JKPSC Syllabus 2021 - Check JKPSC KAS prelims and mains syllabus, Download here
JKPSC syllabus 2021 is prescribed by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC). The official JKPSC KAS syllabus 2021 has been released with the official JKPSC notification 2021 on February 26, 2021. The JKPSC application form 2021 was released on March 11, 2021. JKPSC will release the syllabus for both prelims and mains stage of the JKPSC KAS exam. The syllabus for JKPSC 2021 exam helps the candidates to prepare better for the JKPSC examination.
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With the help of the JKPSC syllabus 2021 candidates can devise a plan and focus their attention on important topics for the JKPSC exam. Along with the JKPSC syllabus candidates can refer to previous year JKPSC KAS question papers and JKPSC exam pattern 2021 too. The JKPSC KAS exam is a three stage exam. Candidates must follow the JKPSC syllabus while preparing for the exam. To know more about the JKPSC syllabus 2021 read the complete article
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JKPSC 2021 syllabus
JKPSC KAS exam is a three stage exam - prelims, mains and interview. The syllabus for JKPSC prelims and is prescribed separately by the JKPSC in the official JKPSC KAS notification. The JKPSC syllabus is divided into two parts as follows:
JKPSC prelims syllabus
JKPSC mains syllabus
JKPSC syllabus 2021 - JKPSC KAS prelims syllabus
JKPSC prelims exam has two papers one is of general studies and the other is of the optional subject. JKPSC KAS prelims syllabus has topics asked from subjects like current affairs, general science, world geography, Indian polity, economy, Indian National Movement and also questions on general & mental ability. Check the table below for a summary of the JKPSC prelims syllabus.
JKPSC prelims syllabus 2021
Subjects | Topics |
Paper 1 - General Studies | |
General Science | State of Matters Light Reproduction in Human and Plants Respiratory System Chemical Reactions Solutions, etc |
Current National and International events, History of India | General understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects |
World Geography | Natural Resources Human Geography Environment Climate Change Renewable & Nonrenewable resources |
Indian Polity and Economy | Political system Panchayati raj community development planning in India |
Indian National Movement and General Mental Ability | Indian National Movement Government of India Act 1935 Revolutionary Terrorism in 1920s Swaraj Party Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) Second World War and proposals by British Government |
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JKPSC syllabus 2021 - JKPSC KAS mains syllabus
JKPSC KAS mains exam has eight papers of 2250 marks in total. Questions in JKPSC mains exam are asked from subjects like General English, essay in English, general studies & two optional subjects. JKPSC mains paper is descriptive in nature. Check JKPSC mains syllabus in the table below:
JKPSC mains syllabus 2021
Subjects | Topics |
General English | Comprehension Usage & vocabulary Precise writing Short Essay |
Essay in english | Current topics |
General Studies 1 | Modern History of India & Indian Culture Current events of national & international importance Statistical analysis Graphs & diagrams |
General Studies 2 | Indian Polity Indian Economy Geography of India The role and impact of Science & technology in the development of India |
Optional Subjects (two to be selected) | Questions asked will be of degree level from the selected list of subjects Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Anthropology Botany Chemistry Civil Engineering Commerce and Accountancy Economics Electrical Engineering Geography Geology History Law Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Philosophy Physics Political Science & International Relations Psychology Public Administration Sociology Statistics Zoology |
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JKPSC exam Pattern 2021
JKPSC KAS exam pattern is also prescribed by the Commission in the official JKPSC KAS notification. As per the JKPSC notification JKPSC prelims is of 450 marks having two papers which are objective type in nature. Whereas JKPSC mains is of 2250 marks having 8 papers which are descriptive in nature. Check the JKPSC exam pattern 2021 in the tables below.
JKPSC prelims exam pattern
Papers | Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Paper 1 | General studies | 150 | 2 hrs |
Paper 2 | Optional subject | 300 | 2 hrs |
JKPSC mains exam pattern
Papers | Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Paper 1 | General english | 300 | 3 hrs |
Paper 2 | Essay in english | 150 | 3 hrs |
Paper 3 | General Studies 1 | 300 | 3 hrs |
Paper 4 | General Studies 2 | 300 | 3 hrs |
Paper 5 | Optional subject 1 | 300 | 3 hrs |
Paper 6 | Optional subject 1 | 300 | 3 hrs |
Paper 7 | Optional subject 2 | 300 | 3 hrs |
Paper 8 | Optional subject 2 | 300 | 3 hrs |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - JKPSC Syllabus 2021 - Check JKPSC KAS prelims and mains syllabus, Download here
Question: Is there negative marking in the JKPSC prelims exam?
Answer:
No, there is no negative marking in the JKPSC prelims exam.
Question: What is the application fee for the JKPSC examination form?
Answer:
JKPSC application form fee is Rs 1000 for unreserved category candidates.
Question: What are the different stages of the JKPSC KAS examination?
Question: When is the JKPSC KAS notification 2021 going to be released?
Answer:
JKPSC KAS 2021 notification has been released on February 26, 2021.
Questions related to JKPSC KAS
ASSALAMU AALIKUM sir i need a syllabus of jkpsc kas 2020 .. but sir this is 2016 syllabus...
Hi Aspirant,
The JKPSC KAS 2020 syllabus is as follows-
There will be 2 papers in JKPSC KAS Prelims 2020. Paper 2 will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks of 33%.
Paper 1-
- National & International Current Affairs
- History of India
- Indian National Movement
- General Science
- Indian and World Geography–Physical, Social, Economic Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance–Constitution, Panchayati Raj, Political System, Public Policy, Rights Issues etc
- Economic and Social Development– Poverty, Demographics, Sustainable Development, Social Sector Initiatives etc.
- Environmental ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Paper 2
- General mental ability
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.–Class 10th level)
- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc.–Class 10th level)
Good Luck!
what is the minimum percentage required in graduation for eligible in kas exam
Hello,
JKPSC KAS is conducted for recruitment of various administerial posts in Jammu and Kashmir like Junior Scale Administrative Service, Police (Gazetted) Service; and Accounts (Gazetted) Service in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
Eligibility for this is passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, those in the final year too are eligible to apply. There is no specific aggregate required in this case.Candidates need to be permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
Candidates need to be at least 21 years old, the upper age limit is 32 years.
how many optional subjects in kas? can i take chemistry optional
hi,
see you can take any of the subject as optional paper for jammu and kasmir combined services competitive exam,
1) Agriculture:
2) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science:
3) Anthropology:
4) Botany:
5) Chemistry:
6) Civil Engineering:
7) Commerce and Accountancy:
8) Economics:
9) Electrical Engineering:
10) Geography:
11) Geology;
12) History:
13) Law;
14) Management;
15) Mathematics;
16) Mechanical Engineering;
17) Medical science;
18) Philosophy;
19) Physics;
20) Political Science & International Relations;
21) Psychology;
22) Public Administration:
23) Sociology;
24) Statistics;
25) Zoology;
26) Literature of any one of the following languages:
Arabic, Dogri, English, Hindi, Kashmiri, Persian, Punjabi,
Sanskrit and Urdu.
since chemistry is included in the list you can surely take chemistry as optional subject.
I am 35 years old and applied two times before. I am working as teacher. am I eligible for the next year
As the eligibility criteria for JKPSC KAS says so your age must be minimum 21 and it should be maximum 35 , while there is relaxation till 40 years for reservations category candidates, and it is 45 year for PH /widow candidates, while number of attempts for general candidate is 5 and for OBC it is 7 and for SC/ST/- it is unlimited number of attempts, so if you are from general category then you are not eligible to give this exam next year, while if you are from other categories then see your eligibility accordingly from the above data.
Best of luck.