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

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

Edited By Piyush.Dixit | Updated on Feb 09, 2021 09:18 AM IST | #JKPSC KAS

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.

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

To download JKPSC prelims syllabus PDF - Click here

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

Other Important Links

JKPSC result 2021

JKPSC answer key 2021

Other state administrative exams, candidates might be interested in

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is there negative marking in the JKPSC prelims exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the JKPSC prelims exam.

2. What is the application fee for the JKPSC examination form?

JKPSC application form fee is Rs 1000 for unreserved category candidates.

3. What are the different stages of the JKPSC KAS examination?

 JKPSC exam has three stages. They are as follows:

  • Prelims

  • Mains

  • Interview

4. When is the JKPSC KAS notification 2021 going to be released?

JKPSC KAS 2021 notification has been released on February 26, 2021.

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Questions related to JKPSC KAS

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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!

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.

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.


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 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.
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