The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced a large medical/paramedical recruitment drive for 621 vacancies including Staff Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Female MPHW, Nursing Aid, Junior Laboratory Technician and several allied posts. Online applications opened in August 2025 and close in September 2025; eligibility ranges from 10th/12th and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees depending on the post. Important post‑wise age limits, fee and pay levels are given in the official notification and recruitment portal.
JKSSB Recruitment 2025 621 Nurse, Pharmacist & Paramedical Vacancy Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancy | 621 (total across Staff Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, MPHW, Nursing Aid, Junior Lab Technician, Attendant and other posts). |
| Post name | Staff Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Female MPHW, Nursing Aid, Junior Laboratory Technician, Junior Dental Technician, Junior Health Inspector, Attendant General Cadre and other paramedical/support posts. |
| Organization | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). |
| Education | Post‑dependent — ranges from 10th/12th and relevant diplomas (D.Pharm, GNM, DMLT) to B.Sc, B.Pharma, B.Tech/B.E and graduate qualifications for certain posts. |
| Age limit | Varies by category (example: Open Merit 40 years; most reserved categories 43 years; PwBD 42 years; Ex‑servicemen up to 48 years) — calculated as on 01‑01‑2025 unless notification specifies otherwise. |
| Salary | Pay levels vary by post (reported ranges across Group pay‑levels include ₹14,800 to ₹1,13,200 depending on the position and pay matrix level). See official notification for exact post‑wise pay scale. |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 30 July 2025 (Advt. No. 07 of 2025). |
| Online application start | 05 August 2025. |
| Last date to apply (reported) | 18 September 2025 (check official portal/admit card for any later corrections). |
| Admit card / exam dates | To be published on JKSSB portal; candidates must monitor the official website for updates. |
Posts, vacancy and eligibility (education, salary and age limit included in Eligibility column)
| Post Name | Total |
| Attendant General Cadre (AGC) G-II | 07 |
| Barber G-III | 01 |
| CSSD Attendant | 01 |
| Nursing Aid G-III | 31 |
| Insect Collector | 04 |
| BCG Technician | 20 |
| Female MPHW | 250 |
| Male Multi-Purpose Health Worker | 11 |
| Barber | 01 |
| Dhobi/Jr. Dhobi | 04 |
| Junior Store Clerk | 02 |
| Dresser | 01 |
| Junior Pharmacist | 100 |
| Junior Dental Technician | 08 |
| Junior Health Inspector (FW) | 02 |
| Junior Health Inspector (21- Family Welfare Unit) | 02 |
| Junior Laboratory Technician | 12 |
| Post name | Eligibility (education, age limit, salary) |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse (Gr‑III / Junior Staff Nurse / Nursing Aid) | Education: B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc / GNM / 12th (where applicable). Age: OM 40 yrs; reserved categories up to 43 yrs; PwBD 42 yrs; Ex‑servicemen 48 yrs (as on 01‑01‑2025). Salary: pay level varies (examples: Nursing Aid SL‑1 ₹14,800–47,100; Junior Staff Nurse Level‑4 approx. ₹25,500–81,100; Staff Nurse Level‑6D ₹35,800–1,13,200). |
| Junior Pharmacist | Education: D.Pharm / B.Pharm as applicable. Age & relaxations: same categorywise limits as above. Salary: post‑wise pay level as per notification. |
| Female MPHW / Male MPHW | Education: 10+2 with science or relevant certificate/diploma for MPHW. Age & salary: refer to notification; categorywise upper age limits apply. |
| Junior Laboratory Technician / Junior Dental Technician | Education: DMLT / B.Sc (Medical Lab) or dental technician diploma as required. Age & salary: refer to notification. |
| Attendant General Cadre, Barber, Dhobi, etc. | Education: 10th/12th as specified; categorywise age limits and pay bands apply (examples shown in notification). |
| Junior Health Inspector / Junior Store Clerk / Other allied posts | Education: Graduate / Diploma / specific trade certificate per post; age & pay as per notification. |
Important links
| Extend Notification | Click here |
| Official notification (Advt. No. 07 of 2025) | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| JKSSB Nursing Syllabus 2025 MPHW exam pattern books |
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| JKSSB pharmacist Syllabus 2025 — quick guide, exam pattern and preparation plan |
Detailed education, age limit and salary notes
- Education: Post‑wise qualifications vary widely. Lower‑grade posts (Attendant, Barber, Dhobi, Nursing Aid) typically require 10th/12th while paramedical and technical roles require diplomas (D.Pharm, DMLT, GNM) or degrees (B.Sc, B.Pharma, B.Tech). Staff Nurse posts may require GNM or B.Sc Nursing / Post‑Basic B.Sc depending on the specific vacancy. Always consult the specific post entry in the notification for mandatory certificates, registration (for nurses/pharmacists) and experience criteria.
- Age limit: The notification calculates age as on 01‑01‑2025. Standard maximums reported: Open Merit 40 years; SC/ST/OBC/EWS and other specified classes 43 years; PwBD 42 years; Ex‑servicemen up to 48 years. Government/contractual employees may have specific upper age conditions. Category‑wise relaxations apply as per rules stated in the notification.
- Salary / pay scale: Pay is post‑dependent and follows the applicable pay levels and allowances. Example ranges published in summaries include levels from roughly ₹14,800 up to ₹1,13,200 for higher graded technical/clinical posts. Exact basic pay, level and allowances for each post are specified in the official notification.
Application fee and selection overview
- Application fee (reported): General candidates ₹600; SC/ST‑1/ST‑2/EWS/PwBD ₹500 (confirm exact categories and fee exemptions in the notification).
- Selection process (typical): Written objective test (CBT or OMR as notified), skill test where applicable (for certain technical/clinical posts), document verification and medical fitness. Negative marking and detailed exam scheme will be specified in JKSSB exam instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1 — How many vacancies are there in the JKSSB medical/paramedical drive 2025?
A1 — The total number of vacancies published for Advt. No. 07 of 2025 is 621 across multiple posts (Staff Nurse, Junior Pharmacist, Female MPHW, Nursing Aid, Junior Lab Technician, Attendant and others).
Q2 — What are the important application dates I should note?
A2 — Online registration opened on 05‑08‑2025 and the widely reported last date to apply is 18‑09‑2025. Verify final dates and any corrigenda on the JKSSB portal before applying.
Q3 — What educational qualifications are acceptable for Staff Nurse and Junior Pharmacist posts?
A3 — Staff Nurse posts require GNM or B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc as specified for particular vacancies; Junior Pharmacist requires D.Pharm or B.Pharm depending on post conditions. Always check the post‑wise eligibility table in the official notification.
Q4 — What is the upper age limit for applicants?
A4 — Age is calculated as on 01‑01‑2025 in this notification. General (Open Merit) upper age is 40 years; most reserved categories have an upper limit of 43 years; PwBD 42 years; Ex‑servicemen up to 48 years. Specific relaxations and cut‑off dates are listed in the notification.
Q5 — Where do I apply and where is the official notification?
A5 — Apply through the JKSSB recruitment section on the official portal, https://jkssb.nic.in/. The notification (Advt. No. 07 of 2025) and all related PDFs are published on that portal; candidates should download and read the notification carefully before applying.
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