Srinagar, Oct. 30 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified a revised regulatory framework governing probation and departmental examinations for officers recruited to the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) through the Combined Competitive Examination, introducing significant changes to the existing service qualification requirements.

The General Administration Department (GAD), through Government Notification S.O. 278 dated October 28, 2026, has issued the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Services (Probation and Examination) Rules, 2026, under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India.

The newly notified rules will come into force with immediate effect and will be applicable to candidates appointed ...