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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 13 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| 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.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
2025
120 questions
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General Studies (Paper I)
52 QsJammu, Kashmir & Ladakh — History, Culture and Administration
69 QsCivil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
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Top 1% — rank 1-5 potential
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 5% — elite contenders
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
The Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2025 was conducted from June 23 to July 1, 2026. Answer copy scanning and coding is now complete, with result evaluation currently in progress.
JKPSC released Notification No. 05-PSC(DR-P) of 2026 on July 31, 2026 for Assistant Professor, Librarian, and College Director posts. Online applications are open from August 1-31, 2026.
JKPSC released the interview result for CCE 2024 on March 13, 2026. Personality tests were held March 5-13, 2026, and 90 candidates out of 340 have been shortlisted for medical examination against 80 advertised vacancies.
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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.
Top 10% — premium services
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Mains prospects
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualification likely
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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.
The Prelims for CCE 2025 cycle (80 posts) is scheduled for November 30, 2025. Applications opened August 25, 2025 and closed September 24, 2025 on jkpsc.nic.in.
CCE 2026 Prelims notification expected
27 days awayTue, 22 Sept, 2026
Notification for next CCE cycle typically released in September-October
CCE 2026 Prelims application window opens
57 days awayThu, 22 Oct, 2026
Expected application period: late October to November 2026
CCE 2025 Mains result announcement
57 days awayThu, 22 Oct, 2026
Mains result expected in second half of October 2026 after evaluation completion
CCE 2026 Prelims application deadline
87 days awaySat, 21 Nov, 2026
Typically one month window for online applications
📍CCE 2026 Prelims examination
96 days awayMon, 30 Nov, 2026
Preliminary exam tentatively scheduled for late November or early December 2026
CCE 2025 Interview/Personality Test
117 days awayMon, 21 Dec, 2026
Scheduled for shortlisted candidates after Mains result declaration
CCE 2026 Mains notification (for qualified Prelims candidates)
137 days awaySun, 10 Jan, 2027
Mains application window opens 2-3 months after Prelims result
📍CCE 2026 Mains examination period
207 days awaySun, 21 Mar, 2027
Main examination conducted over 7-9 days, typically April-May next year
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.
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).