# Sikkim PSC Civil Services Prelims (Sikkim PSC) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: SK
- Questions: 100 · Total marks: 100 · Marks per question: 1
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 21–35 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Approximate annual vacancies: 62
- Note: Sikkim domicile required; candidates must be conversant with customs and usages of Sikkim
- Official portal: https://spsc.sikkim.gov.in (Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-07-31 — Under Secretary Preliminary Exam - Paper I (General Studies) (exam day)
- 2026-07-31 — Under Secretary Preliminary Exam - Paper II (Aptitude & Reasoning) (exam day)
- 2026-07-31 — Warder recruitment application deadline
- 2026-07-31 — Accounts Clerk application deadline
- 2026-08-04 — Under Secretary Prelims result expected
- 2026-08-14 — Preliminary results announcement
- 2026-08-29 — Main examination application period
- 2026-09-06 — Preliminary exam results expected

## Syllabus outline
### General Studies (Paper I) (weight 1)
Current Affairs · International Affairs · National Affairs · Economics · Development Indicators · Global Economic Trends · Indian Economy · Environment and Ecology · Geography · Geography of India · Physical Geography · World Geography · History · Ancient India · Indian National Movement · Medieval India · Modern India · Indian Polity · Constitution of India · Panchayati Raj and ULBs · Union and State Government · Science and Technology · Basic Science · Science and Technology

### Sikkim — History, Culture, Geography & Administration (weight 1.5)
Article 371F · Buddhism in Sikkim · Chogyal Dynasty · Culture and Religion of Sikkim · Bhutia Community · Festivals · Languages · Lepcha Community · Nepali Community · Economy of Sikkim · Cardamom and Horticulture · Hydropower · Pharmaceuticals · Tourism · Geography of Sikkim · Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve · Districts of Sikkim · Glaciers and Lakes · Physical Features · History of Sikkim · British Influence · Kazi Lhendup Dorjee and SSC · Sikkim Merger 1975 · Guru Padmasambhava and Buddhism · Indian Protectorate Era · Organic Farming · Sikkim Polity and Special Provisions · Sikkim Legislative Assembly · Sikkim Subject and Old Settlers

### Aptitude (Paper II) (weight 0.5)
Reading Comprehension · Data Interpretation · Numerical Aptitude · Analytical Ability · Logical Reasoning

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 68–76 marks (68–76%) |
| OBC | 63–71 marks (63–71%) |
| SC | 58–66 marks (58–66%) |
| ST | 53–61 marks (53–61%) |
| PwD | 48–56 marks (48–56%) |

**Guidance:**

- **Category differential**: General cutoffs typically run 5–8 marks above OBC, 10–15 marks above SC, and 15–20 marks above ST categories, reflecting reserved seat competition intensity in Sikkim's state services.

- **Year-to-year shifts**: Cutoffs fluctuate ±3–5 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and applicant pool strength; easier papers push cutoffs toward the upper 70s for General, while tougher editions may settle in the mid-60s.

- **Sectional performance matters**: Candidates crossing these marks enter the Mains stage; those in the 72–82% band historically secure competitive Group B positions post-interview, while 68–72% scorers remain in contention for mid-tier allocations.

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