JKSSB Assistant Compiler Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern & Detailed Topics

The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued the official syllabus for the post of Assistant Compiler under the Finance Department, advertised earlier vide Notification No. 03 of 2026 dated 27.03.2026 (Item No. 43 & 44). The syllabus is notified as Annexure ‘B’ to the JKSSB notice dated 10 August 2026.

JKSSB Assistant Compiler Recruitment 2026 Notification Details

JKSSB Assistant Compiler Recruitment key facts before diving into the exam pattern and unit-wise syllabus.

Particulars	Details
Issuing Authority	Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Notice Subject	Syllabus for posts under Notification No. 03 of 2026
Department	Finance Department
Post Name	Assistant Compiler
Item Numbers (Original Notification)	43 & 44
Syllabus Annexure	Annexure ‘B’
Original Advertisement	Notification No. 03 of 2026, dated 27.03.2026
Notice Reference No.	JKSSB-COE0EXAM(UT)/47/2023-03(7202120)
Notice Dated	10.08.2026
Signing Authority	Controller of Examination, JKSSB

JKSSB Exam Pattern for Assistant Compiler Written Test

The written test for Assistant Compiler is objective in nature and spread across eight units covering language, mathematics, history, civics, geography, general knowledge, and mental ability. The table below summarizes the overall structure.

Feature	Details
Total Marks	120
Duration	2 hours
Number of Units	8

Unit-Wise Marks Distribution

Here’s how the 120 marks are distributed across the eight units of the syllabus.

Unit	Subject	Marks
I	General English	15
II	Mathematics	15
III	History	15
IV	Civics	15
V	Geography	15
VI	General Knowledge and Current Affairs	20
VII	General Knowledge with Special Reference to UT of J&K	15
VIII	Mental Ability Test	10
—	Total	120

Unit I: General English (15 Marks)

• Paragraph writing / comprehension
• Editing / proof reading
• Rearranging of jumbled sentences
• Dialogue
• Narration
• Modals
• Articles
• Paragraph writing with blanks to be filled using phrases, pronouns, homonyms/homophones
• Clauses
• Punctuation
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Pairs of words and their use in meaningful sentences
• Idioms and phrases
• Uses of prepositions

Unit II: Mathematics (15 Marks)

• Problems on surface areas and volumes of combinations of cubes, cuboids, spheres, hemispheres, and right circular cylinders/cones; frustum of a cone
• Problems involving conversion of one type of metallic solid into another, and other mixed problems
• Profit and loss
• Simple/compound interest
• Linear equations with two variables
• Progression / BODMAS
• Probability: simple problems on a single event

Unit III: History (15 Marks)

• Revolt of 1857 — causes and effects
• Rise of the National Movement — factors
• Formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 and the role of Moderates
• Factors leading to the rise of Extremism in the Congress, with special reference to the Partition of Bengal
• Important dates and historical events with reference to India
• Boycott and Swadeshi Movement
• Rise of Muslim League in 1906 — causes
• Khilafat Movement and the Non-Cooperation Movement
• Quit India Movement
• Independence and Partition of India

Unit IV: Civics (15 Marks)

• Origin of democracy and its types; direct and indirect democracy; hindrances to democracy
• Fundamental Rights
• Fundamental Duties
• Directive Principles
• Public opinion
• Representation
• Franchise
• Secret ballot
• Nomination
• Symbol
• The campaign
• Presidential elections
• Languages
• Cities and villages
• The United Nations

Unit V: Geography (15 Marks)

• Change of seasons / planets / solar system / longitude-latitude
• Types of forests, with special reference to UT of J&K
• Conservation and protection of forests
• National/zoological parks and wildlife sanctuaries (with reference to J&K sanctuaries and national parks)
• Water resources; sources of water, with special reference to UT of J&K
• Resources: conservation and management of water resources
• Rainwater harvesting
• Roads (different routes of UT of J&K)

Unit VI: General Knowledge and Current Affairs (20 Marks)

• Abbreviations
• Popular personalities
• Geographical discoveries
• Principal languages of India
• Capitals and currencies of countries
• International organizations — UNO, WHO, WTO, IMF, UNESCO, UNCTAD, etc.
• Important regional organizations and blocs — BRICS, OPEC, ASEAN, SAARC, BIMSTEC, G-20, G-7, etc.
• Space Programme of India
• India’s Atomic Research Programme
• Honours and prizes; Seven Wonders
• The world of sports
• Exports and imports
• GDP, GNP, per capita income, etc.
• Thermal / nuclear / hydro power plants in India

Unit VII: General Knowledge with Special Reference to UT of J&K (15 Marks)

• Popular names of personalities and their achievements/contributions (national and international)
• Weather, climate, crops, means of transport
• J&K history, economy, and culture
• Flora and fauna of J&K
• Rivers and lakes
• Important tourist destinations
• J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 (as amended up to December 2020); 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendments
• J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019

Unit VIII: Mental Ability Test (10 Marks)

• Number series
• Letter series
• Coding-decoding
• Direction sense
• Blood relations
• Mathematical reasoning
• Speed, distance and time
• Statements and conclusions

General Conditions

• This syllabus notice is issued for the purpose of intimation to concerned candidates only and does not itself constitute a new recruitment notification
• The notice will be published in at least two leading local newspapers of Jammu/Srinagar for three consecutive days, in addition to the JKSSB website
• Candidates should regularly check jkssb.nic.in for updates, corrigenda, and exam date announcements

Contact / Reference

Particulars	Details
Issuing Office	Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board
Address	Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu / Zamzam Complex, Rambagh, Srinagar
Website	www.jkssb.nic.in
Notice Reference No.	JKSSB-COE0EXAM(UT)/47/2023-03(7202120)