JKSSB Junior Assistant — Syllabus, Computer Knowledge & Exam Pattern

JKSSB Junior Assistant exam — Computer Knowledge syllabus, GK, Reasoning, English. 80 questions, −0.25 negative marking. 2026 solved paper.

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Quick facts

  • Questions: 80 MCQs
  • Total Marks: 80 (1 mark each)
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Neg. Marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
  • Key Subject: Computer & IT Knowledge
  • Vacancies (2023–24): 1,048 posts
  • Qualification: Graduation
  • Domicile: J&K Domicile mandatory

About JKSSB Junior Assistant

The JKSSB Junior Assistant is a Group C clerical post across various departments of J&K UT including Finance, General Administration, Revenue, Health, Education, and other directorates. Junior Assistants handle office correspondence, file management, data entry, dispatch, record maintenance, and coordination between sections. With 1,048 posts in the 2023–24 batch, it is one of the most applied-for JKSSB posts due to its office-based nature and permanent government employment.

The 2026 JKSSB Junior Assistant exam had 80 objective-type MCQ questions with −0.25 negative marking, completed in 2 hours. The paper covered General Knowledge & J&K Current Affairs, Reasoning Ability, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Computer & IT Knowledge. Computer Knowledge is the post-specific distinguishing section — candidates must demonstrate proficiency in MS Office, Windows, internet operations, and basic networking concepts.

The April 2026 Junior Assistant paper (80 questions, fully solved) is available on Ministry of Papers. The Computer section in this paper tested practical MS Office knowledge, keyboard shortcuts, and e-governance tools used in J&K government offices.

Previous year papers

Computer & IT Knowledge (15–20 Qs) — Post-specific

  • Computer Basics — CPU components (ALU, CU, registers), Input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner), Output devices (monitor, printer)
  • Memory — RAM, ROM, Cache, Hard Disk, SSD; primary vs secondary storage; units (KB, MB, GB, TB)
  • Operating System — Windows 10/11 basics, Desktop, Taskbar, File Explorer, Control Panel settings
  • MS Word — Creating and formatting documents, Tables, Mail Merge, Track Changes, Headers & Footers, Page Setup
  • MS Excel — Formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, IF, VLOOKUP), Cell references, Charts, Sorting & Filtering, Pivot Tables basics
  • MS PowerPoint — Creating slides, Slide layouts, Animations, Transitions, Presenter View
  • Internet & Email — Web browsers, URL structure, Search engines, Downloading/Uploading files, Creating and managing Gmail/official email, e-Banking
  • E-Governance tools — UMANG app, DigiLocker, NIC services, J&K government portals (JK eServices, Jan Sampark)
  • Networking basics — LAN, WAN, Router, Modem, IP address concept, Wi-Fi vs wired
  • Cyber Security — Phishing, Virus, Malware, Ransomware, Strong password practices, Two-Factor Authentication
  • Keyboard shortcuts — Ctrl+C/V/X/Z/S/A/P, Windows key shortcuts, Alt+Tab, function keys (F1–F12)

General Knowledge & J&K Current Affairs (20–25 Qs)

  • J&K History — Dogra rule, 1947 Accession, post-2019 UT reorganisation
  • J&K Geography — Rivers, passes, lakes, all 20 districts, divisional HQs
  • J&K Administration — LG office, Divisional Commissioners, departmental structure
  • J&K Schemes — PMGSY roads in J&K, Back to Village programme, Mission Youth, Khelo India in J&K
  • J&K Current Affairs — New appointments, government orders, infrastructure launches (last 12 months)
  • National Current Affairs — Major government initiatives, awards, sports, science & technology
  • Indian Polity — Constitution basics, Parliament, Fundamental Rights

Reasoning Ability (15–20 Qs)

  • Analogy, Classification, Series (Number, Letter, Mixed)
  • Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense, Blood Relations
  • Ranking & Arrangement, Input-Output
  • Syllogisms, Statement-Conclusion
  • Puzzles — Seating Arrangement (simple), Scheduling
  • Non-Verbal — Mirror Images, Water Images, Embedded Figures

English Language (15–20 Qs)

  • Reading Comprehension (1 short passage)
  • Grammar — Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution
  • Sentence Correction, Error Spotting
  • Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles

Quantitative Aptitude (10–15 Qs)

  • Number System, Simplification, BODMAS
  • Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount
  • Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time-Work, Time-Speed-Distance
  • Basic Mensuration — Area & Perimeter

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