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JKPSC KAS
J&K PSC Combined Competitive Exam (KAS) Prelims
J&K PSC KAS Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (CSAT). 200 MCQs each, 2 hours each.
Updated 28 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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JKPSC KAS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 35 years (General)21-35 for General. RBA/ALC/OSC: +3, SC/ST/JK-Pahari: +5. Reference date is 1 January of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, J&K-domicile preferred.
- Other
- Urdu language paper compulsory at Mains (qualifying).
JKPSC KAS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 200 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General (Open Merit) | ~120 – 130 |
| 2023 | RBA / ALC / OSC | ~108 – 118 |
| 2023 | SC | ~98 – 108 |
| 2023 | ST | ~85 – 95 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
JKPSC KAS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
KAS Probationer / Deputy Magistrate (entry)
Pay Level 10 (J&K)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹85,000 – ₹95,000 (Srinagar/Jammu, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
JKPSC KAS — Frequently asked questions
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గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్లు
120 అన్ని సంవత్సరాల్లో ప్రశ్నలుకొన్ని సంవత్సరాలకు పూర్తి పేపర్ కాదు, ఆ పేపర్లోని కొన్ని ప్రశ్నలు మాత్రమే ఉన్నాయి — ఎన్ని ఉన్నాయో ప్రతి కార్డు చూపుతుంది.
2025
200లో 120 ప్రశ్నలు
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JKPSC KAS — Quick Practice
FULL20 ప్రశ్నలు · 240 నిమి
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General Studies (Paper I)
52 QsJammu, Kashmir & Ladakh — History, Culture and Administration
69 QsCivil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
19 Qs
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What can I get from JKPSC KAS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Toppers' bracket
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among absolute top scorers in Prelims examination
- •Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — top rank, premier postings guaranteed
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (JKPS) — first choice of district and specialisation
- •Likely to feature in final merit list top 50 with consistent Mains performance
- •Career trajectory towards Secretary-level positions in J&K administration
- •Benchmark performance for future JKPSC aspirants
Exceptional Prelims score
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Top 5-10% of all candidates, excellent Mains prospects
- •Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — fast-track career progression likely
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (JKPS) — choice postings in competitive locations
- •J&K Higher Administrative Grade positions — accelerated promotion track
- •Deputy Secretary level aspirations with continued performance
- •High likelihood of final selection with even average Mains performance
Top tier qualifiers
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top performers in Prelims, strong foundation for final merit
- •Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — premium postings as SDM in Srinagar/Jammu
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (JKPS) — preferred district allocations
- •J&K Audit and Accounts Service — financial oversight, Group A
- •Deputy Director (various departments) — policy and planning roles
- •Strong probability of final selection with good Mains and Interview performance
Competitive Mains entry
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Well above cut-off for Prelims, focus shifts to Mains preparation
- •Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — direct SDM postings likely
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (JKPS) — competitive allocation of districts
- •J&K Finance Service — Group A, pay level 10
- •Assistant Director (Information) — media and public relations, Group B
- •Labour Enforcement Officer — labour welfare administration
Safe Mains qualification
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong chance for all categories to clear Prelims
- •Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — SDM/Tehsildar track, pay level 10
- •J&K Accounts Service — Group A, financial administration
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (JKPS) — law enforcement, pay level 10
- •Section Officer (Secretariat) — Group B gazetted, administrative wing
- •Commercial Taxes Officer — revenue administration, Group B
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC cut-offs ~35-42%)
- •Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — Group A, entry-level administrative posts
- •J&K Police Service (JKPS) — Group A gazetted officer positions
- •Chance for Deputy Superintendent of Police (KAS cadre)
- •Block Development Officer — district-level development administration
Below cut-off range
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
See older updates →తాజా వార్తలు
The CCE 2025 Mains examination was conducted from June 23 to July 1, 2026. Scanning and coding of answer copies is complete, but no official result date has been announced as of mid-August 2026.
The Commission issued the final Mains schedule on April 16, 2026, confirming exams from June 23 to July 1, 2026. Admit cards were made available from June 15, 2026.
JKPSC announced the interview result for CCE 2024 on March 13, 2026, recommending 90 candidates for medical examination out of 340 who appeared for personality tests held March 5-13, 2026.
JKPSC released the Prelims result for the 2025 cycle on January 22, 2026, shortlisting candidates for the Mains. The Prelims were held on December 7, 2025.
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు
CCE 2025 Mains application end
గడిచిపోయిందిMon, 9 Mar, 2026
CCE 2025 Mains admit card
గడిచిపోయిందిMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Available from June 15, 2026 per notification PSC/Exam/2026/07
📍CCE 2025 Mains exam (day 1)
గడిచిపోయిందిTue, 23 Jun, 2026
Eight-day descriptive exam at Jammu and Srinagar; ends July 1, 2026
CCE 2026 notification (expected)
4 రోజులు మిగిలాయిTue, 15 Sept, 2026
Next cycle notification expected in September 2026 based on annual pattern
CCE 2025 Mains result (expected)
34 రోజులు మిగిలాయిThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Result expected in second half of October 2026 or later; evaluation in progress
CCE 2025 Personality Test (expected)
90 రోజులు మిగిలాయిThu, 10 Dec, 2026
Typically held 1-2 months after Mains result
Syllabus
ఏదైనా టాపిక్పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
General Studies (Paper I)
Current Events of National and International Importance
Recent national and international current affairs.
History of India and Indian National Movement
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history.
Indian and World Geography
Physical, social and economic geography.
Indian Polity and Governance
Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy and rights.
Economic and Social Development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector.
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Non-technical environmental topics.
General Science
Everyday science and recent developments.
Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh — History, Culture and Administration
History of Jammu & Kashmir
Ancient to contemporary history of J&K.
Constitutional Status
Article 370, 35A and 2019 reorganisation.
Geography of J&K and Ladakh
Physical features and resources.
Kashmiri Culture
Kashmiriyat, Sufi tradition and arts.
Ladakh — Society, Culture and Polity
Ladakh region and Tibetan Buddhist heritage.
Economy of J&K and Ladakh
Agriculture, horticulture and tourism.
Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
Comprehension
Reading comprehension passages.
Interpersonal Skills including Communication
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Syllogism, deductive reasoning and puzzles.
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Situational judgement and ethical decision making.
General Mental Ability
Series, coding-decoding, blood relations.
Basic Numeracy
Numbers and their relations, magnitude (Class X level).
Data Interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency (Class X level).