JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026: Extended Deadline for 2,484 Vacancies

JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026: Extended Timeline Overview

The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially extended the application deadline for a total of 2,484 Constable vacancies. Operating under the Home Department, Jammu and Kashmir, this recruitment drive spans multiple specialized cadres including Executive, Armed/IRP, SDRF, Telecommunication, and Photographer. Aspirants aiming to build a career in law enforcement can leverage this window of opportunity by submitting their applications via the official website www.jkssb.nic.in.

To streamline your application process, candidates can access the direct portal link here: JK Police Constable Application Form 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply.

JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026- Overview

Organization	Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB)
Post	Constables (Executive), Constables (Armed/IRP and SDRF), and Constables (Telecommunication and Photographer)
Vacancies	2484
Department	Home Department, Jammu and Kashmir
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	Advt. No. 12/2025 – 19th January to 17th February 2026 Advt. No. 14 and 15/2025 – 1st February to 12th March 2026 (Extended)
Educational Qualification	10th Pass
Age Limit	18 to 28 Years
Application Fee	Rs. 700/-
Selection Process	Written Examination Physical Endurance Test & Physical Standard Test Medical Examination Document Verification
Official Website	www.jkssb.nic.in

Important Dates & Notification Documents

Candidates should take note of the vital milestone dates associated with Advt. No. 12/2025 and the extended Advt. No. 14 and 15/2025 cycles.

JK Constable Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Events	Advt No. 12/2025	Advt No. 14 and 15/2025
Notification Release Date	26th December 2025	31st December 2025
Apply Online Starts	19th January 2026	1st February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	17th February 2026	12th March 2026 (Extended)
Last Date to Pay Fee	17th February 2026	12th March 2026

Official Notification PDFs

Review the specific official announcements via the download links below:

Notification PDF Table

Post Name/ Advt. No.	Notification PDF
Constables (Executive)(12 of 2025)	Click to Download
Constable (Armed/IRP and SDRF) 14 of 2025	Click to Download
Constable (Telecommunication and Photographer) 15 of 2025	Click to Download

Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 2,484 vacancies are distributed across distinct departments and cadres as detailed below:

JK Police Constable Vacancy 2026

Post Name/ Advt. No.	Vacancy
Constables (Executive)	1815
Constable (Armed/IRP and SDRF)	487
Constable (Telecommunication and Photographer)	182
Total	2484

Executive Police Vacancies

JKSSB Constable (Executive) Vacancy 2026

Post	Cadre	OM	SC	ST 1	ST 2	OBC	ALC/IB	RBA	EWS	Total
Constable (Executive Police)	Division Kashmir	353	70	88	88	72	35	88	87	881

Armed/IRP and SDRF Vacancies

JKSSB Constable (Armed/IRP and SDRF) Vacancy 2026

Post Name	OM	SC	ST 1	ST 2	OBC	ALC/IB	RBA	EWS	Total
Constable (Armed/IRP)	169	34	42	42	33	17	42	42	421
Constable (SDRF)	27	5	7	7	5	3	6	6	66
Total	196	39	49	49	38	20	48	48	487

Telecommunication and Photographer Vacancies

JKSSB Constable (Telecommunication and Photographer) Vacancy 2026

Name of the Post	OM	SC	ST1	ST2	OBC	ALC/IB	RBA	EWS	Total
Constable (Telecommunication)	70	13	18	18	14	7	17	17	174
Constable (Photographer)	3	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	8
Total	73	13	19	19	14	8	18	18	182

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Applicants must fulfill standard educational and age prerequisites to be considered for employment:

• Educational Qualification: 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
• Age Limit (General): 18 to 28 years as on 01/01/2025.

JK Police Constable Age Limit Table

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
OM	18 Years	28 Years
SC	18 Years	28 Years
ST-1	18 Years	28 Years
ST-2	18 Years	28 Years
RBA	18 Years	28 Years
ALC / IB	18 Years	28 Years
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	18 Years	28 Years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	18 Years	28 Years
In-Service Police Personnel	18 Years	30 Years
SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards (VHGs)	18 Years	40 Years

Application Fee Structure

JK Constable Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
UR	Rs. 700/-
SC, ST-1,ST-2 and EWS category	Rs. 600/-

Selection Process Stages

• Written Exam
• Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Physical Endurance Test (PET)
• Medical Exam

Additionally, NCC certificate holders receive incentive marks: 5% extra for 'C', 3% for 'B', and 2% for 'A' certificates.

Exam Pattern Rules

• JKSSB Constable Exam includes objective type multiple choice questions
• For each correct answer, 1 mark will be given
• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks deducted for wrong answers
• The exam duration will be 2 hours

Exam Pattern for Executive, Armed, IRP, and SDRF

JKSSB Exam Pattern 2026 for Constables (Executive Police / Armed / IRP / SDRF)

Subject	Total Questions	Marks
General English	25	25
GK & Current Affairs of India	25	25
GK & Current Affairs of J&K	10	10
Numerical & Reasoning Ability	25	25
Computers	15	15
Total	100	100

Exam Pattern for Telecommunication and Photography

JKSSB Exam Pattern 2026 for Constable (Telecommunication & Photography)

Subject	Total Questions	Marks
General English	15	15
GK & Current Affairs of India	15	15
GK & Current Affairs of J&K	5	5
Numerical & Reasoning Ability	15	15
Computers	10	10
Technical Knowledge	40	40
Total	100	100

Physical Standards & Endurance Guidelines

Physical Standards for Male Candidates

• Height: Minimum 5 feet 6 inches
• Chest (Unexpanded): Minimum 32 inches
• Chest (Expanded): Minimum 33.5 inches

Physical Standards for Female Candidates

• Height: Minimum 5 feet 2 inches

Physical Endurance Test (PET) Guidelines for Male Candidates

• Long Race: 1600 meters in 6 minutes 30 seconds
• Push-ups: 20 (1 full cycle = up and down)

Physical Endurance Test (PET) Guidelines for Female Candidates

• Long Race: 1000 meters in 6 minutes 30 seconds
• Shot Put (4 kg): Minimum distance of 14.5 feet in 3 attempts

Salary Pay Scale

JK Police Constable Salary 2026

Post Name	Pay Level	Pay Scale
Constable	Pay Level 6	Rs. 35900-113500

Next Steps for Candidates

After successful submission of your online application before the 12th March 2026 deadline, candidates should prepare for upcoming examination announcements. Keep your registration details safe, monitor the official portal for admit card release timelines, and focus on physical conditioning and syllabus preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the extended application deadline for JKSSB Constable vacancies under Advt. No. 14 & 15/2025?

The online applications for Advt. No. 14 & 15/2025 have been extended until 12th March 2026.

What is the educational qualification required for the JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have completed their 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board to be eligible for these positions.

Where can I submit my online application form for the JKSSB Constable posts?

You can submit your application via the official website at www.jkssb.nic.in or use the direct application link provided.

What is the age limit for general category candidates applying for the JKSSB Constable positions?

The age limit for general category candidates is 18 to 28 years as on 01/01/2025.

What pay scale is offered for the JKSSB Constable role?

Selected candidates are placed under Pay Level 6 with a salary pay scale ranging from Rs. 35,900 to Rs. 1,13,500.