The JKSSB Staff Nurse eligibility criteria for 2026 have been officially released under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026. To qualify, candidates must adhere to specific domicile, educational, and age-related requirements. Read on for the full eligibility breakdown.
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has published the official eligibility guidelines for the 2026 Staff Nurse recruitment under Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026. Applicants must verify their compliance with domicile status, educational benchmarks, and age limits before finalizing their online application.
Failure to meet the established criteria or provide valid supporting documentation during the verification process will result in immediate disqualification. We strongly advise all aspirants to carefully review these requirements to ensure their application is processed successfully.
JKSSB Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026
Applicants pursuing a career through the JKSSB Recruitment 2026 must strictly follow the standards set by the Board. Key assessment factors include residency status, academic qualifications, age limits, and specific category criteria.
Jammu & Kashmir Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026 Overview
Before diving into the detailed criteria, take a moment to review the essential recruitment highlights summarized below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement Number | 08 of 2026 |
| Posts Covered | Senior Canning Attendant, Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, Health Educator, Sanitary Inspector, Para Medical Assistant, Junior Theatre Technician, Junior Ophthalmic Technician, Junior Laboratory Technician, Junior Staff Nurse, FMPHW, MMPHW, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Supervisor |
| Domicile Requirement | Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 09 October 2026 |
| Age Reference Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Jammu & Kashmir |
JKSSB Eligibility Criteria 2026 Details
All applicants must confirm they meet every prerequisite established by the JKSSB. Eligibility is fundamentally determined by your domicile status, educational background, age, and any specific category provisions relevant to your application.
Domicile Requirement
To be considered for the recruitment process, candidates are required to satisfy the following domicile conditions:
- The applicant must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
- A valid Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.
- The domicile certificate must be issued on or before 09 October 2026.
- Candidates without a valid domicile certificate will not be considered eligible.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold the required academic qualifications for the position. All educational certificates and professional documents must be completed by the deadline of 09 October 2026. The specific qualifications for each post are listed below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Senior Canning Attendant | Matric or equivalent with 6 months training in Fruit Preservation. |
| Horticulture Technician Grade-IV | 10+2 with one-year Basic Horticulture Training. |
| Health Educator | Graduation with Science from a recognized University. |
| Sanitary Inspector | 10+2 or above with a minimum two-year Diploma in Sanitation and Public Health. |
| Para Medical Assistant | 10+2 with Diploma in Para Medical Assistant Course. |
| Junior Theatre Technician | Matric or above with Degree/Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology. |
| Junior Ophthalmic Technician | Matric or above with Degree/Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician Course. |
| Junior Laboratory Technician | Matric or above with a minimum two-year Diploma in Laboratory Technician or Degree in Laboratory Technology. |
| Junior Staff Nurse | Matric or above with Science and Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM). |
| FMPHW | Matric or above with Science and Diploma in FMPHW. |
| MMPHW | Matric or above with a minimum one-year Diploma in MMPHW. |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Graduate with Science (B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or allied subjects). Preference will be given to candidates possessing a minimum one-year PG Diploma in a Professional Laboratory Course. |
| Supervisor | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. |
Important Qualification Rules
- All educational qualifications and technical certificates must be acquired on or before 09 October 2026.
- Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce an Equivalence Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Candidates possessing degrees or diplomas from recognized institutions outside the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (except Central Universities) must submit a Bonafide Certificate issued by the Controller or Registrar of the concerned University.
- For Senior Canning Attendant and Horticulture Technician Grade-IV, the prescribed training certificate must be issued by a Central Government, State Government, UT Government Department, UGC-recognized University, ICAR Institute, or any other recognized government authority.
Age Limit
The JKSSB has set defined upper age limits for all posts in Advertisement No. 08 of 2026, calculated as of 01 January 2026. Refer to the table below for category-specific age criteria.
| Category | Maximum Age | Not Born Before | Not Born After |
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 Years | 01.01.1986 | 01.01.2008 |
| SC | 43 Years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ST-1 | 43 Years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ST-2 | 43 Years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| RBA | 43 Years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ALC/IB | 43 Years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| EWS | 43 Years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| OBC | 43 Years | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 42 Years | 01.01.1984 | 01.01.2008 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Service period deducted from actual age. The resultant age should not exceed the prescribed upper age limit by more than 3 years. | — | 01.01.2008 |
Category and Reservation Requirements
- Candidates seeking reservation benefits must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format before the cut-off date.
- Category certificates for SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS, and OBC must be valid and issued on or before 09 October 2026.
- Ex-Servicemen reservation is applicable for posts carrying pay up to Level-6E (₹35,900–₹1,13,500).
- Ex-Servicemen must submit Form-XIV issued by the competent authority along with an affidavit before a First Class Judicial Magistrate confirming that they have not previously availed ESM horizontal reservation for government employment.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) must possess a valid disability certificate.
Eligible PwBD candidates can avail compensatory time and scribe facility as per the provisions of the official notification. The scribe must satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions.
FAQs
Applicants must be legal residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the appropriate authority on or before 09 October 2026.
Required educational standards include a Matriculation certificate with a Science background, combined with a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognized by the relevant council.
The upper age limit is set at 40 years for Open Merit candidates, with age relaxations available for reserved categories up to 43 years, as per the official notification. Age calculations are based on the reference date of 01 January 2026.
Ensure that all necessary educational, domicile, and category-related certificates are obtained and finalized no later than 09 October 2026.
Yes, qualifications from outside the UT are accepted. However, candidates with degrees from outside institutions (excluding Central Universities) must submit a Bonafide Certificate authorized by the Registrar or Controller of their respective university.
Yes. If claiming an equivalent educational qualification, you are required to provide an official Equivalence Certificate issued by the designated competent authority.