The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has officially announced the JKPSC 2025 Mains Exam for recruitment to prestigious administrative services like JKAS, JKPS, and more. Candidates who have cleared the Prelims are now gearing up for the next major milestone the Mains Examination.
If you are one of them, this blog post will guide you with the latest information on JKPSC Mains 2025 exam dates, syllabus, pattern, and how to prepare effectively.
JKPSC 2025 Mains Exam – Important Dates (Expected)
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | April 2025 |
| Mains Exam Application | May 2025 |
| Mains Exam Admit Card | July 2025 |
| Mains Exam Dates | August 2025 |
| Result Declaration | October 2025 |
JKPSC 2025 Mains Exam – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JKPSC Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Written Exam) |
| Total Papers | 8 Papers |
| Total Marks | 1750 |
| Official Website | jkpsc.nic.in |
JKPSC Mains 2025 Exam Pattern
The Mains exam includes qualifying and merit-based papers:
Qualifying Papers (Must score at least 33%)
- Paper A – English (300 marks)
- Paper B – One Indian Language (300 marks)
Papers Counted for Merit (250 marks each)
- Essay
- General Studies I
- General Studies II
- General Studies III
- General Studies IV
- Optional Subject Paper I
- Optional Subject Paper II
🕒 Each paper is of 3 hours duration.
JKPSC Mains 2025 Syllabus Highlights
Here’s a quick summary of the syllabus:
1. Essay
- Write multiple essays on a range of topics from philosophy, politics, environment, and ethics.
2. General Studies I
- Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World and Society.
3. General Studies II
- Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.
4. General Studies III
- Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
5. General Studies IV
- Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude.
6. Optional Subject (any one from official list)
- Eg: Anthropology, Public Administration, Geography, Sociology, etc.
JKPSC 2025 Mains Admit Card
The admit card for the Mains exam will be released around 10–15 days before the exam. Candidates can download it from the official portal:
Download from: https://jkpsc.nic.in
Preparation Tips for JKPSC 2025 Mains
- Understand the Syllabus Thoroughly – Stick to JKPSC’s official syllabus.
- Master Answer Writing – Practice structuring answers with introduction, body & conclusion.
- Focus on Optional Subject – Choose a subject that overlaps with your graduation or interest.
- Use Trusted Sources – NCERTs, standard books, government reports, and editorials.
- Practice Previous Year Papers – Get familiar with the pattern and types of questions.
- Revision & Time Management – Allocate time blocks and revise each subject multiple times.