JKPSC (KAS) Coaching: J&K Combined Competitive Exam – Prelims, Mains & Interview
Complete preparation for the Jammu & Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination: General Studies, CSAT, essay, ethics, your optional and the interview, with dedicated J&K-specific classes. Live online from anywhere, or offline in Jamia Nagar, New Delhi.
About the JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination
The Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) to recruit officers for the J&K Administrative Service (KAS), J&K Police Service, J&K Accounts Service and other gazetted services of the Union Territory.
The exam closely follows the UPSC Civil Services pattern: an objective Preliminary exam, a descriptive Main exam with an optional subject, and a Personality Test. What sets it apart is the weight of Jammu & Kashmir: its history, geography, culture, economy, governance and current affairs run through the General Studies papers and the interview.
Meer Sir Academy's JKPSC programme is led by Dr. Mohd. Iqbal Mir, UPSC mentor and social-science scholar, with small batches, structured study material, regular tests, answer-writing evaluation and interview guidance. The same foundation prepares you for UPSC and other state PSC exams such as UPPSC and BPSC.
JKPSC CCE exam pattern
| Stage | Paper | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies Paper I | 200 | Objective · 2 hours · counts for merit |
| Prelims | General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | 200 | Objective · 2 hours · qualifying (33%) |
| Mains | English | 300 | Qualifying (25%) · not counted in merit |
| Mains | Paper I: Essay | 250 | Descriptive |
| Mains | Papers II–V: General Studies I–IV | 4 × 250 | Descriptive |
| Mains | Papers VI–VII: Optional subject (two papers) | 2 × 250 | Descriptive |
| Interview | Personality Test | 250 | Up to three times the number of vacancies called |
| Total | Mains (1,750) + Interview (250) | 2,000 | Final merit |
Prelims carries negative marking for wrong answers. Based on recent JKPSC notifications; always follow the official notification on jkpsc.nic.in.
JKPSC CCE: recent cycle and eligibility
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 2025 notification | Released 22 August 2025 for 80 posts |
| Prelims 2025 | Held on 7 December 2025 (two papers, morning and afternoon) |
| Mains | Applications February–March 2026; Mains held in 2026 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
| Domicile | Domicile of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Age (2025 notification) | 18–32 years for open merit; relaxation for reserved categories |
| Application fee (2025) | ₹1,200 general · ₹700 reserved categories |
The next cycle's notification, dates and vacancies are published on jkpsc.nic.in. We update batches as soon as they are announced.
What we teach
Prelims GS Paper I
- History of India and the national movement
- Indian and J&K geography
- Indian polity and governance
- Economic and social development
- Environment, ecology and climate change
- General science
- Current events of national, international and J&K importance
Prelims Paper II (CSAT)
- Comprehension
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and problem solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy and data interpretation (Class X level)
Jammu & Kashmir special
- History of J&K: ancient to modern, Dogra rule and accession
- Geography, rivers, climate and natural resources of J&K
- Culture, languages, art, shrines and heritage
- Economy: agriculture, horticulture, handicrafts, tourism, power
- Governance after the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019
- J&K government schemes and current affairs
Mains GS I
- Indian heritage and culture
- Modern Indian history and the freedom struggle
- World history
- Indian society and social issues
- Physical, human and economic geography
Mains GS II
- Constitution, polity and governance
- Centre–state and UT relations
- Social justice and welfare schemes
- International relations
Mains GS III
- Indian and J&K economy
- Agriculture and food security
- Science and technology
- Environment and disaster management
- Internal security and border management
Mains GS IV and Essay
- Ethics, integrity and aptitude
- Case studies
- Essay structure, arguments and examples
- Weekly essay and ethics answer-writing
Optional and interview
- Guidance on choosing your optional
- Optional coverage in humanities subjects such as Political Science, History, Geography, Sociology and Public Administration
- Detailed Application Form (DAF) analysis
- Mock interviews with feedback
How the programme works
Foundation classes
NCERT-to-advanced coverage of every GS subject, with J&K topics taught as a separate module.
Prelims test series
Sectional and full-length tests in the JKPSC pattern, including CSAT, with detailed analysis.
Answer writing
Daily and weekly Mains questions, evaluated with personal feedback on content and presentation.
Current affairs
Monthly national, international and J&K current-affairs compilations and discussion sessions.
Mentorship
One-to-one guidance on study plans, optional choice and revision from experienced faculty.
Interview guidance
DAF-based mock interviews and personality development for the final stage.
JKPSC coaching fee
UPPSC / JKPSC / BPSC coaching fee: ₹25,000 online, ₹40,000 offline, weekend batch ₹40,000 (GS) + ₹15,000 (optional), crash course ₹25,000.
Preparing for UPSC as well? See the UPSC civil services programme and its fees.
Your mentors
Who this programme is for
How to join
- Fill in the online application form
- Choose online, offline, weekend or crash-course mode
- Book a free counselling call for your study plan and optional
- Pay the fee and get your study material and test-series access
First Floor, Sultanat Plaza, Nafees Road, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025 · Call / WhatsApp 87009 11759.
How we prepare you
Preparation plan
- Read the JKPSC notification and syllabus, and list J&K-specific topics
- Finish NCERTs (Classes VI–XII) for history, geography, polity, economy and science
- Build J&K notes alongside each GS subject
- Start answer writing early, while still preparing for Prelims
- Take weekly Prelims tests and practise CSAT so it never becomes a hurdle
- After Prelims, focus fully on Mains, essay, ethics and the optional, then the interview
JKPSC coaching: common questions
What is the JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination?
It is the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission's exam for J&K Administrative Service (KAS), Police Service, Accounts Service and other gazetted posts. It has three stages: Preliminary, Main and Personality Test.
What is the JKPSC Prelims pattern?
Prelims has two objective papers of 200 marks each: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). CSAT is qualifying at 33%, and merit for Mains is decided on Paper I. Each paper is two hours long and wrong answers carry negative marking.
What is the JKPSC Mains pattern?
Mains has eight descriptive papers: a qualifying English paper, then Essay, General Studies I to IV and two Optional papers of 250 marks each, totalling 1,750 marks. The Personality Test carries 250 marks, making 2,000 in all.
Who is eligible for JKPSC CCE?
A graduate from a recognised university who is a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. In the 2025 notification the age limit was 18 to 32 years for open-merit candidates, with relaxation for reserved categories.
When was the latest JKPSC CCE?
In the 2025 cycle JKPSC notified 80 posts in August 2025 and held Prelims on 7 December 2025, with Mains in 2026. The next cycle's dates will appear on jkpsc.nic.in.
Is JKPSC preparation similar to UPSC?
Largely yes. The papers mirror the UPSC Civil Services structure, so the same GS, essay and ethics preparation serves both. JKPSC adds Jammu & Kashmir-specific history, geography, culture, economy and current affairs, which we teach separately.
What is the JKPSC coaching fee at Meer Sir Academy?
₹25,000 online and ₹40,000 offline. The weekend batch is ₹40,000 for GS plus ₹15,000 for the optional, and the crash course is ₹25,000. The same fee applies to our UPPSC and BPSC batches.
Do you offer online JKPSC coaching for students in Kashmir and Jammu?
Yes. Live online classes, tests and answer-writing review are available anywhere in India, alongside offline classes in Jamia Nagar, New Delhi.
Start your JKPSC preparation
Online, offline, weekend and crash-course JKPSC batches at Meer Sir Academy, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, and live online across J&K. Al-Zahra Scholarship Test on 16 November – ₹2,00,000 in scholarships.
