JKPSC KAS Syllabus 2024: Jammu Kashmir Public Service Commission sets the JKPSC KAS syllabus and exam pattern for the exams. The exam is conducted in two stages: prelims and mains. The JKPSC KAS 2024 syllabus for both papers is different and is shared below. Candidates preparing for the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services must have a detailed understanding of the topics included in the syllabus along with the weightage distribution for each paper.
The exam will be conducted in 03 phases. Candidates applying for the JKPSC recruitment in 2024 are recommended to read the sarkari exam post for the Kashmir Administrative Service syllabus, prelims syllabus, exam pattern, etc. Get notifications for the latest recruitments through a free job alert. Candidates can download the JKPSC KAS syllabus 2024 pdf from the section below.
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JKPSC KAS Syllabus 2024 Overview
An overview of the JKPSC KAS syllabus 2024 is provided below. The applicants are advised to go through the syllabus thoroughly to hone their skills.
| JKPSC Syllabus Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission |
| Category | Sarkari Syllabus |
| Post Name | JKPSC KAS |
| Selection Process |
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| Official Website | jkpsc.nic.in |
JKPSC KAS Syllabus 2024
The details for the JKPSC KAS 2024 syllabus are listed below. As discussed above, the JKPSC KAS exam has three phases. The syllabus for all the relevant phases is shared below.
JKPSC KAS Preliminary Exam Syllabus
The details of the JKPSC KAS Preliminary Syllabus 2024 are listed for reference. The prelims paper is further divided into two:
- Paper I
- Paper-II
| Paper Name | Topic Name |
| JKPAS KAS Prelims Syllabus for Paper-I (General Studies) |
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| JKPAS KAS Prelims Syllabus for Paper-II (General Studies) |
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JKPSC KAS Mains Examination Syllabus
There are six significant papers for the JKPSC KAS mains exam and two optional papers. The details of the JKPSC KAS mains syllabus are given below:
| Paper Name | Topic Name |
| JKPSC KAS Mains Syllabus for English |
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| JKPSC KAS Mains Syllabus for Paper-I |
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| JKPSC KAS Mains Syllabus for Paper-II |
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| JKPSC KAS Mains Syllabus for Paper III |
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| JKPSC KAS Mains Syllabus for Ethics |
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| Optional Subjects | Subject-based |
JKPSC KAS Optional Subjects
The optional subjects included in the JKPSC KAS exam 2024 are mentioned below. Candidates will be required to choose any one of the following papers.
| Paper Name | Subject Included |
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JKPSC KAS Exam Pattern 2024
The JKPSC KAS exam is conducted in three phases: the Preliminary exam, Mains exam, and the Interview. The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature. The detailed JKPSC KAS exam pattern 2024 is shared below for reference:
JKPSC KAS Prelims Exam Pattern
Given below are the details of the JKPSC KAS Pre paper. This is the first paper in the JKPSC KAS selection process.
- It has objective questions.
- The total mark is 450.
- The exam duration is 02 hours.
- It has 02 papers.
- It is qualifying in nature.
| Paper Name | Total Marks | Exam Duration (in mins) |
| Paper-I | 150 | 120 |
| Paper-II | 300 |
JKPAS KAS Mains Exam Pattern
Given below are the details for the JKPSC KAS Mains paper. Candidates who qualify for the prelims paper will be further required to write the mains paper.
- The paper has descriptive questions.
- One paper is qualifying in nature.
- It has a total of 08 papers.
- The total mark is 2050.
- The exam is held in rounds.
| Paper Name | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| English | 300 | 180 min each |
| Paper-I | 250 | |
| Paper-II | 250 | |
| Paper-III | 250 | |
| Paper-IV | 250 | |
| Paper-V | 250 | |
| Paper-VI | 250 | |
| Paper-VII | 250 |
JKPSC KAS Interview Round
Besides the written exam, the candidates must also prepare for the JKPSC KAS interview. The details about the interview round are shared below:
- It is the last phase of the selection process.
- Candidates who qualify for Mains are called for the Interview.
- It checks the candidate’s ability on the ground level.
- The final selection is made on a Merit basis.
JKPSC KAS Exam 2024 Preparation Tips
Candidates can follow the preparation tips given below to ace the written exam. These tips will help the candidates complete the JKPSC KAS syllabus 2024 easily and on time.
- Keep revising for better retention.
- Practice the previous ten year’s question papers to understand the exam pattern.
- Work on your spoken English for the Interview.
- Study about your State and district in detail for the Interview.
JKPSC KAS 2024 Exam Reference Books
Follow these books to complete the JKPSC KAS syllabus 2024. These books are beginner’s friendly and are equipped with basic concepts and details.
- M. Laxmikanth– Polity
- NCERT– Std. 06-12 books
- Satish Chandra– History
- Shankar IAS– Environment and Ecology
JKPSC KAS Selection Process
The selection of the candidates applying for the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services Examination shall be done through a three-step process:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
JKPSC KAS Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline/ subject.
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The candidate must not be less than 32 years old and greater than 21 years old.
Candidates applying for Gazzeted posts must pass the following physical standards:
- The height of the male should be 165 cm, and the height of the female should be 150 cm.
- Chest 84 cm (male) and 79 cm (female).
Applicable to candidates for Leh/Kargil:
- The height of the male should be 160 cm, and the height of the female should be 145 cm.
- The chest of male and female candidates should be 79 cm.
JKPSC KAS Syllabus 2024 FAQ
There are eight papers for the main examination.
The prelims examination will have two papers. The total is 400.
The mains paper will be conducted for a total of 2050 marks.
The prelims paper will have a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
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If you have any queries regarding the JKPSC KAS Syllabus 2024, comment on the post and we will get back to you. For more updates, the applicants are requested to subscribe to government exams pages to receive regular notifications.
Dera sir/mam.
I cant understant about optional subject.shall we take only one optional subject or two …my optional is public administration,as per this shall i take another one…plz revert me
@Shah Hussain says You have to choose one optional subject for which there will be two papers (paper I and paper II). If you have public administration the there’ll be two papers for it.
But pattern has changed now.The pattern you have described above is old one .Are you sure the old pattern would b followed again?kindly reply soon.
What is the form date of jkpsc 2020? And also provide syllbus for zoology
Is KAS is still continue in J&K UT
Is the pattern and the sayllabus same even for UT ?
Bsc nursing are eligible or not
Yes y not
It is also a graduate course.
What percentage of metric is eligible for KAS Interview
Yes any graduate can apply for Kashmir administrative Services
Dear sir/mam
I am a soldier of Indian army and it’s 13th year running of my service but I didn’t cleared my 12 class at that time due some of family problems and I started preparing my self for indian army and cleared it in my first attempt but now I want to do some thing for my state by achieving any guested rank……. Help me out
Preparing for IAS exam then u can for something your state
Hi Amandeep!
Preparing for IAS exam then you can something your state
Are the jk students only can apply
For kas in 2023 and language of interview further the exam pattern is subjective or objective also about seats every year in kas
Dear sir/Mam,
Can u snd me optional subjects syllabus for MGT. ,History, public administration , anthropology or economics .So that I can choose any 2 subjects which is gud for me
PLZZ revert mam
Thankyou
Have a great. day
Hi shikha, Read the notification completely. You can also check previous year question papers once.
After abolishon of article 360, is the syllibus same as it was before?
Moreover,can you provide us with a detalied syllibus as GSscore provides for UPSC..which is more eloborated and comprehensive
Jkpsc kas
Preliminary papers second will be conducted on any optional subject Or csat
Can u please clear me is there only a single optional or two optional in mains now
ONLY ONE OPTIONAL BUT TWO PAPERS
Can i take maths and physics as optional subjects in jkpsc exam?
From where we can get previous year papers
Is there will be jkpsc exam still conducted after the abolition of 370 article in the state.. And what about the Age criteria eligibility for conducting the exam.
Plzz revert me.
I’m confused about which subject is best for kas after the completion of 12th arts
Sir please help me
Sir please suggest me the best material for prelims and mains GS paper 1-4
I am planning my optional to be public administration
I live in jammu, can uh plzz tell me
does preliminary and mains exam of kas held in kashmir only?
Respected one , i want to ask that in prelims we have two papers is there a separate timing for each like mains or we have to attempt both in only one timing …plzz clear me.
Can uh please tell is I am eligible for jkpsc 2022 if I am in 2nd year now and my degree(Bsc Hons agriculture) will be completed in July 2023.