JK Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online For 487 Vacancy
JK Police Constable Notification 2026 Out at jkssb.nic.in for 487 Armed Police Constable vacancies! The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the Advt. No. 14/2025 for direct recruitment of Constables (Armed/IRP and SDRF) in J&K Police, Home Department. The notification is issued for a total of 487 posts on a UT Cadre basis. The online application window will be open from 1st February 2026 to 2nd March 2026 at jkssb.nic.in. Only candidates who fulfill the prescribed age limit of 18 to 28 years who have qualified Class 10th are eligible to apply for JK Police Constable bharti 2026.
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released Advertisement Notification No. 14 of 2025 for the recruitment of 487 Constables in the Armed/IRP and SDRF wings of the J&K Police.
Below is the detailed point-wise breakdown of the recruitment:
1. Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: December 31, 2025
- Online Application Start Date: February 1, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: March 2, 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified later
2. Vacancy Details (487 Total)
The recruitment is for the UT Cadre of the Home Department.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Constable (Armed/IRP) | Â 440 |
| Constable (SDRF) | 47 |
| Total | 487 |
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized board on or before March 2, 2026.
- Domicile: Only candidates who are Domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible to apply.
- Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2025): * General/Open Merit: 18 to 28 years (Born between 01-01-1997 and 01-01-2007).
- In-Service Police Personnel: Up to 30 years.
- SPOs/Volunteer Home Guards: Up to 40 years.
4. Physical Standards (PST)
- Male Candidates: * Height: Minimum 5′ 6″
- Chest: 32″ (unexpanded) to 33.5″ (expanded)
- Female Candidates: * Height: Minimum 5′ 2″
- Relaxation: 2 inches height relaxation for Gorkha community and Bot Tribe candidates.
5. Selection Process
The selection involves the following sequential stages:
- Written Examination: Objective type (MCQs) with a negative marking of $0.25$ for each wrong answer.
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Measurement of height and chest (qualifying nature).
- Physical Endurance Test (PET): * Males: 1600 meters race in 6.5 minutes and 20 push-ups.
- Females: 1000 meters race in 6.5 minutes and Shot Put (4kg) 14.5 feet in 3 attempts.
- Document Verification & Medical Exam.
6. Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹700
- SC/ST/EWS: ₹600
How to Apply
- Visit the official JKSSB website: jkssb.nic.in.
- Link https://jkssb.nic.in/
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Advt No. 14 of 2025.
- Register with your email and mobile number to get login credentials.
- Fill in the personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and domicile certificate.
- Pay the fee online and print the final confirmation page.




