In order to be eligible to compete in the examination, a candidate must satisfy the following conditions:

(i) that he is the permanent resident of J&K State.

(ii)that he has attained the age of 21 years but has not crossed the age of 35 years on 1st January of the year in which notification inviting applications is issued by the commission.

Provided that the upper age limit shall be 37 years in case of following:

(a) Candidates belonging to ST, SC and OSC (other social castes);

(b) in-Service Candidates.

Provided that the upper age limit of the Physically Challenged candidates shall be 37 years irrespective of the category to which they belong.

Provided further that in respect of the candidates for J&K Police (Gazetted) Service, the candidate should possess the following standards also:

I. For Males:
(a) Height: 165 cm
(b) Chest girth: 84 cm Expansion 5 cm

II. For Females:
(a) (a) Height: 150 cm
(b) Chest girth: 79 cm Expansion 5 cm

III. For Candidates from Leh/Kargil:
a. For Males:
(a) Height: 160 cm
(b) Chest girth: 79 cm Expansion 5 cm

b. For Females:
(a) Height: 145 cm
(b) Chest girth: 79 cm Expansion 5 cm