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JKPSC Combined Competitive Main Exam Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2025. This is a significant opportunity for candidates who have successfully qualified the Preliminary Examination to secure prestigious positions in the J&K Administrative, Police, and Accounts Services. A total of 80 posts are available under Notification No. 03-PSC (DR-P) of 2026.
Recruitment Type: This is a Competitive Examination process. Candidates who have already qualified the Prelims must now appear for the Mains Written Exam followed by an Interview.
Key Highlights Table
| Organization Name | Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) |
| Post Name | J&K Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 80 |
| Application Start Date | 16/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09/03/2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | jkpsc.nic.in |
Vacancy Details 2026
The 80 vacancies are distributed among the following services:
| Service Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Service | 35 |
| J&K Police (G) Service | 15 |
| J&K Accounts (G) Service | 30 |
| Total | 80 |
Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)
Educational Qualification
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
- Prerequisite: Must have qualified the J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025.
- Domicile: Candidates must possess a valid J&K Domicile Certificate.
- Final Year Students: Candidates who appeared in the final year Bachelor’s Degree in 2025 must submit proof of having appeared and qualified the examination.
- Experience: No experience required; fresh candidates are eligible.
Age Limit
Age calculated as on 01.01.2025.
- Open Merit: 32 years (Not born after 01.01.2004 & not born before 01.01.1993).
- Reserved Category & In-service: 34 years.
- Physically Challenged (PHC): 35 years.
Selection Process & Exam Structure
The selection is a two-stage process involving a Written Examination (Mains) and an Interview.
Selection Stages
- Written Examination (Main): Consists of 8 papers.
- Personality Test (Interview): 250 Marks.
- Final Selection: Based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Mains Examination and the Interview.
Exam Pattern Overview
The Main Examination consists of 8 papers. Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed syllabus and marking scheme for each paper.
- Mode: Likely Offline (Descriptive Type).
- Total Papers: 8.
- Interview Marks: 250.
Application Fee
Fee must be paid online via the official portal.
| General Category | Rs. 1,200/- |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/EWS/PWD) | Rs. 700/- |
| PHC Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: jkpsc.nic.in.
- Login using the JKPSC account created during the Preliminary Examination.
- If required, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) details.
- Fill out the online application form for the Main Examination.
- Upload all mandatory documents, including a recent photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 16/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 09/03/2026 |
| Tentative Date of Mains Examination | 25/04/2026 |