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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.
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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 |
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Top 50 — Merit list toppers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
| RBA / ALC / OSC |
| ~108 – 118 |
| 2023 | SC | ~98 – 108 |
| 2023 | ST | ~85 – 95 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Top 100-200 expected range
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong KAS contenders
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualifier — General category
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualifier — Reserved categories
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
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 Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission is anticipated to release the official notification for the Combined Competitive Examination (KAS) shortly, following the pattern of previous years. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official JKPSC portal for vacancy details and eligibility criteria once published.
Source →JKPSC has maintained the existing syllabus structure for the KAS Prelims, covering General Studies (Paper I) and CSAT (Paper II). The Paper I continues to emphasize J&K-specific topics including history, geography, polity, and current affairs related to the Union Territory.
Source →The Commission has upgraded its online application system to handle higher traffic volumes and provide smoother user experience. Technical support helplines will be operational during the application window to assist candidates with registration queries.
Source →In response to candidate queries, the Commission has reiterated that domicile certificate requirements align with current J&K residency regulations. Detailed eligibility criteria will be specified in the official notification when released.
Source →Expected notification release
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
Official advertisement with vacancy details and eligibility criteria
Application portal opening (anticipated)
4 days awaySun, 31 May, 2026
Online registration window begins for KAS 2026
Last date for online applications
34 days awayTue, 30 Jun, 2026
Submission deadline; typically 4 weeks from opening
Preliminary admit card release
64 days awayThu, 30 Jul, 2026
Downloadable from JKPSC portal approximately 2 weeks before exam
📍KAS Preliminary Examination
79 days awayFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Paper I (GS) and Paper II (CSAT) conducted on same day
Prelims answer key publication
84 days awayWed, 19 Aug, 2026
Provisional answer key with objection window
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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.
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Non-technical environmental topics.
General Science
Everyday science and recent developments.
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
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.
Preliminary result announcement
114 days awayFri, 18 Sept, 2026
Qualified candidates list for Mains examination
📍Mains examination (tentative)
194 days awayMon, 7 Dec, 2026
Conventional written papers conducted over multiple days
Agriculture, horticulture and tourism.
Basic Numeracy
Numbers and their relations, magnitude (Class X level).