The JKPSC KAS (Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission Kashmir Administrative Service) exam follows a rigorous selection process comprising three stages—Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. The Preliminary exam serves as a screening test with two objective-type papers, each carrying 200 marks and lasting two hours, covering General Studies and CSAT (aptitude). Candidates who qualify prelims move to the Mains stage, which consists of eight descriptive papers including one qualifying English paper and seven merit-based papers covering essays, multiple General Studies subjects, and optional subjects from a diverse list relevant to Jammu and Kashmir’s administrative needs. The final selection incorporates marks obtained in Mains (1750 marks) and Interview (250 marks) totaling 2000 marks, which determines the merit ranking.
JKPSC Combined Competitive Exam CCE Prelims & Mains Solved Papers
| Name Of The Organisation | Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) |
| Name Of The Posts | Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Service, J&K Police (G) Service, J&K Accounts (G) Service |
| Name Of Exam | J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination |
| Category | Previous Papers |
| Selection Process |
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| Official Web Site | jkpsc.nic.in |
JKPSC KAS Exam Pattern 2025 PDF
The JKPSC KAS syllabus is comprehensive, covering Indian history and freedom struggle, geography, polity and governance, social justice, economy, ethics and integrity, and current affairs tailored to J&K’s unique context. Optional subjects span humanities, science, and commerce fields, allowing aspirants to select according to their academic background. Practicing JKPSC KAS previous question papers is vital for understanding question formats, mastering time management, and improving performance in this competitive multi-stage examination.
| Stage | Exam Type | Subjects/Contents | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Objective (MCQ) | General Studies Paper I & II (CSAT) | 400 (200 each) | 2 hours each |
| Mains | Descriptive Papers | English (Qualifying), Essay, General Studies I-IV, Optional Subjects (2 papers) | 1750 | Varies |
| Interview | Personality Test | Evaluation of candidate’s personality, knowledge, and suitability | 250 | – |
JKPSC CCE KAS Prelims Exam Pattern
| Exam paper | Exam | Subjects | Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper – I | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | General Studies – I | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | General Studies – II | 200 | 2 Hours |
JKPSC CCE KAS Mains Exam Pattern
| S.No | Exam paper | Name Of Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| 1. | Qualifying Paper | English | 300 | 2 hours |
| 2. | Â Paper I | Essay | 250 | |
| 3. | Paper-II, III, IV & V | General Studies | 250 Each paper | |
| 4. | Optional Subjects – Paper I – VI
Optional Subjects – Paper II-VII |
 Optional Subject | 250 | |
| Total | 1750 | |||
| Interview | 250Â | |||
JKPSC KAS, CCE Previous Year Question Papers PDF
- Combined Competitive Examination (Mains)
- Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2021, General Studies-I General Studies-II
- Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2018
- Combined Competitive Examination (Mains)
- Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2018