What is the complete JKSSB Exam Selection Process and Eligibility 2026?
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) recruits candidates through written OMR/CBT examinations, followed by document verification and typing tests for specific posts. Applicants must possess a valid J&K domicile certificate and meet post-wise educational qualifications (10th/12th/Graduation) with age limits between 18 and 40 years.
📋 Active JKSSB Posts & Subject Weightage
🌾 Panchayat Secretary (VLW)
Focus: J&K Special GK (20 Marks), Computer Applications (25 Marks), Reasoning (25 Marks), English (25 Marks), Quant (25 Marks).
Practice VLW Mock Test ➔📊 Accounts Assistant (FAA)
Focus: Accountancy & Book Keeping (30 Marks), J&K GK (30 Marks), General Science (10 Marks), Economics (10 Marks), Stats (10 Marks).
Practice FAA Mock Test ➔💻 Junior Assistant / Computer Operator
Focus: Computer Awareness (30 Marks), J&K GK (20 Marks), General English (20 Marks), Numerical Ability (10 Marks).
Practice JA Mock Test ➔📌 JKSSB J&K GK Section Weightage Analysis
The General Knowledge section with special reference to UT of J&K carries 20 to 30 marks across all major JKSSB question papers. Below is the historical topic distribution:
| JKSSB Topic / Module | Average Questions | Key Concepts Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Geography & Rivers | 6 – 8 Qs | Jhelum, Chenab, Tawi, Wular Lake, Banihal & Zoji La passes, Karewa soils. |
| J&K History & Dynasties | 5 – 7 Qs | Kalhana's Rajatarangini, Lalitaditya, Avantivarman, Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, Treaty of Amritsar. |
| J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 | 4 – 5 Qs | Section breakdowns, schedule allocations, LG powers, assembly seat numbers. |
| 2026 Current Affairs & Schemes | 4 – 6 Qs | USBRL Railway Project, Ayushman SEHAT, Budget 2026, HADP Agriculture. |
| Crops, Minerals & Tourism | 3 – 4 Qs | Pampore Saffron, Sopore Apples, Kishtwar Sapphires, Gulmarg Gondola. |
⌨️ JKSSB Post Selection & Skill-Test Standards
Summary of mandatory examination components, typing thresholds, and physical test parameters for popular JKSSB cadres:
| Designation / Cadre | Written Exam Scheme | Mandatory Skill / Physical Test | Weightage & Final Merit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant / Computer Operator | 80 Marks (CBT / OMR) | 35 WPM on Computer Keyboard with $\ge 90\%$ accuracy | 20 Marks Typing + 80 Marks Written (Total 100) |
| Junior Stenographer | 60 Marks (CBT / OMR) | 65 WPM Shorthand Speed + 35 WPM Transcription accuracy | 40 Marks Shorthand + 60 Marks Written |
| Panchayat Secretary (VLW) / FAA | 120 Marks (CBT / OMR, 2 Hours) | No Skill Test Required | 100% Written Examination Merit |
| Patwari / Naib Tehsildar (Revenue) | 100 Marks Written | Urdu Working Knowledge Test (Reading & Writing, 50 Marks Qualifying) | Merit in Written Exam (subject to qualifying Urdu) |
| Sub-Inspector (Executive / Armed Police) | 120 Marks / 150 Qs | PST: Height $\ge 5'6''$, Chest $32''-33.5''$ PET: 1600m Run in 6.5 Mins, 20 Pushups |
Physical Test (Qualifying) ➔ Written Merit |
📌 Verify latest notification/rules: Negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect response is applicable in all JKSSB objective examinations. Always verify syllabus annexures from jkssb.nic.in.
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Jhelum River Exit
Carves exit through granite Baramulla Gorge into PoK.
Chenab Arch Rail Bridge
359 meters high above Chenab bed in Reasi district.
Treaty of Amritsar
Signed March 16, 1846; Gulab Singh acquired Kashmir for 75 Lakh Nanakshahee rupees.
All historical, demographic, examination, and geographic records across this portal are compiled from authoritative public domain repositories, including the Official Gazette of India (egazette.nic.in), Census of India Demographic Data, India Meteorological Department (IMD), and statutory notifications issued by the J&K Administration & Examination Boards.