JKSSB Junior Stenographer Syllabus, Exam Pattern
173 topics across 6 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
Junior Stenographer, called Junior Scale Stenographer in some departments, is a Level 6B post (₹35,600 to ₹1,12,800) in J&K government offices. JKSSB recruits for it with a typing test, a shorthand test and a written exam.
The current round is part of Advertisement Notification No. 08 of 2025, dated 27 September 2025: 19 posts in 15 items. The type test began on 9 February 2026 and 1,608 candidates passed it (result of 17 July 2026). The shorthand test started on 1 September 2026 at NIELIT Jammu and Srinagar. No written exam date had been announced by mid-October 2026.
The previous round came from Notifications 04 and 05 of 2021 and 02 of 2022. Its written test was on 31 December 2024, and its final selection list was out by July 2025.
Last checked against the official notification on .
JKSSB Junior Stenographer Details
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Details | Weight in merit |
|---|---|---|
| Skill test | Typing (35 wpm) and shorthand (65 wpm) | 40 points, in proportion to marks |
| Written test | 60 marks, 60 minutes, objective, negative marking of one quarter | 60 points |
| Written test section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness with special reference to J&K | 20 |
| General English and Comprehension | 20 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 |
| Computer Applications | 10 |
Syllabus
English goes further than for Junior Assistant: error spotting, sentence correction and spelling are added to grammar and comprehension. Reasoning covers analogies, classification, series, Venn diagrams, paper folding, and address and date matching. Computer Applications covers MS Office, PDF, internet, viruses, IT terms and IT in governance. General Awareness follows the J&K-focused list in the syllabus notice.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation from a recognised university.
- Shorthand at 65 words a minute and typing at 35 words a minute.
- J&K domicile certificate dated on or before the last date.
Age limits on 1 January 2025: 40 for Open Merit and serving employees, 43 for reserved categories, 42 for physically challenged and 48 for ex-servicemen.
Salary
Pay Level 6B, ₹35,600 to ₹1,12,800 a month, plus allowances.
How to Apply
The fee was ₹700, or ₹600 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD candidates. Applications for this round are closed.
Participating Institutes
| Department | Posts |
|---|---|
| Jal Shakti | 5 |
| Agriculture Production | 4 |
| Forest, Ecology and Environment | 3 |
| Transport | 3 |
| Higher Education; Industries and Commerce; Law; Science and Technology | 1 each |
Important Dates
| Event (Notification 08 of 2025) | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications | 20 October to 25 November 2025 |
| Type test | From 9 February 2026 |
| Type test result | 17 July 2026 |
| Shorthand test | From 1 September 2026 (postponed from 27 July) |
| Written exam | Not yet announced |
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Junior Scale Stenographer different from Junior Stenographer?
No. Both are Level 6B with the same qualification and tests; departments use different names.
How many stenographer posts are in Notification 08 of 2025?
19.
What shorthand speed is needed?
65 words a minute, with typing at 35.
Has the written exam been held?
Not as of mid-October 2026. The typing and shorthand tests came first this time.
Computer Awareness (21)
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Powerpoint
- MS Word
- Computer Internet
- Computer System Architecture
- Computer Operating System
- Important File Extensions
- Important Abbreviations
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- History of Computers
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Input /Output Devices
- Memory Management
- Computer Languages
- Number System
- Logic Gates
- Computer Network
- Database Management System
- Computer Security
Current Affairs (14)
- National Affairs
- International Affairs
- Sports Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
- Appointments and Resignations
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Economy and Banking News
- Science and Technology News
- Defence News
- Summits and Conferences
- Agreements and MoUs
- Books and Authors in News
- Important Days in News
- State News
English Language (26)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Double Synonyms
- Homonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Theme Detection
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Sentence Completion
- Passage Completion
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Passage Correction
- Choose the Correct - Incorrect Sentence
- Reconstruction of Sentence
- Sentences Rearrangement
- Reconstruction of Paragraphs
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Parts
- Word Formation
- Idioms and Phrases
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect Speech
- Transformation of Sentences
- Spelling Test
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
- Country Languages
- Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
Quantitative Aptitude (50)
- Number System
- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
- Time & Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Boats & Streams
- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Logarithms
- Area
- Volume & Surface Areas
- Mensuration
- Races & Games of Skill
- Calendar
- Clocks
- Stocks & Shares
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
- Coordinate Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
- Quadratic Equations
Reasoning (39)
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
- Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
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