JKSSB Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 107 Driver Posts – Eligibility, Age Limit, Application Fee, Reservation & More
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released Advertisement Notification No. 09 of 2025 for the recruitment of 107 Driver posts across different departments in Jammu & Kashmir. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates domiciled in the Union Territory of J&K to secure a government job.
🔔 JKSSB Driver Recruitment 2025 – Overview
- Recruiting Body: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
- Notification Number: 09 of 2025
- Date of Issue: 27th September 2025
- Total Vacancies: 107
- Post Name: Drivers (UT/Divisional/District Cadre)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.jkssb.nic.in
📅 Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Online: 13th October 2025
- Last Date to Submit Application: 11th November 2025
📌 Department-Wise Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Department | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture Production Department | 18 |
| 2 | Public Works (R&B) Department | 27 |
| 3 | Transport Department | 62 |
🪪 Eligibility Criteria
- Domicile: Candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Educational Qualification: As per the post-specific requirements mentioned in Annexure-A of the notification. Qualification must be acquired on or before the cut-off date.
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):
| Category | Max Age Limit | Born Not Before | Born Not After |
|---|---|---|---|
| OM (Open Merit) | 40 Years | 01.01.1985 | 01.01.2007 |
| Reserved Categories (SC, ST, ALC/IB, RBA, OBC, EWS) | 43 Years | 01.01.1982 | 01.01.2007 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 48 Years | 01.01.1977 | 01.01.2007 |
💸 Application Fee
- General Category: ₹600
- SC/ST/EWS Categories: ₹500
📋 Reservation Guidelines
- Reservation is applicable as per the latest J&K Reservation Act/Rules.
- Candidates must upload valid category certificates as on the cut-off date.
- Certificates must be uploaded at the time of online application submission; no later uploads will be entertained.
- Applicable to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) as per current rules.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are not eligible for these posts.
- Ex-Servicemen must submit an affidavit and certificate duly signed by a 1st Class Judicial Magistrate, if applicable.
📎 Required Documents
- Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Driving License (if required in eligibility)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – JKSSB Driver Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies released by JKSSB in 2025?
A: JKSSB has advertised a total of 107 Driver posts across different departments under Notification No. 09 of 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for JKSSB Driver posts?
A: The last date for submission of online applications is 11th November 2025.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply?
A: Candidates who are domiciled in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and fulfill the age and educational qualifications are eligible to apply.
Q4. What is the age limit for JKSSB Driver Recruitment?
A: The age limit varies by category. For Open Merit, it's 40 years, for reserved categories it's 43 years, and for Ex-Servicemen, it's 48 years as on 01.01.2025.
Q5. Is there any application fee?
A: Yes. General category candidates must pay ₹600. SC/ST/EWS candidates have to pay ₹500.
Q6. What documents are required while applying?
A: You need to upload:
- Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Educational Certificates
- Driving License
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if claiming)
Q7. Can I upload category certificate after submitting the application?
A: No. All required documents, including the category certificate, must be uploaded while filling out the online form. No further opportunity will be provided.
Important Links
https://jkssb.nic.in/
Click Here to View Notification
Q8. Is horizontal reservation available for Ex-Servicemen?
A: Yes. Horizontal reservation is applicable for eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates under existing rules and regulations.
Q9. Where can I apply online?
A: Candidates can apply through the official JKSSB website: www.jkssb.nic.in
Q10. Can Ex-Servicemen apply again under reservation?
A: No. An Ex-Serviceman who has already availed horizontal reservation once cannot claim it again in future recruitments.
