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JKSSB Panchayat Secretary (VLW) Exam Overview
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) conducts the recruitment examination for the post of Panchayat Secretary (Village Level Worker / VLW) under the Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj.
The exam is conducted as an objective type Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based test with multiple choice questions.
Updated 100-Marks Exam Pattern
The written examination consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 100 Marks with a total time duration of 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
| Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness with Special Reference to UT of J&K | 20 | 20 | multirow{5}{*}{120 Minutes} |
| Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications | 25 | 25 | |
| General English & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| Analytical Aptitude & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| Basic Mathematics / Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. There is no deduction for unanswered questions.
Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus Breakdown
General Awareness with Special Reference to UT of J&K (20 Marks)
- Current Events of National & International Importance.
- Political & Physical Divisions of India.
- Indian National Movement, Freedom Struggle & Constitutional Framework.
- Indian Economy, Agriculture & Natural Resources.
- Special J&K Reference Topics:
- History, Geography, and Climate of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Important Tourist Destinations (Mughal gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Patnitop, Mansar).
- Heritage, Culture, Folk Dances & Traditional Festivals of J&K.
- J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Sections, Schedules, and constitutional provisions).
- Major Rivers, Lakes & Hydroelectric Projects (Baglihar, Salal, Uri, Kishenganga).
Basic Knowledge of Computers (25 Marks - High Scoring)
- Fundamentals of Computer System & Generations.
- Hardware & Software Components, Input & Output Devices (OCR, OMR, MICR, Plotters).
- Primary & Secondary Memory (RAM, ROM, Cache Memory, Storage units).
- Operating Systems (Windows basics, file management).
- MS Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel Formulas & Shortcuts, MS PowerPoint.
- Internet, Email, Web Browsers, and Network Security (Viruses, Firewalls, Malware).
General English (20 Marks)
- Tenses, Narration (Direct & Indirect), and Active/Passive Voice.
- Articles, Prepositions, and Conjunctions.
- Noun Rules & Subject-Verb Agreement.
- Idioms & Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms, and One-Word Substitution.
- Reading Comprehension Passages.
Analytical Aptitude & Reasoning (15 Marks)
- Number Series, Letter Series, and Coding-Decoding.
- Direction Sense Test and Blood Relations.
- Statements & Conclusions, Syllogisms.
- Seating Arrangement and Venn Diagrams.
Basic Mathematics (20 Marks)
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, and Discount.
- Simple & Compound Interest.
- Ratio & Proportion, Average, and Partnership.
- Time & Work, Speed, Distance & Trains.
- Mensuration (2D & 3D Area and Volume formulas).
Recommended Preparation Strategy & Best Books
- J&K Special GK: *Arihant Know Your State Jammu and Kashmir* combined with MCQs Adda J&K Special practice series.
- Computer Awareness: *Lucent Computer* or *Arihant Computer Awareness* + solve 500+ MCQs on input/output and memory.
- Mock Test Practice: Take at least 15-20 full-length timed mock tests with 0.25 negative marking on MCQs Adda to build exam stamina.
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