JKSSB Junior Assistant Admit Card 2026 Out!
Advt. No. 08/2025 | OMR Written Exam 19 April 2026 | Download at jkssb.nic.in
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the Admit Card Notice for the Junior Assistant Written Examination 2026 on 10 April 2026 at the official portal jkssb.nic.in. This is for the recruitment under Advertisement No. 08/2025 dated 27 September 2025, which covers 343 Junior Assistant vacancies across various government departments of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. After being rescheduled twice — first from 22 February 2026 to 5 April 2026, and then again to 19 April 2026 (via notice dated 24 March 2026) — the OMR-based written exam is now firmly set. Candidates can download their individual admit card / hall ticket from jkssb.nic.in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth. The exam is an offline OMR-based test of 80 marks covering 80 MCQs in 80 minutes, with sections on General English, General Awareness (J&K UT focus), Numerical & Reasoning Ability, and Basic Computer Applications. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies per wrong answer. The selection process has two stages — written exam followed by a Typing Skill Test (35 WPM), with the shortlisted candidates proceeding to Document Verification. The pay scale for the Junior Assistant post is Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100). 📋
Visit the Official JKSSB Website — jkssb.nic.in
Open your browser and go to jkssb.nic.in — the official portal of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board. Always use the official URL to avoid fake or phishing sites. You can also directly access the Admit Card Notice PDF: jkssb.nic.in/Pdf/Admit_Card_Notice_10042026.pdf to read the official instructions before downloading your individual hall ticket. 📋
Navigate to 'Admit Card' or 'Notifications' Section
On the jkssb.nic.in homepage, look for the "Admit Card" tab or the "Notifications / What's New" section. Click on the link for "Junior Assistant Admit Card 2026 (Advt. No. 08/2025)". This will direct you to the individual admit card login portal. Alternatively, click on the admit card download link active under the latest announcements banner. 📋
Login with Registration Number and Date of Birth
On the admit card login page, enter your Application/Registration Number (from your application confirmation) and your Date of Birth (in the format specified — DD/MM/YYYY or as per the portal). Click Submit / Login. Your individual admit card — showing your name, roll number, exam centre, shift timing, and photograph — will appear on screen. 📋
Verify All Details Carefully Before Downloading
Once your admit card appears, carefully verify: your full name (as per application), date of birth, registration/roll number, category, exam date (19 April 2026), exam shift and reporting time, exam centre name and complete address, photograph, and signature. Any discrepancy — especially in name, category, or exam centre — must be reported to JKSSB immediately through official channels before the exam date. 📋
Download PDF, Print 2–3 Copies, and Prepare for 19 April
Download the admit card PDF and save it on your phone/laptop. Print at least 2–3 clear A4-size copies — carry one to the exam, keep others at home. The admit card must show your photograph clearly. No digital/phone copy is accepted inside the exam hall — only printed copy. Also keep your original valid Photo ID ready to carry alongside the admit card on exam day 19 April 2026. 📋
| Field | Details on Hall Ticket |
|---|---|
| Candidate's Full Name | As per JKSSB application form |
| Registration / Roll Number | Unique candidate identifier for the exam |
| Date of Birth | As registered in the application |
| Category | OM / SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-SM — as applicable |
| Post Applied For | Junior Assistant — Advt. No. 08/2025 |
| Exam Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Exam Shift & Reporting Time | Shift I or Shift II — as allotted; reporting time as mentioned |
| Exam Centre Name | Allotted exam centre in J&K UT |
| Exam Centre Address | Complete address with district and PIN code |
| Photograph | Scanned photo as uploaded during application |
| Signature | Scanned signature as uploaded during application |
| Exam Instructions | Reporting time, prohibited items, exam rules, and important guidelines |
| Document | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Printed Admit Card | A4 printout of JKSSB Junior Assistant Hall Ticket 2026 — clear photograph and text visible — mandatory for exam hall entry | Mandatory |
| Valid Original Photo ID | Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or any Government-issued photo ID — must be original | Mandatory |
| Photocopy of Photo ID | One photocopy of the same ID you are bringing as original | Required |
| Passport-size Photographs | 2 recent passport-size photos (same as submitted in application) for any documentation requirement | Recommended |
| Black/Blue Ball Pen | For OMR sheet marking — carry 2 pens as backup; use as instructed in the admit card | Important |
- Mobile phones and smartphones — strictly banned inside exam hall; leave outside or at home
- Electronic devices — calculators, tablets, laptops, Bluetooth earphones, smartwatches
- Books, notes, printed study material — no reference material of any kind
- Wallets, pouches with metal — to be kept outside during frisking
- Unauthorized instruments — any electronic/digital gadget not specified in admit card
- Entry will be denied without printed admit card and valid original photo ID
- Report to the exam centre at least 30–45 minutes before the shift start time
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline — OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) based answer sheet |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) — 4 options each |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer | −0.25 (1/4) for each wrong answer | 0 for unattempted |
| Language of Paper | English medium (may include bilingual questions for some sections) |
| Exam Conducted By | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) | jkssb.nic.in |
| Advertisement No. | 08 of 2025 (dated 27 September 2025) |
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | Grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech), Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases), Reading Comprehension, Sentence correction and improvement, Fill in the blanks, Para jumbles, Error spotting |
| General Awareness (Special focus: J&K UT) |
History, geography, and culture of Jammu & Kashmir UT; J&K government schemes and administration; Indian Polity and Constitution; Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern); Indian and World Geography; Economy and Budget; Science & Technology; Sports; National & International Current Affairs; Important days and events; Government initiatives (India and J&K UT specific) |
| Numerical Aptitude & Reasoning | Number system, HCF/LCM, simplification, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance, averages, data interpretation; Logical Reasoning: analogies, classification, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogism, Venn diagrams, sitting arrangements |
| Basic Computer Applications | Computer fundamentals (hardware, software, input/output devices), Operating systems (Windows basics), MS Office applications — MS Word (formatting, editing, mail merge), MS Excel (formulas, functions, charts), MS PowerPoint (slides, animations), Internet and email basics, Computer shortcuts, cybersecurity awareness, storage devices, networking basics, binary system |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 08 of 2025 | Dated: 27 September 2025 |
| Post Name | Junior Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 343 posts (across various J&K UT departments) |
| Departments | Health, Forest, Agriculture, LG Secretariat, and other Union Territory of J&K government departments |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate degree from any recognized university |
| Typing Skill Requirement | Minimum 35 words per minute (WPM) on computer keyboard — verified at Skill Test stage |
| Domicile | Must hold valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Age Limit (Open Merit) | Maximum 40 years as on the specified cut-off date |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen — as per J&K UT Government rules |
| Pay Scale | Level-4 Pay Matrix | ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month |
| Application Period | 20 October – 18/25 November 2025 |
Written Examination — OMR-Based (80 MCQs | 80 Marks | 80 Minutes)
Date: 19 April 2026. The written exam is the first and most critical stage. 80 objective MCQs covering General English, General Awareness (J&K focus), Numerical Aptitude & Reasoning, and Basic Computer Applications. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. OMR-based offline mode — candidates must shade answers on the OMR sheet with a ball pen. The written exam score forms the basis of shortlisting for the Skill Test. JKSSB usually releases a provisional answer key within 24 hours of the exam for candidates to cross-check their performance.
🔴 Exam: 19 April 2026Typing Skill Test (Computer-Based) — Qualifying Stage
Candidates who qualify the written exam are shortlisted for the Computer-based Typing/Skill Test. The minimum required typing speed is 35 words per minute (WPM) with high accuracy. This is a qualifying stage — candidates must achieve the required WPM to proceed. The Skill Test is conducted on a computer keyboard. Practice English typing regularly on standard software to ensure your speed and accuracy consistently exceed 35 WPM well before the test date. JKSSB has historically used 35 WPM as the standard.
⏳ After Written ResultDocument Verification (DV) — Final Stage Before Appointment
Candidates who clear both the written exam and typing test are called for Document Verification. Originals of all educational certificates, domicile certificate, age proof, category certificate (if applicable), and other documents specified in the notification are verified by JKSSB officials. Final selection is based on merit in the written exam. All appointments are made to the allocated J&K UT government departments as per vacancy availability and candidate preference/merit.
📁 Final Stage| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Level-4 of the Pay Matrix — as adopted by J&K UT Government under 7th Pay Commission norms |
| Basic Pay Range | ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per J&K UT Government revision — linked to AICPI |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As per posting location category in J&K UT |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | As per J&K UT Government rules |
| Annual Increment | 3% of basic pay per year as per 7th Pay Commission |
| Pension | National Pension Scheme (NPS) for new appointees |
| Medical Benefits | Government health facilities for officer and family |
| Career Growth | Promotion to Assistant / Senior Assistant through seniority and departmental exams |
| Job Nature | Clerical and administrative work in respective J&K UT government departments |
| Junior Assistant is a secure J&K government post with regular salary revision, pension, and structured career growth opportunities | |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
| Type | Constitutional/Statutory body — Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Role | Conducts recruitment examinations for various non-gazetted posts in J&K UT Government departments |
| Headquarters | Jammu (Administrative) / Srinagar (Kashmir Division) |
| Applicable Region | Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (post August 2019 reorganization) |
| Domicile Requirement | All candidates must hold valid J&K UT Domicile Certificate to apply for JKSSB posts |
| This Recruitment | Junior Assistant — Advt. No. 08/2025 | 343 vacancies | Exam: 19 April 2026 |
| Admit Card PDF | jkssb.nic.in/Pdf/Admit_Card_Notice_10042026.pdf (Official Notice) |
- Visit jkssb.nic.in
- Click Admit Card / Notifications section
- Find Junior Assistant Admit Card (Advt. 08/2025)
- Enter Registration Number + Date of Birth
- Click Submit/Login
- Verify all details on the admit card
- Download PDF → Print A4 (2–3 copies)
- Original date: 22 February 2026 → postponed
- Revised to: 5 April 2026 → postponed again
- Final confirmed date: 19 April 2026 (as per notice dated 24 March 2026)
- Mode: Offline OMR-based written exam
- Questions: 80 MCQs
- Marks: 80 total (1 mark each)
- Duration: 80 minutes
- Negative Marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Sections: General English, General Awareness (J&K focus), Numerical & Reasoning Ability, Basic Computer Applications
- Printed JKSSB Junior Assistant Admit Card — mandatory (no digital copy accepted)
- Valid original Photo ID — Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving Licence
- Photocopy of Photo ID
- Ball pen (2 pieces) for OMR marking
- Passport-size photographs (2–3) — same as application
- Educational Qualification: Graduate degree from any recognized university
- Typing Skill: Minimum 35 words per minute on computer keyboard
- Domicile: Valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir — mandatory
- Age Limit: Up to 40 years for Open Merit (OM) as on specified cut-off date
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-SM — as per J&K UT Govt. rules
- Pay Level: Level-4 of the Pay Matrix (J&K UT Govt.)
- Basic Pay Range: ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month
- Additional: DA, HRA, TA, Medical Benefits as per J&K UT rules
- Pension: National Pension Scheme (NPS) for new joiners
- Annual Increment: 3% of basic pay
- Career Growth: Promotion to Assistant / Senior Administrative roles through seniority and departmental exams
- J&K Reorganization Act 2019 — key provisions, Leh-Ladakh UT
- J&K UT government schemes — PM SVANIDHI, HIRA, agriculture, tourism policies
- Geography of J&K — rivers, mountains, passes, lakes, districts
- History and culture — J&K heritage, folk arts, important leaders
- Administrative districts and divisions — Jammu and Kashmir divisions
- Recent developments in J&K
- Indian Polity, Current Affairs (national and international)
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