JKPSC Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for 80 Posts in J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has announced recruitment for 80 posts through the J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025. The official notification, issued under Advertisement No. 11-PSC (DR-P) of 2025 dated 22 August 2025, invites online applications from eligible candidates domiciled in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The recruitment is being conducted in accordance with SRO-103 of 2018 and the J&K Public Service Commission (Conduct of Examination) Rules, 2022. The detailed syllabus and examination scheme are available on the official JKPSC website at www.jkpsc.nic.in.
Important Dates
The online application form will be available on the JKPSC website from 25 August 2025. The last date for submission of the application form, complete in all respects and accompanied by the prescribed fee, is 24 September 2025. Candidates will also be able to edit certain fields in their application forms from 25 September to 27 September 2025. The tentative date for the Preliminary Examination has been fixed for 30 November 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir and should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India or a foreign university declared equivalent by the Government. The age limits and other eligibility conditions will be determined as per SRO-103 of 2018, with reference to 1 January 2025.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes a total of 80 posts across three major services. These include the Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Service, J&K Police (G) Service, and J&K Accounts (G) Service.
- Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Service: 35 posts
- J&K Accounts (G) Service: 15 posts
- J&K Police (G) Service: 30 posts
All three services carry a pay scale of Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100). The vacancies are further distributed across categories including OM, RBA, SC, ST, LAC/IB, OBC, and EWS.
Application Process
Candidates are required to update their One Time Registration (OTR) before applying. The online application form and detailed instructions will be available on the JKPSC website. Applicants must ensure that all requisite documents, including valid category certificates where applicable, are uploaded at the time of form submission. The Commission will not provide any further opportunity to upload documents later.
No hard copy of the application form or documents is to be submitted at the application stage. However, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce a downloaded copy of the application form and original documents at the time of document verification.
Important Instructions
The eligibility of candidates, including qualification and reservation claims, will be determined with reference to the last date of submission of applications, i.e., 24 September 2025. Applicants are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid issues related to server congestion or payment failures.
The JKPSC has cautioned that incomplete applications or those lacking mandatory documents will be rejected. Candidates seeking reservation benefits must ensure their category certificates are valid on the cut-off date and conform to the formats prescribed under the J&K Reservation Act, 2004.
With the notification of JKPSC CCE 2025, aspiring candidates in Jammu and Kashmir now have the opportunity to join prestigious services such as the J&K Administrative, Police, and Accounts services, offering a stable career path and attractive pay scale.
Conclusion
The J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025 is a significant opportunity for aspirants aiming to build a career in state administration, police, or accounts services. Interested candidates should carefully read the instructions, fulfill all eligibility conditions, and apply online before the deadline. The examination is tentatively scheduled for 30 November 2025, giving applicants ample time to prepare.