The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board officially released the notification on December 24, 205, for the recruitment of Constables (Executive) in the J&K Police, Home Department, and has invited applications from eligible and interested candidates.
The application form for the recruitment of Constables (Executive) in the J&K Police, Home Department will be available from January 19, 2026, and will remain available until February 17, 2026. You are highly recommended to apply without waiting for the deadline.
Here, we have shared complete information regarding the JK Police Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026. By reading this article, you can find out about the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, pay scale, application fee and other details.
Overview
| Country | India |
| UT | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Recruiting Body | Jammu & Kashmir Service Selection Board |
| Post Name | Constable (Executive) |
| Department | J&K Police, Home Department |
| Advertisement No. | 12 of 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1815 Posts |
| Application Start Date | 19 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 February 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (Class 10) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 Years |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, PST, PET & Medical Test |
| Official Websites | https://jkssb.nic.in/ |
Number Of Vacancies
There are a total of 1815 vacancies for Constables (Executive) in the J&K Police, Home Department, out of which 934 are for the Jammu division and 881 for the Kashmir division. You can check the category-wise number of vacancies from the table given below.
| Division | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
| Jammu | 375 | 75 | 93 | 93 | 75 | 37 | 93 | 93 | 934 |
| Kashmir | 353 | 70 | 88 | 88 | 72 | 35 | 88 | 87 | 881 |
| Total | 728 | 145 | 181 | 181 | 147 | 72 | 181 | 180 | 1815 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the Jammu & Kashmir Police Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026 are given below.
- You must be an Indian citizen and a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir.
- You must have passed the Class 10 Exam from a recognized board.
- Your age should not be less than 18 years or more than 28 years as of January 1, 2026.
The age relaxation is applicable for two years for In-Service Police Personnel, and twelve years for SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards (VHGs).
Application Fee
In order to apply for the JKP Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026, you need to pay the application fee of 700 rupees. If you belong to SC, ST-1, ST-2 or EWS category, you need to pay only 600 rupees.
The application fee can be paid using the debit card, credit card, or any other provided payment gateway. Note that it is non-refundable, which means after paying it you won’t get it bank under any circumstances.
Selection Process
The selection process for the JK Police Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026 consists multiple stages, which are:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standard Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Medical Examination
Applicants will be called for the WE, which will be followed by the PST, PET and ME, then the JKSSB will prepare the final selection list for appointment based only on the score in the first stage of the selection process.
Exam Date
The JKSSB is yet to announce the exam date for the JKP Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026 written exam. It is highly expected that it will be administered across the Union Territory most probably in the second quarter of 2026.
Once the date for the written exam for the Constable (Executive) is announced officially by the Jammu & Kashmir Service Selection Board, we will update the details shortly for your convenience. The venue and timings of this exam will be available on the admit card.
Exam Pattern
The JKSSB will conduct the JKP Constable (Executive) Exam 2026 in offline mode using the OMR sheet with time duration of 2 hours, there will be a total number 100 objective-type questions from the following subjects:
- General Awareness / General Knowledge
- Mathematics (Numerical Ability)
- General English
- Reasoning
- Computer Knowledge
- General Knowledge of Jammu & Kashmir
Each question will be 1 mark and 0.25 mark will be deducted for incorrect response, the medium of the exam is going to be only English.
PST & PET Details
The JKSSB has released the details for the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test for the JKP Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026. Refer to the table to check the details.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category | Measurement | Standard |
| Male | Height | 5′6″ (minimum) |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | 32″ | |
| Chest (Expanded) | 33.5″ | |
| Female | Height | 5′2″ (minimum) |
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
| Category | Event | Standard |
| Male | Long Race | 1600 m in 6½ minutes |
| Push-ups | 20 | |
| Female | Long Race | 1000 m in 6½ minutes |
| Shot Put (4 kg) | 14.5 feet (3 attempts) |
Pay Scale
The pay scale for the position for the Constables (Executive) in the Jammu & Kashmir Police, Home Department range from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 under the Level-2 under the 7th CPC. Additionally, you will get DA, HRA, and other benefits.
How to Apply?
You can apply for recruitment of Constables (Executive) in the J&K Police, Home Department by going through the step-by-step instructions.
- Go to the official website of Jammu and Kashmir Staff Selection Board at https://jkssb.nic.in/.
- Tap on ‘Apply’ option under the section of the Recruitment of Constables (Executive) in the J&K Police, Home Department – 2026.
- Register yourself by providing your name, mobile number, email address and other details.
- Login and start filling the application form with your personal details, educational qualification and other information.
- Upload all the necessary documents with photograph and signature in required size and format, as per notification.
- Review your application form and finalize it by paying the required application fee.
FAQs
What’s the late date to apply for the JKP Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026?
The due date to apply for the recruitment of Constables (Executive) in the J&K Police, Home Department is February 17, 2026.
Where to apply for the JKP Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026?
You can apply for the JKP Constable (Executive) Recruitment 2026 through the official website, https://jkssb.nic.in/.
