JKPSC Combined Competitive Exam (KAS) 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Prelims — General Studies Paper I

• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography — physical, social, economic
• Indian Polity and Governance — Constitution, Panchayati Raj, public policy
• Economic and Social Development — sustainable development, poverty, demographics
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
• General Science
• J&K History, Culture, Art & Heritage — Dogra dynasty, Kashmir valley, Ladakh

Prelims — General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

• Comprehension — English and Hindi passages
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• General mental ability — basic numeracy (Class X level)
• Data interpretation — charts, graphs, tables, sufficiency

Mains — General Studies I

• Indian Heritage and Culture — art forms, literature, architecture
• Modern Indian History — freedom struggle, significant events and personalities
• World History — events from 18th century onwards
• J&K History — Dogra rule, Kashmir accession, UT reorganisation 2019
• Indian Society — diversity, women, poverty, urbanisation, social empowerment

Mains — General Studies II

• Indian Constitution — features, amendments, basic structure
• Governance — transparency, accountability, e-governance
• Polity — Parliament, judiciary, federalism, local self-government
• International Relations — India and neighbourhood, bilateral groupings
• J&K Governance — UT administration, Panchayati Raj, developmental issues

Mains — General Studies III

• Indian Economy — planning, growth, employment, inclusive development
• Agriculture — cropping patterns, irrigation, farm subsidies, MSP
• Infrastructure — energy, ports, roads, airports, railways
• Science & Technology — developments and applications in everyday life
• J&K Economy — tourism, handicrafts (pashmina, carpets), horticulture (apples, saffron)

Mains — General Studies IV (Ethics)

• Ethics and Human Interface — essence, determinants, consequences
• Attitude — content, structure, function, moral and political attitudes
• Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service
• Emotional intelligence — concepts and utility in administration
• Probity in Governance — RTI, citizen charters, work culture, corruption
• Case studies on ethical dilemmas in public administration

Mains — Essay (Paper II)

• Two essays on contemporary themes — social, economic, political and environmental
• J&K-specific topics: UT governance, tourism economy, youth employment, border areas
• National issues: federalism, agriculture, climate change, digital governance
• Practice structured introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion under 3-hour limit

Mains — Optional Subject (Papers VII & VIII)

• Choose one optional from JKPSC list at Mains application (e.g. Public Administration, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Mathematics)
• Two descriptive papers — 250 marks each, degree-level depth
• Answers in English or as specified in the notification
• Optional marks count toward Mains merit and final ranking

Personality Test / Interview

• DAF-based questions — education, hobbies, work experience, home district
• J&K current affairs — government schemes, administrative challenges, local issues
• Optional subject basics and situational judgment for civil services
• Communication skills, confidence and ethical reasoning assessed by the board

J&K Administrative Service (Junior Scale)

35 vacancies — revenue, district administration, tehsildar-level postings across J&K UT

J&K Police (G) Service

15 vacancies — gazetted police officers (DSP rank pathway) in J&K Police

J&K Accounts (G) Service

30 vacancies — finance, audit and accounts officers in J&K government departments