JKSSB Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026, Download Response Sheet

Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has held an offline written examination on 19th April 2026 for Junior Assistant posts. Candidates who appeared for the exam are now waiting for the release of the answer key, which will help them estimate their scores and understand their selection chances for the next recruitment stage. JKSSB is expected to release the answer key in the 4th week of April 2026 on the official website https://www.jkssb.nic.in.

JKSSB Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026

JKSSB will initially release the provisional answer key for the Junior Assistant posts in a PDF format containing correct answers for all 80 objective-type questions. Candidates will be able to compare their responses with the official answers to calculate their scores by using the marking scheme provided by JKSSB. This process will help candidates get an idea about their performance in the exam before the results are declared. In case candidates find any discrepancy, they should raise objections within a specific time limit.

JKSSB Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026 Download Link

The download link for the Junior Assistant Answer Key will be activated on the official website of JKSSB https://www.jkssb.nic.in, once it is released. Candidates are advised to keep the downloaded answer key saved in a PDF format, as it will be required while raising objections. For the ease of candidates, we will update the direct answer key download link in this section.

Steps to Download JKSSB Answer Key 2026

After the answer key is released, candidates can easily download it from the official website by following the steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of JKSSB on any browser, https://www.jkssb.nic.in
2. Scroll down the homepage and go to the “What’s New” section and click on it.
3. In a new window, look for a link titled “Provisional Answer Key for the OMR-based written examination for the post of Junior Assistant held on 19.04.2026.”
4. Click on this link, and the answer key will be displayed on the screen as a PDF file.
5. Download this answer key file and save it for future use.

Raise Objection Process

Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board provides an objection facility to ensure transparency and allows candidates to challenge any incorrect answers in the provisional answer key. Based on the previous recruitment cycles, JKSSB usually opens the objection window for a period of 3 to 5 days after releasing the answer key. To raise challenges, candidates are required to provide valid reasons to support their claim. JKSSB charges an objection fee of Rs. 200 per question, which is non-refundable unless the objection is found valid.

How to Raise Objections Against JKSSB Junior Assistant Answer Key 2026?

JKSSB will accept only those objections that are submitted through online mode on the official website. Candidates are advised to follow the steps given below to raise objections against the answer key:

1. Open the official website of JKSSB https://www.jkssb.nic.in
2. On the homepage, go to the “What’s New” section.
3. Look for the objection link notice titled “Notice regarding answer key and seeking of objections to the written examination for the posts of Junior Assistants” and click on this link.
4. You will be redirected to a login portal, in which you enter your registration number and password.
5. Then select the question ID that you wish to challenge.
6. Upload supporting documents in the form of excerpts from a textbook or any official source.
7. Pay the objection fee of Rs. 200 by any online payment option.
8. Review all the details of the objection form and submit the form.
9. Download and save the acknowledgement slip.

How to Calculate Marks with JKSSB Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can calculate their probable score by using the Junior Assistant Answer Key. This will help candidates estimate their selection chances. To help candidates calculate their marks in the written exam, we have provided the steps below:

1. Download the official answer key from the JKSSB website.
2. Compare your marked answers with the correct answers provided in the answer key.
3. Count the total number of correct answers and multiply it by 1 mark.
4. Then count the number of incorrect answers and multiply them by 0.25 marks.
5. Then calculate the difference in marks, which is your total score in the written exam.
6. Candidates can also use the formula given below-
   (Number of correct answers*1 mark)-(Number of wrong answers*0.225 marks)= Total Score.