⏰ Only 10 days left! The JKSSB Junior Assistant Written Examination (Advt. No. 08/2025) is now confirmed for 19 April 2026. With 343 vacancies across departments including Health, Forest, Agriculture, Jal Shakti, and LG Secretariat, this is one of the most competitive JKSSB exams of the year. Your admit card drops around 13 April 2026. Here is everything you need to know — and your complete last-minute prep plan.
Key Dates at a Glance
Exam Date
19 Apr
Sunday, 2026
Admit Card
~13 Apr
7 days before exam
Total Posts
343
Across J&K departments
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The exam was originally scheduled for 5 April 2026 and was rescheduled to 19 April 2026. No further rescheduling has been announced. Keep checking jkssb.nic.in for admit card and centre details.
Exam Pattern — Know It Cold
| Section | Topics Covered | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Active-Passive, Narration | 20 |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity — special focus on J&K UT | 20 |
| Numerical & Reasoning | Arithmetic, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation | 20 |
| Basic Computer Knowledge | MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, OS Basics, Internet, Hardware/Software | 20 |
| TOTAL | OMR-based Objective Type | ¼ Negative Marking | 80 Marks / 80 Min |
The selection process has two stages: (1) Written Exam → (2) Skill/Typing Test (35 WPM) → Document Verification. Only those clearing the written exam cut-off move to the typing test.
10-Day Last-Minute Prep Plan
Days 1–2 (Apr 9–10)
Revise Computer Section completely. This section is most scoring and directly job-relevant. Cover MS Word, Excel shortcuts, operating system basics, internet & e-mail. Make a 1-page cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts.
Days 3–4 (Apr 11–12)
J&K General Awareness blitz. Focus on J&K UT administration, districts, important schemes, recent appointments, and geography. March–April 2026 current affairs are high priority.
Day 5 (Apr 13) — Admit Card Day
Download your admit card from jkssb.nic.in. Verify name, roll number, exam centre address. Print 2 copies. Also do a mock test under timed conditions (80 questions / 80 mins).
Days 6–7 (Apr 14–15)
English Grammar & Reasoning. Drill Active-Passive, Direct-Indirect, Prepositions, Error Detection. For Reasoning: Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense.
Days 8–9 (Apr 16–17)
Full mock tests + PYQ analysis. Attempt 2–3 full mock tests. Analyse errors. Focus on accuracy — with ¼ negative marking, attempting 65+ correct answers safely is better than attempting 80 blind.
Day 10 (Apr 18) — Exam Eve
Light revision only. Read your cheat sheets, confirm exam centre route, keep documents ready (Admit Card + Photo ID). Sleep early. No new topics today.
Departments Covered (343 Posts)
| Department | Approx. Posts | Cadre |
|---|---|---|
| Jal Shakti Department | 100+ | Div. Jammu (80+), Div. Kashmir (20+) |
| Forest, Ecology & Environment | 50+ | Divisional Cadre |
| Agriculture Production Dept. | 30+ | District Cadre |
| Health & Medical Education | 21 | UT Cadre |
| LG Secretariat | Various | UT Cadre |
| Home, Labour, Higher Education & Others | Remaining | Various |
Pay Scale: Level-4 — ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month (7th CPC). Expected to rise to approximately ₹58,140 basic under 8th Pay Commission at 2.28x fitment factor.
📝 Practice MCQs — Computer & J&K GK (Exam Pattern)
Q1. Which keyboard shortcut is used to save a document in MS Word?
(A) Ctrl+P
(B) Ctrl+S
(C) Ctrl+Z
(D) Alt+F4
✅ Answer: (B) Ctrl+S
Q2. How many districts does the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir currently have?
(A) 18
(B) 20
(C) 22
(D) 25
✅ Answer: (C) 22 districts
Q3. RAM stands for:
(A) Read Access Memory
(B) Random Access Memory
(C) Rapid Allocation Memory
(D) Read Allocation Module
✅ Answer: (B) Random Access Memory
Q4. The headquarters of JKSSB is located at:
(A) Srinagar
(B) Jammu
(C) Udhampur
(D) Poonch
✅ Answer: (B) Jammu (South Block, Bahu Plaza)
Best of luck from JKEdusphere! 🎯
For current affairs, GK notes & more exam resources — jkedusphere.blogspot.com
⚠️ Always verify exam dates and admit card availability on the official website: jkssb.nic.in
For current affairs, GK notes & more exam resources — jkedusphere.blogspot.com
⚠️ Always verify exam dates and admit card availability on the official website: jkssb.nic.in