Syllabus and Study Material for Written Test for the post of Constable

Marks: 100
Number of Questions: 100
Time: 02:00 Hours

S. No.	Subject / Topic	Total number of Questions
1.	General English	25
2.	General Knowledge and current affairs (India)	25
3.	General Knowledge with special reference to J&K	10
4.	Numerical and Reasoning Ability	25
5.	Basic concepts of Computers	15
	Total Marks	100

General English (25 Marks)

1. Articles
2. Clauses
3. Pronouns
4. Homonyms / homophones
5. Tenses
6. Punctuation
7. Synonyms and antonyms
8. Analogies
9. Idioms and phrases
10. Uses of prepositions.

General Knowledge and current affairs of India (25 Marks)

1. Important dates in Indian History/Freedom Struggle, different dates and events
2. First in world (Adventure, Sports, Discoveries).
3. First in India (Adventure, Sports, Discoveries).
4. Popular names of Personalities (Religion, Politics, Scientific discoveries, Geographical, Sports, History)
5. The Newspaper world -(Current Dailies & Weeklies of India)
6. Books & Authors General
7. Famous Places in India.
8. Languages.
9. Capitals & Currencies.
10. United Nations Organizations - Veto Powers, No. of Countries as its Members Principal organs and their functions.
11. SAARC. ASEAN.
12. Everyday Science.
13. World famous Awards -- (1. in Science), (2. in Literature), (3. in Sports)
14. National Awards -- (1. in Science), (2. in Literature), (3. in Sports)
15. The world of Sports
16. Climate & Crops in India.
17. Democratic institutions.
18. Constitution of India (Formation, Fundamental rights, Directive principles).
19. Forms of Government.
20. Political & Physical divisions of world & India.
21. Important rivers and lakes in India.
22. Current Events of National and International Level.
23. Agriculture in economic development: Industrialization and economic development.
24. Indian Foreign Trade.

General Knowledge with special reference to Jammu and Kashmir (10 Marks)

1. Abbreviations, Important dates, popular names of personalities and their achievements / Contribution (National and International)
2. Weather, Climate, Crops, Means of Transport, Important power projects and their impact on J&K Economy
3. Rivers and Lakes
4. Important Tourist Destinations.
5. History of J&K - Historical places of the J&K and their importance
6. RTI Act
7. Indus Water Treaty and its impact on economy
8. Agriculture in Economic Development, Industrialization and economic Development.
9. Current events of Local, National and International Importance.

Numerical and Reasoning Ability (25 Marks)

The candidates will be tested primarily on the fundamental mathematical concepts and application oriented reasoning. The bound areas will include the following:

Basic Arithmetic:

1. Number System
2. Percentage
3. Average
4. Profit & Loss
5. Ratio & Proportion
6. Speed, Distance and Time
7. Mathematical reasoning
8. Basic Algebra
9. Mensuration
10. Decimal Fractions
11. Simple and Compound Interest
12. Trigonometry
13. Simplification

Reasoning Ability:

1. Number Series
2. Letter Series
3. Coding series
4. Direction sense
5. Blood relations
6. Statements and conclusions
7. Logical Reasoning
8. Mental Reasoning
9. Sequential output tracing
10. Assertions and reasons
11. Arithmetic Operations

Basic Concepts of Computers (15 Marks)

The Candidates understanding of the concept of computers and its application will be tested and it will broadly cover the following:

1. Computer terminology
2. Hardware and Software
3. Input and Output Devices
4. MS Word & MS Excel
5. Storage and Operating Systems
6. Safety and Security
7. E-mail and Internet Usage
8. Search Engines