JKSSB Driver Answer Key 2026 Out: PDF, Objection Fee & Last Date RESULT OUT

JKSSB Driver Answer Key 2026 – Overview

JKSSB Driver Answer Key 2026 — Latest Update in Simple Words

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has released the provisional answer key of the OMR written exam for Driver, Driver-II and Driver Grade-II posts. The exam was held on 18 October 2026 and the key was published on 19 October 2026, one day later.

‘Provisional’ means the key is not final. If you believe an answer given by the board is wrong, you can challenge it. After checking all objections, the board may correct some answers and release a final answer key. The result will be made on the final key.

Very important: The objection process is offline only. You have to go in person to a JKSSB office in Jammu or Srinagar with a Demand Draft. The time is short, so read the deadline section below carefully.

Important Dates 2026

• Driving Test (reported, held earlier): 9 February to 23 April 2026
• OMR Written Examination: 18 October 2026
• Provisional Answer Key Released: 19 October 2026
• Objection Window Starts: 19 October 2026
• Objection Window Length: Three working days, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Final Answer Key: Date not announced yet
• Written Exam Result: Date not announced yet

Objection Deadline Alert — Check Today

The board has given three working days beginning 19 October 2026. 19 October 2026 is a Monday and today, 20 October, is a Tuesday. So if there is no holiday in between, the three working days would be Monday 19, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October. This means the last day is most likely 21 October 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Note: This is our own calculation from the notice wording. The exact last date is written in the official notice, so please confirm it on jkssb.nic.in or by calling the JKSSB office today. Do not wait for the last day.

Quick Facts About the Answer Key PDF

How to Download JKSSB Driver Answer Key 2026

1. Go to the official website jkssb.nic.in
2. Open the What’s New section
3. Find the notice: Provisional Answer Key for the OMR Based Written Examination for the post of Driver / Driver-II / Driver Grade-II, Various Departments, held on 18.10.2026
4. Open the notice and its attached PDF. You can also use the direct PDF link in the Important Links section
5. Look at Annexure A for the answer key
6. Find your question paper series (A, B, C or D)
7. Compare the board’s answers with the answers you marked in the OMR sheet
8. Download and save the PDF. Check Annexure B if you want to raise an objection

About the Written Exam — What We Know

Negative Marking — Be Careful, Sources Differ

This is the most confusing part for candidates, because different sources say different things:

• Some sources (for the earlier driver exam) say there is no negative marking
• Other sources for Advertisement 04/2025 and 09/2025 mention 0.25 mark (1/4) deducted for each wrong answer
• FreeJobAlert’s answer key article tells candidates to apply the ‘official marking and negative-marking rules prescribed for the examination’

What you should do: Read the marking rules in your own advertisement (04/2025, 07/2025 or 09/2025) and on your OMR sheet instructions. Then use the matching formula in the next section.

How to Calculate Your Marks from the Answer Key

1. Find your series (A, B, C or D) and open the matching answers
2. Tick each question that you marked correctly
3. Count three things: correct, wrong and not attempted
4. Apply the formula for your advertisement (below)
5. Write your estimated score and keep it for later comparison with the final key

Why Your Estimated Score Is Only an Estimate

• The key is provisional and may change after objections
• OMR sheets can have marking errors, such as a faint circle or two circles filled
• Each advertisement may have its own rules and merit list
• Merit also depends on how many candidates score above you, department-wise and category-wise
• Some posts may need a driving test or other checks before final selection

How to Raise Objections Against the JKSSB Driver Answer Key

1. Download the provisional answer key and the Annexure B form from the official notice
2. Note the question number and the series of the question you want to challenge
3. Fill the Annexure B form completely and clearly
4. Write your exam name, advertisement number, application number and roll number correctly
5. Mention the question number, the answer given by the board and the correct answer you claim
6. Attach proof: reference pages from a book, rule or official document
7. Make a Demand Draft of ₹200 for each question you are challenging
8. Use a separate form for every question
9. Submit the forms with proof and DD in person at a JKSSB office between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM within the notified days
10. Keep a photocopy of every paper and the DD details for your record

Where to Submit Objections

Objection Fee and Demand Draft Details

Cost example: If you challenge 4 questions, you need DDs worth 4 × ₹200 = ₹800, along with 4 separate forms. Bank charges for making the DD are extra.

Details Needed in the Objection Form (Annexure B)

• Name of applicant
• Examination name and advertisement number
• Application number and roll number
• Date of examination and exam centre division
• Correspondence address and mobile number
• Demand Draft number and date
• Bank account number and IFSC code (for refund)
• Question number and booklet series
• Details of your objection and the correct answer you claim
• Supporting reference material
• Your signature and the date

How to Make a Strong Objection (Our Guidance)

• Check twice before you pay. Each objection costs money. Challenge a question only if you are sure the board’s answer is wrong
• Use proof from reliable sources: the Motor Vehicles Act and rules, official road safety manuals, the vehicle’s service manual or a standard motor mechanics textbook
• Write clearly and briefly: Question number, board’s answer, your answer, and one or two lines on why
• Attach page copies of the proof and mark the relevant line
• Watch for these cases: two options that are both correct, no correct option, a wrongly framed question, or a different answer in different series
• Do not argue on opinion. Boards accept facts and rules, not personal views
• Submit early, not at closing time

Common Mistakes in Objection Submission

• Missing the 3-working-day limit
• Sending the form by post or email, when the process is offline in person
• Using one form for many questions
• Making a Demand Draft in the wrong name or for the wrong amount
• Not attaching proof
• Writing the wrong series or question number
• Forgetting roll number or application number
• Not keeping copies of documents

What Happens After the Answer Key?

1. Objection review: A committee of experts checks every objection
2. Final answer key: The board may correct answers and release a final key. The date is not announced yet
3. Result and merit list: Prepared on the final key, post-wise and category-wise, as per the recruitment rules
4. Next steps: As reported, these recruitments include a driving test and document verification. Some candidates may already have completed the driving test, which was held between February and April 2026. Check the board notices for your advertisement
5. Selection: Final selection is made as per merit and the rules of the concerned department

Remember: The answer key is not the result. The board will publish the result separately.

Driver Exam Topics — Quick Revision Guide

The topics below are reported for the JKSSB Driver exam. Use them to understand which areas the questions come from while you compare your answers.

• Basic road rules, driving methods and speed limits
• Traffic signals, hand signals, traffic lights and road maps
• Road signs and their meaning
• Fitness to drive: first aid, health, effects of alcohol and drugs
• Difficult driving conditions: wet roads, fog, night driving, brake failure, towing
• Servicing schedule and service centres
• Different starting methods of vehicles
• Pollution and environment awareness
• Driving documents and traffic offences
• Vehicle parts and basic repairs

These topics are collected from education websites, not copied from the official notice.

Simple Study Plan While You Wait for the Result

• If you are shortlisted for the next stage, revise driving skills and rules
• Keep your driving licence, experience certificate and other documents ready
• Study motor vehicle rules, road signs and vehicle maintenance in the free time
• Read the next JKSSB notices regularly
• Keep your phone number and e-mail active, because the board sends updates there

Documents to Keep Ready for the Next Stage

• Valid driving licence (original and photocopies) of the required class
• Educational certificates (as per advertisement)
• Date of birth proof
• Experience certificate, if asked
• Category and domicile certificates, if applicable
• Admit card and OMR sheet carbon copy, if given
• ID proof and passport size photos

Note: The exact list will be given in the board’s next notice.

Today’s Action Checklist (If You Want to Object)

What to Carry to the JKSSB Office

• Filled Annexure B form(s), one for each question
• Proof pages with the relevant lines marked
• Demand Draft(s) and a photocopy of each
• Admit card and a photo ID card (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport)
• A copy of the provisional answer key page showing the question you challenge
• A pen and a small folder to keep your receipt or acknowledgement safely

Sample Objection Note (Format Only)

Simple Glossary — Words You May See in the Notice

OMR Sheet Tips for Future Exams

• Fill the circle fully and darkly, only with the pen allowed
• Write your roll number and series code very carefully. A wrong series can make your marking wrong
• Do not fill two circles for a question
• Do not fold or scratch the sheet
• Mark your answers on the question paper too (if allowed) so you can match with the key later
• Leave a few minutes at the end to check your OMR sheet

Final Reminder for All Candidates

Even if you do not plan to object, please download and save the answer key today and note your estimated score. Keep watching jkssb.nic.in for the final answer key, the result and the next notice. Use only official sources, keep your documents ready, and stay calm while the board completes the process. Good luck to all candidates!

Beware of Fake Answer Keys and Agents

Do not trust any website or Telegram group that offers a ‘sure result’, ‘marks changing’ or a ‘final answer key’ before JKSSB releases it. JKSSB only takes objection fees through Demand Draft at its own offices. No agent can change your marks. Always read notices on jkssb.nic.in.

Quick Summary

JKSSB released the provisional answer key for the Driver / Driver-II / Driver Grade-II OMR exam (held 18 October 2026) on 19 October 2026. It has 120 questions in series A, B, C and D. You can object offline for ₹200 per question by Demand Draft, in person in Jammu or Srinagar between 11 AM and 5 PM, within three working days, which most likely ends on 21 October 2026. Check negative marking in your own advertisement, calculate your score and wait for the final answer key and result.

important links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is the JKSSB Driver Answer Key 2026 out?
Yes. The provisional key was released on 19 October 2026.

Q2. When was the written exam held?
On 18 October 2026, as an OMR based exam.

Q3. How many questions are in the answer key?
120 questions, for each of the series A, B, C and D.

Q4. How can I download it?
Go to jkssb.nic.in, open What’s New and open the provisional answer key notice. Annexure A has the key.

Q5. Can I challenge an answer?
Yes. You can submit an objection offline within three working days from 19 October 2026.

Q6. What is the objection fee?
₹200 per question, by Demand Draft in favour of the Accounts Officer, J&K Services Selection Board. It is refunded if your objection is correct.

Q7. Where do I submit the objection?
At JKSSB Jammu (Muthi, Akhnoor Road) or JKSSB Srinagar (Zamzam Building, Rambagh), between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Q8. Can I send the objection online or by post?
No. The process is offline and is submitted in person at the designated office.

Q9. Is there negative marking?
Sources differ. Some say none and some say 0.25 per wrong answer. Check your own advertisement and OMR instructions.

Q10. Is this the final answer key?
No. It is provisional. The board may release a final key after reviewing the objections.

Q11. When will the result come?
The date is not announced. The result will come after the final answer key.

Q12. Which advertisements are covered?
04/2025, 07/2025 and 09/2025, for Driver, Driver-II and Driver Grade-II posts in various departments.