JKSSB Provisional Answer Key 2026 Out For Junior Staff Nurse / Junior Male Nurse - Download PDF @ jkssb.nic.in

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the Provisional Answer Key 2026 for Junior Staff Nurse and Junior Male Nurse posts. The answer key has been published on the official website jkssb.nic.in following the successful conduct of the OMR-based written examination on 28 June 2026 (Sunday). Candidates who appeared for the exam under Notification No. 07 of 2025 (Items 99-108) can now download the provisional answer key PDF, cross-check their responses across paper Series A, B, C, and D, and raise objections if they find any discrepancy in the official answers.

JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse Answer Key 2026 - Overview

This section provides a quick snapshot of the key details related to the JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse / Junior Male Nurse Provisional Answer Key 2026 so candidates can get all essential information at a glance.

JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Important Dates

Keeping track of key dates is essential for candidates who want to raise objections or estimate their score before the final answer key is published. The table below lists all the critical dates associated with this recruitment cycle.

How to Download JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse Answer Key 2026 PDF

The JKSSB Provisional Answer Key for Junior Staff Nurse and Junior Male Nurse is available in PDF format on the official website. Candidates must identify their correct paper series before matching answers, as the correct options differ across Series A, B, C, and D. Follow the simple steps below to access and download the answer key.

1. Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in
2. Navigate to the "Examinations" section on the homepage
3. Click on the "Answer Key" link from the dropdown or navigation menu
4. Locate the link for "Provisional Answer Key - Junior Staff Nurse / Junior Male Nurse 2026"
5. The PDF file will open; it contains answers for all four series (A, B, C, D)
6. Identify the series printed on your OMR sheet or question booklet
7. Match your responses with the correct answers listed under your specific series
8. Download and save the PDF for future reference and objection purposes

Direct PDF Link: JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse Provisional Answer Key 2026

How to Check Your Answers Correctly - Series-Wise Guide

The JKSSB OMR-based examination for Junior Staff Nurse and Junior Male Nurse was conducted using four different question paper series A, B, C, and D. This is a standard practice to prevent malpractice, but it means that candidates must strictly use only their own series when cross-checking answers, as the same question number may have a different correct answer in different series.

• Check your admit card or OMR sheet to identify which series (A, B, C, or D) you were allotted
• Open the provisional answer key PDF from jkssb.nic.in
• Refer only to the column corresponding to your paper series
• Do not compare answers with candidates who had a different series
• Note down all questions where your response does not match the official answer

How to Calculate Your Expected Score

After downloading the provisional answer key, candidates can calculate their estimated marks based on the marking scheme applicable to the JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse written examination. Understanding the scoring pattern helps candidates gauge their performance and set expectations before the final result.

• Correct Answer: Add +1 mark for every correct response
• Wrong Answer: Deduct ¼ mark (0.25 marks) for every incorrect response
• Unattempted Questions: No marks are added or deducted for questions left blank

Use this formula to calculate your estimated total:

Estimated Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) - (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.25)

How to Raise Objections Against JKSSB Provisional Answer Key 2026

If candidates believe any answer in the provisional answer key is incorrect, JKSSB provides a formal objection mechanism. Objections must be submitted offline only online submissions are not accepted. The objection window is open for 3 working days from the date of answer key release. Candidates must act promptly as this window is short.

Follow the steps below to raise a valid objection:

1. Download the Objection Format (Annexure B) from jkssb.nic.in
2. Fill in your personal and exam details candidate name, application number, roll number, exam centre division, and the specific question number and series being challenged
3. State the objection clearly and attach hard-copy documentary proof or reference material supporting your claim
4. Prepare a Demand Draft of ₹200 per question in favour of the Accounts Officer, J&K Services Selection Board
5. Submit the completed objection form, supporting evidence, and demand draft in person at the JKSSB office in either:
   • Jammu Office, or Srinagar Office
6. Ensure submission is made within the 3-working-day window from the answer key release date

What Happens After the Objection Period?

Once the objection window closes, JKSSB subject experts review all valid challenges received from candidates. Based on this review, the Board may revise certain answers or retain them as originally published. The final outcome of this process is the Final Answer Key, which forms the basis for result preparation.

• All valid objections with documentary support are reviewed by JKSSB experts
• If an objection is found valid, the answer for that question may be revised or the question may be cancelled
• The Final Answer Key is published after the review process is complete
• The JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse result / merit list is prepared strictly based on the Final Answer Key
• If a question is cancelled, marks are awarded to all candidates regardless of their response

About JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse / Junior Male Nurse Recruitment 2026

The JKSSB Junior Staff Nurse and Junior Male Nurse recruitment is being conducted under Notification No. 07 of 2025 issued by the Health and Medical Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir. The posts fall under Item Numbers 99 to 108 within the notification. The written examination was held on 28 June 2026 in OMR-based format. Candidates who qualify through the written exam and final selection process will be posted across various healthcare institutions in Jammu and Kashmir.