A piece of good news from the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has been announced. As per the latest updates, the recruitment authority has invited online applications for the JK Police Constable Recruitment 2024. The JK Police Constable Recruitment Notification is available on their official website at www.jkssb.nic.in.
To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must have completed their Matriculation (general constable post) from a recognised school education board. Talking about the Technical Constable Posts applicants must have passed 10+2 with science from a recognised school education board. Interested candidates can read all the required details from this article.
JKSSB Police Constable Recruitment 2024
The online application process began on July 30, 2024, and will remain open until August 29, 2024. Candidates who will manage to submit their online applications successfully will be called for the written test.
| Recruiter | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Post | Constable (General and Technical) |
| Total Vacancies | 4002 |
| Selection Process | Written Test, PST/PET, Document Verification |
| State Mentioned | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 August 2024 |
| Official Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
All the candidates are informed that the applications will only be accepted and will be submitted via the official portal. A direct link for the same has been added.
Jammu Kashmir Constable Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For those interested in applying for General Constable vacancies, candidates must have completed their Matriculation, which is the equivalent of passing the 10th Standard from a recognized educational board.
For Technical Constable positions, the requirements vary based on the specific role:
- Telecommunication Constable: Candidates need to have passed their 10+2 with Science from a recognized board.
- Photographer Constable: Applicants must also have passed their 10+2 with Science from a recognized board. In addition to this, they must have completed a 6-month computer course and possess at least two years of experience in videography or photography.
These qualifications ensure that candidates have the necessary educational background and practical experience for their respective posts.
Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 18 years | 28 years |
| SC/ST/RBA/ALC/IB/EWS | 18 years | 28 years |
| In-Service Police Personnel | 18 years | 30 years |
| Government Service/Contractual | 18 years | 30 years |
| SPOs and Volunteer Home Guards | 18 years | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 18 years | Actual age minus service period, resulting in age not exceeding the maximum age limit by more than 3 years |
Application Fee
Here’s the detailed information about the application fee for the JK Police Constable Recruitment 2024:
- For candidates belonging to the General Category, the application fee is ₹700.
- For candidates from SC, ST, and EWS categories, the fee is ₹600.
You can conveniently pay this fee online using net banking, credit cards, or debit cards.
Important Dates
Here’s the detailed timeline for the application process:
- Starting Date to Apply: The application process begins on July 30, 2024.
- Last Date to Apply: The deadline to submit your application is August 29, 2024.
It’s important to mark these dates on your calendar to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to apply.
JK Police Constable Selection Process
Here’s a detailed explanation of the selection process for the recruitment:
- Written Test: The written examination consists of objective-type, multiple-choice questions in English. Be aware that there is a negative marking for wrong answers, meaning points will be deducted for incorrect responses.
- Physical Standard Test (PST):
- For Males: The height requirement is 5 feet 6 inches. The chest measurement should be 32 inches when unexpanded and 33.5 inches when expanded.
- For Females: The height requirement is 5 feet 2 inches.
- Relaxation: Candidates from the Gorkha and Bot tribes are given a relaxation of 2 inches in height requirement.
- Physical Endurance Test (PET):
- For Males: Candidates need to complete a 1600-meter run in 6.5 minutes and perform 20 pushups.
- For Females: Applicants need to complete a 1000-meter run in 6.5 minutes and throw a 4 kg shot put to a distance of 14.5 feet within three attempts.
- For Ex-Servicemen: The standards are relaxed based on age.
- Document Verification (DV): Aspirants must submit their original documents for verification. This includes educational certificates, domicile and category certificates, photographs, and identification proof.
- Final Merit List: The final merit list is compiled based on performance in the written test, and qualification in the PST, PET, and DV stages.
Steps to Apply Online for the JK Police Constable Vacancy 2024
To apply online for the JK Police Constable Vacancies 2024, follow these detailed steps:
- Go to www.jkssb.nic.in.
- Look for the link related to JK Police Constable Recruitment 2024 and click on it.
- You will need to register by entering your basic details, such as your name, email ID, and mobile number.
- After entering all the details you will receive a registration number and password. Make sure to note these down as you will need them later.
- Registration number and password will be used to log in to the official portal.
- Provide all the required information in the application form, including your details, educational qualifications, and any other necessary information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any other relevant documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee online using net banking, a credit card, or a debit card.
- Carefully review your application form.
- Once everything is correct, submit the form. Don’t forget to print out a copy of the completed application form for your records and future reference.