JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 notification and honestly the number of vacancies is really impressive.
There are 669 posts available across Armed/IRP, SDRF, Telecommunication, and Photographer categories. Plus a separate notification has come out for 1,815 Executive Police Constable posts as well. That is a lot of opportunities coming through JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 at once.
What makes it even better is that different educational backgrounds are welcome here. Whether you are 10th pass, 12th with Science, or have technical experience, there is a category that could work for you.
Just remember one thing — the entire application process is online only. No offline forms will be accepted at all. Everything has to be done through the official JKSSB website so get your documents ready and do not wait till the last day.
These dates are critical and you should save them right now because missing any one of them means missing the entire opportunity.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Application Start Date (669 Posts) | 01 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date (669 Posts) | 12 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date (1815 Posts) | 19 January 2026 |
| Application Last Date (1815 Posts) | 17 February 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Do not wait until the last day to apply. Submit your form as early as possible so you have enough time to fix any issues if something goes wrong during submission.
The application fee for JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 700 for General, OM, OBC, RBA, ALC, and IB category candidates and Rs. 600 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, and EWS category candidates. The fee can only be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Once paid, the fee is completely non-refundable.
Make sure your payment goes through successfully and keep the payment receipt saved with you for future reference.
The general age limit for JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 28 years as on 01.01.2025. In-Service Police Personnel can apply up to 30 years while SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards can apply up to 40 years. Ex-Servicemen get age relaxation by deducting their service period from their actual age.
Category | Age Limit |
General / OM | 18 to 28 Years |
In-Service Police Personnel | Up to 30 Years |
SPOs / Volunteer Home Guards | Up to 40 Years |
Ex-Servicemen | Service Period Deductible |
The JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 2,484 Constable vacancies across Executive, Armed/IRP, SDRF, Telecommunication, and Photographer cadres. This is one of the largest police recruitment drives in J&K in recent years and gives a genuine shot to thousands of eligible candidates across the Union Territory.
Here is a clear breakdown of the posts available under JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026:
Post Name | Vacancies |
Constable Executive Police | 1815 |
Constable Armed/IRP | 421 |
Constable SDRF | 66 |
Constable Telecommunication | To be notified |
Constable Photographer | To be notified |
Total | 2484+ |
Armed/IRP and SDRF posts require Matriculation which is 10th pass. Telecommunication requires 10+2 with Science stream. Photographer requires 10+2 with Science along with a 6-month computer course and 2 years of photography or videography experience.
Also, candidates must be domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with a valid domicile certificate issued by the competent authority.
Physical fitness is a non-negotiable part of JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026. Here are the physical standards you need to meet:
For Male Candidates:
Measurement | Standard |
Height | 167.5 cm (General) |
Chest | 77 cm (unexpanded) / 82 cm (expanded) |
For Female Candidates:
Measurement | Standard |
Height | 155 cm |
Weight | 52 kg minimum |
For candidates belonging to Gorkha Community or Bot Tribe, minimum height is relaxable by 2 inches.
For male candidates — Long Race of 1600 meters must be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds and 20 pushups are required. For female candidates — Long Race of 1000 meters must be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds and Shot Put of 4 kg must be thrown at least 14.5 feet in three attempts.
Start your physical preparation right away because these standards are strict and you need to be fully ready on the day of the test.
This is where your journey in JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 actually begins and honestly this stage sets the tone for everything that comes after it.
The written exam has 100 multiple choice questions and you get 2 hours to complete it. Sounds manageable right? But here is the thing that trips most candidates up — the paper is in English only so if you are not comfortable reading and understanding English questions, now is the time to start working on that.
The other thing you really need to wrap your head around before you sit in that exam hall is the negative marking rule. For every wrong answer you lose 0.25 marks. That means blindly guessing your way through questions you are unsure about can actually hurt your score more than help it. Speed is important but being accurate with your answers matters just as much if not more. Attempt the questions you know confidently and think twice before marking anything you are not sure about.
Candidates who do well in the written exam will be shortlisted at 6 times the number of vacancies for PST. Here your height and chest measurements will be checked against the required standards. This stage is qualifying in nature meaning you either pass or you do not but no marks are added to your score.
Once you clear PST, you move on to PET. Again this is a qualifying stage with no marks attached but you absolutely must pass it to stay in the running. Start your physical preparation early because this stage catches a lot of candidates off guard.
Candidates who make it through PET will go through a thorough medical check. This is to confirm that you are physically and medically fit to serve in the police force. Do not take this stage lightly.
The final stage before your appointment is confirmed. All your original documents will be verified carefully so make sure everything is in order and nothing is missing.
If you have an NCC certificate, you are in luck. Certificate holders get bonus marks — 5 percent for C Certificate, 3 percent for B Certificate, and 2 percent for A Certificate. If you have one make sure you mention it in your application because those extra marks can genuinely make a difference in a competitive recruitment like this.
Start by opening your phone or computer and going to jkssb.nic.in. Before typing anything personal just take one quick look at the URL and make sure you are genuinely on the official government website. Fake websites that look exactly like the real one do exist and falling for one of them is a mistake you really do not want to make.
Once you are on the homepage have a quick look around. The JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 link will most likely be right there on the front page under latest notifications or active recruitments. If you do not see it straight away just scroll down slowly and you will find it without any trouble.
First time on the JKSSB portal? Hit Candidate Registration and set up your account with a valid email ID and a mobile number you actually use every day. If you have been on this portal before for any previous recruitment just log in directly and move ahead.
After logging in find the JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 advertisement number from the active list and click Apply Online next to it. Your application form will open right up.
This step deserves your full attention so please put your phone down, sit properly, and go through every single field slowly. Keep your original documents open in front of you and fill in each detail exactly as it appears there. Your name, date of birth, qualifications, category — everything must match your documents perfectly. Even one small difference can create a big problem for you during document verification later on. Take your time here and get it right.
Upload a clear recent passport size colour photograph and a neat image of your signature. Before uploading both of them quickly check the official notification for the exact size and format requirements. Uploading something in the wrong format or wrong size will simply get rejected so spending two minutes checking this beforehand will save you unnecessary stress later.
Upload your valid domicile certificate, educational certificates, and category certificate if you belong to a reserved category. Keep clear scanned copies of all documents ready before you start the form so this step does not slow you down.
Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Once the payment is done save the transaction receipt somewhere safe. Remember the fee is non-refundable so make sure your payment goes through successfully.
Before you hit that final submit button, go through your entire application one more time. Check every detail, every document, and every field. Once submitted you may not be able to make changes so this review step is genuinely important.
Submit the form and immediately take a printout of the confirmation page or save a screenshot of it. This will be needed at the time of document verification so keep it somewhere you will not lose it.
Description | Link |
Official JKSSB Website | |
Apply Online | |
Download Official Notification PDF | |
Official Notification Advt No. 14/2025 | Available on official website |
Official Notification Advt No. 15/2025 | Available on official website |
Always use only the official JKSSB website for applying and downloading notifications. Avoid any third party websites that claim to provide direct application links.
The total vacancy under JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026 is over 2,484 posts across Executive Police, Armed/IRP, SDRF, Telecommunication, and Photographer categories. This is one of the biggest police recruitment drives in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years and a genuine opportunity for thousands of eligible candidates.
The last date to apply for the 669 posts under Armed/IRP, SDRF, Telecommunication, and Photographer categories is 12 March 2026. For the 1815 Executive Police posts the last date was 17 February 2026. Do not wait till the last moment. Apply as early as possible.
For Armed/IRP and SDRF posts, candidates must have passed Matriculation which is 10th class from a recognized board. For Telecommunication posts, 10+2 with Science stream is required. For Photographer posts, 10+2 with Science along with a 6 month computer course and 2 years photography experience is needed.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary between Rs. 19,900 and Rs. 63,200 under Pay Level-2. Along with this, they will also get Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, Medical Allowance, and other government benefits. It is a very solid pay package for a 10th or 12th pass government job.
Yes. In-Service Police Personnel can apply up to 30 years of age. SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards can apply up to 40 years. Ex-Servicemen can deduct their service period from their actual age. For all other candidates the general age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01.01.2025.