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Definition and classification of crime scenes
- Indoor and outdoor crime scenes
- Primary and secondary crime scenes
- Macroscopic and microscopic crime scenes
Significance and ethics of crime scene investigation

Unit III: Physical Evidence and Crime Scene Management

Topics & Subtopics

Physical evidence
- Definition, classification, sources, significance, and value
- Linkage between crime scene, victim, and criminal
Study of crime scenes related to
- Gas explosion
- Fire and arson
- Homicide, suicide, murder
- Mass disasters
Crime scene search
- Tools and techniques
Collection, preservation, and packaging of materials
Reconstruction of crime scenes
Chain of custody
Safety measures at crime scenes and forensic laboratories

Unit IV: Basic Principles of Statistics

Topics & Subtopics

Probability
Measures of central tendency
- Mean
- Median
- Mode
Chi-square test
F-test
Measurement of uncertainty
Systematic and random sampling

Unit V: Expert Testimony and Legal Provisions

Topics & Subtopics

Expert testimony in courts of law
Admissibility of forensic evidence
Laws and acts relevant to forensic science

Unit VI: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

Topics & Subtopics

Introduction and classification of controlled substances
Precursor chemicals
Narcotic raids and clandestine drug laboratories
- Evidence and forensic examination
NDPS Act
- Mandatory provisions
- NDPS drugs and their classification
Drug dependence and drug tolerance

Unit VII: Explosive Chemistry

Topics & Subtopics

Introduction, assessment, and classification of explosives
Chemistry of explosives
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
- Types and reconstruction
Mechanism of explosion
Kinetics of explosive reactions
Processing of explosion crime scenes
Role of forensic science in post-blast investigations

Unit VIII: Forensic Drug Chemistry

Topics & Subtopics

Introduction to drugs
Forensic examination of drugs and narcotics
Sample preparation techniques
Extraction techniques
Chemical colour tests
Microcrystal techniques
Instrumental techniques

Unit IX: Petroleum Chemistry

Topics & Subtopics

Composition of petroleum
- Paraffins
- Iso-olefins and olefins
- Naphthenes and cycloparaffins
- Aromatic hydrocarbons
Sulphur, nitrogen, oxygen, and organo-metallic compounds
Physical properties of petroleum products
Analytical techniques
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of petroleum

Unit X: Fire Chemistry

Topics & Subtopics

Fire and energy
Basic chemistry of fire
Chemistry and behaviour of fire
States of matter
- Behaviour of gases, liquids, and solids
Flammable limits

Unit XI: Basic Biochemistry

Topics & Subtopics

Amino acids
Lipids
Proteins
Carbohydrates

Unit XII: Forensic Toxicology

Topics & Subtopics

Laws relating to poisons
Introduction, forms, and classification of poisons
Methods of administration
Modes of action of poisons
Diagnosis and management of poisoning cases
Factors affecting action of poisons
Medico-legal aspects
Collection and preservation of biological and circumstantial evidence
Submission of samples to forensic laboratories
Isolation and extraction of poisons and drugs using instrumental techniques

Unit XIII: Pharmacology and Organo-metallic Chemistry

Topics & Subtopics

Basic principles of pharmacology
Forensic pharmacology
Organo-metallic chemistry

Unit XIV: Lasers, Photochemistry, and Spectroscopy

Topics & Subtopics

Lasers
Photochemistry
Spectroscopy

Unit XV: Analytical Chemistry and Chromatographic Techniques

Topics & Subtopics

Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Solvent extraction: advantages and applications
- pH extraction
- Masking agents
- Salting-out techniques
- Distribution ratio and distribution coefficient
- Single vs. multiple extraction
- Solid-phase extraction
- Accelerated solvent extraction
- Ultrasonic extraction
- Heat reflux extraction
Chromatography
- Principles and applications
- Paper chromatography
- Thin-layer chromatography (TLC)
- High-performance TLC (HPTLC)
- Gas chromatography (GC)
- Liquid chromatography (LC)
- Ion-exchange chromatography
- High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
- LC–MS and GC–MS
Chemical periodicity and inorganic chemistry
- Main group elements
- Acids and bases
- HSAB concept
- Non-aqueous solvents

SYLLABUS SUMMARY

Total Units: 19
Total Topics: 19
Exam: Assistant Scientific Officer (Chemistry and Toxicology) – JKSSB
Syllabus Code: Annexure A
Source: Uploaded Official JKSSB Syllabus PDF
Status: As per the latest official syllabus

JKSSB – Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents)

Syllabus Code: Annexure B
Exam Cycle: 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW

Conducting Body: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Department: Revenue Department
Post Name: Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents)
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EXAM PATTERN SUMMARY

Post: Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents)
Total Marks: 120
Total Questions: 120
Duration: 02:00 Hours
Mode of Examination: OMR
Negative Marking: −0.25 per wrong answer

LIST OF UNITS WITH WEIGHTAGE (SOURCE-BASED ONLY)

Unit I: Introduction to Forensic Science & Crime Scene Management

Unit II: Expert Testimony and Legal Provisions

Unit III: Metric System, Measurements, and Errors

Unit IV: Mechanics and Applied Physics

Unit V: Holography

Unit VI: Lasers – Principles and Properties

Unit VII: Laser Systems

Unit VIII: Laser Beam Propagation

Unit IX: Basic Concepts of Spectroscopy

Unit X: Molecular Spectrophotometric Techniques

Unit XI: Advanced Microscopy and Detectors

Unit XII: Chromatography and Electrophoresis

Unit XIII: Statistics for Forensic Science

Unit XIV: Forensic Document Examination

Unit XV: Questioned Documents and Security Documents

UNIT-WISE DETAILED SYLLABUS EXTRACTION

Unit I: Introduction to Forensic Science & Crime Scene Management

1. Introduction to Forensic Science

Definition and scope of forensic science
History and development
Need and principles
Police and forensic science laboratories / institutions in India
Responsibilities of forensic scientists

2. Crime Scene Management

Crime scene management techniques
Types of crime scenes
Crime scene ethics
Role of the first responding officer
Crime scene documentation
Searching of crime scene
Collection, packaging, and forwarding of physical evidence
Maintenance of chain of custody
Reconstruction of the scene of crime

Unit II: Expert Testimony and Legal Provisions

Expert testimony in courts of law
Admissibility of forensic evidence
Laws and acts relevant to forensic science

Unit III: Metric System, Measurements, and Errors

Units of measurement (SI units)
Measuring devices
Accuracy, sensitivity, and precision
Errors in measurement
Significant figures

Unit IV: Mechanics and Applied Physics

Laws of motion
Linear motion
Rotational motion
Friction
Elasticity
Magnetism
Electricity and their basic properties

Unit V: Holography

Importance of coherence
Principle and characteristics of holography
Recording and reconstruction
Classification of holograms
Applications of holography
Non-destructive testing

Unit VI: Lasers – Principles and Properties

Production of laser beams
Properties of laser beams:
- Intensity
- Monochromaticity
- Coherence
- Directionality
- Brightness

Unit VII: Laser Systems

1. Gas Lasers

Molecular gas lasers (CO₂, N₂)
Ionic gas lasers (Ar⁺)
Gas dynamic lasers
High-pressure pulsed gas lasers

2. Solid State Lasers

Nd:YAG laser
Nd:Glass laser
Comparison of performance
Tunable solid-state lasers (Ti:Sapphire, Alexandrite)

3. Chemical Lasers

HF laser
HCl laser
COIL

4. Other Lasers

Excimer laser
Colour centre laser
Free electron laser
Semiconductor diode laser

Unit VIII: Laser Beam Propagation

Gaussian beam properties
Resonators
Stability of resonators
Resonators for high-gain lasers
Resonators for high-energy lasers
Gaussian beam focusing

Unit IX: Basic Concepts of Spectroscopy

Atomic spectroscopy
Molecular spectroscopy
Imaging spectroscopy
Interaction of radiation with matter:
- Reflection
- Absorption
- Transmission
- Scattering
- Emission
- Fluorescence
- Phosphorescence

Unit X: Molecular Spectrophotometric Techniques

1. Fluorescence and Phosphorescence Spectrophotometry

Types of sources
Structural factors
Instrumentation
Comparison of luminescence methods
Comparison with UV–Visible absorption methods

2. Infrared Spectrophotometry

Dispersive IR spectrophotometry
FTIR spectrophotometry
Sample handling and preparation
Quantitative analysis
Interpretation of IR spectra
Forensic applications

Unit XI: Advanced Microscopy and Detectors

1. Microscopy

Compound microscope
Comparison microscope
Stereomicroscope
Polarizing microscope
Micro-spectrophotometer
Scanning electron microscope (SEM)

2. Detectors

Photographic detectors
Thermal detectors
Photoelectric detectors
Photomultiplier tubes (PMT)
Semiconductor detectors

Unit XII: Chromatography and Electrophoresis

Principles of chromatography
Paper chromatography
Column chromatography
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC)
Adsorption chromatography
Partition chromatography
Gas chromatography (GC)
Gas–liquid chromatography
Ion-exchange chromatography
Exclusion (permeation) chromatography
Affinity chromatography
HPLC
HPTLC
Capillary chromatography
Electrophoresis

Unit XIII: Statistics for Forensic Science

Statistical evaluation of instrumental data
Tests of hypothesis
Tests of significance of attributes
Z-test
Coefficient of correlation
Small sample tests
t-test
Paired t-test
Chi-square test
F-test for equality of variance
Large sample tests
Normal tests

Unit XIV: Forensic Document Examination

1. Legal Framework

Section 293 CrPC
Section 45, Indian Evidence Act
Definition of expert
IPC sections: 29, 463, 405, 420

2. Examination of Documents

Classification of documents
Care, handling, and preservation
Preliminary examination

3. Handwriting and Forgery Examination

Principles of handwriting examination
Natural variations
Holographic documents
Handwriting comparison
Principle of fundamental divergence
Types of forgeries
Genuine vs forged signatures
Detection of forgeries
Artificial and natural tremors
Tools used in document examination

Unit XV: Questioned Documents & Security Documents

1. Alterations and Ink Examination

Additions, deletions, obliterations
Substitutions, overwriting, built-up documents
Sequence of intersecting strokes
Ink composition
Destructive and non-destructive techniques
Writing instruments (fountain, ball, gel pens)
Printing inks and toners
Viscosity, surface tension, capillary rise

2. Paper and Printed Documents

Physical and chemical examination of paper
Sizing and loading materials
Tensile strength
Destructive and non-destructive techniques
Printed labels, wrappers, rubber seal impressions
Facsimile, photocopied, scanned documents
Indented and charred documents

3. Printed & Security Documents

Printing technology
Typescripts and printers
Identification of printed matter
Computer printouts
E-documents and digital signatures
Currency notes
Passports, visas, identity cards
Stamp papers, travel documents
OVI ink, thermal ink
Credit, debit, and other plastic cards

SYLLABUS SUMMARY

Total Units: 1
Total Topics: 15
Exam: Assistant Scientific Officer (Documents) – JKSSB
Syllabus Code: Annexure B
Source: Uploaded Official JKSSB Syllabus PDF
Status: As per the latest official syllabus

JKSSB – Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene)

Syllabus Code: Annexure C
Exam Cycle: 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW

Conducting Body: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Department: Revenue Department
Post Name: Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene)
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EXAM PATTERN SUMMARY

Post: Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene)
Total Marks: 120
Total Questions: 120
Duration: 02:00 Hours
Mode of Examination: OMR
Negative Marking: −0.25 per wrong answer

LIST OF UNITS WITH WEIGHTAGE (SOURCE-BASED ONLY)

Unit I: Foundations of Forensic Science

Unit II: Crime and Criminology

Unit III: Crime Scene Investigation

Unit IV: Physical Evidence

Unit V: Crime Scene Procedures and Documentation

Unit VI: Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence

Unit VII: Crime Scene Search and Preservation

Unit VIII: Expert Testimony and Legal Aspects

Unit IX: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

Unit X: Fingerprints, Documents, and Other Impressions

Unit XI: Forensic Biology, Serology, and DNA

Unit XII: Forensic Physics

Unit XIII: Firearms and Ammunition

Unit XIV: Computer and Cyber Forensics

Unit XV: Wildlife Forensics

Unit XVI: Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Forensic Laboratories

Unit XVII: Acts and Legal Frameworks Related to Forensic Analysis

UNIT-WISE DETAILED SYLLABUS

Unit I: Foundations of Forensic Science

Topics:

Definition, history, development, and scope of forensic science in India
Basic principles and significance of forensic science
Organization and functioning of forensic science laboratories
Ethics in forensic sciences

Unit II: Crime and Criminology

Topics:

Definition of crime
Theories of causation of crime:
- Pre-classical and neo-classical
- Constitutional
- Geographical
- Economic
- Psychological
- Sociological
- Multiple causation approach
General factors of crime
Forms of punishment (brief overview)

Unit III: Crime Scene Investigation

Topics:

Definition and classification of crime scenes
Indoor and outdoor crime scenes
Primary and secondary crime scenes
Macroscopic and microscopic crime scenes
Significance and ethics of crime scene investigation
Crime scene reconstruction and its types

Unit IV: Physical Evidence

Topics:

Definition, importance, classification, sources, significance, and value of physical evidence
Types of crime scene evidence:
- Direct
- Circumstantial
- Physical
- Chemical
- Biological
- Digital
- Documentary
Class and individual characteristics
Identification and individualization of physical evidence
Locard’s Exchange Principle
Linkage between crime scene, victim, and criminal

Unit V: Crime Scene Procedures and Documentation

Topics:

Role of the first responding officer
Initial crime scene response
Plan of action
Note-taking
Crime scene search for physical evidence
Crime scene photography:
- Types of cameras
- Types of media
- Admissibility of photographs
Videography of the crime scene

Unit VI: Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence

Topics:

Fingerprints
Impression evidence
Hair and fibre evidence
Other trace evidence: glass, paint, soil
Firearms and tool marks
Biological evidence: blood, body fluids, tissues
Accelerants and flammable fluids
Explosive materials
Questioned documents
Drug evidence
Bite-mark evidence

Unit VII: Crime Scene Search and Preservation

Topics:

Crime scene search methods
Collection, preservation, packaging, labelling, sealing, and transportation of physical evidence
Sketching the crime scene
Crime scene photography
Maintenance of chain of custody

Unit VIII: Expert Testimony and Legal Aspects

Topics:

Expert testimony in courts of law
Admissibility of evidence
Laws and acts relevant to forensic science

Unit IX: Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

Topics:

Introduction, nature, and scope of forensic chemistry and toxicology
Distillation and fractionation of petroleum products
Analysis of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Explosives: introduction and classification
Poisons:
- Definition and classification
- Types of poisoning
- Signs and symptoms
Routes of administration of poisons
Action and symptoms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
Methods of extraction of poisons and drugs
Screening tests in chemical analysis
Spectrometric analysis
Chromatographic techniques:
- Paper Chromatography
- Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- GC–MS
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Unit X: Fingerprints, Documents, and Other Impressions

Topics:

Fingerprints:
- Types and classifications
- Location and preservation
- Development of latent prints by physical and chemical methods
Questioned documents:
- Definition and types
- Care, handling, marking, packaging, and preservation
- Types of forgeries
- Basic tools for forensic document examination
- Photomicrography and microphotography
Foot and shoe prints: preservation and examination
Tyre marks and track marks

Unit XI: Forensic Biology, Serology, and DNA

Topics:

Evaluation of blood and bloodstains
Identification of semen, seminal stains, and spermatozoa
Tests:
- Visual observation
- Physical tests
- UV tests
- Microscopic tests
- Chemical tests
- Enzymatic tests
Hair anatomy and examination of human and animal hair
Determination of species origin of blood
Blood spatter analysis
Blood grouping systems and their forensic importance
DNA:
- Types of DNA and role in human identification
- DNA extraction methods
- Determination of quality and quantity of DNA
- PCR
- DNA fingerprinting/profiling methods (RFLP and STR)

Unit XII: Forensic Physics

Topics:

Density
Refractive index
Birefringence
Examination of soil, dust, paint, glass, fibre, and tool marks
Restoration of erased or obliterated marks
Examination of wires and cables
Examination of counterfeit coins

Unit XIII: Firearms and Ammunition

Topics:

General concepts of firearms and ammunition
Types of firearms
Components and operating systems
Improvised, country-made, and imitative firearms
Ammunition:
- Types
- Classification
- Constructional features
Cartridges and primers and their types
Safety aspects of handling firearms

Unit XIV: Computer and Cyber Forensics

Topics:

Introduction to computers: hardware and software
Classification of computers
Input and output devices
Windows operating system
Basic computer terminology
Internet, networking, and storage
Mobile phone forensics
Computer ethics and application programs
Introduction to cyber forensics
Storage fundamentals
File system concepts
Data recovery
Operating systems
Cybercrime: types and relevant sections of the IT Act

Unit XV: Wildlife Forensics

Topics:

Threats to natural resources and wildlife species
Overview of IUCN Red Data Book
CITES
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and related laws
Methods of poaching
Conventional methods of species identification
Morphological identification and examination of wildlife parts and products
Application of DNA technologies in wildlife forensics and conservation genetics

Unit XVI: Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Forensic Laboratories

Topics:

Introduction to quality management
Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and applications
Accreditation of forensic science laboratories
ISO standards and their role in accreditation
Accreditation process and its impact on forensic practice
Traceability and validation
Validation of new analytical procedures
Measurement of uncertainty
Equipment maintenance and calibration
Proficiency testing programmes
Internal and external audits

Unit XVII: Acts and Legal Frameworks Related to Forensic Analysis

Topics:

Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bharatiya Sakshya Act
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act

SYLLABUS SUMMARY

Total Units: 17
Total Topics: 17
Exam: Assistant Scientific Officer (Crime Scene) – JKSSB
Syllabus Code: Annexure C
Source: Uploaded Official JKSSB Syllabus PDF

Status: As per the latest official syllabus

JKSSB – Assistant Superintendent Jail

Syllabus Code: Annexure D
Exam Cycle: 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW

Conducting Body: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Department: Revenue Department
Post Name: Assistant Superintendent Jail
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EXAM PATTERN SUMMARY

Post: Assistant Superintendent Jail
Total Marks: 200
Total Questions: 100
Duration: 120 Minutes
Mode of Examination: OMR
Negative Marking: 0.5 marks for each wrong answer

Note:
Questions in Parts A, B, and D will be of Graduation level, while questions in Parts C, E, and F will be of 10th standard level.

LIST OF UNITS WITH WEIGHTAGE (SOURCE-BASED ONLY)

Unit I: General Intelligence & Reasoning — 20 Questions / 40 Marks
Unit II: General Awareness — 20 Questions / 40 Marks
Unit III: Quantitative Aptitude — 15 Questions / 30 Marks
Unit IV: English — 15 Questions / 30 Marks
Unit V: Mathematical Abilities — 15 Questions / 30 Marks
Unit VI: Computer Proficiency — 15 Questions / 30 Marks

UNIT-WISE DETAILED SYLLABUS EXTRACTION

Unit I: General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

Includes questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization and orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, figural classification, number series, non-verbal series, coding-decoding, statement–conclusion, syllogistic reasoning, and related areas.

Key Topics:

Semantic, symbolic/number, and figural analogies
Semantic, symbolic/number, and figural classification
Semantic, number, and figural series
Problem-solving and word building
Coding & decoding
Numerical and symbolic operations
Trends
Space orientation and visualization
Venn diagrams
Drawing inferences
Pattern folding and unfolding
Indexing and address/date/city matching
Classification of centre codes/roll numbers
Embedded figures (letters and numbers)
Critical thinking
Emotional intelligence
Social intelligence

Unit II: General Awareness (20 Questions, 40 Marks)

Questions to test general awareness of the environment and its application to society. Includes current events and everyday observations from a scientific perspective.

Coverage Includes:

History and Culture
Geography
Economics
General Polity (India with special reference to J&K)
Sports
Science and Scientific Research
People in News
Current Affairs

Unit III: Quantitative Aptitude (15 Questions, 30 Marks)

Designed to test numerical ability and number sense.

Key Topics:

Computation of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
Relationships between numbers
Percentage
Ratio and proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Profit and loss
Discount
Partnership business
Mixture and alligation
Time and distance
Time and work

Unit IV: English (15 Questions, 30 Marks)

Tests vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and correct usage of language.

Key Topics:

Vocabulary and grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
Spotting errors and fill-in-the-blanks
Spellings and detection of mis-spelt words
Idioms and phrases
One-word substitution
Improvement of sentences
Active and passive voice
Direct and indirect narration
Sentence and passage rearrangement
Cloze passage
Reading comprehension (including passages from stories/books and current affairs)

Unit V: Mathematical Abilities (15 Questions, 30 Marks)

1. Algebra:

Basic algebraic identities
Elementary surds (simple problems)
Graphs of linear equations

2. Geometry:

Triangles and their centres
Congruence and similarity of triangles
Circles: chords, tangents, and angles
Common tangents to two or more circles

3. Mensuration:

Triangle and quadrilaterals
Regular polygons
Circle
Right prism
Right circular cone and cylinder
Sphere and hemisphere
Rectangular parallelepiped
Regular right pyramid (triangular or square base)

4. Trigonometry:

Trigonometric ratios
Complementary angles
Heights and distances (simple problems)

5. Statistics & Probability:

Tables and graphs (histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram, pie chart)
Measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode, standard deviation)
Simple probability calculations

Unit VI: Computer Proficiency (15 Questions, 30 Marks)

1. Computer Basics:

Organization of a computer
CPU
Input/output devices
Computer memory and memory organization
Backup devices
Ports
Windows Explorer
Keyboard shortcuts

2. Software:

Windows operating system
Basics of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

3. Internet and E-mail:

Web browsing and searching
Downloading and uploading
Managing e-mail accounts
E-banking

4. Networking and Cyber Security:

Networking devices and protocols
Network and information security threats (hacking, viruses, worms, trojans)
Preventive measures

SYLLABUS SUMMARY

Total Units: 6
Total Topics: 14
Exam: Assistant Superintendent Jail – JKSSB
Syllabus Code: Annexure D
Source: Uploaded Official JKSSB Syllabus PDF
Status: As per the latest official syllabus

JKSSB – Computer Assistant

Syllabus Code: Annexure E
Exam Cycle: 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW

Conducting Body: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Department: Revenue Department
Name of Post: Computer Assistant
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EXAM PATTERN SUMMARY

Total Marks: 120
Total Questions: 120
Duration: 02:00 Hours
Mode of Examination: OMR Based
Negative Marking: −0.25 per wrong answer

LIST OF UNITS WITH WEIGHTAGE (SOURCE-BASED)

Unit I — General Awareness (with special reference to J&K UT): 36 Marks
Unit II — General English & Comprehension: 24 Marks
Unit III — General Intelligence & Reasoning: 24 Marks
Unit IV — Quantitative Aptitude: 24 Marks
Unit V — Basic Knowledge of Computers: 12 Marks

UNIT-WISE DETAILED SYLLABUS

Unit I: General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT (36 Marks)

Current events of national and international importance
Political and physical divisions of the World and 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 biodiversity
Taxation in India — Direct and indirect taxes; CBDT, GST, etc.
Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory

History
Economy
Geography (weather, climate, crops, rivers, lakes, flora, fauna)
Heritage and culture
Important tourist destinations

J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019

Unit II: General English & Comprehension (24 Marks)

Tenses
Narration
Modals
Articles
Reading comprehension
Fill in the blanks (phrases, pronouns, homonyms/homophones, etc.)
Clauses
Synonyms and antonyms
Pairs of words and their usage in meaningful sentences
Rearranging jumbled sentences
Idioms and phrases
Use of prepositions
Active and passive voice
Error spotting
Sentence correction
Spelling correction

Unit III: General Intelligence & Reasoning (24 Marks)

A. Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Number series
Letter series
Semantic series
Speed, distance, and time
Statements and conclusions
Logical reasoning
Mental reasoning
Word building
Numerical operations
Semantic analogy
Symbolic/number analogy
Figural analogy
Semantic classification
Symbolic/number classification
Figural classification
Problem solving

B. Non-Verbal and Miscellaneous Reasoning

Symbolic operations
Trends
Space orientation
Space visualization
Venn diagrams
Drawing inferences
Punched hole and pattern folding/unfolding
Figural pattern folding and completion
Indexing
Address matching
Date and city matching
Classification of centre codes/roll numbers
Small and capital letters

Unit IV: Quantitative Aptitude (24 Marks)

A. Arithmetic

Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and relationships between numbers
Profit and loss
Discount
Partnership
Mixture and alligation
Time and distance
Time and work
Percentage
Ratio and proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Basic algebra

B. Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry & Data Interpretation

Graphs of linear equations
Triangles and their centres
Congruence and similarity of triangles
Circles — chords, tangents, and angles
Common tangents to two or more circles
Quadrilaterals and regular polygons
Right prism, right circular cone, right circular cylinder, sphere
Hemispheres and rectangular parallelepiped
Regular right pyramid (triangular/square base)
Heights and distances
Trigonometric ratios
Degree and radian measures
Standard identities and complementary angles
Histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram, and pie chart

Unit V: Basic Knowledge of Computers (12 Marks)

Basic applications of computers and their components
Fundamentals of computer science
Hardware and software; concept of open-source technologies
Input and output devices
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, PDF, Internet, and E-mail
Computer viruses and latest anti-virus concepts
Role of information technology in governance

SYLLABUS SUMMARY

Total Units: 5
Total Marks: 120
Exam: Computer Assistant — JKSSB
Syllabus Code: Annexure E
Source: Official JKSSB Uploaded Syllabus PDF
Status: As per the latest official notification

JKSSB – Laboratory Attendant

Syllabus Code: Annexure F
Exam Cycle: 2026

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Conducting Body: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB)
Department: Revenue Department
Name of Post: Laboratory Attendant
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EXAM PATTERN SUMMARY

Post: Laboratory Attendant
Total Marks: 120
Total Questions: 120
Duration: 02:00 Hours
Mode of Examination: OMR
Negative Marking: −0.25 per wrong answer

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LIST OF UNITS WITH WEIGHTAGE

(Source-Based Only)

Unit	Subject	Marks
Unit I	General English	20
Unit II	General Awareness	20
Unit III	General Science	20
Unit IV	Mathematics	20
Unit V	Computer Applications	20
Unit VI	Mental Ability Test	20

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UNIT-WISE DETAILED SYLLABUS

Unit I: General English (20 Marks)

Paragraph Writing / Comprehension
Editing / Proof Reading
Rearranging of Jumbled Sentences
Dialogue
Narration
Modals
Articles
Paragraph Writing with Blanks (Phrases, Pronouns, Homonyms/Homophones, etc.)
Clauses
Punctuation
Synonyms and Antonyms
Pairs of Words and Their Use in Meaningful Sentences
Idioms and Phrases
Uses of Prepositions

Unit II: General Awareness (20 Marks)

Current Events of National Importance
International Organisations:
- UNO, WHO, WTO, IMF
- Regional Organisations & Blocs: BRICS, SAARC, ASEAN, G-20, G-7, etc.
Space Programme of India
India’s Atomic Research Programme
Honours and Prizes
Exports and Imports
GDP, GNP, Per Capita Income, etc.
Weather, Climate, Crops, Means of Transport
History, Geography, Economy & Culture of J&K UT
Flora and Fauna of J&K UT
Rivers and Lakes of J&K UT
J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019

Unit III: General Science (20 Marks)

Gravitation, Heat, Light, Matter, Acids, Salts, Elements, Cells
Sources of Energy:
- Conventional Sources
- Technological Improvements (Biomass, Wind Energy)
Non-Conventional Sources of Energy (Solar Energy, Energy from Sea)
Physical Properties of Metals and Non-Metals
Chemical Properties of Metals (Water, Air, Acids, Salts); Reactivity Series
Occurrence of Metals; Extraction, Enrichment of Ores; Refining of Metals
Life Processes:
- Nutrition, Respiration
- Transportation in Plants
- Excretion in Plants and Animals
Environmental Pollution
Ecosystem: Components, Food Chains and Food Webs
Ozone Layer, Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect
Mendel’s Contribution and Experiments on Pea Plant
Types of Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Classification of Plants and Animals

Unit IV: Mathematics (20 Marks)

Surface Areas and Volumes of Solids (Cubes, Cuboids, Spheres, Hemispheres, Cylinders, Cones, Frustum of a Cone)
Conversion of One Metallic Solid into Another (Mixed Problems)
Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Progressions / BODMAS
Probability (Simple Problems on Single Event)

Unit V: Computer Applications (20 Marks)

Fundamentals of Computer Science
Hardware and Software
Input and Output Devices
Operating System
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint
E-mail and Internet

Unit VI: Mental Ability Test (20 Marks)

Number Series
Letter Series
Coding–Decoding
Direction Sense
Blood Relations
Mathematical Reasoning
Speed, Distance and Time
Statements and Conclusions

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SYLLABUS SUMMARY

Total Units: 6
Total Topics: 55
Exam: Laboratory Attendant – JKSSB
Syllabus Code: Annexure F
Source: Uploaded Official JKSSB Syllabus PDF
Status: As per the latest official syllabus

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