JKSSB Class IV MTS Previous Cut Off: The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has recently advertised 2863 vacancies for Class IV/MTS for the FY 2026 across various departments. The previous posts were advertised in the year 2020 under the Advertisement No. 01 of 2020 dated 26.06.2020 for 8575 posts. Applicants appearing for the ongoing recruitment advertised under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 for 2,863 posts are searching for the expected cut off marks. For the same, the previous JKSSB Class IV MTS previous result provides a useful benchmark for understanding how cut off marks varied across across districts and categories. It helps applicants to estimate the cut off marks for current ongoing recruitment. We’ll include the previous trends, current expected change due to updated exam pattern, number of applicants & category influence. For more information, read the complete article.
Factors Responsible for JKSSB Exams Cut Off?
In every JKSSB exam, cut off marks are not fixed in advance. This threshold is generally being determined by the overall performance of the candidates & conditions of that recruitment cycle. For any exam, including JKSSB Class IV MTS, the main factors include;
- The number of vacancies
- Total number of candidates appearing
- Difficulty level of exam
- Category wise competition
- District/Cadre wise competition
- Negative Marking
These factors together influence the cut off marks of any exam including JKSSB Class IV. These cut off marks are the minimum threshold that a candidate must meet to qualify the exam.
JKSSB Class IV MTS Previous Cut Off
| Cadre | OM | RBA | SC | ST | ALC/IB | EWS | PSP | Social Caste | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anantnag | 52.73 | 49.75 | — | 40.25 | — | 45.23 | 39.75 | 48.25 | 28.86 |
| Bandipora | 51.99 | 48.75 | — | 45.65 | — | 48.53 | — | 50.36 | 31.75 |
| Baramulla | 49.23 | 45.65 | — | 37.00 | 40.65 | 42.25 | 39.56 | 45.05 | 25.75 |
| Budgam | 50.25 | 47.21 | — | 37.75 | — | 44.56 | 44.29 | 45.75 | 26.50 |
| Doda | 50.02 | 47.25 | 45.02 | 39.38 | — | 47.92 | — | 47.92 | 28.90 |
| Ganderbal | 54.00 | 49.50 | — | 45.02 | — | 44.63 | — | — | — |
| Jammu | 52.76 | 46.50 | 49.29 | 41.25 | 50.99 | 44.63 | — | 51.32 | 35.25 |
| Jammu (Division) | 47.56 | 43.60 | 43.40 | 37.20 | 43.61 | 38.00 | 34.80 | 44.38 | 25.00 |
| Kashmir (Division) | 48.99 | 45.12 | 38.06 | 35.77 | 37.06 | 38.26 | 34.55 | 43.62 | 19.51 |
| Kathua | 50.02 | 46.00 | 44.38 | 39.81 | 44.25 | 45.65 | — | 48.00 | 30.94 |
| Kishtwar | 52.50 | 49.29 | 45.02 | 42.25 | — | — | — | 48.00 | 33.02 |
| Kulgam | 54.83 | 53.50 | — | 41.50 | — | 49.30 | 44.56 | 51.25 | 33.77 |
| Kupwara | 51.24 | 48.25 | — | 42.24 | 43.74 | 45.86 | 43.17 | 48.52 | 28.29 |
| Poonch | 54.63 | 49.96 | — | 47.50 | 51.25 | 51.97 | 52.50 | — | — |
| Pulwama | 56.50 | 50.25 | — | 42.24 | — | 51.99 | — | 53.50 | — |
| Rajouri | 50.50 | 47.21 | 43.02 | 45.69 | 46.51 | 47.23 | 45.00 | 49.00 | 30.38 |
| Ramban | 51.75 | 48.53 | 46.97 | 42.23 | — | 50.25 | — | 49.00 | 30.38 |
| Reasi | 52.34 | 49.00 | 45.02 | 42.21 | — | 51.25 | — | 50.69 | — |
| Samba | 54.23 | 52.66 | 50.69 | 43.88 | 50.36 | 51.97 | — | 53.42 | 42.21 |
| Shopian | 53.33 | 49.90 | — | 43.02 | — | 50.02 | 46.50 | 50.56 | — |
| Srinagar | 50.75 | 47.92 | — | 39.55 | — | 47.21 | — | 48.53 | — |
| Udhampur | 50.65 | 47.25 | 45.69 | 39.75 | — | 46.51 | — | 47.73 | 28.88 |
| UT | 53.99 | 50.15 | 45.05 | 40.73 | 46.90 | 48.35 | 41.16 | — | 29.62 |
What will be the cut off for JKSSB Class IV MTS 2026?
The JKSSB Class IV MTS 2026 cut off cannot be determined in advance before the examination. As the final cut off marks will depend on factors mentioned above. The previous cut off can only be used as historical reference to understand the metrics & should not be treated as the expected or fixed cut off for JKSSB Class IV MTS 2026 exam.
JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2020 vs 2026?
| Particular | JKSSB Class IV Recruitment 2020 | JKSSB Class IV MTS Recruitment 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Advt. No. | 01 of 2020, dated 26 June 2020 | 09 of 2026, dated 1 September 2026 |
| Post Name | Class-IV posts in various departments | Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker |
| Total vacancies | 8,575 | 2,863 |
| Vacancy difference | — | 5,712 fewer posts than 2020, a reduction of about 66.6% |
| UT Cadre | 463 | 105 |
| Divisional Cadre – Jammu | 1,545 | 1,093 |
| Divisional Cadre – Kashmir | 1,616 | 897 |
| District Cadre | 4,951 | 768 |
| Minimum qualification | Matric (10th) | MTS: Matric; Sanitation Worker: 8th pass |
| Maximum qualification | 10+2 | 10+2 |
| Domicile | J&K domicile required | J&K domicile required |
| Question language | English | English |
| Exam Pattern | 100 marks, (2 hours): Mathematics 20, Reasoning 20, English 20, General Awareness & Science 40 | Not specified in Advt. 09 of 2026 |
| Application period | 10 July–25 August 2020 | 5 October–3 November 2026 |
| Candidates Applied | 3,72,100 completed applications were reported by 27 August 2020; 6,78,100 registrations had been recorded by then | Not available yet |
| Exam date | OMR examination held on 27 February, 28 February and 1 March 2021 | To be notified |
| Question Style | Direct | Statement Based |
What is the main change in JKSSB Class IV MTS Exam (Since 2020)?
The main difference candidates should notice since the 2026 JKSSB Class IV examination is the style of QUESTION FRAMING. Earlier the board used to ask direct one line questions, where as recently held papers show more questions framed through statements, combinations of statements & applications of concepts.
Let us understand the change in style of Question Framing with an example;
Earlier Style Question:
What is the capital of Jammu and Kashmir?
- Srinagar
- Jammu
- Leh
- Shimla
Answer: Srinagar (A)
Newer Style Question
Consider the following statements about Jammu and Kashmir:
- Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Jammu is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Leh is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2 only
Now, seeing this shift in question framing, applicants should also reconsider their study sources. Instead of covering only one line factual questions & basic details, now the preparation should include concepts, NCERT level material & heavy practice.
JKSSB Class IV Category Wise Vacancy Analysis: 2020 vs 2026
| Category | 2020 Vacancies | Share of 8,575 | 2026 Vacancies | Share of 2,863 | Change in Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 4,345 | 50.7% | 1,178 | 41.1% | −3,167 |
| SC | 879 | 10.3% | 246 | 8.6% | −633 |
| ST | 766 | 8.9% | 579 combined (ST-1 + ST-2) | 20.2% | −187 |
| RBA | 246 | 2.9% | 271 | 9.5% | +25 |
| ALC/IB | 288 | 3.4% | 115 | 4.0% | −173 |
| EWS | 1,117 | 13.0% | 253 | 8.8% | −864 |
| PSP | 301 | 3.5% | — | — | |
| Social Caste / OSC | 633 | 7.4% | — | — | |
| OBC | — | — | 221 | 7.7% | – |
| Total | 8,575 | 100% | 2,863 | 100% | −5,712 |
Conclusion
Candidates preparing for the ongoing JKSSB Class IV MTS 2026 can get useful historical cut off reference from the previous Class IV cut off, but it should not be treated as expected cutoff for the 2026 recruitment. No one can provide accurate JKSSB Class IV MTS cut off 2026 before the actual examination. The information provided here is intended to help aspirants understand the changes & plan their preparation accordingly. For reliable updates, always trust on official website; https://jkssb.nic.in
Rajjit kumar