The written examination is expected to have the following structure:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Written Examination |
| Question Type | Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Medium | English |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
| Negative Marking Rate | 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question |
| Selection | Written Test + applicable additional points/selection criteria |
| Detailed Syllabus | To be notified separately by JKSSB |
The recruitment information currently available states that the exam will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions, will be conducted in English, and that one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
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Negative Marking Example
If a question carries 1 mark:
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Wrong answer: −0.25 mark
- Unattempted question: 0 mark
So, accuracy will matter significantly. Random guessing can quietly nibble away at the score.
JKSSB Class-IV MTS 2026 Syllabus
Official Status
At present, candidates should be careful with websites publishing a “final detailed syllabus” because the recruitment information indicates that the official detailed syllabus is to be notified separately by JKSSB.
Therefore, I would recommend presenting the syllabus in your article under two headings:
- Officially Confirmed Exam Pattern
- Expected / Previous Class-IV Preparation Areas
This prevents publishing unverified topics as official information.
Expected Preparation Areas Based on JKSSB Class-IV Level
Until JKSSB publishes the official detailed syllabus, candidates can begin preparing the common areas generally associated with Class-IV/MTS-level recruitment examinations.
1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Important areas may include:
- Jammu & Kashmir General Knowledge
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Important Government Schemes
- National Current Affairs
- International Current Affairs
- Sports
- Awards and Honours
- Important Days
- Books and Authors
- Science and Technology
2. General Science
Candidates can prepare basic-level concepts from:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Everyday Science
- Human Body and Health
- Basic Scientific Discoveries
3. Mathematics / Numerical Ability
Important topics may include:
- Number System
- Simplification
- Decimals and Fractions
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Basic Algebra
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
4. Reasoning and Mental Ability
Candidates can prepare:
- Analogy
- Classification
- Number Series
- Alphabet Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Test
- Ranking and Order
- Logical Reasoning
- Puzzle-Based Questions
- Venn Diagrams
- Statement and Conclusion
5. English Language
Because the examination is reported to be conducted in English, candidates should also strengthen:
- Basic Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Sentence Correction
- Fill in the Blanks
- Comprehension
- One-word Substitution
- Active and Passive Voice
- Direct and Indirect Speech
- Error Detection
These topics should currently be treated as preparation guidance rather than the final official syllabus until JKSSB releases its subject-wise syllabus.
Selection Process
The selection process for this recruitment broadly involves:
Stage 1: Written Examination
Candidates will appear for the objective-type written examination.
Stage 2: Merit Preparation
Merit will be prepared according to the criteria prescribed by JKSSB, including written-test performance and applicable additional points/selection provisions.
Stage 3: Cadre and Department Preference
Candidates may be considered for UT, Divisional and District cadre allocation based on the prescribed merit-cum-preference procedure.
Stage 4: Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates will need to produce relevant original documents, such as:
- Educational qualification certificates
- J&K domicile certificate
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Date of birth certificate
- Identity proof
- Other documents prescribed by JKSSB