JKSSB Panchayat Secretary (VLW): Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Eligibility (2026)
Official Notification Summary
Exam Pattern & Section-wise Marks Distribution
The selection process for the post of Panchayat Secretary (VLW) under the Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) 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 to J&K UT | 20 | 20 |
| General English & Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| Basic Knowledge of Computers | 25 | 25 |
| Total Test Weightage | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
Marking Scheme Notes: Each multiple choice question carries fixed value. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks deducted per 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 events of national and international significance, Political and Physical divisions of India, Climate and crops in India, Transport and communication, Indian Constitution (Basic Features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights), J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, J&K Geography, Weather, Rivers, Lakes, Flora & Fauna, Historical heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, J&K economy and tourist spots.
General English & Comprehension (20 Marks)
Tenses, Rearranging of jumbled sentences, Narration, Modals, Articles, Comprehension of unseen passages with questions, Fill in the blanks with phrases and pronouns, Clauses, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Common errors.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Marks)
Number series, Letter and symbol series, Verbal reasoning, Statement and assumption, Coding-decoding, Direction sense test, Blood relations, Venn diagrams, Analogies, Figural classification.
Quantitative Aptitude (15 Marks)
Whole numbers, Decimals and fractions, Relationships between numbers, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Basic algebra.
Basic Knowledge of Computers (25 Marks)
Introduction and characteristics of computers, Computer components and architecture, Hardware & Software, Input and Output devices, Storage units (RAM, ROM, SSD, Cloud storage), Operating Systems, MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Computer networks (LAN, WAN, Internet, IP addressing), Cyber security, Antivirus, and Digital India initiatives in Panchayati Raj.
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Official Notification PDF & Board Verification
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the job role of a JKSSB Panchayat Secretary (VLW)?
A Panchayat Secretary (Village Level Worker) functions as the administrative secretary to the Halqa Panchayat under the Rural Development Department, executing rural infrastructure schemes, MNREGA oversight, birth/death records, and e-Panchayat digital services.
Is typing qualification required for the Panchayat Secretary post?
No. The Panchayat Secretary (VLW) position does not require a speed type test. Selection is based purely on the score obtained in the written objective exam followed by document verification.
What is the syllabus weightage for computer knowledge in VLW exam?
The Basic Knowledge of Computers section carries 25 marks out of the total 100 marks, representing the single largest section weightage in the syllabus.
Is there negative marking in the JKSSB Panchayat Secretary paper?
Yes, standard 0.25 negative marks apply for every incorrect answer marked on the OMR sheet.
Can final year college students apply for JKSSB Panchayat Secretary?
Candidates must hold a completed graduation degree on or before the cutoff date specified in the official JKSSB advertisement notification.