JKPSC (Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission) 2020- Important dates, Exam Pattern, Admit card, Selection Process

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) is a state level public service commission of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The commission is responsible for conducting the government exams in order to recruit individuals in various government bodies in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

JKPSC conducts such competitive exams every year. The information and official notification regarding all such competitive exams are updated on the official website of the commission, i.e., www.jkpsc.nic.in.

JKPSC 2020 Exam Highlights

JKPSC 2020 Exam Dates

The official notification regarding the dates of the JKPSC exams have not been released by the commission yet. All the necessary information and important dates related to the exams will be updated on its official website soon. However, the tentative dates of the exam are given below:

JKPSC 2020 Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility criteria that are required for the candidates to be eligible for the JKPSC (Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission) exam 2020 has been given below:

• In order to be eligible to apply for the examination, a candidate must be the permanent citizen of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Age Criteria: There is a minimum age criteria for the candidates to be eligible to appear for the paper. A candidate must be between 21 to 32 years in order to be eligible for the exam.
• Educational Qualifications: A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in any stream from any recognized University in order to be eligible for the exam.
• Other Criteria: There are some other criteria for the candidates who apply for the gazette police service. They must possess certain physical criteria to be eligible for the post. Below is given some details regarding that:

For Candidates from Leh/ Kargil

JKPSC 2020 Application Process

Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) accepts the application from those who are eligible for the exam in an online mode. The applications can be made online through the official website of the Commission. Below is given detailed information regarding the application process:

How to apply for the exam?

• Step 1: First of all, Visit the official website of the commission, i.e., www.jkpsc.nic.in.
• Step 2: After visiting the official website of the commission, find the official link to apply for the examination. Click on the register option and Apply for the exam.
• Step 3: Students can register on clicking the official link available on the website using the mobile number and email- ID. Along with that, fill in all the details required like DOB, Name, Parents’ name, educational qualification, etc.
• Step 4: Students are asked to fill in more details and complete the registration process thereafter.
• Step 5: After filling all the necessary details, students are asked to upload the necessary documents like Identity proof, mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate (if applicable), etc.
• Step 6: You will be redirected to the payment page. Make the payment of the application fees through debit/ credit card. You can also make payment using internet banking or e- challan.
• Step 7: After completing all the necessary steps and reviewing the application form, Click on the final submission button to finally submit the application process.
• Step 8: Now, take a final print out of your application form and keep it for future reference.

JKPSC 2020 Application fees

JKPSC charges application fees from those who apply for the examination. The candidates of specific reserved categories are exempted from paying the fees while there is a provision of discounted fees by some percentage for other category students. The application fee to pay while filling the application form is given below.

• General Category: INR 1000/-
• Reserved Category: INR 500/-
• PWD Category: Exempted from paying application fees

JKPSC 2020 Admit Card

The admit card of the JKPSC examination is made available to the students a few weeks before the examination. Below are given some steps to download the admit card:

1. Visit the official website of the examination, i.e., www.jkpsc.nic.in.
2. Enter your login credentials and login to the profile.
3. Click on the link to download the admit card.
4. Input the details as asked.
5. Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download and save the admit card for future reference.

JKPSC 2020 Selection Process

The selection process of the JKPSC examination consists of several stages. JKPSC exam is basically conducted in three stages: Preliminary exam and Mains exams followed by a final interview. Preliminary examination is an objective paper while the mains examination is a subjective written exam. The different stages of the examination are described below:

• Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): The first stage of the JKPSC examination is the Preliminary Examination. It is an objective test consisting of two papers. The marks scored in the preliminary exam are not counted in merit.
• Mains Examination (Subjective Type): The second stage of the JKPSC examination is the Mains Examination. It is a subjective test that consists of 9 papers out of which 7 are counted in merit and rest 2 are qualifying in nature.
• Final Interview: The final stage of the JKPSC recruitment process is the final interview. The candidates who clear the first two stages are called for the final interview. This is conducted to test the communication skills and quick decision-making capability of the candidates.

JKPSC 2020 Exam Pattern

Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission conducts various competitive examinations for direct recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services, Police services, and Accounts services.

The exam for the recruitments in various civil services under Jammu and Kashmir public service commission is conducted in different stages. The three basic stages of the examination are: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam and Final Interview. Candidates must clear all the three stages of JKPSC examination to qualify the paper. Below is given the exam pattern of the JKPSC exam for the year 2020.

STAGE 1: Prelims exam Objective type

The first stage of clearing the JKPSC exam is the Preliminary Examination. A candidate has to appear for the objective test in order to clear the JKPSC exam.

• The preliminary examination consists of two papers which are objective in nature.
• The questions that come in the preliminary examination are Multiple Choice questions.
• The question paper of the preliminary examination consists of 450 marks in all.
• This test is qualifying in nature. The marks obtained in Preliminary examination are not counted in merit. It is just a screening test.
• The language of the question paper is English.
• Each paper will be of two hours only.
• There is no provision of negative marking in Preliminary exam.

STAGE 2: Mains Exam Written

The second stage of the JKPSC recruitment process is the Mains Examination. The candidates who clear the Preliminary Examination are called for the Mains Examination. Preliminary Examination is of qualifying nature but marks obtained in Mains Examination are counted for merit.

• The question paper of the Mains Examination consists of Subjective questions which are of descriptive type.
• 2 out of 9 papers are qualifying in nature while the other 7 papers are counted in merit.
• The candidates who clear the mains examination are called for the final interview session.
• The duration of each paper will be for three hours.
• The question papers other than language papers will be set in English.

Stage 3 Final Interview

The interview test is the final stage of the JKPSC recruitment process. Those who clear both Preliminary and Mains examinations are finally called for an interview.

• The interview is conducted to basically judge the mental caliber of the candidates. There is a real assessment of not only the intellectual qualities but also the social traits and general interest of the candidates in the current affairs.
• Candidates are judged on the basis of their mental alertness, clear and logical expositions, depth of interest, balance of judgment, intellectual and moral integrity, etc. in their interview.
• Those who fail to obtain the minimum marks in more than one subject are not eligible to be called for an interview.

JKPSC 2020 Syllabus

The detailed syllabus of the JKPSC examination is released by the commission on its official website. The syllabus for both preliminary and mains examination are released by the board on its official website. Before beginning the preparation, one must refer to the syllabus of the examination as determined by the commission. Below is given the syllabus of the JKPSC examination:

JKPSC Prelims Syllabus

There are two papers conducted in the preliminary stage of the JKPSC exam. Paper 1 is of General Science while Paper 2 is conducted from any of the optional subjects given. The topics that come in the Preliminary exam are:

Paper- I

Paper- II

The paper will be conducted from any of the optional subjects given.

JKPSC Mains Exam Syllabus

There are 9 papers in the written examination. Paper I is of General English, Paper II consists of Essay in English, Paper III & IV is of General Studies and Papers V, VI, VII and VIII are of any two subjects to be selected from the list of the optional subjects given. The topics that come in the Mains exam are:

English (Qualifying Paper)

• Comprehension
• Precise Writing
• Usage and vocabulary
• Short essays

General Studies

• Current Events of National and International Importance
• History of India
• Indian and World Geography
• India Polity
• Environmental Ecology
• General Science
• Economic and Social Development

JKPSC Exam 2020 Recommended Books

JKPSC exam consists of three stages, i.e., Preliminary Exam, Mains examination and final interview round. Some of the books that are recommended to prepare for the exam are given below:

• General Aptitude for All competitive exams
• RS Aggarwal- Quantitative Aptitude
• General English for Competitive exams
• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non- verbal reasoning
• Indian Polity by Lakshmikant
• Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

JKPSC 2020 Vacancy

JKPSC (Jammu and Kashmir Service Commission) exam is conducted at the state level. The candidates planning to appear for the JKPSC (Jammu and Kashmir Service Commission) exam 2020 must be aware of the vacancies as released by the department.

The JKPSC vacancy for the year 2020 has not been released by the commission so far. Below is given the category wise vacancies for the year 2019.

JKPSC Exam 2020 Preparation Tips

In order to clear any examination, one must prepare with full focus and dedication throughout the preparation process. A proper well-structured preparation strategy is required to clear any examination. Below are some strategies and tips to prepare for the JKPSC examination:

• Solve previous year questions: Previous years’ papers are very important to prepare for any examination. Students should practice as many previous years’ papers as much they can in order to understand the paper pattern and the difficulty level of the paper.
• Revision: Students are advised to revise the syllabus regularly before appearing for the actual exam so that nothing is left out. Revision is vital to clear any examination with flying colors.
• Preparation plan: A proper preparation plan is necessary to clear any examination. Students must make an ideal plan and preparation strategy on a daily basis. A proper preparation plan is mandatory throughout the preparation process.
• Syllabus analysis: To clear any examination, one must thoroughly analyze the complete syllabus of the examination. Visit the official site of the paper and check the complete syllabus of the examination and prepare according to it only. The questions asked in the examination are completely based on the syllabus prescribed by the Board or the commission.
• Strategize: In order to clear any examination, students must make a proper plan and preparation strategy according to the syllabus prescribed. Practice as many problems as you can and solve past years papers along with the revision.

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