The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has officially announced the revised exam dates for the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment. According to the official notification, the exams will be held in September 2025. The Civil and Electrical engineering branches will have separate exam dates.
This announcement provides much-needed clarity for thousands of applicants. The board has advised candidates to download their admit cards from its official website prior to the exam.
Revised Schedule and Admit Card Details
The JKSSB has released a detailed schedule for the upcoming examinations. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted on two separate days.
The exam for Civil Engineering posts is scheduled for September 7, 2025. The exam for Electrical Engineering posts will be held on September 21, 2025. Admit cards will be available for download in advance.
Candidates can download their hall tickets starting September 1, 2025, for the Civil exam. Admit cards for the Electrical exam will be available from September 15, 2025. All aspirants must carry a printed copy to their exam center.
Exam Pattern and Preparation Strategy
The JKSSB JE exam will follow a standard objective pattern. The test will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions. Candidates will have 120 minutes to complete the paper.
Each correct answer will award one mark. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response. The syllabus covers technical knowledge from the respective engineering disciplines.
Experts suggest focusing on core technical subjects and practicing previous years’ papers. Time management during the exam is also considered crucial for success.
The announcement of the JKSSB JE exam date 2025 ends the long wait for aspirants. All candidates should now focus on their final revision and plan their exam center visit.
Info at your fingertips
What is the JKSSB JE exam date for Civil Engineering?
The JKSSB JE exam for Civil Engineering posts is scheduled for September 7, 2025. The admit card will be available from September 1, 2025.
When will the Electrical Engineering exam be held?
The JKSSB JE exam for Electrical Engineering posts is set for September 21, 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets from September 15, 2025.
Where can I download the JKSSB JE admit card?
The admit card must be downloaded from the official JKSSB website. It will not be sent by post or any other method.
What documents are needed with the admit card?
Candidates must carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Acceptable IDs include an Aadhaar card, driver’s license, or passport.
Is there negative marking in the JKSSB JE exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
What is the mode of the JKSSB JE 2025 exam?
The examination will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The test will be held at various designated centers across the region.
Trusted Sources
Official JKSSB Notification, Daily Excelsior, Greater Kashmir
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