The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the official syllabus for Constable posts in J&K Police, Home Department, through notices dated 21.10.2026. If you applied for Executive, Armed/IRP or SDRF, this guide explains the exam pattern, every topic and how to prepare.

Posts Covered in This Syllabus

All three notifications follow one common written test syllabus, so a single preparation plan covers every post.

JKSSB Constable Exam Pattern

• Total marks: 100
• Total questions: 100
• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Structure: Five subjects, no separate technical paper

Time tip: You get about 1.2 minutes per question. Clear the fact-based sections (GK, Computers, English) quickly and bank time for maths and reasoning.

1. General English (25 Questions)

The English syllabus is grammar and vocabulary focused.

• Articles: correct use of a, an, the
• Clauses: noun, adjective and adverb clauses
• Pronouns: types, agreement and usage
• Homonyms/Homophones: words alike in sound or spelling but different in meaning (site, sight, cite)
• Tenses: all 12 tenses with correct usage
• Punctuation: commas, apostrophes, full stops, quotation marks
• Synonyms & Antonyms: words with similar and opposite meanings
• Analogies: word relationships (Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : School)
• Idioms & Phrases: meanings and usage
• Prepositions: in, on, at, by, with, from, etc.

How to prepare: Revise one grammar topic daily with 20 practice questions. Learn 10 new words with synonyms and antonyms each day. Keep a running idioms notebook.

2. GK & Current Affairs, India (25 Questions)

This is the broadest section, so study it in three clusters.

History & Static GK

• Important dates in Indian history and the freedom struggle
• "Firsts" in the world and India (adventure, sports, discoveries)
• Popular names of personalities (religion, politics, science, geography, sports, history)
• Books & authors, famous places in India, languages
• Capitals & currencies

Polity & World Affairs

• United Nations: veto powers, member countries, principal organs and functions
• SAARC and ASEAN
• Constitution of India: formation, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles
• Democratic institutions and forms of government
• Political and physical divisions of India and the world
• Important rivers and lakes in India

Science, Awards, Sports & Economy

• Everyday science
• World and national awards in science, literature and sports
• The world of sports
• Climate and crops in India
• Agriculture, industrialization and economic development
• Centrally sponsored schemes (guidelines and objectives)
• Indian foreign trade
• The newspaper world (current dailies and weeklies)
• Current events at national and international level (cover the last 6 to 12 months)

How to prepare: Make one-page notes for awards, firsts and schemes. Read a daily current affairs summary and revise it weekly.

3. GK with Special Reference to J&K (10 Questions)

Ten questions can decide your rank, and this section rewards focused study.

• Abbreviations, important dates, personalities and their contributions (national and international)
• Weather, climate, crops and means of transport
• Important power projects and their impact on the J&K economy
• Rivers and lakes of J&K
• Important tourist destinations
• History of J&K and the importance of its historical places
• RTI Act (Right to Information)
• Indus Water Treaty and its economic impact
• Agriculture, industrialization and economic development
• Current events of local, national and international importance

How to prepare: Prioritise rivers, lakes, power projects, tourist places and history. Link each power project to the river it uses.

4. Numerical & Reasoning Ability (25 Questions)

The notice says candidates will be tested on fundamental mathematical concepts and application-oriented reasoning.

Basic Arithmetic

• Number system, simplification, decimal fractions
• Percentage, average, ratio & proportion
• Profit & loss
• Simple and compound interest
• Speed, distance & time
• Basic algebra, mensuration, trigonometry
• Mathematical reasoning

Reasoning Ability

• Number series and letter series
• Coding-decoding and direction sense
• Blood relations
• Statements and conclusions
• Logical reasoning and mental reasoning
• Sequential output tracing
• Assertions and reasons
• Arithmetical operations

How to prepare: Memorise tables up to 20, squares up to 30 and cubes up to 15. Solve 20 to 30 reasoning questions daily. Speed comes from timed practice.

5. Basic Concepts of Computers (15 Questions)

• Computer terminology
• Hardware and software
• Input and output devices
• MS Word and MS Excel
• Storage and operating systems
• Safety and security
• E-mail and internet usage
• Search engines

How to prepare: Learn keyboard shortcuts, common full forms (RAM, ROM, CPU, URL, HTTP) and basic Excel formulas such as SUM and AVERAGE.

4-Step Preparation Strategy

1. Follow the weightage. English, GK (India) and Numerical/Reasoning together carry 75 of 100 questions.
2. Don't skip the small sections. J&K GK and Computers add up to 25 marks and are quick to master.
3. Use a daily routine. Spend 1 hour on grammar and vocabulary, 1 hour on maths and reasoning, and 1 hour on GK and current affairs.
4. Practise under test conditions. Take full 100-question mock tests in 2 hours and review every mistake.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is the syllabus the same for Constable Executive, Armed, IRP and SDRF?

Yes. The Executive and Armed/IRP/SDRF annexures list the same subjects, topics and question distribution.

Q2. What is the JKSSB Constable exam pattern?

It is a written test of 100 questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours.

Q3. How many subjects are there in the syllabus?

Five: General English, GK & Current Affairs (India), GK with special reference to J&K, Numerical & Reasoning Ability, and Basic Concepts of Computers.

Q4. Which section has the highest weightage?

General English, GK & Current Affairs (India), and Numerical & Reasoning Ability carry 25 questions each.

Q5. How many questions come from J&K GK?

10 questions. Topics include J&K history, rivers and lakes, tourist places, power projects, the RTI Act and the Indus Water Treaty.

Q6. Is there a technical paper for Executive, Armed, IRP or SDRF constables?

No. The technical section (40 questions) applies to Telecommunication and Photographer constables, whose syllabus is notified separately.

Q7. Are computers part of the syllabus?

Yes. Basic Concepts of Computers carries 15 questions, covering hardware, software, MS Word, MS Excel, operating systems, internet and security.

Q8. Is current affairs included?

Yes. The syllabus includes national and international current events, plus local, national and international events in the J&K section.

Q9. Is trigonometry in the syllabus?

Yes, under Basic Arithmetic along with algebra and mensuration. Focus on fundamentals.

Q10. Does the English section have comprehension passages?

No passage is listed. The syllabus covers articles, clauses, pronouns, tenses, punctuation, vocabulary, analogies, idioms and prepositions.

Q11. Is there negative marking?

The syllabus notice does not mention it. Check the official advertisement notification for marking rules.

Q12. Where can I check the official notice?

On the JKSSB website, jkssb.nic.in. The notices are numbered JKSSB-COEOEXAM(UT)/47/2023-03(7202120) and dated 21.10.2026.

Q13. Does this notice give the exam date, admit card or physical test details?

No. The notice only intimates the syllabus. Watch jkssb.nic.in for the exam schedule and admit cards, and refer to Notification No. 12 and No. 14 of 2025 for eligibility and selection stages.

Q14. How should I start if I have limited time?

Cover high-weightage areas first: grammar basics, maths formulas, reasoning patterns and J&K GK. Add a daily current affairs habit and weekly mock tests.

Disclaimer: This post is based on the official JKSSB syllabus notices dated 21.10.2026. Always verify the latest details on jkssb.nic.in.

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