If you are preparing for the JK Police Sub Inspector (JKPSI) exam, then understanding the syllabus is your first step. To make it simple for you, here’s the exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus explained in easy language.
| S.No | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| B | General Awareness | 20 | 40 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 30 |
| D | English | 15 | 30 |
| E | Mathematical Abilities | 15 | 30 |
| F | Computer Proficiency | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 120 minutes (2 Hour)
Marking Scheme:
- +2 marks for each correct answer
- –0.5 marks for each wrong answer
General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 questions 40 marks)
1. Analogy (Word/Number/Figure)
- Meaning: Find relation between two things and apply it to another.
- Example: Cat : Kitten :: Dog : ? → Answer = Puppy
2. Classification (Odd one out)
- Meaning: Identify which one does not belong to the group.
- Example: Apple, Mango, Banana, Potato → Answer = Potato (rest are fruits).
3. Series (Number/Letter/Figure)
- Meaning: Find the missing element in a sequence.
- Example: 2, 4, 6, 8, ? → Answer = 10
4. Problem Solving
- Meaning: Solve logic or puzzle-based questions.
- Example: A is taller than B, B is taller than C. Who is tallest? → Answer = A
5. Word Building
- Meaning: Form meaningful words or check arrangement.
- Example: Arrange letters “RACT” → Answer = CART
6. Coding-Decoding
- Meaning: Decode a given code language.
- Example: If CAT = DBU, then DOG = ? → Answer = EPH (each letter +1).
7. Numerical Operations
- Meaning: Simple calculations or patterns.
- Example: 25 × 4 ÷ 2 = ? → Answer = 50
8. Symbolic Operations & Trends
- Meaning: Solve using given symbols.
- Example: If @ = + and # = ×, then 5 @ 3 # 2 = ? → 5 + 3 × 2 = 11
9. Venn Diagrams
- Meaning: Show relations among groups.
- Example: Students, Boys, Cricketers → Some overlap in a circle diagram.
10. Drawing Inferences
- Meaning: Derive conclusions from given statements.
- Example: All dogs are animals. All animals can move. → Inference: All dogs can move.
11. Space Orientation
- Meaning: Understand positions and directions.
- Example: If you face East and turn right → You face South.
12. Space Visualization
- Meaning: Imagine shapes after rotation.
- Example: A triangle rotated 90° clockwise → Pointing right.
13. Folding/Unfolding Patterns
- Meaning: Predict paper folding/unfolding shapes.
- Example: A square folded diagonally, then a triangle cut → Predict final shape.
14. Punched Hole Problems
- Meaning: Guess design after paper is punched and unfolded.
- Example: Circle hole punched on folded paper → Four circles when unfolded.
15. Date & City Matching
- Meaning: Match events with correct date/city.
- Example: If Rahul – Delhi, Ramesh – Mumbai, then who lives in Mumbai? → Ramesh.
16. Address Matching
- Meaning: Match names with correct addresses.
- Example: “Mr. Sharma, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu” → Match correctly.
17. Indexing
- Meaning: Arrangement like dictionary order.
- Example: Arrange words: Cat, Apple, Ball → Order = Apple, Ball, Cat.
18. Classification of Codes/Roll Numbers
- Meaning: Group based on common logic.
- Example: 121, 144, 169, 170 → Odd = 170 (others are perfect squares).
19. Small & Capital Letters/Numbers Puzzles
- Meaning: Spot patterns in letters/numbers.
- Example: A=1, B=2, C=3 → Code for CAT = 3 1 20.
20. Embedded Figures
- Meaning: Find hidden figure inside a larger design.
- Example: Identify a triangle hidden inside a star.
21. Critical Thinking
- Meaning: Apply reasoning to reach correct result.
- Example: If all pens are blue and this is a pen → It must be blue.
22. Emotional Intelligence
- Meaning: Understand emotions and act wisely.
- Example: If a friend is sad before exam → Motivate them instead of ignoring.
23. Social Intelligence
- Meaning: Understanding people and society.
- Example: Helping someone cross the road → Shows social awareness.
General Awareness (20 Questions, 40 Marks)
This section checks your knowledge of the world around you, society, and current events.
Main Topics:
- History – Important events, freedom struggle, movements, dynasties, rulers, J&K history.
- Culture – Traditions, festivals, art, literature, and heritage of India and J&K.
- Geography – Physical, social, and economic geography of India and J&K.
- Economics & General Policy – Basic economy, policies, development programmes (with focus on India & J&K).
- Sports – National and international sports events, tournaments, winners.
- Science – General science knowledge (daily life applications, discoveries).
- Scientific Research – Recent developments, research institutions, Nobel/other awards.
- Current Affairs – National & International events, government schemes, important days, new appointments.
- People in News – Famous personalities, awards, important political and social leaders.
- Environment & Society – Awareness about surroundings and application in daily life.
Quantitative Aptitude (15 Questions, 30 Marks)
This section checks your ability to use numbers and calculations correctly.
Main Topics:
- Whole Numbers
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationships between Numbers
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Square Roots
- Averages
- Interest (Simple & Compound)
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
English Comprehension (15 Questions, 30 Marks)
This section will check your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Main Topics:
- Vocabulary & Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms & Antonyms (correct usage)
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks
- Homonyms (same spelling/sound, different meaning)
- Spellings / Detecting misspelt words
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Improvement of Sentences
- Active & Passive Voice of Verbs
- Direct & Indirect Narration
- Shuffling (Rearranging) of Sentence Parts
- Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
- Cloze Passage (fill missing words in a paragraph)
- Comprehension Passages (3 or more paragraphs given, questions asked)
Note:
- At least one passage will be simple (like from a book/story).
- Other two passages will be based on current affairs, reports, or editorials.
Mathematical Abilities (15 Questions, 30 Marks)
Algebra
- Basic algebraic identities (School level)
- Elementary surds (simple problems)
- Graphs of linear equations
Geometry
- Elementary geometric figures and facts
- Triangle and its types, centers (in-centre, centroid, etc.)
- Congruence and similarity of triangles
- Circle: chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords
- Common tangents to two or more circles
Mensuration
- Areas & volumes of:
- Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle
- Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder
- Sphere, Hemisphere
- Rectangular Parallelepiped
- Regular Right Pyramid (triangular or square base)
Trigonometry
- Basic Trigonometry
- Trigonometric ratios
- Complementary angles
- Height and Distance (simple problems)
Statistics & Probability
- Tables & Graphs: Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart
- Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode
- Standard Deviation
- Probability: Simple problems on calculation of probabilities
Computer Proficiency (15 Questions, 30 Marks)
1. Computer Basics
- Parts of a computer & organization
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Input & Output devices
- Computer memory and memory organization
- Backup devices
- Ports (USB, etc.)
- Windows Explorer
- Keyboard shortcuts
2. Software
- Windows Operating System basics
- Microsoft Office:
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
3. Working with Internet & Emails
- Web browsing & searching
- Downloading & uploading files
- Managing an Email account
- Basics of E-Banking
4. Basics of Networking & Cyber Security
- Networking devices and protocols
- Network & Information security threats:
- Hacking
- Virus
- Worms
- Trojan
- Preventive measures to stay safe
Note in Syllabus
- Parts A, B & D → (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, English)
- Questions will be of Graduation level (degree-level standard).
- Parts C, E & F → (Quantitative Aptitude, Mathematical Abilities, Computer Proficiency)
- Questions will be of 10th standard level (basic school-level standard).
👉 In short:
- Reasoning, GK, and English = Higher difficulty (Graduation level).
- Maths, Aptitude, and Computers = Easier/basic level (10th class).