JKPSC Combined Competitive Main Exam 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Dates

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.

Vacancy Details 2026

• The 80 vacancies are distributed among the following services:

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.

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.

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Important Dates

Important Links

• Download JKPSC Jobs 2026 Notification PDF
• Official Website

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