JKSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

JKSSB Junior Pharmacist Alert

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026 for the recruitment of District Cadre posts under the Health and Medical Education Department. Among various advertised positions, the Junior Pharmacist post holds a massive share with 211 total vacancies across various districts of the Kashmir Division.

JKSSB Junior Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Comprehensive overview of Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026

Recruiting Body

Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)

Department

Health & Medical Education Dept.

Post Name

Junior Pharmacist

Notification No.

08 of 2026 (Dated: 04.08.2026)

Total Vacancies

211 Posts

Pay Level

Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)

Selection Process

Objective Type Written / OMR Exam

Application Mode

Online

Important Dates

Starts: 10.09.2026 | Ends: 09.10.2026

Official Website

www.jkssb.nic.in

District-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 211 Junior Pharmacist posts have been advertised across 10 districts in Jammu & Kashmir. Candidates can check the detailed category-wise reservation breakdown below:

Item No.	District Cadre	OM	SC	ST-1	ST-2	OBC	ALC/IB	RBA	EWS	Total Posts
119	Budgam	11	2	3	3	2	1	3	2	27
120	Srinagar	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	6
121	Ganderbal	5	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	11
122	Pulwama	16	3	4	4	3	2	4	4	40
123	Shopian	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	4
124	Kulgam	14	3	4	3	2	2	3	3	34
125	Anantnag	8	1	2	2	2	1	2	2	20
126	Kupwara	11	2	3	3	2	2	3	3	29
127	Baramulla	15	3	4	4	2	2	3	3	36
128	Bandipora	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	4
TOTAL		87	18	23	21	14	10	19	19	211

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Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the post of Junior Pharmacist under JKSSB Notification 08 of 2026, candidates must fulfill the following essential criteria:

🎓 1. Educational Qualification

Minimum Requirement: 10+2 with Science stream.
Technical Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy Course from any recognized Institute.

🏠 2. Domicile

The applicant must be a Domicile of UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
Candidates must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued on or before the cut-off date (09.10.2026).

📅 3. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

Category	Max Age Limit	Born Not Before	Born Not After
Open Merit (OM)	40 Years	01.01.1986	01.01.2008
SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / RBA / OBC / EWS / ALC/IB	43 Years	01.01.1983	01.01.2008
Physically Challenged (PwBD)	42 Years	01.01.1984	01.01.2008

Note: Ex-Servicemen are permitted to deduct their service period from their actual age to determine eligibility, provided the resultant age does not exceed the maximum limit by more than 3 years.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

📝

Selection Mode

Purely based on merit obtained in the Objective Type Multiple Choice Question (OMR/Written) Examination.

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Exam Language

Questions will be set in English Language only.

⚠️

Negative Marking

0.25 marks (one-fourth) will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

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No Interview

Selection is strictly based on the written score, followed by a Document Verification (DV) process.

Application Fee Structure

General / OM / OBC / RBA / ALC / IB

₹600/-

SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD

₹500/-

💳 Mode of Payment: Online Mode Only (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards)

💻 How to Apply Online for JKSSB Junior Pharmacist Post 2026

Visit the official portal of JKSSB: www.jkssb.nic.in.

Click on the link for Online Application for Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2026.

Ensure your name, date of birth, and parents’ names exactly match your Matriculation Certificate.

Upload your live photograph, signature (10–20 KB), and requisite certificates (Category/Qualification) in PDF format (Max size: 100 KB).

Select the items (District Cadre posts) you wish to apply for, exercising due diligence with your preferences.

Pay the applicable fee via the online payment gateway.

Submit the application form and keep a printed copy for future reference during Document Verification.

📅 Important Dates to Remember

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Notification Date

04.08.2026

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Online Application Commencement

10.09.2026

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Last Date to Apply & Cut-off Date for Documents

09.10.2026

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Exam Date Announcement

To be notified separately on the JKSSB website

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