JKSSB Class IV Recruitment: Application Process, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Salary, & Vacancy

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board is a government body that posts vacancies for District Divisional Union Territory Cadre Posts in Class IV or the revenue department. The JKSSB class IV recruitment exams are held annually to find eligible candidates to fill these posts.

This highly competitive exam is held every year. Last year, over 3.286 lakh applications were received for only 550 vacancies. Hence, the candidates must review all the details, like the eligibility criteria and the application process, to avoid any mistakes.

This blog will give you all the necessary details regarding the JKSSB class IV recruitment exams. Also, you will find the latest update on the exam pattern and syllabus.

Latest notification on JKSSB 4th class exam

The official date of the JKSSB 4th class exam will be announced shortly. Meanwhile, there are some important facts about the exam that you must know.

According to the latest calendar notice posted on the government’s official website, the exam will be tentatively held in the 1st week of April and onwards. You can check the official website regularly for the dates. Click here for the latest calendar notice.

You can also check for details like the vacancy specifics, eligibility requirements, and selection criteria on their official website. Click here to open the official website.

For the official announcement of the syllabus for the written exam, click here. (Please check the “AK” annexure of the document for the syllabus regarding the revenue department.

Updated Exam dates of JKSSB class IV 2023 exam.

According to the calendar notice on the government’s official website, the exam stages will begin in the 1st week of April.

The list of eligible candidates allowed to attempt the written test will be announced soon on the official website. This eligibility will be based on the CBT (Computer based test) conducted in February. You can check the official website for the latest announcements.

Once the official notification is released, you can download the JKSSB class IV admit card here.

The online application process for the JKSSB class IV exam 2023

Candidates interested in applying for the exam should first check the eligibility criteria. If the criteria is met, they should register online on the official website. The detailed instructions to apply for JKSSB 4th class exams are given below:

• Visit the government’s official website here.
• You will find a list of tabs on the left side of the website’s homepage. Select “Apply for various posts” at the bottom of the list.
• You will find a list of various active openings. Click the apply button on the one relevant to you.
• The webpage will prompt you to sign up with your details. Create an account with your correct name and other details, as this information will be used for all official communication.
• Enter your first, middle, and last name per your educational certificates.
• Enter your E-mail ID and mobile number. You will receive an OTP to confirm your mobile number.
• Once your mobile number is registered, enter a strong password.
• Login to your account and fill in all the details under the “Profile creation” link.
• You will be asked to upload a recent photograph, signature, and thumb impression. You can easily apply for various exams using this profile.
• Once you have created your profile, log in again and select your desired job profile from the active advertisements mentioned in Step 3.
• When you click the apply button, the system will automatically gauge if you are eligible to apply.
• Once this step is complete, the system will prompt you to verify some basic details.
• After completing this step, you must pay the application fees online.
• Once the payment is successful, your application will be completed.
• You can download the application form and the payment receipt for future reference.

Check the application fee for JKSSB class IV 2023

Candidates applying for the JKSSB recruitment exam online should pay the application fee to complete their application process. The application fee for all JKSSB recruitment exams is Rs 350, to be paid online while filling out the form. The accepted payment methods are:

• Debit card/ Credit card (online)
• Netbanking
• CSC connects for applications via the CSC portal
• Challan at any J&K affiliated bank branches

Eligibility criteria for JKSSB class IV 2023 exam

The J&K government has set a list of eligibility criteria for its JKSSB 4th Class posts. Only candidates who fulfil all these criteria will be eligible to write the exam. Some criteria are:

1. Nationality

• Candidates must be of Indian nationality and have a domicile certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of J & K.
• They should be a resident of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and provide documents supporting this proof, according to the announcement made by the general administration department of the J&K government.
• Only applicants under the “Migrants” and “Kashmiri Pundits” categories can apply for this exam.

2. Age limit required for JKSSB class IV exams

The age limit for the JKSSB 4th class exam for different categories is given below:

Category	Age limit
OM (Open Merit)	18-40 years
SC/ ST/ RBA/ ALC /IB /EWS (economically weaker sections) /PSP (Pahari-speaking people)/ OSC (other social castes)	18-43 years
Physically challenged person	18-42 years
Ex-servicemen	18-48 years
Government service/ Contractual employees	18-40 years

3. Educational qualifications required for JKSSB class 4 exam

• Candidates must have completed 10+2 from any recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
• Candidates must be a graduate in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50% in all subjects. For the reserved category, the aggregate is 45%.
• Candidates should have all the original educational certifications for documentation verification purposes.

JKSSB Class IV syllabus

The Exam paper for JKSSB 4th Class is divided into four parts. The detailed syllabus for each section is given below:

Subjects	Detailed topics
Basic Mathematics	Percentage Average Mensuration LCM and HCF Ratios and proportion Probability Problem of age Time, work, and distance
Basic Reasoning	Number series Relationship concepts Direct sense Figure series completion Analogies Figuring the odd one out Venn diagram Coding/Decoding
Basic English	Spellings Verbs Prepositions Synonyms Antonyms Reading comprehension Determiners Articles Sentences
General Awareness and Science	India culture India history India geography Geography of Jammu and Kashmir History of Jammu and Kashmir Culture of Jammu and Kashmir Capitals and states Health, hygiene, and sanitization General Science- Physics, Chemistry, Biology Sports General current events

Download the JKSSB class IV Admit card for the 2023 exam

The JKSSB admit card will be released once the date of the JKSSB class IV written exam is announced. All those applications who have completed their online application process and paid the application fee will receive the admit card.

The admit card will contain the candidate’s name and other personal details. Any discrepancies in the information should be notified to the designated officer on the official JKSSB website only.

The details regarding the venue, date and timings of the exam will be provided on the admit card. Make sure to download the card and carry an original copy with you to the exam centre.

Keep your admit card safe after the written exam. You may require to present it again in the document verification step.

Once the official announcement is made, you can download the JKSSB class IV admit card from the announcements section of the official website here. Steps to download the JKSSB class IV admit card 2023:

• Click to open the official website here.
• Check for a link in the announcements for JKSSB CLass IV admit card.
• The link will redirect you to a new page.
• Enter your application number and Date of birth to proceed
• Enter the letters from the CAPTCHA image and login
• You can download the admit card. Take a printout of it on clear white paper and carry it with you to the exam centre.

Exam pattern of JKSSB class IV 2023 exam

Here are some key points to remember about the JKSSB IV class exam:

• The JKSSB 4th Class exam will be an objective type paper, with multiple choice questions on an OMR sheet.
• The paper will be 100 marks with 100 questions. Each question will carry one mark. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks on each wrong answer.
• The paper will be divided into four categories. Please refer to the detailed category-wise topics in the syllabus section of the blog.
• The duration of the exam will be 2 hours
• If required, normalisation of the marks will be done.
• The question paper will be in the English language only.

Section-wise marks for each category are given below:

Subject name	Marks
Basic Mathematics	20 marks
Basic Reasoning	20 marks
Basic English	20 marks
General Awareness & Science	40 marks
Total	100 marks

Answer Key JKSSB class IV

The JKSSB class IV answer key will be available on the official website after the series of written tests. The answer key will contain the correct answers to the questions. It can help you determine your chances of progressing in the selection process.

You can download the JKSSB class IV answer key PDF from the official website. You will find them under the “Notice” section on the Latest news tab

Check out the results for the JKSSB Class IV exam

The JKSSB class IV results will be available on the official website after the final selection is made. The list will only contain the names of candidates who will be offered a call letter. The final results will be based on the following factors:

• The performance in the written test.
• Additional marks obtained under the provisions of S.O 184.
• The successful completion of the document verification process.

Updated Selection Process for JKSSB Class IV Exam 2023

The selection process for the JKSSB class IV exams includes two steps:

• The written exam
• The document verification process

Only those candidates who get the cut-off marks in the written exam will be contacted for the document verification process. In this step, the authorities will ask you to submit all the original documents, including caste certificates of candidates applying from special categories.

Once the documents are verified, the final list of selected candidates will be made available on the websites. These candidates will then receive updates regarding their job offers and other details. The selection process does not contain personal interviews at any stage.

JKSSB Class IV Expected Cut-off

The cut-off marks are the minimum marks the candidates must secure to be included in the merit list. The cut-off changes yearly, depending on the vacancies and the number of candidates. This is the only factor of the exam that you have no control over.

The cut-off marks are released along with the JKSSB Class IV results. Only candidates who secure marks equal to or higher than the cut-off make it to the next step in the selection process.

Salary Details & Incentives of JKSSB Class IV

Candidates who get selected in the final process get all the incentives that come with a government job- a good salary, incentives, regular promotions and fixed working hours. The pay range for KSSB class IV candidates is from Rs 14800 to Rs 47100.

However, the candidates will be on probation for the first two years. During this period, the pay will be Rs 14800. Candidates will not be eligible to receive other incentives and benefits at this stage.

After the probationary period, the details of the payment according to the 8th pay commission are as follows:

Total salary	Rs 20700 to 22100
Deduction	Rs 1800
Net salary Cash in hand	Rs 18900 to Rs 20300
Dearness allowance	28% of Rs 14800, i.e., Rs 4144
House rent allowance	16% of Basic Pay for J&K cities= Rs 2368.8% of Basic Pay for other cities= Rs 1184
Other allowances	Rs 600-800

JKSSB Class IV Vacancy 2023

The latest vacancies for the JKSSB class IV recruitment will be made available on the official website shortly. Meanwhile, here is the vacancy list for the last year:

Category	Vacancy
Open Merit (OM)	280
Scheduled Castes (SC)	50
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	50
Other Social castes (OSC)	20
Actual line of control/Inhabitants of international border (ALC/IB)	20
Residents of Backward areas (RBA)	60
Pahari speaking people (PSP)	20
Economically weaker sections (EWS)	50
Total	550

Study Material for the JKSSB Class IV exam

The JKSSB Class IV recruitment exam is really challenging and highly competitive. You will need the right preparation strategies to ace it. The best way to prepare for such exams is to study each subject given in the syllabus.

As mentioned earlier in the blog, the JKSSB class IV question paper will have four categories. It is important to prepare for each subject to receive a good rank. While many books in the market may confuse you, we have curated a list of the top two books you can refer to for each subject:

Basic maths:

Arithmetic For General competition Paperback	Neetu Singh	KD PUBLICATION; 1 edition (2016)
JKSSB Science Maths Teacher Recruitment Exam paperback	Arihant Experts	Arihant Publications; First edition (2018)

Basic Reasoning:

Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations	Nishith K. Sinha	Pearson Publication
A new approach to Reasoning	B.S. Sijwali & S. Sijwali Arihant	Arihant Publication

Basic English:

Objective English for Competitive Examination	Hari Mohan Prasad & Uma Sinha.	McGraw Hill Education
General English for Competitive Exams	S.C Gupta	Arihant Publications; Second edition (2016)

General Awareness and Science:

J&K Services Selection Board: 10+2 Level Posts (Written Test Guide) Paperback	RPH Editorial Board	Ramesh Publishing House; 2017 edition
General Science for Competitive Exams (Objective & Subjective)	BK Editorial Board	B.K. Publications Pvt. Ltd.; Second Edition edition

To Sum Up

The JKSSB class IV recruitment exams 2023 will be held soon. Check out this space for detailed updates regarding the latest dates as soon as the official announcement is made. You can also check the official website for the latest announcement and exam timelines.

Meanwhile, you can start preparing for the exam with the help of the syllabus and exam pattern provided above. This blog gives you all the information necessary to help you with the exam process. The books mentioned above will certainly make it easier for you to prepare.

Make sure to allocate more time to the subject that needs extra preparation. You can also review last year’s questions paper to understand what to expect. A bit of dedication and hard work will all be worth it when you see your name in the list of selected candidates. All the best!!

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