Jammu & Kashmir became a Union Territory in October 2019. Government recruitment is conducted by the JKPSC (J&K Public Service Commission) for gazetted services and the JKSSB (J&K Services Selection Board) for non-gazetted posts across Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
Key J&K Recruiters: JKPSC (J&K Civil Services - KAS, JAS, Medical Officer, Lecturer - Group A/B), JKSSB (Sub-Inspector, Junior Grade Officer, Finance Account Assistant, Patwari - Group C/D), J&K Police (Constable, ASI, SI), Army/Paramilitary (Indian Army, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF - major employers in J&K), NHM J&K (ANM, Staff Nurse, Medical Officer, CHO), and central PSUs with J&K operations - NHPC (hydel power), JKPDD (Power Development Department).
Capital: Srinagar (summer)/Jammu (winter). Hindi, Dogri, and Kashmiri are widely spoken. Being a UT, J&K residents enjoy both state-level and central government job benefits. Visit jkpsc.nic.in and jkssb.nic.in for current recruitment notifications.