JKSSB SI Syllabus 2026: Section-wise Topics and Study Plan
The JKSSB SI syllabus covers six sections for the written test of Sub Inspector, J&K Police (Home Department). The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) published it on 26 December 2024 for Advertisement Notification No. 02 of 2024, which notified 669 posts. The written test is scheduled for 29 November 2026.
This page turns the official syllabus into a working checklist. For each section you get the topics to cover, where to start and how many marks are at stake. It also flags which sections are set at graduation level and which at Class 10 level, because that changes how deep you need to go.
Table of Contents
JKSSB SI Syllabus at a Glance
Section | Questions | Marks | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
A. General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 40 | Graduation |
B. General Awareness | 20 | 40 | Graduation |
C. Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 30 | Class 10 |
D. English Comprehension | 15 | 30 | Graduation |
E. Mathematical Abilities | 15 | 30 | Class 10 |
F. Computer Proficiency | 15 | 30 | Class 10 |
Total | 100 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Key Changes to Know
Six sections, not four: The 2024 syllabus adds separate Mathematical Abilities and Computer Proficiency sections. Older pages built on the 2021 cycle often show only GK, reasoning, maths and English.
100 questions of 2 marks: Some pages still show 120 questions or a 150-mark total. Follow the syllabus notice dated 26 December 2024.
Two maths sections: Arithmetic sits in Quantitative Aptitude, while algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and statistics sit in Mathematical Abilities. Together they carry 60 marks.
J&K focus in General Awareness: The notice asks for awareness of history, culture, geography and economy with a focus on India and Jammu and Kashmir.
JKSSB lists the topic areas for each section but does not give a detailed sub-topic list for General Awareness. The General Awareness topics below are built from the official notice and from the kind of questions asked in JKSSB papers. Use them as a working checklist, not as an official list.
Section Weightage and Study Priority
Not every section needs the same effort. The table below combines marks, depth and how quickly each section improves with practice.
Section | Share of total marks | Effort needed | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20% | Medium; improves fast with practice | High |
General Awareness | 20% | High; wide and recall-based | High, with daily reading |
Quantitative Aptitude | 15% | Medium; speed matters | Medium to high |
English Comprehension | 15% | Medium; grammar is rule-based | Medium |
Mathematical Abilities | 15% | High for non-maths graduates | Medium to high |
Computer Proficiency | 15% | Low; mostly factual | Quick win; revise often |
If you come from an arts background, give Mathematical Abilities extra time early. If you come from science or engineering, shift that time to General Awareness and J&K GK.
General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus
This section carries 20 questions for 40 marks and is set at graduation level. It mixes verbal and non-verbal reasoning, so practise both.
Area | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
Verbal reasoning | Analogy, classification, semantic and number series, coding-decoding, word building, letter and number case changes | Coding-decoding and series |
Logical reasoning | Syllogism, statement and conclusion, Venn diagrams, inference drawing, arithmetical reasoning, critical thinking | Syllogism and Venn diagrams |
Non-verbal reasoning | Figural series and classification, paper folding and cutting, figure completion, embedded figures, space orientation and visualisation | Paper folding and embedded figures |
Clerical-style items | Indexing, address and date matching, centre code and roll number classification | Quick daily drills |
Intelligence | Emotional and social intelligence, problem solving, decision making | Read the question carefully; these are judgement-based |
Coding-decoding, series and syllogism are fast to learn and appear in almost every reasoning paper. Non-verbal items take longer to master, so start them early and practise 10 figures a day.
General Awareness Syllabus
General Awareness carries 20 questions for 40 marks. It is the widest section and the one where J&K-specific knowledge gives you an edge.
India and the world
History and culture: Ancient, medieval and modern India, the freedom movement, art, dance, festivals and monuments.
Geography: Physical geography of India and the world, rivers, mountains, climate, soils, crops and natural resources.
Polity and governance: The Constitution, Parliament, judiciary, fundamental rights, Panchayati Raj and the 73rd and 74th Amendments.
Economy: Budget basics, banking, monetary and fiscal policy, taxation including GST and major government schemes.
General science and research: Everyday physics, chemistry and biology, health and diseases, space and defence technology.
Sports and people in news: Major tournaments, award winners, appointments and books and authors.
Jammu and Kashmir
Area | What to cover |
|---|---|
History | Dynasties and rulers, the Dogra period, accession, key events after 1947 |
Geography | Ranges, passes, rivers, lakes, glaciers, climate, districts and divisions |
Economy | Agriculture, horticulture, handicrafts, tourism, power projects |
Culture | Languages, festivals, shrines, music, dress, cuisine, personalities |
Governance | J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, Panchayati Raj in J&K, flagship UT schemes |
Flora and fauna | National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, state symbols |
Current affairs
Cover national, international and J&K events from the last 8 to 12 months before the exam. Keep monthly one-page notes so revision in the final week takes hours, not days.
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude carries 15 questions for 30 marks at about Class 10 level. It is pure arithmetic and rewards speed.
Area | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
Number basics | Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers, square roots | Simplification and square roots |
Percentage family | Percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, discount | Percentage first, since others build on it |
Interest | Simple interest and compound interest | Simple interest, then 2- and 3-year compound interest |
Applied arithmetic | Partnership, mixture and alligation, time and work, time and distance | Time and work, then time and distance |
English Comprehension Syllabus
English carries 15 questions for 30 marks at graduation level. The section tests understanding of basic English and vocabulary.
Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, spelling, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution.
Grammar: Spotting errors, fill in the blanks, sentence improvement, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech.
Sentence structure: Rearrangement of sentence parts and of sentences in a passage, cloze passage.
Comprehension: Passages based on a simple story or book and on current affairs drawn from a report or editorial.
Error spotting and cloze passages depend on grammar rules you can learn in two to three weeks. Vocabulary needs daily reading, so start it from day one.
Mathematical Abilities Syllabus
Mathematical Abilities carries 15 questions for 30 marks at about Class 10 level. This is where many candidates lose easy marks because they skip school maths.
Area | Topics to cover |
|---|---|
Algebra | Basic algebraic identities, elementary surds, graphs of linear equations |
Geometry | Triangle and its centres, congruence and similarity, circles, chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords, common tangents |
Mensuration | Area and perimeter of plane figures; surface area and volume of prisms, cones, cylinders, spheres, pyramids |
Trigonometry | Trigonometric ratios, complementary angles, simple heights and distances |
Statistics and probability | Tables and graphs (histogram, bar, pie, frequency polygon), mean, median, mode, standard deviation, simple probability |
Start with mensuration and statistics, as they are formula-based and quick to score. Geometry and trigonometry need more practice, so give them a fixed daily slot.
Computer Proficiency Syllabus
Computer Proficiency carries 15 questions for 30 marks at about Class 10 level. It is the most predictable section in the paper.
Area | Topics to cover |
|---|---|
Computer basics | Organisation of a computer, CPU, input and output devices, memory, backup devices, ports, Windows Explorer, keyboard shortcuts |
Software | Windows operating system, basics of MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint |
Internet and email | Web browsing and searching, downloading and uploading, managing email, e-banking |
Networking and security | Networking devices and protocols, network and information security threats such as hacking and viruses, preventive measures |
Where Sections Overlap
Area | Section 1 | Section 2 | How to plan |
|---|---|---|---|
Arithmetic | Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetical reasoning in Reasoning | Learn percentage and ratio once; they serve both |
Graphs and tables | Statistics in Mathematical Abilities | Data-based questions in Quantitative Aptitude | Practise reading charts quickly for both |
Current affairs | General Awareness | Comprehension passages in English | Reading editorials builds both |
Cyber security and e-banking | Computer Proficiency | Science and policy in General Awareness | One set of notes for digital topics |
Reliable Sources for Each Section
Mathematical Abilities and Quantitative Aptitude: NCERT mathematics textbooks for Classes 8 to 10 cover nearly every topic at the right level. Solve the exercises before moving to timed practice.
General Awareness (India): NCERT history, geography and polity textbooks for Classes 6 to 10 give a solid base, followed by a monthly current affairs source.
J&K GK: Official J&K Government portals for schemes and administrative facts, plus a dedicated J&K GK book for history, geography and culture.
English: A standard school grammar book for rules, and a daily newspaper editorial for comprehension and vocabulary.
Computer Proficiency: Hands-on practice in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, plus a basic computer awareness guide for terms and abbreviations.
Previous papers: Questions from earlier JKSSB papers show the actual level, especially for J&K GK.
Is There a Syllabus for PST and PET?
No. The Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test have standards, not a syllabus. Men need a minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches and a chest of 32 inches unexpanded and 33.5 inches expanded; women need 5 feet 2 inches. The PET is a timed race plus push-ups for men and a shot put for women.
How to Cover the JKSSB SI Syllabus
If your exam is close, skip to phase 4 and focus on full-length tests. If you are preparing for a later cycle, follow all phases.
Weeks 1 to 4, foundations: Percentage family, number basics, grammar rules and computer basics. Start daily reading for vocabulary and 30 minutes of current affairs.
Weeks 5 to 8, core coverage: Reasoning topics one by one, school maths (algebra, geometry, mensuration), J&K history and geography. Take topic-wise tests after each topic.
Weeks 9 to 12, completion: Trigonometry, statistics, MS Office and networking, polity and economy. Add 20-minute sectional tests three times a week.
Final phase, full-length practice: Two or three 100-question mocks a week, same-day analysis and error-log revision. Revise J&K notes and current affairs every few days.
A sample study day
Slot | Activity | Time |
|---|---|---|
Morning | Maths topic study and practice questions | 90 minutes |
Midday | Reasoning practice set | 45 minutes |
Afternoon | General Awareness and J&K GK reading | 60 minutes |
Evening | English grammar or comprehension, then computer revision | 60 minutes |
Night | Current affairs and error-log review | 30 minutes |
Official JKSSB website: https://jkssb.nic.in/
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