JKSSB AHTO Syllabus 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has released a notification for the recruitment of Assistant Handloom/ Handicrafts Training Officer (AHTO) posts across the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The vacant positions were advertised through the advertisement no. 13 of 2025 with a total number of 130 posts for various positions. Candidates who have applied for AHTO must check the syllabus (subject wise) to prepare for the examination effectively & in a structured manner. The examination aims to test candidate’s knowledge on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General English & candidates ability to solve basic reasoning and mathematical problems. The examination will be held through offline (OMR) based with total number of 120 questions (and 120 marks) across various districts. For the ease of candidates, the subject-wise syllabus topics are provided below to prepare effectively. For more details, read the complete article.
JKSSB AHTO Syllabus 2026- Overview
| Organization | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
|---|---|
| Category | JKSSB SYLLABUS |
| Post Name | Assistant Handicrafts Training Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 60 Posts |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Document Verification, and Interview |
| Job Location | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
| JKSSB AHTO WhatsApp Group Link | JOIN NOW |
JKSSB AHTO Syllabus
The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) is expected to conduct the AHTO (Assistant Handlooms/ Handicrafts Officer) examination soon. The applicants who are currently preparing for the upcoming exam must prepare the topics below to score above cut off marks in the examination. The exact exam date, schedule, reporting time, admit card, city intimation slip will be notified shortly on the official website https://jkssb.nic.in.
General English
- Paragraph Writing and Reading Comprehension
- Editing and Proofreading
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Sentences
- Dialogue Writing
- Narration
- Modals
- Articles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Phrases and Pronouns
- Homonyms and Homophones
- Tenses
- Clauses
- Punctuation
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Pairs of Words and Their Usage in Sentences
- Idioms and Phrases
- Uses of Prepositions
Mathematics
- Surface Area and Volume of Cubes, Cuboids, Spheres, Hemispheres, Cylinders and Cones
- Frustum of a Cone
- Conversion of One Metallic Solid into Another
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Linear Equations in Two Variables
- Progressions
- BODMAS Rule
- Probability (Single Event Problems)
History
- Revolt of 1857: Causes and Effects
- Rise of the National Movement
- Formation of the Indian National Congress (1885)
- Role of Moderates
- Rise of Extremism in Congress
- Partition of Bengal
- Important Historical Events and Dates of India
- Boycott and Swadeshi Movement
- Formation of the Muslim League (1906)
- Khilafat Movement
- Non-Cooperation Movement
- Quit India Movement
- Independence and Partition of India
Civics
- Fundamental Rights
- Fundamental Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Origin and Types of Democracy
- Direct and Indirect Democracy
- Hindrances to Democracy
- Public Opinion
- Representation
- Franchise
- Secret Ballot
- Nomination
- Election Symbols
- Election Campaign
- Presidential Elections
- Languages
- Cities and Villages
- United Nations Organization (UNO)
Geography
- Change of Seasons
- Planets and Solar System
- Longitude and Latitude
- Types of Forests (with Special Reference to J&K)
- Conservation and Protection of Forests
- National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
- J&K National Parks and Sanctuaries
- Water Resources and Their Uses
- Sources of Water
- Conservation and Management of Water Resources
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Transport
- Road Networks and Routes of J&K
General Science
- Gravitation
- Heat
- Light
- Matter
- Acids and Salts
- Elements
- Cells
- Conventional Sources of Energy
- Biomass and Wind Energy
- Non-Conventional Sources of Energy
- Solar Energy
- Energy from the Sea
- Physical Properties of Metals and Non-Metals
- Chemical Properties of Metals
- Reactivity Series of Metals
- Occurrence and Extraction of Metals
- Enrichment and Refining of Ores
- Nutrition and Its Types
- Respiration
- Transportation in Plants
- Excretion in Plants and Animals
- Environmental Pollution
- Ecosystem and Its Components
- Food Chains and Food Webs
- Ozone Layer and Its Depletion
- Greenhouse Effect
- Mendel’s Experiments on Pea Plants
- Reproduction in Plants and Animals
- Classification of Plants and Animals
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Abbreviations
- Important Dates
- Famous Personalities
- Geographical Discoveries
- Books and Authors
- Principal Languages of India
- Capitals and Currencies of Countries
- United Nations Organization (UNO)
- Members of UNO
- International Organizations and Groups
- SAARC, ASEAN, BRICS and G-7
- Indian Space Programme
- India’s Atomic Research Programme
- Awards, Honours and Prizes
- Seven Wonders of the World
- Sports
- Exports and Imports
- India’s GDP
- Per Capita Income
- Thermal, Nuclear and Hydroelectric Power Plants in India
GK of Jammu & Kashmir
- Important Dates and Events of J&K
- Famous Personalities and Their Contributions
- Constitution of J&K and Constituent Assembly
- Centre-State Relations
- Weather and Climate
- Crops and Agriculture
- Means of Transport
- Major Development Projects and Their Impact
- Rivers and Lakes of J&K
- Tourist Destinations
- History of Jammu & Kashmir
- Historical Places and Their Importance
- Flora and Fauna of J&K
Mental Ability Test
- Number Series
- Letter Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Direction Sense Test
- Blood Relations
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Statements and Conclusions
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Ability
JKSSB AHTO Syllabus 2026 PDF
Important Links
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