JKSSB Recruitment 2025: 61 Home Department Vacancies, Apply Online by September 2
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released an official notification for 61 vacancies in the Home Department (UT Cadre posts). Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal www.jkssb.nic.in starting from August 4, 2025, while the last date to apply is September 2, 2025.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: July 22, 2025
- Start of Online Applications: August 4, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: September 2, 2025
📝 Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill the following 61 posts in the Home Department:
- Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents): 02 posts
- Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene): 23 posts
- Assistant Superintendent Jail: 02 posts
- Computer Assistant: 01 post
- Laboratory Attendants: 32 posts
- Assistant Scientific Officer (Chemistry & Toxicology): 01 post
✅ Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility requirements vary as per the post. Some highlights include:
- ASO (Chemistry & Toxicology): Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or Forensic Science with at least 50% marks.
- ASO (Documents): Master’s in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Forensic Science with at least 50% marks.
- ASO (Crime Scene): Master’s degree in Forensic Science.
- Assistant Superintendent Jail: Graduation + PG Diploma in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Criminology.
- Male: Height 5’6’’ with chest 32–33.5 inches
- Female: Height 5’2’’ minimum
- Computer Assistant: One-year diploma in Computer Applications / B.Sc IT / BCA / Three-year diploma in Computer Applications from AICTE recognized institute.
- Laboratory Attendant: 10+2 in Science with Mathematics or Biology.
🖊️ How to Apply
Candidates can apply only through the official website www.jkssb.nic.in between August 4 and September 2, 2025.
🔎 Selection Process
- Written/OMR-based exam for most posts.
- Assistant Superintendent Jail: Includes a Physical Standard Test (PST).
- No interview/oral test for Assistant Scientific Officer and Assistant Superintendent Jail posts.
❓ JKSSB Home Department Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under JKSSB Home Department Recruitment 2025?
➡️ A total of 61 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Home Department posts?
➡️ The last date to apply online is September 2, 2025.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Laboratory Attendant?
➡️ Candidates must have 10+2 in Science stream with Mathematics or Biology.
Q4. Is there a physical test for Assistant Superintendent Jail posts?
➡️ Yes, candidates must pass a Physical Standard Test (PST) in addition to the written exam.
Q5. What is the selection process for JKSSB Home Department posts?
➡️ Selection will be based on a written/OMR exam, and for some posts, a physical test. No interview will be conducted.
Q6. What is the official website to apply?
➡️ Applications can be submitted at www.jkssb.nic.in.