The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially released the detailed syllabus and recruitment criteria for the Naib Tehsildar position within the Revenue Department for 2026. Aspiring candidates must prepare for a two-stage examination process, which evaluates both general aptitude and proficiency in the Urdu language.
Selection Process Overview
The recruitment process is structured into a two-tier format. Candidates must successfully navigate the written examination (Paper 1) to qualify for the descriptive test (Paper 2). For a comprehensive breakdown of the requirements, you can access the JKSSB Naib Tehsildar Syllabus 2026 PDF - Click to Download.
| Conducting Body | Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB |
| Post Name | Naib Tehsildar |
| Total Questions | Paper 1: 120 Paper 2: 50 |
| Total Marks | Paper 1: 120 marks Paper 2: 50 marks |
| Total Time | Paper 1: 2 hours Paper 2: 1 hour |
| Negative Marking | Paper 1: 0.25 mark |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and Descriptive Test |
| Official website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
Written Examination Pattern
Paper 1 is an objective-type test consisting of 120 questions. It is vital to note that a negative marking of 0.25 marks is applied for each incorrect answer.
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 36 | 36 | 2 Hours |
| General English | 24 | 24 | |
| General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K | 24 | 24 | |
| Knowledge of Information Technology | 18 | 18 | |
| Mensuration, Mental Ability, and Reasoning | 18 | 18 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Descriptive Paper (Paper 2)
Paper 2 evaluates candidates on their proficiency in Urdu. The test is divided into a Reading comprehension section (20 marks) and a Writing section (30 marks).
| Letter Writing | 10 Marks |
| Essay Writing | 10 Marks |
| Translation of Passage from English to Urdu and Vice-Versa | 10 Marks |
Qualifying Criteria
- Paper-I: OM candidates need 20% marks; others need 15% to move to the next stage.
- Paper-II: OM candidates need 40% marks; others need 35% with a minimum of 33% in both reading and writing sections.
Detailed Subject Syllabus
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Current Events, Science & Technology, Environment, Indian National Movement, Indian Economy, Geography, Constitution of India, and Disaster Management.
J&K Special Reference
- History, Economy, and Culture of J&K UT, Geography, J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, and J&K Panchayat Raj Act 1989.
Information Technology & Reasoning
- MS Office, Computer Fundamentals, Virus/Anti-virus, GIS/GPS, Mensuration, Coding-Decoding, and Logical Reasoning.
Next Steps for Candidates
Once you have reviewed the syllabus, start by organizing your study schedule around the weightage provided. Keep a close watch on www.jkssb.nic.in for updates regarding admit card releases and exam dates. Ensure your travel documents are ready if the exam center is in a different city.
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