JKPSC Exam 2024: Prelims result out, Latest News, Date, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

The JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is a state-level exam conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the state government. This exam assesses the candidate’s knowledge and skills through a structured process. It consists of three main stages: the preliminary test, the mains exam, and an interview. The preliminary test serves as the first filter, followed by more in-depth assessments in the mains exam. Finally, selected candidates go through an interview to determine their suitability for the roles. This comprehensive process ensures that qualified individuals are chosen for important government positions in Jammu and Kashmir.

On 15th October 2023, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission held the CCE Prelims test. To improve your chances of success, it’s essential to actively prepare and stay updated on the latest curriculum and exam schedule. Regular study and practice will help you understand the exam format better and enhance your knowledge. Make sure to review all relevant topics and focus on areas where you need improvement. Joining study groups or online forums can also provide valuable support and resources. Staying informed and dedicated to your preparation will give you the best chance of performing well in the exam. Good luck!

Latest updates from JKPSC

• Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission CCE Mains 2023 is to be conducted from 26th March 2024 to 3rd April 2024 and the admit card was released on 23rd March 2024.
• A notice was released on 15th December 2023, regarding the postponement of the examination which were scheduled to be held from 24th December 2023 to 28th January 2024 are postponed till further notice.
• Exam calendars for various posts in different departments were released on 24th November 2023.

 The test provides a distinguished government position with employment stability, attractive compensation packages, and room for advancement. It offers opportunities for skill development and a better work-life balance. It provides a range of perks and allowances that guarantee financial stability and a good retirement. People may positively affect society and contribute to the development of Jammu and Kashmir by working with the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. In general, passing the test opens doors to a respectable and satisfying career in the public sector.

JKPSC Exam Highlights

Full Form of the exam	Jammu & Kashmir Combined Services Competitive Exam
Conducted by	Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission
Exam Frequency	Annually
Application Mode	Online
Online	Offline
Number of Vacancies	796
Application Fee	Rs. 1000
Official JKPSC Website	Click here

JKPSC Exam Important Dates

Here are some important dates for the exam:

Events	Exam Dates
Notification Date	April 14, 2023
Online Registration Began on	April 17, 2023
Last Date to Apply	May 16, 2023
Date for making changes to the Application Form	May 17-19, 2023
Prelims Admit Card Release Date	11th October 2023
Exam Date of Prelims 2023	15th October 2023
Announcement of Prelims Result 2023	18th November 2023
Download of Score Card	29th November 2023
Mains Admit Card Release Date	23rd March 2024
Date of Mains Exam 2023	26th March to 3rd April 2024

Exam calendar for various posts in different departments

Name of the post	Tentative Date of Examination
Deputy Medical Superintendent	31st December 2023 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Assistant Medical Superintendent	31st December 2023 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Assistant Professor Structural Engineering	31st December 2023 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Soil conservation Assistant	14th January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Photo Interpreter	14th January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Secretariat Assistant course	1st January 2024 to 4th January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Secretariat Assistant Training course	1st January 2024 to 6th January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Assistant Director (E and S)	7th January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Scientific Assistant	14th January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Geologist Grade 3	21st January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Driller	21st January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Assistant Mining Engineering	21st January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Assistant Architect	28th January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)
Assistant Town planner	28th January 2024 (Exam postponed- Date to be notified soon)

JKPSC Vacancy

The recruitment campaign intends to fill up a total of 36 jobs of Civil Assistant Engineer in the Jal Shakti Department. Below are the vacancies:

Name of Jobs	Total
Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service	25
Jammu & Kashmir Police Service	25
Jammu & Kashmir Accounts Service	25
Total	240

JKPSC Lecturer Vacancies 2024:

The vacancy list for different jobs lecturers is presented in the following table:

Name of the College	Total Vacancies
Indira Gandhi Government Dental College, Jammu	02
Government Dental College, Srinagar	05
Super Speciality Hospital Government Medical College, Srinagar	04
Super Speciality Hospital Government Medical College, Srinagar	10
Government Medical College, Jammu	22
Government Medical College, Srinagar	30

JKPSC Assistant Professor Vacancies 2024:

Below are the openings for Assistant Professor:

Name of college	Total Vacancies
Government Medical College, Rajouri	10
Government Medical College, Doda	20
Government Medical College, Kathua	10
Government Medical College, Anantnag	07
Government Medical College, Baramulla	10

JKPSC Assistant Engineer Vacancies 2024:

Post Name	RBA	OM	SC	ST	EWS	Social Cast	LAC/IB	PSP	Total
Assistant Engineer	04	18	03	03	04	02	01	01	36

JKPSC Other Posts Vacancies 2024:

The openings for other jobs are provided in the accompanying table:

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Medical Officer	726
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon	35

JKPSC CCE Eligibility

Aspirants must meet the minimum requirements listed below in order to be eligible to apply for the exam:

Nationality

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• Candidates must be nationals of Jammu and Kashmir permanently.

Age

• There is a minimum age requirement. A candidate must be between 21 and 32 to sit for the test.

Education Qualification

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree—or its equivalent—in any track from a university that has received official recognition from the government to be eligible to appear for the test.

Physical Standard

• There is an additional requirement for applicants to the Gazette Police Service. To qualify for the positions, candidates must meet the physical requirements listed below:

For candidates from all districts except Kargil and Leh:

Body Measurement	Female	Male
Height	150 cm	165 cm
Chest Girth (min)	79 cm	84 cm
Expansion	5 cm	5 cm

For those applying from Kargil or Leh:

Body Measurement	Female	Male
Height	145 cm	160 cm
Chest Girth (min)	79 cm	79 cm
Expansion	5 cm	5 cm

Medical Officer Eligibility Criteria

The following table lists the requirements that applicants must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the position of Medical Officer:

Eligibility Criteria	Required Eligibility
Educational Qualification	For the position of Medical Officer, candidates must have an MBBS or a degree equivalent recognized by the Graduate Medical Qualification.
Age Limit	40 years, OM 42 years PHC SCHEDULED TRIBE /SCHEDULED CASTE /ALC-1B/ RBA/ PSP/OSC/ EWS 43 years 40 years in the government/service aspirants

Assistant Engineers (Mechanical) Eligibility Criteria

The following points list the requirements for Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) employment:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a certain engineering field.
• As of January 1, 2023, applicants shall be at most 40.

Age

Age Restrictions per Category for Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) Position:

Category	Age Limit
In Service Candidate	40
PHC	42
Social Cast, SC, ST, RBA, LAC, IB, EWS, PSP	43
OM	40

Vet Assistant Surgeon Eligibility Criteria

Below are the eligibility requirements for the position of veterinary assistant surgeon:

• Applicants require a B.V.Sc. and AH Degree, a Diploma, or its equivalent from a reputable Institute/ University.
• The age requirement to apply is 18, while the maximum age allowed is 40.

Assistant Professor/Lecturer Eligibility Criteria

The qualifying requirements for Assistant Professor/ Lecturer are as follows:

• To apply for the Assistant Professor/Lecturer position, candidates must have a D.M., M.D., M. Sc, M.CH, MS, DNB, M.D., MBBS, or PhD.
• The minimum age to apply is 18, and the maximum is between 40 and 45.

JKPSC Application Form

Applicants must submit an online application to be considered. The methods to complete the Application Form are as follows:

• Visit the official website at www.jkpsc.nic.in.
• Candidates can find the official URL to apply for the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission test on the website. At this point, choose “register.”
• Candidates must register by providing their name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, parents’ names, educational background, etc.
• The login information will now be sent to applicants’ registered email addresses.
• Candidates may log in and complete the application form with all the necessary information.
• Upload all required paperwork, including transcripts, identification documentation, income, and caste certificates if needed.
• The payment page will now be shown to the Candidates. They must use a credit or debit card to pay the application cost. The applicant may also use an e-challan or Internet banking to pay.
• Applicants must click “final submission” after completing and evaluating the application form to submit it.
• Finally, please save a copy of the application form’s confirmation page on your computer and print it off.

Required Documents For Application Form

Before completing the Application Form 2024, applicants must have some of the following documents on hand:

• A list of all grades received in school.
• Active email address and cellphone number.
• candidates’ scanned signatures.
• copy of the passport-size picture that has been scanned.

JKPSC Document Size:

Documents	Size	Format
Photograph	10kB to 20kB	JPEG or JPG
Signature	10kB to 20kB	JPEG or JPG

JKPSC Application Fees 2024

Candidates must pay the application fee to finish the application procedure. Candidates who fall under one of many reserved categories are excused from paying the application cost, whereas candidates in a different group are eligible for a reduced charge. For each category, the application cost is shown below:

Category	Application Fee
General	Rs. 1000
Reserved category	Rs. 1000

JKPSC Admit Card 2024: 

Before the test, candidates can download their Admit Card from the official JKPSC website. To get the Admit Card for the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission 2024 Exam, registered candidates need to visit the official site and log in using their credentials. Make sure to check the website regularly for updates and download the Admit Card as soon as it becomes available. It’s essential to have the Admit Card on the day of the exam, as it will be required for entry. If you face any issues accessing the site or downloading the Admit Card, contact the support team for assistance. Following are the instructions for downloading the Admit Card:

• Visit the JKPSC official website at www.jkpsc.nic.in.
• On the webpage, choose the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission 2024 admission card link.
• Candidates must log in by providing their name, online application form number, and birthdate before hitting the “Submit” button.
• Finally, get the JKPSC 2024 Admit Card and print it out for your records.

Details on JKPSC Admit Card:

Candidates must examine and confirm the different data on their JKPSC 2024 Admit Card. Here are the specifics:

• The applicant’s name
• Title of the Test
• Exam date, most recent photo, and gender
• Name of the mother or Father
• Number of Rolls Exam Duration
• Exam Timing Group
• Birthdate, Exam Location, and Online Registration Number
• Important instructions for the test.

JKPSC CCE Exam Pattern

The JKPSC 2024 Exam will be administered in three stages: the preliminary round, the main round, and the interview. There are two papers in the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission preliminary examination: Paper 1 and Paper 2.

The table below provides information about the JKPSC 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern:

Particulars	Details
Number of Papers	2
Exam mode	Offline
Type of Questions	MCQs
Language of paper	English
Total marks	450
Exam duration	2 hrs for each paper
Negative marking	No

JKPSC Syllabus 

The organizing body will publish the curriculum for the JKPSC 2024 test on its official website. One must consult the curriculum established by the commission before studying for the test. The test will have Paper 1 and Paper 2 as its two papers. General Science will be covered in Paper 1, whereas any alternative areas may be covered in Paper 2. The following is a list of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission kas syllabus:

Preliminary Exam Syllabus 

Subjects	Topics
Paper 1	National Movement for India both Domestic and International News World and Indian Geography General Science Indian History Climate Change, Environmental Ecology, & Biodiversity Economic and Social Development. Politics and Government in India
Paper 2	Interpretation of data Personality Traits Analytical Thinking and Reasoning Making Decisions and Addressing Problems Simple Mathematics General Cognitive Capacity

Mains Exam Syllabus  

Subjects	English
Topics	Usage, Comprehension, and Vocabulary, Short Essay written with precision
Essay writing	Current topics
Paper 2- General Studies 1	Literature, architecture, and art forms The War for Freedom Indian History today History of the Globe India’s diversity Women’s Organizations and their role in Society Globalization’s Effects on Indian Society Geographical Terrain Social Advancement
General Studies 2	Comparison of the Constitutional Structures of the Indian Constitution State and Federal Legislatures Civil Services Functions in a Democracy Government Regulations Welfare Programs The Impact of International Politics Processes for Development Industry & Development Significant International Organizations
General Studies 3	Difficulties with the Indian Economy Processing food Indian Land Reform Budgeting by The Government for Science and Technology Different Security forces Disaster Preparedness and Management Investment Strategies Infrastructure Effects of Economic Liberalization
General Studies 4	Integrity in Human Interaction Concepts of Attitude and Emotional Intelligence Philosophers and Moral Philosophers Contributions Foundational Principles and Civil Service Aptitude Civil Service Ethics and Public Service Values Public Administration Ethics Probability in Case Studies of Governance

Optional Subjects for Mains Syllabus 

The Mains alternative Subjects for 2024 are shown in the table below.

Agriculture	Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Zoology	Arabic, Punjabi, Persian, Dogri, Sanskrit, Hindi, Kashmiri, English, and Urdu are all included in the language paper.
Statistics	Sociology
Public Administration	Psychology
Physics	Global politics and political science
Medical science	Philosophy
Mathematics	Mechanical Engineering
Law	Management
Geology	History
Electrical Engineering	Geography
Commerce and Accountancy	Economics
Civil Engineering	Chemistry
Botany	Anthropology

JKPSC Answer Key

Following the completion of the test, KAS publishes the JKPSC test 2024 Answer Key on its official website. The authority announces the candidates’ and minimum scores needed to qualify for the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission test in several categories. The following instructions will show you how to check Answer Key 2024:

• Visit the JKPSC Exam’s official website at www.jkpsc.nic.in.
• Search for the JKPSC 2024 Exam Answer Key Link under the major announcements and click the link.
• Aspirants must now select the “login” option after entering their Roll Number, Date of Birth, and any other necessary information.
• Your screen will show the JKPSC 2024 Answer Key.
• The JKPSC 2024 Answer Key is available for download for candidates. They may print it off and store it for later use.

JKPSC Results

The JKPSC 2024 Result will be available online by the conducting authority at www.jkpsc.nic.in, the organization’s official website. The result may be seen and downloaded by candidates by entering their roll number and birthdate on the official website. The actions listed below must be followed by applicants in order to check their Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission main result:

• Visit the JKPSC Exam’s official website at www.jkpsc.nic.in.
• Candidates may get the JKPSC 2024 Result Link on the website.
• Candidates must now input their roll number, DOB, and other necessary information and click login to see the results.
• The JKPSC 2024 results will show up on the screen.
• Candidates may now see and download the JKPSC 2024 results.
• Finally, print out the JKPSC 2024 result for your records.

JKPSC Cut Off

The commission will post the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission 2024 cut-off scores on the JKPSC website. KAS announces the cut-off depending on the number of applicants, the number of openings, the number of castes, and the number of categories. The table below includes information on last year’s cut-off for JKPSC 2024:

Categories	Cut Off
ST	290-300
SC	295-310
OBC	305-320
General	320-330

JKPSC Salary

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission officers’ personnel are paid from Rs. 9400 to Rs. 34800. A grade pay of Rs. 4800 is also included in the paycheck. The JKPSC pay scale rises following the employee’s performance.

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission’s pay scale varies depending on the position. Below are the specifics of the pay for various positions:

Posts	Salary
Assistant Engineer	Rs. 50,700- 1,60,600 LPA
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon (Level 9)	Rs.  52700-166700 LPA
Lecturer, Assistant Professor	Rs.  52,700 – 2,08,700 LPA
Medical Officer (Level 9)	Rs.  52700-166700 LPA

JKPSC Selection Process

Here’s an overview of the typical selection process:

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Interview
• Final Merit List

JKPSC Books 2024

Some of the recommended books applicants can use to study for the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission 2024 exams are listed below.

• RS Aggarwal’s “Quantitative Aptitude.”
• General Aptitude for all Competitive Exams
• General English for Competitive Exams
• Lakshmi Kant’s “Indian Polity.”
• Ramesh Singh’s “Indian Economy.”

JKPSC Benefits

Government Position: 

Clearing the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission test opens up opportunities to apply for various positions in the Jammu and Kashmir government. These roles are available across multiple departments, offering not only job security and stability but also competitive salaries. Working in the government sector can provide a steady career path with benefits and opportunities for professional growth. By clearing the JKPSC exam, you can qualify for these desirable positions, which come with the advantages of a secure job environment and a good pay scale. This makes the effort of preparing for and succeeding in the JKPSC test a valuable investment in your future career.

Prestigious occupation:

Working in the public sector after passing the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission test is considered extremely respectable. It improves your professional reputation and gives attention.

Career Security: 

Government employment in Jammu and Kashmir offers high job security since workers are shielded from layoffs and have stable incomes throughout their careers.

Attractive Pay and Benefits:

Positions with the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission often provide competitive pay scales and a range of bonuses, benefits, and privileges, including access to medical care, pensions, housing allowances, and more.

Growth Possibilities: 

Through promotions, departmental tests, and performance-based assessments, the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission offers professional development and progress possibilities. Employees may move up the professional ladder and assume jobs with more advantages and responsibilities.

Work-Life Harmony:

Government positions are renowned for offering a better work-life balance compared to private sector occupations. Employees can balance their personal and professional lives well because of features like regular working hours, paid time off, holidays, and other measures.

Schemes for Social Welfare: 

People who work for the government are qualified for several social welfare programs, including health care advantages, insurance protection, retirement advantages, and access to low-cost services.

Possibilities to Serve the Community: 

People may participate in the growth and welfare of the area and its residents by working for the government. It enables people to use their employment to affect society positively.

Learn continuously and develop your skills: 

Government jobs often provide opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement. In order to keep current with the most recent advancements in their profession, employees may use workshops, seminars, and training programs.

Discreet Retirement:

Employees of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission benefit from a pension plan that allows them to retire with financial stability and a happy lifestyle.

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