Dreaming of becoming a Constable in the Jammu and Kashmir Police Force? Mark your calendar, because the 2024 recruitment is coming soon! This blog post is your one-stop guide to conquering the JK Police Constable exam. Buckle up and get ready to ace it!
Know Your Syllabus Inside Out:
- General Awareness & G.K.: Brush up on your knowledge of J&K and India's history, geography, socio-economic development, and current affairs. Don't forget modern Indian history, culture, polity, economy, and geography.
- Elementary Maths: Master number systems, decimals, fractions, ratios, percentages, averages, mensuration, and more. Sharpen your arithmetic and numerical skills.
- Analytical Aptitude & Ability: Hone your problem-solving abilities through non-verbal reasoning questions on patterns, analogies, spatial visualization, and more.
The detailed syllabus is given below:
Subject | Syllabus |
General Awareness & G.K. | History, Geography and Socio-Economic development of Jammu & Kashmir and India. Knowledge of current events of National and International importance and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. Paper will also include questions on Modern History of India, Indian culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography of India. |
Elementary Maths |
The test of Arithmetical and Numerical abilities will cover Number Systems including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc.
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Analytical Aptitude & Ability |
Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns will be tested through questions principally of non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, etc.
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Understand the Exam Pattern:
- 3 Stages: Clear the Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Endurance Test (PET), and Written Exam to make the cut.
- Written Exam: 100 questions, 2 hours, covering General Awareness/G.K., Elementary Maths, and Analytical Aptitude & Ability.
The detailed JK Police Constable exam pattern is given below:
Physical Standards Test (PST)
The candidates are required to meet certain standards specified by the JK Police. The standards approved by the Department are mentioned below:
Category
|
Height
|
Chest
|
Chest Expansion
|
Male
| 5’6’’ |
33½"
| |
Female
| 5'2"
| - | - |
Candidates who are belonging to the Ladakh region and Gorkha community State subject
| Male - 5'4"
Female - 5"
|
32"
|
33½"
|
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
The candidates who will be shortlisted for the Physical efficiency test will be performing certain tasks assigned to them. The tasks for the male and female candidates carried under the efficiency test shall be as given below:
Category | Long Race |
Push-ups
|
Shot put (4kgs)
|
Male
| 1600 meters in 6 minutes 30 seconds | 20 (One cycle of up and down to be counted as one) | 14 ½ feet in 3 attempts |
Female
| 1000 meters in 6 minutes 30 seconds | - | - |
Written Exam
- The exam will consist of 100 questions in total.
- The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
- Candidates will be selected for the next stage after the completion of the written exam
Subject
|
No. of Questions
|
Exam Duration
|
General Awareness/General Knowledge
|
100
| 2 Hours |
Elementary Mathematics
| - |
- |
Analytic Aptitude & Ability
| - | - |
Total
|
100
| 2 Hours |
Ace Your Preparation with These Tips:
- Get the Syllabus: Download the official JK Police Constable syllabus PDF and stick to it religiously.
- Plan & Schedule: Create a study schedule, set realistic goals, and take breaks to avoid burnout.
- Revise Regularly: Revise weekly to solidify your understanding and avoid last-minute cramming.
- Focus on Weightage: Prioritize topics with higher weightage in the exam.
- Stay Updated: Read daily newspapers for current affairs and G.K. knowledge relevant to the exam.
- Practice Makes Perfect: Solve previous year's papers and mock tests to manage time pressure and exam format.
- Prioritize Sleep & Breaks: A well-rested mind is a sharp mind. Ensure adequate sleep and breaks for optimal performance.
JK Police Constable 2024: Books for Preparation
The candidates can refer to the books followed in the coursework of their degree. Along with it, they can get various reference books available in the market that cover the JK Police Constable syllabus and also consist of the last year’s papers. Some of the most recommended JK Police Constable books are listed below.
Subject
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Book Name
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Author
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General Awareness/General Knowledge
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General Knowledge 2024
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Arihant
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General Awareness/General Knowledge
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General Knowledge 2024
|
Manohar Pandey
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Elementary Mathematics
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Mathematics for All Competitive Exams SSC
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Ramniwas Mathuriya
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Elementary Mathematics
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Objective General English
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S.P Bakshi
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Analytic Aptitude & Ability
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A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
|
R.S. Aggarwal
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Bonus Resources:
- Download previous year's papers and mock tests
- Explore recommended books for each subject
- Check out our WhatsApp Group for the latest exam updates and study materials
JK Police Constable 2024 Notification will be released soon. A total of 4000 Vacancies are expected to be released for the post of Constable. The Police Headquarters Jammu & Kashmir will notify the registration dates on the official website. The final selected candidates will get a JK Police Constable Salary range between Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200.
JK Police Constable 2024 FAQs
Follow the JK Police Constable syllabus and exam pattern and join our whatsApp group to get mock tests, preparation guides, and previous year’s questions banks.
The JK Police Constable syllabus is set by the Police Headquarters Jammu & Kashmir. Candidates can check out the JK Police Constable syllabus for the exam by visiting the official website of the Department.
Yes, after you make sure that the books follow the updated JK Police Constable syllabus, you can refer to them for your preparation.
No, there are no major changes made in the JK Police Constable syllabus as compared to last year’s syllabus.
To download any of the question papers from the previous year, one needs to visit the official website of Police Headquarters Jammu & Kashmir and find the section under the same name.
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