid equivalence certificates during document verification.Application fee and examination schemeThe application fee has been fixed at Rs 600 for general category candidates and Rs 500 for candidates belonging to SC, ST, EWS and PwBD categories. The fee can be paid only through online modes such as net banking, credit cards or debit cards. The examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions set in English, with negative marking applicable for incorrect answers.Steps to check and apply online for JKSSB HME recruitment 20261. Visit the official JKSSB website at https://jkssb.nic.in/.2. Open the recruitment section and click on Advertisement Notification No. 01 of 2026.3. Download and read the official notification carefully before applying.4. Register and fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.5. Pay the prescribed application fee and submit the form before the deadline.
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