The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) is set to release the notification for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 in the second quarter of the year, most likely by July. This examination aims to fill various administrative positions in different departments of the Government of J&K. Below is a detailed overview of the expected notification, eligibility criteria, application process, and selection stages.
JKPSC CCE 2024
Exam Name: JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2024
Conducting Body: Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission
Notification Release: Expected in the second quarter of 2024
Vacancies: Approximately 100 (Tentative)
Official Website: jkpsc.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years old.
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹1000
- Reserved Categories: ₹500
- Physically Handicapped: Exempted
Application Process
Once the notification is released, candidates can apply online through the JKPSC official website. The application window will be open for four weeks. Applicants need to fill out the form, attach necessary documents, and pay the application fee online.
JKPSC CCE Vacancy 2024
The exact number of vacancies will be disclosed in the official notification. However, it is estimated to be around 100. The previous breakdown for the year 2023-25 included 75 positions, distributed as follows:
- Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Service: 25
- J&K Accounts (G) Service: 25
- J&K Police (G) Service: 25
Category-wise Breakdown (2023-25):
| Department | OM | SC | ST | OSC | ALC/ IB | RBA | PSP | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Scale of J&K Administrative Service | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| J&K Accounts (G) Service | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| J&K Police (G) Service | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Total | 38 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 75 |
Selection Process
The selection process for the JKPSC CCE 2024 comprises three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Prelims:
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Total Questions: 400 (200 per paper)
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question, with a negative marking of 1/3rd for each incorrect answer
- Papers: Two papers – General Studies-I and General Studies-II
- Medium: English
Mains:
- Mode: Offline
- Total Marks: 1750
- Marking Scheme: No negative marking
- Papers: Eight papers including English (Qualifying), Essay, and four General Studies papers, and two Optional Subject papers
- Medium: English
Interview:
- Mode: Face-to-face
- Marks: 300
- Purpose: To assess the candidate’s personality, knowledge, and suitability for the position
Important Dates
The exact dates for the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2024 will be announced after the notification is released. It is anticipated that the exam will take place in the third quarter of 2024.