The JKSSB Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 is now available for the OMR based written examination conducted on 19 April 2026. This answer key relates to Junior Assistant posts in various departments of Jammu and Kashmir advertised under Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2025. For candidates who appeared in the exam, the immediate task is to download the provisional key, match it with the correct booklet series, and identify whether any answer requires an objection.
This is a provisional answer key, not the final one. JKSSB has allowed candidates to file objections in offline mode only, using the prescribed format annexed with the notice. The board has also made it clear that each objection must be backed by documentary proof, submitted as hard copy, and accompanied by a fee of ₹200 per question through demand draft. If any objection is accepted, the answer key will be revised for all candidates.
One important point many candidates miss is that JKSSB will not inform candidates individually about whether a specific objection was accepted or rejected. That means the practical approach is simple: check the provisional key carefully, submit objections only where you have solid source material, and then keep watching the official JKSSB website for the revised or final answer key and the later result or score-related updates.
JKSSB Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 overview
JKSSB has released the provisional answer key for the OMR based written examination for the post of Junior Assistant, Various Departments, J&K, held on 19 April 2026. The answer key notice states that the examination was conducted for posts advertised under Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2025.
This answer key is provisional, which means candidates still have a limited chance to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. The board has attached the question paper answer key for Series A, B, C, and D, and has also issued a separate objection format as Annexure B.
If you appeared in this exam, the safest sequence is to download the official PDF, confirm your booklet series, compare each question carefully, and then decide whether an objection is actually worth filing.
Important dates linked to the answer key
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2025 | 27 September 2025 |
| Originally scheduled written exam | 05 April 2026 |
| Rescheduled written exam | 19 April 2026 |
| Admit cards available from | 13 April 2026 |
| Provisional answer key release | 19 April 2026 |
| Objection submission starts | 20 April 2026 |
| Objection submission timing | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Objection period | Three working days from 20 April 2026 |
The exam was first fixed for 05 April 2026, but JKSSB later postponed and rescheduled it to 19 April 2026. The answer key was then issued on the same date as the examination.
What the official answer key covers
The official notice says the provisional answer key covers the OMR based written examination for Junior Assistant posts in various departments of J&K held on 19 April 2026.
The notice specifically links the examination to Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2025 under Item Nos. 163 to 179, 183 to 214, 218 to 232, 234, 237 to 240, 243 to 245, 247, 248, 250 and 251.
JKSSB has published answer options for all four text booklet series, namely Series A, Series B, Series C, and Series D. Candidates should compare answers only against the booklet series they actually received in the examination hall.
How to download the JKSSB Junior Assistant answer key PDF
- Visit the JKSSB website and open the latest notices or answer key updates section.
- Look for the notice titled Provisional Answer Key for the OMR Based Written Examination for the post of Junior Assistant, Various Departments, J&K held on 19.04.2026.
- Open the PDF and save a copy on your device.
- Check your question booklet series carefully before matching answers.
- Keep the objection form attached with the same PDF if you plan to challenge any question.
It is better to keep both the answer key PDF and your own record of doubtful questions ready before the objection window closes.
How to raise objections against the provisional answer key
JKSSB has allowed objections, but the process is strict. Objections must be filed only in offline mode and only within the permitted period.
- Download or print the objection format attached as Annexure B in the official answer key notice.
- Use a separate form for each question you want to challenge.
- Enter the question number, booklet series, and the answer you believe is correct.
- Attach supporting documentary proof or evidence in hard copy.
- Prepare a demand draft of ₹200 for each question in favour of the Accounts Officer, J&K Services Selection Board.
- Submit the objection physically at JKSSB Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu or JKSSB Zamzam Building, Rambagh, Srinagar.
- Submit it only during the prescribed time window, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
JKSSB has clearly said that objections sent after the permitted period or through any other mode will not be entertained.
Fee, documents, and form requirements
The objection fee is ₹200 per question. JKSSB has asked candidates to pay this fee through demand draft. The amount is refundable if the representation is found genuine or correct.
The objection must be supported by documentary proof. The board has specifically asked for hard copies only. A casual claim without a source is unlikely to help.
- Separate objection form for each question
- Question number and booklet series must be mentioned clearly
- Supporting proof must be enclosed
- Demand draft details must be filled in the form
- Candidate account number and IFSC code are also to be provided in the proforma
If more than one question is entered on a single format, the notice indicates that only the first question entered will be considered.
Junior Assistant eligibility and selection snapshot
For the Junior Assistant posts covered under Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2025, the qualification pattern shown in the official advertisement is graduation from a recognized university along with knowledge of typewriting at a speed of not less than 35 words per minute.
The advertisement also shows the selection criteria as follows:
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Skill Test | 20 points |
| Written Examination | 80 points |
That makes the written answer key important, but it is only one part of the overall selection structure. Candidates should keep both the written stage and the typing requirement in mind when tracking further updates.
Official written exam pattern and syllabus snapshot
The official syllabus notice dated 23 December 2025 for Junior Assistant under Notification No. 08 of 2025 shows an objective type written test of 80 marks and 80 minutes for Junior Assistant.
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| General English | 20 |
| General Awareness with special reference to J&K UT | 20 |
| Numerical and Reasoning Ability | 20 |
| Basic Concepts of Computers | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
Broad topics include comprehension, editing, narration, articles, idioms, current affairs, Indian polity and geography basics, J&K history and culture, arithmetic topics such as percentage and ratio, reasoning topics such as coding and direction sense, and basic computer concepts including hardware, software, operating systems, MS Office, email, and internet.
How to use the answer key properly before filing objections
Many candidates lose time by reacting too quickly to coaching discussions or unofficial memory-based keys. The safer method is to work only with the official JKSSB PDF and your own booklet series.
- Write down your booklet series correctly.
- Mark only those questions where you are reasonably confident the official option is incorrect.
- Check a reliable textbook, standard reference, or officially accepted source before objecting.
- Keep photocopies or printed evidence ready in hard copy.
- Do not submit weak objections just because the window is open.
If you want to estimate your score, use your response record and the applicable marking method mentioned in the examination instructions or admit card. Where there is any doubt, rely on official exam instructions instead of informal estimates.
What happens after the objection window closes
After the objection period ends, JKSSB will examine the representations received. If an objection is found correct, the answer key will be revised accordingly for all candidates.
The board has already stated that no candidate will be informed individually about whether his or her objection has been accepted or rejected. So candidates should not expect separate personal communication.
The next practical milestones are the revised or final answer key, and then the later result or score related notice. As of now, those follow-up dates have not been officially announced in the material tied to this answer key release.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. JKSSB released the provisional answer key for the Junior Assistant OMR based written examination held on 19 April 2026.
It relates to the JKSSB Junior Assistant written examination for various departments of J&K conducted under Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2025.
You must submit the prescribed objection form in offline mode only, with supporting proof and the required fee, at the JKSSB office in Jammu or Srinagar.
The fee is ₹200 per question through demand draft, and it is refundable if the objection is found genuine or correct.
JKSSB has allowed objections for three working days starting 20 April 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
No. The board has stated that candidates will not be informed individually about acceptance or non-acceptance of objections.
The official advertisement shows graduation from a recognized university along with typewriting speed of at least 35 words per minute.