# J&K PSC Combined Competitive Exam (KAS) Prelims (JKPSC KAS) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: JK
- Questions: 200 · Total marks: 400 · Marks per question: 2
- Duration: 240 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 21–32 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Approximate annual vacancies: 85
- Note: Domicile of J&K UT is mandatory; final-year students may apply provisionally
- Official portal: https://jkpsc.nic.in (Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-07-30 — Preliminary admit card release
- 2026-08-06 — CCE 2025 Mains results expected
- 2026-08-14 — KAS Preliminary Examination (exam day)
- 2026-08-19 — Prelims answer key publication
- 2026-08-22 — JKPSC CCE Mains 2025 Result expected
- 2026-08-29 — CCE 2026 Prelims notification expected
- 2026-09-01 — CCE 2026 Prelims application window opens
- 2026-09-18 — Preliminary result announcement

## Syllabus outline
### General Studies (Paper I) (weight 1)
Current Events of National and International Importance · International Affairs · National Affairs · Economic and Social Development · Demographics · Indian Economy · Poverty and Inclusion · Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change · Climate Change · Ecology and Biodiversity · Indian and World Geography · Geography of India · Physical Geography · World Geography · History of India and Indian National Movement · Ancient India · Indian National Movement · Medieval India · Modern India · Indian Polity and Governance · Constitution of India · Panchayati Raj and ULBs · Union and State Government · General Science · Basic Science · Science and Technology

### Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh — History, Culture and Administration (weight 1.5)
Article 370 and 35A · Constitutional Status · Delimitation Commission · Dogra Dynasty · Domicile Rules · Economy of J&K and Ladakh · Handicrafts · Horticulture · Hydropower · Tourism · Geography of J&K and Ladakh · Glaciers · Mountain Passes · Physical Features · Rivers and Lakes · History of Jammu & Kashmir · Instrument of Accession 1947 · Afghan and Sikh Rule · Ancient and Medieval Kashmir · Militancy and Pandit Exodus · Indo-Pak Wars and LoC · Kashmiri Culture · Arts and Crafts · Wazwan and Cuisine · Kashmiriyat · Languages · Sufism — Rishi Order · Ladakh — Society, Culture and Polity · Tibetan Buddhism in Ladakh · Festivals of Ladakh · Geography of Ladakh · Ladakh Autonomous Hill Councils · Ladakh as Union Territory · J&K Reorganisation Act 2019

### Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II) (weight 0.5)
Comprehension · Data Interpretation · Decision Making and Problem Solving · Interpersonal Skills including Communication · Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability · General Mental Ability · Basic Numeracy

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 210–240 marks (52.5–60%) |
| EWS | 200–230 marks (50–57.5%) |
| OBC | 195–225 marks (48.75–56.25%) |
| SC | 175–205 marks (43.75–51.25%) |
| ST | 165–195 marks (41.25–48.75%) |
| PwD | 160–190 marks (40–47.5%) |

**Guidance:**
- General category cutoffs typically run 8–12% higher than OBC and 15–20% above SC/ST categories, reflecting competitive depth in J&K's merit pool.
- Year-to-year cutoff shifts depend on paper difficulty (easy papers push General cutoffs toward 62–65%, tough ones drop to 50–52%), vacancy distribution across services, and candidate performance normalization.
- Borderline scores (35–50% range) predominantly benefit reserved categories; General candidates should target minimum 55% to ensure safe qualification beyond cutoff volatility.

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