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Last updated: Jun 3, 2026
-> JKSSB Junior Assistant skill test date 2026 announced. The test will be conducted on 7th July.
-> JKSSB Junior Assistant OMR- based written test was held on 19th April 2026.
-> JKSSB Junior Assistant Notification was released for a total of 343 vacancies.
-> The selection is based on a written exam and typing test.
-> To prepare for the examination practice important questions from JKSSB Junior Assistant Previous Year Papers. Also, attempt JKSSB Junior Assistant Mock Tests for practice.
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the JKSSB Junior Assistant skill test date 2026 on the official website. The skill test will be conducted on 7th July. The exam authority has conducted the Junior Assistant recruitment exam 2026. Earlier, the board conducted the OMR-based written exam on 19 April 2026. This recruitment was announced under Advertisement No. 08 of 2025 for a total of 343 Junior Assistant vacancies across different government departments in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The post was open for graduate candidates who met the required eligibility conditions. The selection process included a written test followed by a typing or skill test. Only candidates with Jammu & Kashmir domicile were allowed to apply for this post.

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JKSSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 is being conducted by the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board for 343 vacancies. This recruitment is open to graduate candidates domiciled in J&K and will be filled through a written exam and skill test.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Conducting Body |
JKSSB |
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JKSSB Full Form |
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board |
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Post Name |
Junior Assistant |
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Advertisement Number |
08 of 2025 |
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Total Vacancies |
343 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Start Date |
20th October 2025 |
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Application Last Date |
25th November 2025 (Extended) |
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Exam Date |
22 February 2026 to 19 April 2026 |
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Skill Test |
7th July 2026 |
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Selection Process |
Written Exam + Typing/Skill Test |
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Pay Level |
Level-4 |
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Pay Scale |
RS. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 |
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Job Location |
Jammu & Kashmir UT |
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Eligibility |
Graduate candidates |
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Official Website |
http://www.jkssb.nic.in/ |
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board has released the exam date for skill test of the JKSSB Junior Assistant exam. The skill test will be conducted on 7th July across various centres. Candidates who are shortlisted based on the performance in the exam are eligible to appear in the skill test. The exam authority will release the admit card for skill test separately.
A total of 343 vacancies have been released under Advt. No. 08 of 2025 for the Junior Assistant recruitment in Jammu & Kashmir. These vacancies are spread across various departments of the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory. Candidates can check the department wise distribution below to get an idea of the vacancy pattern for the Junior Assistant JKSSB recruitment.
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Department |
Vacancies |
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Agriculture Production Department (Horticulture & Animal / Sheep Husbandry) |
22 |
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Cooperative Department |
17 |
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Culture Department (Libraries & Research) |
5 |
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Forest, Ecology & Environment Department |
69 |
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Health & Medical Education Department |
27 |
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Higher Education Department |
17 |
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Jal Shakti Department |
111 |
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Labour & Employment Department |
16 |
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Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs |
4 |
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Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat |
3 |
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Science & Technology Department |
1 |
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Transport Department |
10 |
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Total |
343 |
Junior Assistant JKSSB apply link is available on the official website. Candidates must complete the application before the last date of JKSSB Junior Assistant, i.e., 25th November 2025 to avoid technical issues. Read below to know the steps.
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Candidates applying for JKSSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 must pay the prescribed application fee. Fee payment is mandatory and can be made only through online mode. Applications without the required fee will be rejected.
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General / OBC |
Rs. 700 |
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SC / ST-1 / ST-2 / EWS / PwBD |
Rs. 600 |
Candidates applying must fulfil JKSSB Junior Assistant eligibility criteria prescribed in the official notification. These conditions relate to education, age limit and domicile and only eligible candidates will be considered.
As per JKSSB Junior Assistant Notification 2026 candidates must meet the educational requirements to apply for the Junior Assistant JKSSB post. Only qualified candidates will be considered for the recruitment process.
JKSSB Junior Assistant age limit varies by category as given below:
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Category |
Upper Age Limit |
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OM (Open Merit) |
40 years |
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SC |
43 years |
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ST |
43 years |
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RBA |
43 years |
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ALC / IB |
43 years |
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EWS |
43 years |
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PSP (Pahari Speaking People) |
43 years |
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OSC |
43 years |
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Persons with Disabilities |
42 years |
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Ex-Servicemen |
48 years |
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Government Service / Contractual Employees |
40 years |
The candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to apply for the JKSSB Junior Assistant post.
JKSSB Junior Assistant selection process 2026 is based on a written examination and a skill (typing) test as prescribed in Junior Assistant JKSSB Notification. Candidates must qualify both stages to be considered for final selection.
Attempt JKSSB Junior Assistant Mock Test
JKSSB Junior Assistant written examination is an objective type test conducted for 80 points with a total duration of 80 minutes. The syllabus is divided into four units, each carrying equal weightage. The detailed subject-wise JKSSB Junior Assistant syllabus is given below.
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Unit |
Subject |
Points |
Topics Covered |
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Unit I |
General English |
20 |
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Unit II |
General Awareness (with special reference to J&K UT) |
20 |
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Unit III |
Numerical & Reasoning Ability |
20 |
|
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Unit IV |
Basic Concepts of Computers |
20 |
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Download JKSSB Junior Assistant Previous Year Papers here!
The exam is an objective type test conducted as per the JKSSB Junior Assistant notification. The detailed exam pattern is provided below.
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Exam Component |
Details |
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Exam Type |
Objective Type (MCQs) |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Total Points |
80 |
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Total Questions |
80 |
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Duration |
80 minutes |
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Points per Question |
1 point |
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Negative Marking |
0.25 point for each wrong answer |
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Language of Paper |
English |
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Normalisation |
Applicable, if required |
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Next Stage |
Typing Skill Test (35 WPM, 90% accuracy) |
Refer to JKSSB Junior Assistant Books
JKSSB Junior Assistant cut off is released after the written examination is conducted. It varies based on category, department and difficulty level of the exam. Cut off marks help shortlist candidates for the next stage of selection. Candidates must score equal to or above the cut off to qualify for the typing/skill test. Checking the cut off gives an idea of the minimum marks required to move forward. Cut off also helps candidates estimate their chances of final selection.
Know about JKSSB Junior Assistant Preparation Tips
JKSSB Junior Assistant answer key is published on the official JKSSB website after the exam. Candidates can compare their answers with the official key to estimate scores. It provides a chance to identify mistakes before the result is declared. Objections can be submitted within the prescribed timeframe if discrepancies are noticed. The final answer key is used to prepare the official results. Reviewing the answer key helps candidates understand the exam pattern and question types.
Check JKSSB Junior Assistant Admit Card here
JKSSB Junior Assistant results are declared online on the official website. It lists the roll numbers of candidates who qualify for the next stage. Candidates who clear the written exam are eligible for the typing skill test. Results are based on marks obtained in the written exam and final answer key. Qualified candidates should download and save the result for future reference. The result is a key step in the selection process for the Junior Assistant post.
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