JKSSB Recruitment 2025 — Junior Assistant & Junior Scale Stenographer (Apply Online for 361 Posts)
Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has published the official advertisement for Recruitment of Junior Assistant & Junior Scale Stenographer — 2025. The advertisement contains a large number of Level-4 (Junior Assistant) and Junior Stenographer posts across UT / Divisional / District cadres. The notification lists post-wise and category-wise slots in Annexure “A” of the PDF (official attachment). Please read the official PDF before applying.
This post summarises the key details — vacancy headline, eligibility snapshot, selection procedure, how to apply and important links. The official notification (Annexure A) must be used as the primary source for exact UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS breakdowns and the departmental/location allocations.
JKSSB Junior Assistant & Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025 — Quick Overview | |
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| Recruiting Organization | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Advertisement / Advt. No. | ADVT No. 08 of 2025 — official notification (PDF) uploaded. |
| Post Names | Junior Assistant (Level-4) & Junior Scale Stenographer (as per notification). |
| Total Vacancies (headline) | 361 (total posts reported in summary / article headline) — for the exhaustive departmental & category-wise split see Annexure “A” of the official PDF. |
| Pay Scale | Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) for Junior Assistant; other posts show pay level as in the notification. |
| Location (posting) | Jammu & Kashmir (UT / Divisional / District cadres as per post in Annexure “A”). |
| Application Mode | Online through JKSSB portal / as specified in notification (apply link under Important Links). |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official PDF (ADVT08OF2025_27092025.pdf) |
Important Dates (from notification) | |
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| Notification Date | 27 September 2025 (Advt. Date on PDF filename/cover page). |
| Apply Online Start | 20 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 November 2025 |
Vacancy Details — Headline & Where to find full breakup | ||
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| Headline | 361 total posts (Junior Assistant & Junior Stenographer across UT / Divisions / Districts) — the PDF’s Annexure “A” lists every department, cadre, district and the category-wise numbers (OM / SC / ST1 / ST2 / OBC / ALC/IB / RBA / EWS / etc.). Use Annexure “A” for category-wise extraction. | |
| Post | Total (headline) | Key eligibility (short) |
| Junior Assistant (Level-4) | Most posts — bulk of 361 | Graduate from a recognised University + knowledge of type-writing (min. speed **35 wpm** generally). Skill test (type test) carries 20 marks; written exam 80 marks — type test marks proportionately scaled. Exact qualification & speed per post shown in Annexure “A”. |
| Junior Stenographer | Selected districts / cadres (see Annexure “A”) | Graduate + shorthand & typing speed requirement (e.g., 65/35 wpm shown for stenographer in some cadres). Skill test weightage differs (see post entry). |
| Note: This summary shows headline counts. Do not use the headline number for reserved category claims — always extract the exact, department-wise and category-wise numbers from Annexure “A” in the official PDF before applying/claiming a category. | ||
Eligibility & Qualifications (Key points) | |
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| Nationality | Citizen of India. (As per JKSSB rules in notification.) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate (Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised university. Type-writing knowledge (usually min. 35 wpm) required for Junior Assistant posts. For Junior Stenographer, shorthand & typing speed criteria apply (see post entry in Annexure “A”). |
| Age Limit | Age limits / relaxations are given in the notification — refer to the advertisement (upper age & category relaxations listed). |
| Skill / Test | Type Test / Skill Test + Written Examination. Example weighting: Skill Test = 20 points, Written Examination = 80 points (marks from type test are proportionately allotted against the 20 points). Exact scheme depends on the post entry in Annexure “A”. |
Selection Process (Typical) |
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How to Apply — (Summary) | |
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Important Links | |
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| Official Notification (PDF) | Download ADVT08OF2025_27092025.pdf |
| JKSSB Website | Visit JKSSB |
| Apply Online (JKSSB portal) | JKSSB – Recruitment / Apply |
FAQs — JKSSB Junior Assistant & Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are there in this JKSSB recruitment?
Ans: The article headline and notification summary refer to 361 posts (total). The official notification contains the full departmental and category-wise breakup in Annexure “A” (please consult Annexure “A” in the PDF for exact UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS numbers per post).
Q2. Where do I find the category-wise break-up (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) for each post?
Ans: Category-wise breakups, district/cadre allocations and exact counts are provided in Annexure “A” of the official PDF (ADVT08OF2025_27092025.pdf). Use that annexure as the source of truth.
Q3. What is the selection process and exam pattern?
Ans: Selection generally involves a written exam (objective/subjective) plus a skill/type test where applicable. Many Junior Assistant posts show Skill Test = 20 marks and Written Exam = 80 marks (type test marks scaled into the 20 allocated marks). Refer to the specific entry for the post in the notification for exact scheme.
Q4. What qualifications do I need?
Ans: Typically a Graduation (Bachelor’s degree) from a recognized university plus knowledge of type-writing (minimum 35 wpm for many Junior Assistant posts). Junior Stenographer will require shorthand and typing speeds (e.g., 65/35 wpm for some entries). See post entry in Annexure “A”.
Q5. Where and how can I apply?
Ans: Apply online via the JKSSB recruitment portal. Carefully read the notification and Annexure “A” before selecting the post / cadre / district on the online form. Links provided above.
✅ Thanks for checking this post. Always verify final numeric details and important dates from the official notification: ADVT08OF2025_27092025.pdf.
Disclaimer: This page is a summary to assist applicants. The official advertisement (linked above) is the legally binding source for vacancy counts, category-wise reservations, pay scales, eligibility, selection procedure and application schedule. Always use the PDF & JKSSB portal as the final reference.
