JK Police Sub-Inspector Written Examination Syllabus – Complete Article

 

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JK Police Sub-Inspector Written Examination Syllabus – Complete Article

The J&K Police Sub-Inspector written examination is designed to assess a candidate’s reasoning ability, awareness, numerical aptitude, language skills, mathematical concepts, and computer knowledge. 

Exam Pattern

The written examination for the post of Sub-Inspector in J&K Police consists of:

100 objective type multiple choice questions

Each question carries 2 marks
Total marks: 200
Negative marking: 0.5 marks for each wrong answer
Duration: 120 minutes

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Subject-wise Distribution

S.No	Subject	Questions	Marks
A	General Intelligence & Reasoning	20	40
B	General Awareness	20	40
C	Quantitative Aptitude	15	30
D	English Comprehension	15	30
E	Mathematical Abilities	15	30
F	Computer Proficiency	15	30
Total		100	200

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A. General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Questions – 40 Marks)

This section tests the candidate’s logical thinking and problem-solving ability.

Important Topics

Analogies

Similarities and differences
Space visualization
Spatial orientation
Problem solving
Analysis and judgment
Decision making
Visual memory
Discrimination and observation
Relationship concepts
Arithmetic reasoning
Figure classification
Arithmetic and number series
Non-verbal series
Coding and decoding
Statement conclusion
Syllogistic reasoning
Semantic analogy
Number analogy
Figural analogy
Word building
Venn diagrams
Drawing inferences
Pattern folding and unfolding
Embedded figures
Critical thinking
Emotional intelligence
Social intelligence

This section is very important for scoring because it requires practice more than theory.

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B. General Awareness (20 Questions – 40 Marks)

This section evaluates the candidate’s knowledge of the environment around them and current affairs.

Important Areas

History

Culture
Geography
Economics
General policy related to India
Special reference to Jammu & Kashmir
Sports
Science
Scientific research
People in news
Current affairs

For this section, daily newspaper reading and monthly current affairs notes are essential.

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C. Quantitative Aptitude (15 Questions – 30 Marks)

This section checks numerical ability and speed.

Important Topics

Whole numbers

Decimals
Fractions
Relationships between numbers
Percentage
Ratio and proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Profit and loss
Discount
Partnership business
Mixture and alligation
Time and distance
Time and work

Regular practice of MCQs is highly recommended.

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D. English Comprehension (15 Questions – 30 Marks)

This section focuses on grammar and language usage.

Important Topics

Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms
Antonyms
Spot the error
Fill in the blanks
Homonyms
Spellings / misspelled words
Idioms and phrases
One-word substitution
Sentence improvement
Active and passive voice
Direct and indirect speech
Sentence shuffling
Cloze test
Reading comprehension passages

At least three passages may be given, including current affairs/editorial based passages.

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E. Mathematical Abilities (15 Questions – 30 Marks)

This section includes school-level mathematics.

1. Algebra

Basic algebraic identities

Elementary surds
Graphs of linear equations
2. Geometry
Triangles
Centres of triangles
Congruence and similarity
Circle and chords
Tangents
Angles subtended by chords
Common tangents to circles
3. Mensuration
Triangle
Quadrilaterals
Regular polygons
Circle
Right prism
Cone
Cylinder
Sphere
Hemisphere
Parallelepiped
Pyramid
4. Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios
Complementary angles
Height and distance
5. Statistics & Probability
Histogram
Frequency polygon
Bar diagram
Pie chart
Mean
Median
Mode
Standard deviation
Simple probability

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F. Computer Proficiency (15 Questions – 30 Marks)

This section is highly scoring.

Computer Basics

Computer organization

CPU
Input/output devices
Computer memory
Backup devices
Ports
Windows explorer
Keyboard shortcuts
Software
Windows operating system
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
Internet & E-mails
Web browsing
Searching
Downloading and uploading
E-mail account management
E-banking
Networking & Cyber Security
Networking devices
Protocols
Cyber threats
Hacking
Viruses
Worms
Trojan
Preventive measures

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Important Note
According to the syllabus:
Parts A, B and D are of graduation level
Parts C, E and F are of 10th standard level

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