JKPSC Exam Pattern

The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Examination 2026 will include both objective type and descriptive questions. A total of 150 marks in paper 1 and 300 marks in paper 2 will be demanded in the preliminary examination and the time duration for each paper will be 2 hours. A total of 300 marks for paper 1, 150 marks for paper 2, and 300 each for papers 3 and 4 will be asked in the main examination. Here we have listed the paper-wise exam pattern for the ease of the candidates.

Exam pattern for preliminary examination

Points to keep in mind

• Preliminary consists of a maximum of 450 marks
• Candidates will be given 2 hours to complete the examination
• No negative marking
• The preliminary exam is an objective type

Exam pattern for the main examination

Points to keep in mind 

• Candidates will be given 2 hours to complete the examination
• The main examination is descriptive type