JKSSB Sub Inspector Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility
152 topics across 5 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
Sub-Inspector in the Home Department is the J&K Police SI post, recruited by the J&K Services Selection Board. The latest recruitment is Advertisement Notification No. 02 of 2024, dated 22 November 2024, Item No. 07: 669 posts in the UT cadre.
The Board's 2026 calendar lists the OMR written test for June 2026, subject to the outcome of writ petitions, and the physical tests for August to September 2026. A press report of 2 August 2026 gives 29 November 2026 for the written test, as a computer-based test. As of mid-October 2026 the test has not been held.
An earlier SI (Home) recruitment, Notification No. 06 of 2021, was completed with a final selection list in January 2024.
Last checked against the official notification on .
JKSSB Sub Inspector Details
Exam Pattern
The written test has 100 multiple-choice questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes. Each question carries 2 marks and a wrong answer costs 0.5 mark.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 30 |
| D | English | 15 | 30 |
| E | Mathematical Abilities | 15 | 30 |
| F | Computer Proficiency | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Syllabus
- Reasoning: analogies, classification, series, coding and decoding, Venn diagrams, space visualisation, paper folding, embedded figures, social and emotional intelligence.
- General Awareness: current events, history, culture, geography, economy and policy of India with special reference to J&K, sports, science, people in news.
- Quantitative Aptitude: percentages, ratio, averages, interest, profit and loss, mixtures, time and work, time and distance.
- English: vocabulary, grammar, error spotting, idioms, narration, voice, cloze and comprehension passages.
- Mathematical Abilities: algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, statistics and simple probability.
- Computer: hardware basics, Windows and MS Office, internet and email, network and cyber security.
Parts C, E and F are at 10th standard level. Full text: syllabus notice.
Eligibility Criteria
The syllabus notice says Parts A, B and D of the paper are pitched at graduation level, which is the essential qualification. Age limits, physical standards and category rules are in the advertisement, which is on the Board's advertisement list.
Selection Process
The calendar shows a written OMR test, then a physical standard and endurance test (PST/PET), then document verification. The Board has not published its own cut-off or weightage for this cycle in the papers I checked.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification No. 02 of 2024 | 22 November 2024 |
| Syllabus notice | 26 December 2024 |
| Written test (as reported) | 29 November 2026 |
| Admit cards | Seven days before the test |
The Board says the exact date of each exam is notified separately, so confirm on the What's New page.
Preparation Tips
Half the marks sit in reasoning and general awareness, and the awareness part leans on J&K. With 0.5 negative on a 2-mark question, skip what you can't narrow down. Past SI papers are on the Board's papers page.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Sub-Inspector posts are there?
669, UT cadre, under Notification No. 02 of 2024.
How many questions are in the paper?
100 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.5 mark for each wrong answer.
What is the qualification?
Graduation, per the syllabus notice. Check the advertisement for age and physical standards.
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
English Language (25)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Double Synonyms
- Homonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- 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 (49)
- 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
Reasoning (34)
- 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
- 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
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