The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 03 of 2026 dated 30 March 2026 for recruitment to the post of Veterinary Pharmacist under the Agriculture Production Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, under direct recruitment. Online applications will commence from 20 April 2026 and the last date to apply is 19 May 2026. Only candidates who are Domicile(s) of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply. Eligible candidates can apply online at the official website jkssb.nic.in.
JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 03 of 2026, Dated: 30.03.2026 |
| Department | Agriculture Production Department, J&K |
| Post Name | Veterinary Pharmacist |
| No of Posts | 146 Vacancies |
| Cadre | Divisional Cadre (Jammu & Kashmir) |
| Application Start Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified on jkssb.nic.in |
| Age Limit (OM) | 40 Years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 19 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | Approx. 1 week before Exam Date |
| Date of Written Examination | To Be Notified |
| Document Verification | To Be Notified after Written Exam |
⚠️ The date and venue of examination will be notified separately on jkssb.nic.in. Exam details / Roll Number slips will NOT be issued through India Post. Candidates must check the website regularly.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OM / OBC / RBA / ALC/IB | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD | ₹500/- |
| Payment Mode | Online – Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card |
Note: Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection process.
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JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Domicile Requirement
Candidates must be Domicile(s) of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and must possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format on or before the cut-off date i.e. 19 May 2026.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Pharmacist | B.Sc. from a recognised University having Zoology as one of the subjects. |
⚠️ Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before 19 May 2026 (cut-off date). Any candidate with a qualification other than as prescribed will be summarily rejected at any stage of recruitment.
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Max. Age (Years) | Not Born Before | Not Born After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 40 | 01.01.1986 | 01.01.2008 |
| SC | 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ST-1 | 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ST-2 | 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| RBA | 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| ALC / IB | 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 43 | 01.01.1983 | 01.01.2008 |
| Physically Challenged (PwBD) | 42 | 01.01.1984 | 01.01.2008 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 48 | 01.01.1978 | 01.01.2008 |
JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 – Selection Process
Selection will be made purely on the basis of merit obtained in the Written / OMR Examination. There is no interview for this post.
Stages of Selection
- Stage 1: Written / OMR Based Examination (Objective Type MCQ)
- Stage 2: Document Verification (DV) for shortlisted candidates
Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Questions | Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Language of Paper | English Only |
| Negative Marking | Yes – ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer |
JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist Salary
| JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist Salary (Pay Level-4) | |
|---|---|
| Your Pay Level | 4 |
| Basic Pay | 25500 |
| DA ( Dearness Allowance) | 15300 |
| HRA (House Rent Allowance) | 5100 |
| TA (Travelling Allowance) | 2880 |
| Gross Salary | 48780 |
| NPS Contribution | 4080 |
| CGHS Contribution | 250 |
| Income Tax New Regime-FY 2025-26)( 0 (approx) per annum | 0(approx) |
| Net Salary | 44450 |