Short Detail:
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced the Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Vacancy 2026, offering a total of 2863 vacancies. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online between 05/10/2026 and 03/11/2026. Applicants who are eligible for Class-IV (Multitasking Staff) & Sanitation Worker posts are advised to check the complete details regarding eligibility, application fee, age limit, and selection process in the official notification provided below.
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Vacancy 2026
Advt No.: 09 of 2026 (Dated 01/09/2026)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 05/10/2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 03/11/2026 |
| Last Date Of Fee Payment | 03/11/2026 |
| Form Correction Windows | N/A |
| Admit Card Date | Before The Exam |
| Exam Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Applicaton Fees |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) / OBC | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | ₹500/- |
Note: Applicants can make the payment of application fees using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI services.
JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years (Open Merit); up to 43 Years for reserved categories |
| Remarks | Age relaxation applicable for reserved category as per Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Vacancy 2026 rules. |
Age Relaxation
| S.No. | Category | Max Age Limit | Birth Not Before | Birth Not After |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Merit (OM) | 40 Years | 01/01/1986 | 01/01/2008 |
| 2 | SC | 43 Years | 01/01/1983 | 01/01/2008 |
| 3 | ST-1 | 43 Years | 01/01/1983 | 01/01/2008 |
| 4 | ST-2 | 43 Years | 01/01/1983 | 01/01/2008 |
| 5 | RBA | 43 Years | 01/01/1983 | 01/01/2008 |
| 6 | ALC/IB | 43 Years | 01/01/1983 | 01/01/2008 |
| 7 | EWS | 43 Years | 01/01/1983 | 01/01/2008 |
| 8 | OBC | 43 Years | 01/01/1983 | 01/01/2008 |
| 9 | PwBD | 42 Years | 01/01/1984 | 01/01/2008 |
| 10 | Ex-Servicemen | Service period deducted from actual age; result should not cross max limit by more than 3 years | – | 01/01/2008 |
Candidates who qualify as Casual Workers get an additional 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit, under J&K Class-IV (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020.
JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Vacancy 2026
Total Posts: 2863
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 1178 |
| SC | 246 |
| ST-1 | 293 |
| ST-2 | 286 |
| OBC | 221 |
| ALC/IB | 115 |
| RBA | 271 |
| EWS | 253 |
| Total | 2863 |
Eligibility Details
| Post | Minimum Qualification | Maximum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Class-IV (MTS) | Matric (10th Pass) | 10+2 |
| Sanitation Worker | 8th Pass | 10+2 |
- Only Domicile holders of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir can apply
- 10+2 is the maximum qualification allowed – candidates with a higher qualification will be rejected
Post & Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
UT Cadre (105 Posts)
| Department | Post | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Production (Sericulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Estates Department | Sanitation Worker | 30 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 73 |
| Home Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Transport Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| Transport Department | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 44 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 105 |
Divisional Cadre Jammu (1093 Posts)
| Department | Post | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Production (Horticulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Agriculture Production (Sericulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Animal/Sheep Husbandry Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| ARI & Trainings Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 |
| ARI & Trainings Department | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Culture Department (Archives & Museums) | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Culture Department (Libraries & Research) | Class-IV (MTS) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Estates Department | Sanitation Worker | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 |
| Higher Education Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| Public Works (R&B) Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 375 | 75 | 94 | 94 | 75 | 38 | 94 | 94 | 939 |
| Total | 439 | 92 | 110 | 109 | 86 | 43 | 109 | 105 | 1093 |
Divisional Cadre Kashmir (897 Posts)
| Department | Post | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Production Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| Agriculture Production (Horticulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Agriculture Production (Horticulture) | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Agriculture Production (Sericulture) | Class-IV (MTS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Animal/Sheep Husbandry Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 29 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 71 |
| Animal/Sheep Husbandry Department | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ARI & Trainings Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 48 |
| ARI & Trainings Department | Sanitation Worker | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Culture Department (Archives & Museums) | Class-IV (MTS) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Culture Department (Libraries & Research) | Class-IV (MTS) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Department of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks | Class-IV (MTS) | 79 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 199 |
| Estates Department | Sanitation Worker | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 37 |
| Higher Education Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Public Works (R&B) Department | Class-IV (MTS) | 193 | 38 | 48 | 48 | 39 | 19 | 48 | 48 | 481 |
| Total | 362 | 73 | 91 | 90 | 71 | 36 | 88 | 86 | 897 |
District Cadre (768 Posts)
| District | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anantnag | 25 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 59 |
| Bandipora | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Baramulla | 31 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 75 |
| Budgam | 22 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 47 |
| Doda | 19 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 46 |
| Ganderbal | 20 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 46 |
| Jammu | 28 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 65 |
| Kathua | 21 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 50 |
| Kishtwar | 10 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
| Kulgam | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| Kupwara | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| Poonch | 23 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Pulwama | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 45 |
| Rajouri | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| Ramban | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Reasi | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 34 |
| Samba | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Shopian | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Srinagar | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 53 |
| Udhampur | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 46 |
| Total | 333 | 72 | 82 | 77 | 56 | 31 | 64 | 53 | 768 |
JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker 2026: Salary Details
| Post | Pay Scale | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Class-IV (MTS) | SL1 | ₹14,800 – ₹47,100 |
| Sanitation Worker | SL1 | ₹14,800 – ₹47,100 |
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JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Vacancy 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Written Test Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Test | Objective Type, Multiple Choice (OMR based) |
| Medium of Paper | English Only |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks cut for every wrong answer |
| PST / PET | Not Applicable |
Weightage Marks By Cadre
Along with the written test, JKSSB adds extra points for a few local and social criteria. These points differ by cadre:
| Criteria | UT Cadre | Divisional Cadre | District Cadre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test Marks | 85 | 80 | 75 |
| Home Division/District Candidate | N/A | 5 | 10 |
| No Family Member In Govt Service | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Widow/Divorced/Orphan | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Casual Worker (5+ Years) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Cadre & Department Allocation
- Candidates indicate their Cadre and Department preference at the time of applying
- Allocation is done on a merit-cum-preference basis, based on rank and the choices given
- Once notified, the Cadre/Department allotment is final and cannot be changed under any circumstances
JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Vacancy 2026: Important Questions & Answer
How many vacancies has JKSSB released for Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker?
JKSSB has advertised a total of 2863 vacancies for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts under UT, Divisional and District cadres.
What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker Vacancy 2026?
Online applications can be submitted from 05/10/2026, and the last date to apply is 03/11/2026.
How much is the application fee for this JKSSB vacancy?
Open Merit and OBC candidates pay ₹600, while SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates pay ₹500, through online mode only.
What is the maximum age to apply for Class-IV (MTS) & Sanitation Worker posts?
Open Merit candidates can apply up to 40 years of age, and reserved category candidates get relaxation up to 43 years, calculated as on 01/01/2026.
What qualification is required for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker vacancies?
Class-IV (MTS) requires Matric pass minimum with 10+2 as the maximum, and Sanitation Worker requires 8th pass minimum with 10+2 as the maximum.
Is there any physical test in this JKSSB recruitment?
No, JKSSB has not kept any PST or PET for Class-IV (MTS) or Sanitation Worker vacancies. Selection depends only on the written exam and weightage marks.
What salary will Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker employees get?
Both posts fall under the SL1 pay scale, which ranges from ₹14,800 to ₹47,100 per month, plus applicable allowances.
Can candidates change their Cadre or Department preference after applying?
No, once the Cadre and Department are allotted based on merit-cum-preference, the allocation is final and no change request is entertained.