The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission [JKPSC] has officially released the exam schedule for the CCE Mains Exam 2026 through an official notification. According to the announced programme – the main exam will begin from June 23 2026 and conclude on July 1 2026. Candidates who have qualified in the preliminary exam are eligible to show up for the main exam. The commission further stated that admit cards will be available to download from June 15 2026 trough the official portal. Applicants are required to keep track of official updates and check all the information that is mentioned on their admit cards after downloading them and ensure that their eligibility and supporting documents are in order as final admission to the examination remains subject to verification.
Overview:
| Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission |
| Exam | J&K Combined Competitive – Main Exam 2025 |
| Number of Notification | PSC/Exam/2026/07 |
| Date of Notification | April 16 2026 |
| Date when Exam Start | June 23 2026 |
| Article Category | NOTIFICATIONS |
| Main Website | https://jkpsc.nic.in |
Date Sheet:
| Date | Session | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| June 23 – 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM | Qualifying Paper – English |
| June 23 – 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper-I : Essay |
| June 24 – 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper-II : General Studies-I |
| June 25 – 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper-III : General Studies-II |
| June 27 – 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper-IV : General Studies-III |
| June 28 – 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper-V : General Studies-IV |
| June 30 – 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper-VI : Optional Paper-I |
| July 1 – 2026 | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Paper-VII : Optional Paper-II |
Optional Subjects:
Candidates can appear in the optional subjects that is chosen during the application process. Candidates have to choose from the following subjects for their optional paper : Agriculture / Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science / Anthropology / Botany / Chemistry / Civil Engineering / Commerce and Accountancy / Economics / Electrical Engineering / Geography / Geology / History / Law / Management / Mathematics / Mechanical Engineering / Medical Science / Philosophy / Physics / Political Science and International Relations / Psychology / Public Administration / Sociology / Zoology / Dogri / English / Hindi / Kashmiri / Punjabi and Urdu
Admit card downloading procedure:
Candidates can download their admit cards by following these steps that are stated below:
- Go to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission’s [JKPSC] main website: https://jkpsc.nic.in.
- Locate and click the “Admit Card” / “Download Admit Card” section.
- You will be taken to the login page where you must provide the necessary information including your application number / registration number / DOB and any other information.
- Click the Submit/Login button to continue – your admit card will appear on the screen after the information has been verified.
- Save the admit card safely on your device after downloading it in PDF format for later use.
Documents needed:
Candidates should carry the following documents to the examination centre: Printed Admit Card – Valid Photo Identity Proof – Passport Size Photographs and any additional document that is specified by JKPSC
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q.1 – On what date will the JKPSC CCE Mains Admit Card 2026 be issued online on its website?
Ans:- The commission is expected to activate the admit card download facility on 15 June 2026.
Q.2 – When is the JKPSC CCE Main Examination 2026 scheduled to start?
Ans:- As per the official examination programme – the first paper of the JKPSC CCE Mains Examination is scheduled for 23 June 2026.
Q.3 Which exam is scheduled on the final day of the JKPSC CCE Mains Examination 2026?
Ans:- The concluding paper of the examination cycle will be the optional Subject Paper-II which is set to take place on 01 July 2026.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Date sheet | Click for Date Sheet for J and K Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2025 |
| Official Website | https://jkpsc.nic.in |










