JKSSB Junior Assistant Exam Date 2026: Official Exam Scheduled for 19th April

The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) is conducting recruitment for 343 Junior Assistant positions under Advt. No. 08/2025. Per the official notification, the JKSSB Junior Assistant Exam 2026 is now confirmed for 19th April 2026 (Sunday). The test will be administered in an offline OMR-based format. Candidates who have successfully applied can review the full schedule and essential guidelines in this article.

JKSSB Junior Assistant Exam Date 2026 Out

The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) is the authority responsible for the recruitment of Junior Assistants. Staying updated with the JKSSB Junior Assistant exam dates for each phase is crucial for effective preparation. The selection process consists of two primary stages: a written examination followed by a mandatory skill test.

JKSSB Junior Assistant Exam Date 2026 Official Notice

The JKSSB Junior Assistant exam will be held in a pen-and-paper format on 19th April 2026. Official hall tickets were released on 14th April 2026. For your convenience, we have included a snapshot of the official examination date notification in this post.

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JKSSB Junior Assistant Selection Process

The recruitment process is structured into two distinct stages: a comprehensive written examination followed by a skill-based test to determine eligibility for the Junior Assistant role.

• Jammu & Kashmir Service Selection Board will conduct the written examination for the Junior Assistant post in offline mode (OMR-based exam).
• After the written exam, a skill test will be conducted by the exam-conducting body for the shortlisted candidates from the written test.
• The last stage in the selection process is document verification.

JKSSB Junior Assistant Exam Pattern 2026

Thoroughly understanding the exam pattern is essential for every aspirant to craft a successful study strategy and ensure effective time management throughout the examination.

1. The written exam consists of 80 questions for 80 marks.
2. The written exam is conducted in offline mode.
3. The total time duration is 80 minutes provided for this exam by the JKSSB.
4. One-fourth negative marking followed for this examination.
5. Questions will be asked in the exam from General English, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and Basic Computers.