Junior Assistants play a vital role across various government departments in Jammu and Kashmir. They are appointed against Level-4 vacancies and receive a total monthly salary of ₹48,234. Junior Assistants do not fall under the income tax slab and are therefore exempt from paying income tax. Candidates through JKSSB are appointed in the Pay Scale of Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100).
| JKSSB Junior Assistant Salary as per 7th Pay Commission | |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| HRA | 20% |
| TA | 8-9% |
| DA Percentage | 58% |
| JKSSB Junior Assistant Salary per month | |
| Salary Component | Amount (₹) |
| Basic Pay | 25,500 |
| Dearness Allowance (58%) | 14,790 |
| House Rent Allowance (20%) | 5,100 |
| Travelling Allowance | 2,844 |
| Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) | 0 |
| HPCA / PCA | 0 |
| Other Allowances (if any) | 0 |
| Gross Salary | 48,234 |
| JKSSB Junior Assistant Pension Deductions | |
| Gross Salary | 48234 |
| NPS Contribution | 4029 |
| CGHS Contribution | 250 |
| Income Tax New Regime-FY 2026-27)( 0 (approx) per annum | 0 |
The Junior Assistants get promoted to next pay scales over the period of time both through departmental examinations and also through the time-bound promotions, a junior assistant gets promoted to the next positions in the hierarchy as:
Junior Assistant → Senior Assistant → Section Officer → Under Secretary to the Govt → Retirement.
Also Check: JKSSB Junior Assistant Syllabus PDF (Topic-Wise)
Junior Assistants play a critical role of clerks in Jammu and Kashmir’s govt departments, They handle a range of duties like document management, report preparation, and maintaining records, with specific tasks varying by department.
Junior Assistants are required to maintain a balance between office work and fieldwork. They are directly in contact with the public, and most public grievances are handled by them.