Overview
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the 2026 examination schedule for Police Sub-Inspector and Constable recruitment. The selection exercise covers 4,671 vacancies, comprising 669 Sub-Inspector posts and 4,002 Constable posts, with candidates advised to verify their respective post-wise examination dates in the official notice.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post Name | Police Sub-Inspector and Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 4,671 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | Constable: July 30, 2024; SI: December 3, 2024 |
| Last Date | Constable: August 29, 2024; SI: January 2, 2025 |
| Exam Date | 2026, as per the post-wise official schedule |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that examination dates, reporting times and shifts may differ by post. The exact date allotted to each candidate will also be printed on the admit card. Any change or supplementary schedule will be published through the JKSSB portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Sub-Inspector posts, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
- For general Constable posts, the minimum qualification is Class 10 or matriculation from a recognized board.
- Constable posts in specialized categories, including Telecommunication or Photography, may require Class 12 with specified science subjects, technical training or another post-specific qualification.
- Candidates must have possessed the prescribed qualification by the cut-off date stated in the relevant recruitment advertisement.
- Documentary proof of education, category, domicile and other eligibility claims will be checked during verification.
Age Limit
- The standard age range for SI and Constable recruitment is generally 18 to 28 years, subject to the cut-off date specified for the relevant advertisement.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories may receive upper-age relaxation under the applicable Jammu and Kashmir government rules.
- Separate age provisions may apply to serving personnel, Special Police Officers and other notified categories.
- The date of birth entered in the application must match the candidate’s matriculation certificate.
Fees
- General category: ₹700
- SC, ST and EWS categories: ₹600
- The fee must be paid online using the payment options available on the application portal.
- Application fees are normally non-refundable once successfully submitted.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Eligible applicants will appear in an objective-type test covering the subjects and syllabus prescribed for the relevant post. Negative marking may apply as stated in the examination instructions.
- Physical Tests: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test. Required measurements and qualifying standards vary by post, gender and category.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Candidates clearing the required stages must produce original certificates and satisfy the prescribed medical fitness standards before final appointment.
Final selection will be based on merit and successful completion of all mandatory stages. Candidates should consult the post-specific recruitment rules because the sequence or weightage of individual stages may differ.
How to Apply
- Visit the JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in and open the recruitment or candidate login section.
- Complete registration using an active email address and mobile number. Candidates already registered should sign in with their existing credentials.
- Select the applicable SI or Constable advertisement and carefully review the eligibility conditions, post codes and category requirements.
- Enter personal, domicile, educational and category details exactly as recorded in the supporting documents.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format and file size.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before the closing date. Save the final application and payment receipt for reference.
- For the 2026 examination, log in when the admit-card link is activated, verify the allotted centre and shift, and print a clear copy of the hall ticket.
The application windows for these recruitment advertisements have closed. The above procedure is intended for registered candidates checking their records and for applicants following any future reopening or supplementary notice.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are covered by the JKSSB SI and Constable recruitment?
The recruitment covers 4,671 vacancies, including 669 SI posts and 4,002 Constable posts.
2. Where can candidates check the JKSSB exam schedule?
Candidates can download the post-wise examination notice from the official JKSSB website and later verify their individual date, shift and venue on the admit card.
3. What is the minimum qualification for JKSSB Constable posts?
The general minimum qualification is Class 10 pass, although certain specialized Constable posts may require Cl
