JKPSC Combined Competitive Main Exam Notification 2026 - Apply Online for 80 Posts
Important Dates
- Official Notification Published: February 2026
- Start Date to Apply Online: 16th February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 09th March 2026
- Correction Window / Edit Form: Details will be available on the portal post deadline.
- Main Examination Date: To be announced by the Commission (Refer to official calendar).
Application Fee
- General Category (OM): ₹ 1000/-
- Reserved Categories: ₹ 500/-
- PHC Candidates: ₹ 0/- (Nil)
- Payment Mode: Fee is to be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking on the JKPSC portal.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 32 Years (As per post requirements / relaxations).
- Maximum Age Limit: Generally 35 years for unreserved category (as on 01.01.2025).
- Age Relaxation: Reserved categories (SC/ST/RBA/ALC/IB/PSP/OSC) get age relaxation up to 37 years. Physically Challenged candidates get relaxation up to 38 years.
Qualification
- Preliminary Qualification: The applicant MUST have cleared the JKPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination 2025.
- Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute in India.
- Domicile Rule: The candidate must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. A valid Domicile Certificate is mandatory at the time of document verification.
JKPSC Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has formally released the detailed notification for the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2025-2026. This is the most prestigious administrative recruitment in the Union Territory of J&K, aiming to fill 80 top-tier administrative positions. Candidates who have successfully cracked the Preliminary Examination 2025 are now eligible to apply online for the Mains exam.
Working as a gazetted officer in the J&K government provides an unmatched opportunity to serve the public, accompanied by an excellent salary package (Pay Level-8) and tremendous career growth. The online application portal activates on 16th February 2026, and eligible aspirants must submit their Detailed Application Form (DAF) before the strict deadline of 9th March 2026. Ensure you read the complete syllabus and exam pattern carefully to strategize your Mains preparation.
Understanding the JKPSC CCE Recruitment
The Combined Competitive Examination is conducted to recruit for high-ranking posts such as Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Service, J&K Police (G) Service, and J&K Accounts (G) Service. The Mains examination is highly competitive, comprising descriptive subjective papers followed by an extensive personality test (Interview).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for the JKPSC Mains Exam 2026?
Ans. Only those candidates who have officially qualified the JKPSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2025 are eligible to fill the Mains application form.
Q2. Can candidates from outside Jammu & Kashmir apply?
Ans. No. According to the rules, the candidate must possess a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q3. What is the basic salary structure?
Ans. Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level-8, which translates to a basic pay scale of Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100, plus various allowances.
Vacancy Details
| JKPSC CCE Mains Examination 2026 Info | |
|---|---|
| Commission Name | Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) |
| Examination Name | J&K Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2025 |
| Total Posts | 80 Posts |
| Advertisement Number | Notification No. 03-PSC (DR-P) of 2026 |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Level-8 (Rs. 47,600 – 1,51,100) |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Start Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 09 March 2026 |
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Mains Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | jkpsc.nic.in |
