Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for J&K PSC Combined Competitive Exam (KAS) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
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.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
The Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission officially released the date sheet for the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2025, scheduled from June 23 to July 1, 2026, at centres in Jammu and Srinagar. Admit cards will be available from June 15, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
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.
Archived 26 Aug 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.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
According to the typical annual cycle, the JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2026 notification is anticipated to be released in September or October 2026, with preliminary exams tentatively scheduled for November or December 2026.
Archived 31 Jul 2026
The Commission has released admit cards for the Combined Competitive Mains Examination 2025, scheduled from June 23 to July 1, 2026. Candidates can download hall tickets from the official website starting June 15, 2026.
Archived 31 Jul 2026
On June 4, 2026, the Commission made available detailed scorecards for the 2024 cycle. Candidates can download their subject-wise marks and category rank from the official portal using login credentials.
Archived 29 Jun 2026
JKPSC released the CCE 2024 Interview Result on March 13, 2026, recommending 90 candidates for medical examination. The personality tests were conducted from March 5-13, 2026, at the Jammu office for the 2024 recruitment cycle.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Combined Competitive Examination 2025 notification was released on August 22, 2025, announcing 80 vacancies for J&K Administrative Service, Police Service, and Accounts Service posts, with domicile of Jammu & Kashmir required for eligibility.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Jammu & Kashmir PSC declared the CCE Prelims Result 2025 on January 22, 2026, for the exam held on December 7, 2025. Qualified candidates were required to apply separately for the Mains examination through a fresh application window from February 16 to March 9, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The preliminary examination result for CCE 2025 was declared on January 22, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the prelims held on December 7, 2025 can now check their qualification status. Qualified candidates were required to apply separately for the Mains examination from February 16 to March 9, 2026.
Archived 31 Jul 2026
JKPSC announced the final interview result for CCE 2024 on March 13, 2026. Out of 340 candidates who appeared in the personality test held from March 5-13, 2026, a total of 90 candidates have been recommended for medical examination based on aggregate merit.
Archived 31 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 15 Jun 2026
The Commission released the date sheet for the Combined Competitive Main Examination 2025, scheduled from May 2 to May 10, 2026. Admit cards were made available on the official website from April 23, 2026 onwards.
Archived 8 Jul 2026
The Commission released the CCE 2024 Interview Result on March 13, 2026, recommending 90 candidates for medical examination. The personality tests were conducted from March 5-13, 2026 at the Jammu office, and medical examination dates will be announced separately.
Archived 8 Jul 2026
JKPSC declared the Prelims Result 2025 on January 22, 2026, for the examination held on December 7, 2025. Qualified candidates must apply separately for the Mains examination through a detailed notification to be issued by the Commission.
Archived 8 Jul 2026
The Mains application process for the 2025 cycle ran from February 16 to March 9, 2026, allowing prelims-qualified candidates to apply online for 80 vacancies across J&K Administrative, Police, and Accounts Services.
Archived 8 Jul 2026
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.
Archived 15 Jun 2026
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.
Archived 15 Jun 2026
The Commission released the interview results for the J&K Combined Competitive Examination 2024 on March 13, 2026. Out of 340 candidates who appeared for the personality test held from March 5-13, 90 have been recommended for medical examination.
Archived 29 Jun 2026
The Commission confirmed the Main Examination date sheet via official notification dated April 16, 2026. Candidates who cleared the Prelims (held December 7, 2025) can download admit cards from June 15, 2026.
Archived 29 Jun 2026
The Mains application process for qualified Prelims candidates ran from February 16 to March 9, 2026. The Commission announced a total of 80 vacancies across J&K Administrative Service, Police Service, and Accounts Service for this cycle.
Archived 29 Jun 2026
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.
Archived 15 Jun 2026
JKPSC released the CCE 2024 Interview Result on March 13, 2026. Out of 340 candidates who appeared for the personality test held from March 5-13, 2026, 90 have been recommended for medical examination by order of merit.
Archived 22 Jun 2026
The Mains application process for CCE 2026 began on February 16, 2026, and continues until March 9, 2026. Only candidates who qualified the Prelims 2025 exam held on December 7, 2025, are eligible to apply.
Archived 22 Jun 2026
JKPSC officially announced the Prelims Result 2025 for the examination conducted on December 7, 2025. Qualified candidates were directed to apply separately for the Mains examination through a fresh online application.
Archived 22 Jun 2026
The Commission released the Prelims admit card on December 1, 2025, for the examination scheduled on December 7, 2025, for 80 vacancies across J&K Administrative, Police, and Accounts Services.
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected 2027)
Thu, 24 Jun, 2027Final stage for shortlisted candidates; carries 250 marks
Archived 8 Jul 2026
📍CCE 2027 Mains examination expected
Mon, 26 Apr, 2027Written exam followed by interview/personality test
Archived 22 Jun 2026
📍JKPSC KAS Mains Exam (expected 2027)
Sun, 25 Apr, 2027Main examination with 8 descriptive papers conducted over 7-9 days
Archived 8 Jul 2026
📍CCE 2026 Mains examination period
Sun, 21 Mar, 2027Main examination conducted over 7-9 days, typically April-May next year
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Mains application window (expected 2027)
Wed, 24 Feb, 2027Qualified candidates must apply separately for Mains
Archived 8 Jul 2026
CCE 2027 Mains application window (for 2026 Prelims qualifiers)
Mon, 15 Feb, 2027Separate Mains application required for qualified candidates
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Prelims Result announcement (expected 2027)
Mon, 25 Jan, 2027Usually declared 6-7 weeks after prelims exam
Archived 8 Jul 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims result declaration expected
Thu, 14 Jan, 2027Typically 45-50 days after Prelims exam
Archived 22 Jun 2026
CCE 2026 Mains notification (for qualified Prelims candidates)
Sun, 10 Jan, 2027Mains application window opens 2-3 months after Prelims result
Archived 26 Aug 2026
CCE 2025 Interview/Personality Test
Mon, 21 Dec, 2026Scheduled for shortlisted candidates after Mains result declaration
Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍JKPSC KAS Prelims Exam Day 2026 (expected)
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Preliminary examination typically held in December; consists of two objective papers
Archived 8 Jul 2026
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Mon, 7 Dec, 2026Conventional written papers conducted over multiple days
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍CCE 2026 Prelims examination date
Mon, 30 Nov, 2026Screening exam with two objective papers
Archived 22 Jun 2026
📍CCE 2026 Prelims examination
Mon, 30 Nov, 2026Preliminary exam tentatively scheduled for late November or early December 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍CCE 2026 Prelims exam date expected
Mon, 30 Nov, 2026Preliminary examination tentatively in November-December annually
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims application deadline
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026Typically one month window for online applications
Archived 26 Aug 2026
📍JKPSC CCE 2026 Prelims exam (tentative)
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Preliminary examination typically held in November-December
Archived 31 Jul 2026
CCE 2025 Personality Test expected
Fri, 13 Nov, 2026Interview/Viva-Voce stage for shortlisted candidates from Mains
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window closes (expected 2026 cycle)
Wed, 11 Nov, 2026Last date for submitting online applications
Archived 8 Jul 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims application deadline expected
Sat, 24 Oct, 2026Application window typically runs 4-5 weeks after notification
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CCE 2025 Mains result announcement
Thu, 22 Oct, 2026Mains result expected in second half of October 2026 after evaluation completion
Archived 26 Aug 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims application window opens
Thu, 22 Oct, 2026Expected application period: late October to November 2026
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application window opens (expected 2026 cycle)
Mon, 12 Oct, 2026Online registration usually begins shortly after notification
Archived 8 Jul 2026
JKPSC CCE 2026 Application period (tentative)
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Online application window typically opens in late September
Archived 31 Jul 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims application deadline
Thu, 1 Oct, 2026Approximately 30-day application period
Archived 22 Jun 2026
CCE 2025 Mains Result expected
Tue, 29 Sept, 2026Result typically announced 8-10 weeks after Mains exam completion
Archived 23 Aug 2026
JKPSC KAS 2026 notification expected release
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Notification typically released in September-October for the next cycle
Archived 8 Jul 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims notification expected
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026Preliminary exam notification typically released in September-October for November/December exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims notification expected
Tue, 22 Sept, 2026Notification for next CCE cycle typically released in September-October
Archived 26 Aug 2026
JKPSC CCE 2026 Notification expected
Mon, 21 Sept, 2026New cycle notification anticipated in September-October 2026
Archived 31 Jul 2026
CCE 2025 Personality Test / Interview (tentative)
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Final stage of selection process for shortlisted candidates
Archived 29 Jun 2026
CCE 2026 Notification expected
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Next cycle notification typically released in August-September
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Preliminary result announcement
Fri, 18 Sept, 2026Qualified candidates list for Mains examination
Archived 15 Jun 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims application window opens
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Online registration through jkpsc.nic.in
Archived 22 Jun 2026
CCE 2026 Prelims notification expected
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Typically released in August-September each year
Archived 22 Jun 2026
JKPSC CCE Mains 2025 Result expected
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Results typically announced 4-6 weeks after Mains exam completion
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Prelims answer key publication
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key with objection window
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍KAS Preliminary Examination
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Paper I (GS) and Paper II (CSAT) conducted on same day
Archived 15 Jun 2026
CCE 2025 Mains results expected
Thu, 6 Aug, 2026Results typically released 4-6 weeks after Mains exam
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Preliminary admit card release
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Downloadable from JKPSC portal approximately 2 weeks before exam
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍CCE 2025 Mains Exam concludes (Day 9)
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Final papers including Optional subjects (Papers VI & VII)
Archived 29 Jun 2026
CCE 2025 Mains examination concludes
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Final day of Mains descriptive papers
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍JKPSC CCE Mains 2025 Examination concludes
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Last day of the 8-paper Mains examination
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Last date for online applications
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Submission deadline; typically 4 weeks from opening
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍CCE 2025 Mains Exam continues
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Papers IV & V scheduled
Archived 29 Jun 2026
📍CCE 2025 Mains Exam continues
Wed, 24 Jun, 2026Papers II & III scheduled
Archived 29 Jun 2026
📍CCE 2025 Mains Exam begins (Day 1)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Main Examination 2025 – Paper I (General English), 10 AM–1 PM
Archived 29 Jun 2026
📍CCE 2025 Mains examination (Day 1)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Main examination from June 23 to July 1, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍JKPSC CCE Mains 2025 Examination begins
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Mains exam held from June 23 to July 1, 2026 in forenoon and afternoon sessions
Archived 31 Jul 2026
CCE 2025 Mains admit card available
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Download hall ticket from jkpsc.nic.in for Mains exam
Archived 29 Jun 2026
CCE 2025 Mains admit card download
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Admit cards available from June 15, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
JKPSC CCE Mains 2025 Admit Card available for download
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Admit cards released on June 15, 2026 for Mains examination
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Application portal opening (anticipated)
Sun, 31 May, 2026Online registration window begins for KAS 2026
Archived 15 Jun 2026
Expected notification release
Tue, 26 May, 2026Official advertisement with vacancy details and eligibility criteria
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍CCE Mains 2026 exam (current cycle)
Sat, 25 Apr, 2026Tentatively conducted on April 25, 2026
Archived 22 Jun 2026
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