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JKPSC CCE (KAS) Previous Year Question Papers
J&K Combined Competitive Examination
Jammu and Kashmir Public Service CommissionJammu and Kashmir14 papers · 2021–2025Verified 4 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- JKPSC CCE (KAS) 20253 papers
- JKPSC CCE (KAS) 20242 papers
- JKPSC CCE (KAS) 20233 papers
- JKPSC CCE (KAS) 20223 papers
- JKPSC CCE (KAS) 20213 papers
About JKPSC CCE (KAS)
The J&K Combined Competitive Examination, widely known as the KAS examination, is conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission to select candidates for the J&K Administrative Service and allied services and posts. Under the SRO-103 rules of 2018, a two-paper objective Preliminary Examination screens candidates for a written Main Examination with a qualifying English paper and seven merit papers, followed by a Personality Test. JKPSC held the Main Examination of 2025 in mid-2026.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Two objective papers of 200 marks and two hours each; General Studies Paper-II is qualifying at 33%
- 2
Main Examination
Qualifying English paper plus Essay, General Studies I to IV and two optional-subject papers of 250 marks each
- 3
Personality Test
Personality Test (interview) of 250 marks
General Studies (Preliminary Paper I)General Studies (Preliminary Paper II, qualifying)English (qualifying)EssayIndian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and SocietyGovernance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International RelationsTechnology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster ManagementEthics, Integrity and AptitudeOptional subject (two papers)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Two objective papers of 200 marks each (400 marks), two hours each, set in English. General Studies Paper-II is qualifying with minimum qualifying marks of 33%; the Paper-I cut-off is fixed by the Commission. One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, and multiple answers count as wrong. Test booklets for 2021-2025 each contain 100 items.SRO-103 of 23 February 2018 (Combined Competitive Examination rules), Appendix-I; item count from the 2021-2025 test booklets · source |
| Main Examination | Qualifying English paper of 300 marks (Matriculation standard, minimum 25%), plus Paper-I Essay, Papers II-V General Studies I-IV and Papers VI-VII Optional Subject, 250 marks each: 1750 marks counted for merit. The 2025 papers show three hours for each paper.SRO-103 of 23 February 2018, Appendix-I part B; duration from the Main 2025 compulsory papers · source |
| Personality Test | Personality Test of 250 marks with no minimum qualifying marks; up to three times the number of vacancies are called. Grand total 2000 marks.SRO-103 of 23 February 2018 · source |
Preparing with JKPSC CCE (KAS) papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download JKPSC CCE (KAS) previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 14 JKPSC CCE (KAS) papers from 2021 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts JKPSC CCE (KAS)?
JKPSC CCE (KAS) is conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission — official website
- SRO-103 of 23 February 2018: rules, scheme and syllabus of the Combined Competitive Examination
- JKPSC Previous Year Question Papers page
- JKPSC previous question papers of the Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination
- JKPSC notice dated 28-06-2026 on conduct of J&K Combined Competitive (Main) Examination-2025
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