JKSSB Junior Assistant Syllabus 2026
The JKSSB Junior Assistant Syllabus 2026 covers four main sections: General English, General Awareness with special reference to J&K UT, Numerical and Reasoning Ability, and Basic Concepts of Computers. The written exam is objective type, carrying 80 marks for 80 questions in 80 minutes, followed by a skill test (typing).
JKSSB Junior Assistant Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post Name | Junior Assistant |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based Written Test) |
| Total Questions | 80 |
| Total Marks | 80 |
| Duration | 80 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Sections | 4 |
| Language | English |
JKSSB Junior Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 20 | 20 | 80 Minutes (Total) |
| General Awareness (with special reference to J&K UT) | 20 | 20 | |
| Numerical & Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Basic Concepts of Computers | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Detailed JKSSB Junior Assistant Syllabus 2026
General English
- Reading Comprehension / Cloze Test
- Editing / Proofreading
- Rearranging of jumbled sentences
- Narration (Direct & Indirect Speech)
- Modals, Articles
- Paragraph writing (Fill in the blanks)
- Phrases, Pronouns, Homonyms / Homophones
- Clauses, Punctuation
- Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases
- Uses of Prepositions
- Active & Passive Voice
- Sentence Correction / Error Spotting
- Vocabulary building
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT
- Current Events of National and International importance
- Political & Physical divisions of India & World
- Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movement
- Demography, Census, features and functions
- Important Rivers & Lakes in India
- Weather, Climate, Crops and Means of Transport
- J&K UT: History, Economy, Geography (Rivers, Climate, etc.)
- J&K UT: Heritage & Culture, Important Tourist Destinations
- J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 (basic awareness)
Numerical & Reasoning Ability
- Number System, Percentage, Average
- Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion
- Time & Work, Speed, Distance & Time
- Number Series, Letter Series
- Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense
- Blood Relations, Syllogism
- Mathematical Reasoning, Seating Arrangement (basic)
- Statements and Conclusions
Basic Concepts of Computers
- Fundamentals of Computer Sciences
- Hardware & Software
- Input and Output Devices
- Operating System
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint
- Internet, E-mail concepts
- Networking basics
- Cyber security basics (awareness level)
JKSSB Junior Assistant Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) from any recognized university. Additionally, knowledge of typewriting with a minimum speed of 35 words per minute is required, along with a six-month certificate course in Computer Applications from a recognized institute.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years | Maximum Age: 40 years (as on the cutoff date mentioned in the notification). Age relaxation applies as per JKSSB/J&K Government rules for reserved categories.
Other Requirements
Candidates must be permanent residents/domicile of Jammu & Kashmir as per rules. Typing skill will be tested in the Skill Test stage.
JKSSB Junior Assistant Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Skill Test (Typing Test – minimum 35 WPM)
- Document Verification (DV)
Final selection depends on combined performance and document verification.
Preparation Tips for JKSSB Junior Assistant 2026
- Focus equally on all four sections.
- Prioritize J&K-specific General Awareness.
- Practice numerical and reasoning daily for speed and accuracy.
- Build strong English grammar and vocabulary.
- Revise computer fundamentals and practice MS Office.
- Solve previous year papers and take mock tests.
- Practice typing to achieve at least 35 WPM.
