JKSSB Constable Recruitment 2024 - Apply Online for 4002 Vacancies

Important Information for JKSSB Constable Recruitment

Jammu Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced recruitment for a total of 4002 constable posts in various sectors of Jammu and Kashmir Police under Home Department. The online application process for JK Police Constable will start from  08th August 2024 and candidates can apply online till 07th September 2024. Candidates interested in this JK Police Constable Recruitment can apply online by visiting the official website and check all the required information.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Candidates applying for Police Constable Recruitment in Jammu Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) have to pay the application fee. The application fee for General and OBC category candidates is Rs 700/-, while the application fee for SC, ST, and EWS category candidates is Rs 600/-. Candidates have to deposit their examination fee by 07 September 2024 only through debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or other payment modes.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2024)

The Age of the candidates applying for Police Constable Recruitment in Jammu Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has been determined differently according to the category. The age of the candidates should be minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years. Age will be calculated as per 1st January 2024. As per the rules of the state government, age relaxation will also be provided to the candidates.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
• Note: Age relaxation is available as per the notification.

Reserved Categories

• SC/ST/RBA/ALC/IB/OBC/EWS: 18-28 years
  
• In-Service Police Personnel: 18-28 years
• Government Service/Contractual Employment: 18-30 years
• SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards: 18-40 years

Vacancy Details

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced a total of 4002 vacancies for police constables, which are distributed according to various positions and categories. Detailed information is provided in the table below.

Educational Qualifications

For the recruitment of police constables in the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), candidates must have the following qualifications according to the post:

• For the post of Constable (Armed/IRP), the candidate must have passed 10th from a recognized board.
• For the post of Constable (SDRF), the candidate must have passed 10th from a recognized board.
• For the post of Constable (Executive) Jammu, the candidate must have passed 10th from a recognized board.
• For the post of Constable (Executive) Kashmir, the candidate must have passed 10th from a recognized board.
• For the post of Constable (Telecom), the candidate must have passed 12th from a recognized board.
• For the post of Constable (Photographer), the candidate must have passed 10+2 with Science, have a 6-month computer course, and 2 years of experience in videography/photography.

Name of the post, Qualification and salary

Physical Standard Test (PST):

For Males:

• Height: Minimum 5'6"
• Chest: 32" (unexpanded), 33.5" (expanded)

For Females:

• Height: Minimum 5'2"

Relaxation:

• Gorkha Community and Bot Tribe candidates have a relaxation of 2 inches in height.

Physical Endurance Test (PET):

For Males:

• Long Race: 1600 meters in 6 minutes 30 seconds
• Pushups: 20 (one cycle of up and down)

For Females:

• Long Race: 1000 meters in 6 minutes 30 seconds
• Shot Put (4Kgs): 14.5 feet in three attempts

Selection Process

The selection criteria will include the following stages:

1. Written Examination: Candidates will have to take a written examination to determine merit. However, candidates possessing NCC certificates will be awarded bonus marks as per the provisions of S.O. 290 dated 20.08.2021.
2. Physical Standard Test (PST): Based on merit, candidates will undergo the Physical Standard Test (PST), which will be qualifying in nature. The number of candidates selected to appear in the PST will be six times the total number of vacancies to be filled in each category.
3. Physical Endurance Test (PET): Candidates who qualify the PST will be required to undergo the Physical Endurance Test (PET). The PET will be qualifying in nature.

• Written Exam
• Physical Standards Test (PST)
  
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  
• Document Verification
  
• Medical Examination
  

Written Examination

• The exam will consist of objective type multiple-choice questions set in English language only.
• There will be negative marking: 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Reservation

The reservation policy is as per the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Act/Rules, and horizontal reservation is applicable as follows:

• Ex-Servicemen: 6%
• Women: 15%
• SPOs: 15%
• Volunteer Home Guards (VHGs): 4%

Required documents

For the police constable recruitment in the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), candidates must carry, in addition to the Roll Number Card/Slip, at least two recent (not older than 06 months, with the date mentioned) passport size color photographs. Along with this, it is mandatory to bring one original valid photo-ID proof from the following list:

• Aadhaar Card / Printout of E-Aadhaar,
• Voter ID Card,
• Driving License,
• PAN Card,
• Passport,
• School/College/University ID Card,
• Employer ID Card (Govt/PSU/Private), etc.

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