JKSSB Supervisor (Social Welfare Department): Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Eligibility (2026)
Official Notification Summary
Exam Pattern & Section-wise Marks Distribution
The selection process for the post of Supervisor (Social Welfare Department) under the Social Welfare Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir follows the official blueprint notified by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board. Candidates should organize their daily study schedules around the prescribed mark allocations below:
| Subject / Section Name | Number of Questions | Allocated Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness with special reference of J&K UT | 20 | 20 |
| General English & Comprehension | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Computer Fundamentals | 10 | 10 |
| Specialisation: Society, Community, Gender & Nutrition | 60 | 60 |
| Total Test Weightage | 120 Questions | 120 Marks |
Marking Scheme Notes: Each multiple choice question carries fixed value. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer is deducted. Candidates are advised against blind guessing. Questions left unattempted attract zero penalty.
Official Topic-wise Syllabus
Below is the comprehensive syllabus arranged in the exact sequence specified in the official JKSSB advertisement notification. Focus intensively on high-weightage sections such as General Awareness with special reference to Jammu & Kashmir UT.
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT (20 Marks)
Current affairs of national importance, Indian history, Indian polity, geography of India, J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, history, geography, economy, culture, rivers, and flora & fauna of J&K.
General English & Comprehension (10 Marks)
Tenses, rearranging sentences, narration, modals, articles, comprehension passages, idioms and phrases, synonyms and antonyms.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (10 Marks)
Analogies, relationship concepts, figure classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding-decoding, direction sense.
General Science (10 Marks)
Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences basics relevant to everyday life, nutrition, balanced diet, vitamins, diseases and prevention.
Computer Fundamentals (10 Marks)
Basic computer architecture, input/output devices, software basics, MS Office suite, internet and email usage.
Specialisation: Society, Community, Gender & Nutrition (60 Marks)
Unit 1: Society, Community, Association, Social Stratification, Caste and Class. Unit 2: Gender inequalities, Dowry, Domestic violence, Female foeticide, Poshan Abhiyaan. Unit 3: Human rights, Child rights, Juvenile Justice Act, Child labor prevention. Unit 4: Growth and development, Prenatal, Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence. Unit 5: Health and Nutrition, Macro and Micro nutrients, Malnutrition, Immunization schedules, ICDS programmes. Unit 6: Social welfare schemes of central and J&K UT government (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ladli Beti, State Marriage Assistance Scheme).
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Official Notification PDF & Board Verification
Do not rely on unverified social media forwards or altered circulars. The complete advertisement notification, service rules, and prescribed annexures can be downloaded directly from the official JKSSB repository:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can male candidates apply for the JKSSB Supervisor post?
No. As per the Social Welfare Department notification (Advt No. 02 of 2023), the post of Supervisor is exclusively reserved for female candidates.
What is the weightage of the Specialisation section?
The Specialisation section carries 60 marks out of the total 120 marks (50% of the entire written examination), covering Sociology, Child Rights, Nutrition, and Social Welfare programmes.
What are the key government welfare schemes included in the syllabus?
Crucial schemes include Poshan Abhiyaan (ICDS), Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ladli Beti Scheme, and the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for destitute brides in J&K.
Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Yes. Each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of 0.25 marks, while correct answers award 1.0 mark.
Where can candidates verify the official syllabus?
The detailed syllabus can be downloaded directly from the official JKSSB portal at jkssb.nic.in under notification 02 of 2023.