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Ladakh PSC
Ladakh UT Civil Services Prelims
Ladakh UT Public Service Commission Prelims — single GS paper.
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What can I get from Ladakh PSC?
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Top scorers — merit list leaders
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — top rank holders, fast-track promotion prospects
- •Prime postings in Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat
- •Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to senior UT administration
- •Deputation opportunities to Central Government ministries
- •Merit certificate and recognition by Ladakh PSC
- •Typically single-digit final rank after Mains and Interview
Top tier — choice allocations
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — choice postings in Secretariat
- •Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) — Leh or Kargil headquarters
- •Deputy Director (key departments) — pay level 11-12
- •Senior positions in UT Planning & Development
- •High probability of first preference in service allocation
- •Strong foundation for accelerated career progression
High qualifying — Group A prospects
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — Senior scale, SDM cadre posts
- •Deputy Collector / Additional Tehsildar — senior revenue posts
- •Ladakh Judicial Service — Civil Judge (Junior Division) if law optional
- •Assistant Director (various departments) — planning, industries, tourism
- •Strong Mains performance can secure preferred district and department
- •Interview call highly likely
Strong Prelims — Group B range
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — District administration posts, pay level 10
- •Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development cadre
- •Deputy Superintendent (Police) — Ladakh Police Service
- •Treasury Officer / Accounts Officer — finance department, pay level 8-9
- •Commercial Tax Officer — revenue department
- •Competitive for choice postings in Leh and Kargil districts
Prelims qualified — Group C tier
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Ladakh Subordinate Service (LSS) — Section Officer, Junior Scale
- •Various departmental posts — Education, Health, Agriculture departments
- •Assistant posts in Ladakh UT Secretariat — pay level 6-7
- •Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar — revenue administration cadre
- •Good buffer for Prelims, focus on Mains essay and optional papers
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for Mains depending on category and competition
- •Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — Group B posts, candidates near cut-off
- •Ladakh Subordinate Service (LSS) — various departmental posts
- •Focus on Mains preparation immediately if qualified
- •Strengthen weak areas for better Mains performance
Below preliminary cut-off
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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The establishment of a dedicated Ladakh Public Service Commission remains one of the key demands of ongoing protests since 2021. Currently, Ladakh relies on UPSC for gazetted posts and LSSSSB for subordinate services.
The Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board conducted the Graduate & Above Level Examination on April 26, 2026, across 47 centers in Leh and Kargil districts. Out of 10,153 scheduled candidates, 8,754 appeared for the examination.
Important dates
📍UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims (includes Ladakh cadre)
passedSun, 24 May, 2026
Conducted at Leh (Ladakh) with 308 candidates across two venues; Kargil had 98 candidates. UPSC CSE is the pathway for IAS/IPS postings to Ladakh UT.
UPSC Ladakh posts application end (Advt. 10/2026)
passedFri, 4 Sept, 2026
Horticulture Development Officer & Soil Conservation Assistant posts for Ladakh domicile holders only
📍UPSC CSE 2026 Mains (expected)
7 days awayFri, 18 Sept, 2026
Mains typically held September; candidates clearing prelims can get posted to Ladakh cadre
UPSC CSE 2026 Result (expected)
216 days awayThu, 15 Apr, 2027
Final results typically released in April after interviews
Syllabus
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General Studies
General Science
Everyday science and recent S&T developments.
Current Events
Recent national, international and Ladakh-specific events.
History of India
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history with Ladakh context.
Geography
Physical, economic and Himalayan geography.
Indian Polity
Constitution and governance, with focus on UT administration.
Indian Economy
Indian economic structure and policies.
Ladakh — History, Society, Culture, Polity
Ladakh-specific knowledge: history, society, ecology and recent UT formation.
General Aptitude and Reasoning
Class X level numerical and logical reasoning.