JKPSC KAS Prelims 2025 Provisional Answer Key Released – Download PDF, Raise Objections
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has officially released the Provisional Answer Key for the J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025, commonly known as JKPSC KAS Prelims. The examination was successfully conducted on 07 December 2025 across various centers in Jammu and Kashmir.
Candidates who appeared in the examination can now download the provisional key and raise objections, if any, within the stipulated time period.
📌 Highlights of JKPSC KAS Prelims 2025 Answer Key
- Official Notification Date: 07 December 2025
- Exam Conducted For: J&K Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary) 2025
- Documents Released: Provisional Answer Key of General Studies Paper I & II
- Availability: On JKPSC official website
- Objection Window: Candidates can submit objections till 11 December 2025
The answer key document includes response options for all questions in Series A of both General Studies Papers. According to the uploaded pages (Page 1–3), the key lists question numbers and correct answers for Series A of General Studies-I and II.
📥 How to Download JKPSC KAS Prelims 2025 Answer Key?
Follow the simple steps below:
- Visit the official JKPSC website – jkpsc.nic.in
- Click on “What’s New” or announcement section
- Locate and open the notification titled “Conduct of J&K Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2025 – Provisional Answer Key(s)”
- Download the PDF
- Check the Series A options against your question booklet
📌 How to Raise Objections Against JKPSC KAS Answer Key?
As per instructions printed on Page 4 of the notification, candidates can:
✔ Submit objections in prescribed format only (Annexure-A provided on Page 5)
✔ Fee per objection: ₹500 (refundable if objection is found genuine)
✔ Payment Mode: Demand Draft in favor of Controller of Examinations, JKPSC
✔ Objections must include:
- Question number (as in Series A)
- Reason for objection
- Reference material proof
- Demand draft details
All objections must be physically submitted at the JKPSC office, Jammu or Srinagar, between 08–11 December 2025. After this deadline, no objections will be entertained.
📌 Details Mentioned in the Answer Key PDF
The answer key document features:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Paper | General Studies I & II |
| Series Covered | A |
| Contents | Correct answers to Q1–Q100 |
| Additional Info | Instructions for objection, fee notice, and annexure form |
➡ The document clearly instructs candidates to fill separate forms for each question objection, as seen on Annexure-A (Page 5).
📝 Expected JKPSC KAS Cut Off 2025 (Tentative)
Based on difficulty analysis from the uploaded pages (questions on science, polity, economy, wildlife, international relations, etc.), the tentative cut-off may fall in the following ranges:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (Out of 200) |
|---|---|
| Open Merit (OM) | 88–100 |
| RBA | 80–90 |
| ST | 70–85 |
| SC | 72–85 |
| EWS | 82–95 |
⚠ Note: Official cut-offs will be released only after results.
📌 What’s Next After JKPSC KAS Preliminary Exam?
Candidates who qualify for the prelims will be eligible for the KAS Mains Examination. The mains include essay-style descriptive papers, followed by the personality test/interview.
📍 Next Stage: JKPSC KAS Mains
📍 Weightage: 1750 Marks + 250 Marks (Interview)
📚 Paper Review & Difficulty Level (Based on Uploaded Papers)
📌 General Studies Paper I
- Moderate difficulty
- Heavy weightage from:
✔ Science & Technology
✔ Environment & Biodiversity
✔ Indian Polity & Economy
✔ Maps, Conservation, International Reports
📌 General Studies Paper II
- Relatively easier
- More scoring for candidates with basic aptitude preparation
- Analytical reasoning was moderate
📦 Why the Answer Key Matters?
- Helps candidates calculate expected scores
- Provides transparency
- Allows correction through objection submissions
- Builds awareness of evaluation criteria
📌 Direct PDF Link (Official)
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The release of the JKPSC KAS Preliminary Provisional Answer Key 2025 marks an important update for thousands of aspirants in Jammu & Kashmir. Candidates must carefully review their responses and raise objections (if any) before the deadline.
This step ensures fairness and accuracy in the recruitment process for future civil administrators of the Union Territory.
