JKSSB AHTO Syllabus 2026: Assistant Handicrafts & Handlooms Training Officer Exam Patter
Full Syllabus Covering General Awareness, English, Reasoning, Aptitude & Computer Knowledge
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has notified the syllabus for the Assistant Handicrafts Training Officer (AHTO) and Assistant Handlooms Training Officer (AHTO) posts under the Industries and Commerce Department. This syllabus was released via an official Notice dated 10.08.2026, against Advertisement Notification No. 13 of 2025 dated 26.12.2025.
This article covers the complete exam pattern, marks distribution, and topic-wise syllabus so candidates can plan their preparation.
JKSSB AHTO Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Department | Industries and Commerce |
| Posts | Assistant Handicrafts Training Officer, Assistant Handlooms Training Officer |
| Item Numbers | 300, 301 (AHTO – Handicrafts), 302 (AHTO – Handlooms) |
| Advertisement Notification | No. 13 of 2025, dated 26.12.2025 |
| Syllabus Notice | Dated 10.08.2026, Annexure “A” |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Exam Type | Objective / Multiple Choice |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
JKSSB AHTO Exam Pattern (Marks Distribution)
| S.No | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness (special reference to J&K UT) | 24 |
| 2 | General English & Comprehension | 24 |
| 3 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 24 |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 18 |
| 5 | Basic Knowledge of Computers | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
JKSSB AHTO Detailed Syllabus
1. General Awareness (with special reference to J&K UT) – 24 Marks
- Current events of national and international importance
- Political and physical divisions of India
- Climate and crops in India
- Transport and communication
- Demography — census, features and vital statistics
- Important rivers and lakes in India
- Indian economy
- Indian culture and heritage
- Indian history with special reference to the Freedom Movement
- Indian Constitution — Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
- Science and technology
- Environment, ecology and bio-diversity
- Taxation in India — Direct and Indirect Tax (CBDT, GST, etc.)
- J&K UT: History, Economy, Geography (weather, climate, crops, rivers, lakes, flora, fauna), Heritage & Culture, Important Tourist Destinations, J&K Reorganization Act 2019
- Centrally Sponsored Schemes (MGNREGA, PMAY, SBM) and Panchayati Raj Act/Rules
2. General English & Comprehension – 24 Marks
- Tenses, Narration, Modals, Articles
- Reading Comprehension
- Fill in the blanks (phrases, pronouns, homonyms/homophones)
- Clauses
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Pairs of words used in meaningful sentences
- Rearranging jumbled sentences
- Idioms and phrases
- Uses of prepositions
- Active & Passive Voice
- Error spotting, sentence correction, spelling correction
3. General Intelligence & Reasoning – 24 Marks
- Number series, letter series, semantic series
- Speed, distance and time; statements and conclusions
- Logical and mental reasoning
- Word building, numerical operations
- Semantic/Symbolic/Figural analogy and classification
- Symbolic operations, trends, space orientation and visualization
- Venn diagrams, drawing inferences
- Punched hole/pattern folding and unfolding
- Figural pattern folding and completion
- Indexing, address matching, date & city matching
- Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, small & capital letters
4. Quantitative Aptitude – 18 Marks
- Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers
- Profit and loss, discount, partnership business
- Mixture and alligation, time and distance, time and work
- Percentage, ratio & proportion, square roots, averages, interest, basic algebra
- Graphs of linear equations
- Triangles (kinds of centers, congruence, similarity)
- Circles — chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords, common tangents
- Quadrilaterals, regular polygons
- Right prism, right circular cone, right circular cylinder, sphere, hemisphere
- Heights and distances
- Histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram, pie chart
- Rectangular parallelepiped, regular right pyramid (triangular/square base)
- Trigonometric ratios, degree and radian measures, standard identities, complementary angles
5. Basic Knowledge of Computers – 30 Marks
- Basic applications of computer and its components
- Fundamentals of computer science
- Hardware & software, concept of open-source technologies
- Input & output devices
- Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, PDF, Internet and E-mail
- Concept of computer virus and latest anti-virus
- Role of Information Technology in governance
How to Prepare
Given that Basic Computer Knowledge carries the highest weightage (30 marks), candidates should not treat it as an afterthought — cover MS Office fundamentals, hardware/software basics, and IT-in-governance topics thoroughly. Equal weightage (24 marks each) to General Awareness, English, and Reasoning means a balanced study plan across all three is essential, alongside focused practice on J&K-specific current affairs and the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019.
Official Notification
This syllabus is based on the official JKSSB Notice No. JKSSB-COE0EXAM(UT)/47/2023-03(7202120) dated 10.08.2026, issued against Advertisement Notification No. 13 of 2025 dated 26.12.2025. Candidates should always cross-check the latest updates on the official JKSSB website.
