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    JKPSC Syllabus 2021 - Check JKPSC KAS prelims and mains syllabus, Download here

    JKPSC Syllabus 2021 - Check JKPSC KAS prelims and mains syllabus, Download here

    Updated on 09 Feb 2021, 09:18 AM IST

    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.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JKPSC 2021 syllabus
    2. JKPSC syllabus 2021 - JKPSC KAS prelims syllabus
    3. JKPSC syllabus 2021 - JKPSC KAS mains syllabus
    4. JKPSC exam Pattern 2021
    JKPSC Syllabus 2021 - Check JKPSC KAS prelims and mains syllabus, Download here
    JKPSC Syllabus 2021 - Check JKPSC KAS prelims and mains syllabus, Download here

    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

    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

    To download JKPSC mains syllabus PDF - Click here

    Quick links:
    JKPSC admit card 2021
    JKPSC cutoff 2021

    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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    Questions related to JKPSC KAS

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    Have a question related to JKPSC KAS ?

    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

    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

    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;

    Hello.
    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