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The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released 76 vacancies for the post of Draftsman (Civil) in the Jal Shakti Department across Jammu and Kashmir. Candidates preparing for the exam should primarily focus on the detailed syllabus and CBT exam pattern which includes subject-wise technical knowledge to ensure effective preparation and better performance in the written examination.
JKSSB Draftsman Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
The JKSSB Draftsman Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 for civil Draftsman is designed to assess both technical drafting skills and general aptitude of candidates. The exam is conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format and includes objective-type multiple-choice questions covering core civil engineering subjects. Candidates are advised to prioritise technical subjects as they form the core of the examination and play a decisive role in final selection.
JKSSB Draftsman Syllabus 2026 (Expected)
Surveying
- Importance of surveying, principles and classifications
- Measurement of distance and directions
- Chain surveying and compass surveying
- Levelling and contouring
- Tacheometry and theodolite surveying
- Traversing and plane table surveying
- Curves in surveying
Mechanics and Structural Analysis
- Concept of rigid body, scalar and vector quantities
- Laws of forces, moment and friction
- Centre of gravity and simple machines
- Stress and strain (basic and 2D analysis)
- Principal stresses and stress transformation
- Bending moment and shear force in beams
- Flexural and shear stresses, unsymmetrical bending
- Torsion and buckling of columns
- Slope and deflection, trusses analysis
- Properties of materials
Modern Tools and Technologies
- GIS (Geographical Information System) applications in survey
- Remote Sensing (RS) applications
Soil Engineering/Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
- Origin, classification and properties of soils
- Permeability, seepage and effective stress principle
- Flow of water through soils
- Properties of fluids and hydrostatic pressure
- Bernoulli’s equation and conservation laws
- Flow measurement and pipe flow
- Open channel flow and hydraulic machines
Constructional Planning & Management
- Network analysis (PERT and CPM)
- Cost control and cost optimization
- Contracts and tendering process
- Estimation and costing methods
- Depreciation and valuation
- Measurement books and cash books
- Construction planning and quality control
- Inventory control and organization
- Basics of CAD in planning
Water Supply & Wastewater Engineering
- Water quantity, quality and treatment
- Water distribution systems and pipe laying
- Plumbing and building water supply systems
- Sewerage system and sewage characteristics
- Sewage treatment and disposal methods
- Building drainage systems
- Pumps (centrifugal, reciprocating, diaphragm, pneumatic ejectors)
- Pumping stations and their components
- Air and noise pollution basics
Environmental Legislation in India
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006
- Key rules and amendments under environmental laws
Irrigation Engineering
- Water requirement of crops and the hydrological cycle
- Dams, canals and canal headworks
- Cross drainage and regulatory works
- Hydraulic structures and river training works
- Waterlogging and drainage systems
- Groundwater recharge and well hydraulics
Engineering Drawing
- Basics of engineering drawing
- Introduction to CAD/CAM
- Engineering drawing software applications
- Drafting principles and representation techniques
The JKSSB Draftsman (Civil) exam pattern varies from year to year and is officially confirmed only through the exam authority notification to be issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board.
However, based on previous year trends, the JKSSSB Examination follows the given
- The marking scheme which generally includes objective-type questions in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format with negative marking for incorrect answers.
- It is likely to include questions from Civil Engineering and Draftsman trade subjects to test technical knowledge and practical understanding.
- The total number of questions and marks may differ each year depending on JKSSB guidelines.
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