Scheme & syllabus for the post of Superintendent Jail in Home Department
Filling up of the posts of Superintendent Jail in Home Department
Corrigendum Details
This is a corrigendum to Notification No. 10-PSC (DR-P) of 2023 dated 31.03.2023.
Following the notification of the Scheme of Examination and Syllabus by the Home Department (vide Government Order No. 168-Home of 2024 dated 12.04.2024), the selection criteria under Item No. 09 has been revised
Scheme of Examination
The examination will be conducted in a Two-Tier system:
Tier I – Written Examination
Qualifying Paper
English
Marks: 300
Nature: Qualifying only
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 33%
Papers Counted for Merit
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper-II | General Studies-I | 250 |
| Paper-III | General Studies-II | 250 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-III | 250 |
| Paper-V | General Studies-IV | 250 |
| Paper-VI | Optional-I | 250 |
| Paper-VII | Optional-II | 250 |
Total Written Marks : 1750
Tier II – Interview
Marks: 250
Important Notes
Candidates must secure minimum 33% in English to qualify for the interview.
Candidates must choose two optional subjects from:
Sociology
Psychology
Social Work
Criminology
Annexure : Detailed Syllabus
Qualifying Paper: English (300 Marks)
Objective
To assess the candidate’s ability to:
Understand complex prose
Express ideas clearly and correctly
Pattern
Comprehension passages
Precis writing
Usage and vocabulary
Short essays
Standard
Matriculation level
Qualifying only (marks not counted in merit)
Papers for Merit
Paper-I: Essay
Marks: 250
Duration: 3 Hours
Paper-II: General Studies-I
(Indian Heritage, Culture, History & Geography of the World and Society)
Marks: 250
Duration: 3 Hours
Topics Include:
Indian culture (Art forms, Literature, Architecture)
Modern Indian history (18th century onwards)
Freedom struggle and key contributors
Post-independence consolidation
World history (Industrial Revolution, World Wars, etc.)
Political philosophies (Capitalism, Socialism, Communism)
Indian society and diversity
Role of women and population issues
Paper-III: General Studies-II
(Not fully visible in image but generally includes)
Governance
Constitution
Polity
Social justice
International relations
Paper-IV: General Studies-III
(Typically includes)
Economy
Agriculture
Science & Technology
Environment
Security issues
Paper-V: General Studies-IV
(Typically includes)
Ethics
Integrity
Aptitude
Paper-VI & VII: Optional Subjects
Any two subjects from:
Sociology
Psychology
Social Work
Criminology
Marks: 250 each
Duration: 3 Hours each
Official Details
Issued by: Secretary, JKPSC
Name: Bashir Ahmad Dar (JKAS)
Reference No.: JKPSC-DR/Superintendent Jail/2021/08
Date: May 2024
Distribution
Principal Secretary, Home Department
Director, Information Department (for publication)
Controller of Examination, JKPSC
Chairman’s Secretariat
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