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JKPSC KAS Prelims 2024 Postponed, Check at jkpsc.nic.in

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has announced the postponement of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims 2024. Originally scheduled for November 17, the examination date has been deferred, and a revised schedule will be published soon on the official JKPSC website, jkpsc.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam should keep a close watch on updates regarding the new date, venue details, and additional information.

JKPSC CCE Prelims 2024 Postponed

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has postponed the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims 2024, originally scheduled for November 17. The new exam date will be announced shortly on the official JKPSC website, jkpsc.nic.in. This delay gives candidates more time to prepare for the examination, which aims to fill 90 vacancies in the J&K Administrative, Police, and Accounts Services. The recruitment process includes the Preliminary exam (objective type), Main exam (written), and a Personality Test/Interview. Candidates are advised to stay updated with official notifications.

JKPSC KAS 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission conduct the JKPSC KAS Recruitment for Group A and B Services. The JKPSC Exam is divided into three stages of the JKPSC exam: Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interviews, while some posts may have a modified procedure. Candidates will only be invited to the final interview round if they pass the preliminary and main exams. The Notification for KAS Exam for the 2024 – 25 cycle has been released. The Application process will start soon on its website.

Overview
Name of Organization JKPSC
Exam Conducting Organisation JKPSC – Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission
Name of the Post Administrative Services (Junior Scale of J&K), J&K Police (G) Service, and J&K Accounts (G) Service
Total Vacancy 90 Vacancies
JKPSC KAS Notification 26th July 2024
Category State PSC
Selection Process
  • Preliminary Exam
  • Main Exam
  • Interview
State Jammu Government Jobs

JKPSC Prelims Exam Date 2024

JKPSC issued a notice to inform candidates about the CCE Prelims 2024 delay, specifying that the revised exam date will be disclosed shortly. This examination, critical for filling 90 prestigious government positions in Jammu and Kashmir, is highly anticipated. The JKPSC had notified candidates of the initial date via Notification No. 04 PSC (DR-P) on July 26, 2024. Candidates who have been preparing rigorously can now leverage the extra time to further strengthen their preparation.

JKPSC Vacancy 2024

Commission has released the 90 vacancies for JKPSC Exam 2024 -25. Previously its was 75 vacancies. The table below contains specific information regarding each open position.

Post Name Vacancy 2021 Vacancy 2023 Vacancy 2024
Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Services 56 25 30
J&K Police (G) Service 141 25 30
J&K Accounts (G) Service 60 25 30
Total 257 75 90

JKPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024

The Age Limit for applicants for the recruitment must fall between 21 and 32. As of the final date of the advertisement, the required age must be met. Age concessions will be made to some candidates by government standards. Any discipline-specific bachelor’s degree is required for candidates.

JKPSC Physical Requirement

The JKPSC Physical Requirement for the police services has been provided below for the candidates for both genders:

JKPSC Physical Requirement
Candidates Male Candidates Female Candidates
Height 165cm 150cm
Chest Girth (Min) 84cm 79cm
Expansion 5cm 5cm
For Candidates from Leh Kargil
Height 160cm 145cm
Chest Girth (Min) 79cm 79cm
Expansion 5cm 5cm

JKPSC Syllabus 2024

Candidates who are preparing for the JKPSC Exam 2024 should know the JKPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern to enhance the preparation experience for the JKPSC Exam. The JKPSC Syllabus is divided into two parts:-

JKPSC Prelims Syllabus 2024

Subject for Prelims Prelims Syllabus
GS – Paper I
  • Indian History and Freedom Struggle Movement;
  • Geography of the world and India
  • Indian Constitution, Governance, and Indian Polity
  • Economy of India
  • Environment and Ecology
  • Science and Technology
  • Current Events of all Issues around National and International Issues
GS – Paper-II
  • English Comprehension
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability;
  • Decision-making and problem-solving;
  • General Aptitude & Mental Ability

JKPSC Mains Syllabus 2024

JKPSC Syllabus for Mains
Subject for Mains Mains Syllabus
English Paper
  • English Language – Comprehension Passage Writing,
  • Writing of Precis,
  • Vocabulary and Usage,
  • Short Essays.
Paper I of General Studies Art and Culture: Heritage of India and Culture, Indian Art Forms, Indian Literature and Architecture of India.

History of India – Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, and issues. The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

World History – Industrial Revolution, World War I and II, redrawing of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization, Different Political Philosophies such as Communism, Capitalism, Socialism etc.

Society – Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organizations, Issues on Population, Poverty and Unemployment, Issues Related to Developmental Urbanization. Globalization and its on Indian society, social empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & secularism.

Geography – World Physical Geography, Distribution of Natural Resources, Important Geophysical phenomena – Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, Cyclone etc., geographical features and their location, changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and icecaps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

Paper-II of General Studies
  • Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
  • Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs disputes redressal mechanisms and institutions.
  • Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
  • Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
  • Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
  • Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
  • Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
  • Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
  • Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
  • Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
  • Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
  • Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
  • Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e governance-applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures.
  • Role of civil services in a democracy.
  • India and its neighbourhood- relations.
  • Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
  • Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
  • Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
Paper III of General Studies Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

  • Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
  • Government Budgeting.
  • Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
  • Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
  • Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management.
  • Land reforms in India.
  • Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
  • Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
  • Investment models.
  • Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
  • Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
  • Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
  • Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
  • Disaster and disaster management.
  • Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
  • Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
  • Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention.
  • Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
  • Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Paper IV -Ethics and Integrity
  • Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; the role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
  • Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
  • Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
  • Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
  • Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.
  • Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
  • Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.
  • Case Studies on above issues.
Subjects of Optional Paper
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
  • Anthropology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commerce and Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical science
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & International Relations;
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Zoology
  • Literature of any one of the following languages:
    • Arabic, Dogri, English, Hindi, Kashmiri, Persian, Punjabi, Sanskrit and Urdu.
  • The syllabus for the optional subject will be available in some time.

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JKPSC CCE Exam FAQs

Is JKPSC exam conducted every year?

The JKPSC commission holds exams for several positions every year.

How many attempts are there in JKPSC?

Every candidate who appears for the JKPSC CCE exam is given a total of 6 attempts.

What is the salary of KAS officer in Jammu?

A Junior Scale KAS/feeding service officer in the pay band of Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4800.