📡 JKSSB · Syllabus Analysis 2025
Sub-Inspector (Telecommunication)
Complete Syllabus Breakdown
J&K Police · Home Department · Advt. No. 11 of 2025 · Dated 26.11.2025
📌 Official Source: This syllabus has been officially notified by the J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) vide No. JKSSB-COE0EXAM(UT)/47/2023-03(7202120) dated 09-04-2026. Exam dates will be announced separately.
Exam at a Glance
100
MCQs
200
Total Marks
2
Marks/Question
−0.5
Wrong Answer
120
Minutes
15
Subjects
Negative Marking Alert: Every wrong answer deducts 0.5 marks. With 100 questions at 2 marks each, an unanswered question costs you 0 marks — but a wrong answer costs you 2.5 marks net (−2 from wrong + −0.5 penalty). Attempt only when you are reasonably confident.
Subject-wise Marks Distribution
| S.No | Subject | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| PART–A: General Awareness, Aptitude & Communication (60 Marks) | |||
| 01 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 Marks | 10% |
| 02 | General Knowledge — Special Reference to J&K UT | 10 Marks | 5% |
| 03 | General English & Communication Skills | 10 Marks | 5% |
| 04 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 Marks | 5% |
| 05 | Basic Numeracy | 10 Marks | 5% |
| PART–B: Technical / Professional Knowledge (140 Marks) | |||
| 06 | Engineering Mathematics & Signal Fundamentals | 10 Marks | 5% |
| 07 | Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits & Network Theory | 20 Marks | 10% |
| 08 | Digital Electronics & Microprocessors | 20 Marks | 10% |
| 09 | Communication Systems | 20 Marks | 10% |
| 10 | Computer Science & Networking Systems | 20 Marks | 10% |
| 11 | Cyber Security & Legal Framework | 10 Marks | 5% |
| 12 | IT Systems & e-Governance | 10 Marks | 5% |
| 13 | Database Management Systems | 10 Marks | 5% |
| 14 | IoT, Embedded Systems & Mechatronics | 10 Marks | 5% |
| 15 | Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Automation | 10 Marks | 5% |
| GRAND TOTAL | 200 Marks | 100% | |
Part–A: Detailed Topics (General Section)
01
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
National · Economy · Polity · Science & Tech
20 Marks
Major national & international events
Indian economy & budget
Flagship govt. schemes
Science & technology developments
Space & defence programmes
Nuclear programmes
Indian Polity: Preamble, FRs & DPSPs
Disaster management
Climatic change
02
J&K UT — Special Reference
History · Geography · Reorganisation Act
10 Marks
History of Jammu & Kashmir
Rivers, lakes, climate, soils
Flora & fauna of J&K
J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019
03
General English & Communication
Grammar · Vocabulary · Comprehension
10 Marks
Grammar: tenses, modals, articles
Active & passive voice
Direct & indirect speech
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms
Reading comprehension
Error spotting
Official drafting & email etiquette
04
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Logical · Analytical · Spatial
10 Marks
Analogies
Number & letter series
Coding–decoding
Venn diagrams
Syllogisms
Blood relations
Logical reasoning & pattern recognition
05
Basic Numeracy
Arithmetic · Statistics
10 Marks
Ratio & proportion
Percentages
Profit & loss
Simple & compound interest
Averages
Time, speed & distance
Elementary statistics & data interpretation
Part–B: Detailed Topics (Technical Section)
06
Engineering Mathematics & Signal Fundamentals
Linear Algebra · Calculus · Transforms · Signals
10 Marks
Matrices, determinants, rank
Eigenvalues & eigenvectors
Differentiation & integration
Differential equations
Fourier series & Laplace transforms
Sampling theorem & convolution
LTI systems
Spectra, bandwidth, aliasing
07
Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits & Network Theory
Semiconductors · Op-Amps · KVL/KCL
20 Marks
PN junction & Zener diode
BJT & MOSFET biasing
LED, photodiode, phototransistor
SCR & TRIAC basics
Op-Amp: inverting & non-inverting
Oscillators (RC, LC, crystal)
Rectifiers & filters
KVL, KCL & network theorems
Resonance in RLC circuits
08
Digital Electronics & Microprocessors
Logic Gates · Flip-Flops · 8085/8086 · ARM
20 Marks
Number systems & conversions
Logic gates & Boolean algebra
Karnaugh maps
Combinational circuits
Flip-flops, counters, shift registers
8085/8086 architecture
Addressing modes & interrupts
8051 microcontroller
ARM architecture intro
09
Communication Systems
Analog · Digital · Wireless · 5G · Satellite
20 Marks
AM, FM, PM modulation
PCM, DPCM, DM
ASK, FSK, PSK, QPSK
Error detection: CRC, parity
SNR & BER concepts
Optical fibre & satellite comm.
Cellular concepts, frequency reuse
2G to 5G evolution
FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA
10
Computer Science & Networking Systems
OSI · TCP/IP · Routing · Programming
20 Marks
OSI & TCP/IP models
IP addressing, subnetting, CIDR
RIP & OSPF basics
Router, switch, hub
Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth, NFC
Programming fundamentals
Data structures & algorithms
OS: process, memory, file systems
11
Cyber Security & Legal Framework
Threats · Cryptography · IT Act 2000
10 Marks
Malware, phishing, ransomware
Firewalls, IDS/IPS
Cryptography: symmetric & asymmetric
Digital signatures & hashing
IT Act, 2000 & cyber offences
Post-quantum cryptography (intro)
12
IT Systems & e-Governance
Cloud · Web · Government IT
10 Marks
Web application basics
Cloud computing fundamentals
Client–server architecture
Data centres & disaster recovery
Govt. IT systems & APIs
13
Database Management Systems
SQL · Normalization · Transactions
10 Marks
DBMS architecture & data models
Relational databases & SQL
Normalization (1NF–3NF)
Integrity constraints
Transaction processing & concurrency
Storage & indexing
Database security
14
IoT, Embedded Systems & Mechatronics
IoT Architecture · Surveillance · Drones
10 Marks
IoT architecture & M2M communication
Embedded & real-time systems
CCTV, ANPR, RFID systems
Drone technology
Robotics fundamentals
Sensors & actuators
Hydraulics & pneumatics basics
15
Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Automation
AI Fundamentals · Big Data · Ethics
10 Marks
AI fundamentals & components
AI in engineering & government systems
Big data & analytics in law enforcement
AI advantages, limitations & ethics
Smart Preparation Strategy
Prioritise High-Weightage Topics
Four technical subjects carry 20 marks each — Electronics (07), Digital/Microprocessors (08), Communication Systems (09), and Networking (10). Together they form 80 of 140 technical marks. Master these first.
Don't Neglect General Awareness
Part–A carries 60 marks (30% of total). GK & Current Affairs alone is 20 marks — the single highest individual subject. Regular reading of a reliable current affairs source is non-negotiable.
Accuracy Over Attempt Count
With −0.5 negative marking, each wrong answer costs you 2.5 marks in net effect. Focus on high-confidence attempts. Aim for 80–85 questions with 90%+ accuracy rather than attempting all 100.
J&K-Specific Content is Easy Marks
The 10-mark J&K UT section is very focused — History, Geography, Reorganisation Act 2019. With dedicated study of J&K-specific material, you can score near-full marks here reliably.
⚡ JKEdusphere Expert Tips
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1Core Technical Focus: Communication Systems, Digital Electronics, and Networking collectively carry 60 marks in Part–B. These should be your primary technical preparation areas from day one.
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2Cyber Law is Scoring: The IT Act, 2000 and cyber offence provisions under Subject 11 are straightforward to memorise and almost certain to appear. Don't skip them for technical topics.
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35G & Modern Tech: The syllabus explicitly mentions 2G–5G evolution, OFDMA, IoT, and AI in governance — these are modern topics likely to appear. Stay updated on India's telecom policy developments.
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4Revise PYQs from Similar Exams: Since JKSSB SI Telecom is a new post, practise PYQs from BSNL JTO, DRDO, and similar telecom/electronics recruitment exams for question pattern familiarity.
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5120 Minutes = 72 seconds/question: Time management is critical. For objective MCQs, spend no more than 60 seconds. Mark difficult ones and return — never get stuck mid-paper.
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