Sikkim PSC Village Level Worker (VLW) Syllabus 2026 - Complete Paper I & Paper II Topic-wise Syllabus, Pattern & Marks | Official Notification
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Sikkim PSC Village Level Worker (VLW) 2026 – Complete Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Reproduced from Appendix-I of the official Sikkim Public Service Commission notification for filling up the post of Village Level Worker (VLW) under the Agriculture & Horticulture Departments through direct recruitment. The syllabus in the source document was “approved by the Committee constituted for the purpose vide Office Order No. 402/Adm/Agri dated 05.08.2025”.
Overview
| Conducting body | Sikkim Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post | Village Level Worker (VLW) |
| Departments | Agriculture & Horticulture Departments, Government of Sikkim |
| Mode of recruitment | Direct Recruitment |
| Official source document | Appendix-I – Syllabus for Examination for VLW (spsc.sikkim.gov.in) |
| Structure | Two papers – Paper-I (General English and General Knowledge) and Paper-II (Agriculture and Horticulture) |
| Question type | Multiple choice and objective type |
| Negative marking | Yes – the notification states that questions will be of multiple choice and objective types with negative marking on OMR sheets. |
| Syllabus approval | Approved by the Committee constituted for the purpose vide Office Order No. 402/Adm/Agri dated 05.08.2025 |
Syllabus Coverage Summary
| Paper | Subject Block | Topic Groups | Total Named Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General English | 1 | 5 (Grammar, Composition, Comprehension, Essay Writing, Precis Writing) |
| Paper-I | General Knowledge | 1 | 3 (current affairs; State and National current events; State and National historical events) |
| Paper-II | Agriculture | 8 | 18 |
| Paper-II | Horticulture | 11 | 24 |
| Total | 21 | 50 named topics across 4 subject blocks |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Composition | Full Marks | Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General English | 50 MCQ plus 10 marks for Essay Writing and Precis Writing (total 60 marks) | 60 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| General Knowledge | 40 MCQ | 40 | ||
| Paper-I total | 100 | 1:30 hours | ||
| Paper-II | Agriculture, Horticulture | 300 MCQ | 300 | As notified separately |
Note: the source notification states the time allowed for Paper-I as 1:30 hours. The Paper-II duration is not shown in the published pattern table and should be confirmed in the main examination notification.
Paper-I Syllabus
General English
- Grammar
- Composition
- Comprehension
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
General Knowledge
- General awareness on current affairs
- Current events of State and National importance
- Important historical events of State and National importance
Paper-II Syllabus – Agriculture
Agriculture: fundamentals
- Agriculture – definition, introduction, importance and scope
- Organic farming – definition, components, advantages and disadvantages, certification and scope of organic farming
- Classification of crops
- Effect of different weather parameters on crop growth and development
Cultivation
- Types of cultivation
- Tillage, tilth and its principles and characteristics
- Water requirement of crops
- Methods of irrigation
- Weeds and their control methods
- Cropping systems – crop rotation, relay cropping, mixed cropping, multi-storied cropping
Soil
- Types of soil
- Physical properties and their importance
- Composition and decomposition
- Effect of organic matter on soil and on soil fertility
Nutrition
- Essential plant nutrients and their functions
- Deficiency symptoms in plants
Extension
- Definition, objectives, functions and principles of extension
Plant protection
- Classification of insects, pests and diseases
- Insects, pests and diseases of cereals, pulses and oilseed crops, and their management
- Integrated pest management (IPM)
- Integrated disease management (IDM)
Natural farming
- Definition and principles
- Crop management
- Production of bio-inputs
Farm machinery and mechanisation
- Farm machinery and mechanisation
Paper-II Syllabus – Horticulture
Horticulture: fundamentals
- Horticulture – definition, importance, scope and its types
- Classification of horticultural plants
Soil, climate and nursery
- Soil and climatic requirements of horticultural plants
- Raising and management of nursery
Propagation
- Budding
- Grafting
- Layering
Training, pruning and orchard layout
- Training and pruning
- Planning and layout of orchard
Cultivation practices
- Package and practices of cultivation of summer and winter vegetables
- Package and practices of cultivation of fruits
- Package and practices of cultivation of flowers
Post-harvest management
- Post-harvest management of vegetables, flowers and fruits
- Pre-harvest factors
- Post-harvest factors
- Maturity index of vegetables and fruits
Processing
- Processing of fruits and vegetables
- Preparation techniques of jam, jelly, marmalade and pickles
- Methods of judging end point
Tools and implements
- Tools and implements used in a Horticulture garden
Plant breeding and biotechnology
- Principles of plant breeding
- Breeding of field and horticultural crops
- Commercial plant breeding
- Genetics and methods of plant breeding
- Plant biotechnology
- Tissue culture
Preparation Guidance
Derived strictly from the pattern and topic distribution in the official notification:
- Paper-II carries three times the marks of Paper-I. Paper-II is 300 MCQ against Paper-I’s 100, so the majority of preparation time belongs with Agriculture and Horticulture.
- Negative marking applies. The notification explicitly states negative marking on OMR sheets, so unattempted or wrongly answered questions carry a deduction – treat guessing as a calculated risk rather than a default.
- General English is not just MCQ. 50 of the 100 Paper-I marks are MCQ, but 10 marks come from essay writing and precis writing – a written component that MCQ-only practice will not cover.
- Horticulture is examined in far more depth than its Paper-II share suggests. It carries 11 discrete topic groups against Agriculture’s 8, including post-harvest management, processing (jam, jelly, marmalade, pickles with end-point judgement) and plant breeding – topics that are commonly skipped.
- Agriculture splits cleanly into theory and practice. Cropping systems, tillage, irrigation and nutrient deficiency cover the written theory; farm machinery and mechanisation plus natural farming and bio-input production cover practice.
- Integrated management is examinable. IPM and IDM are named explicitly – treat them as separate headings rather than folding them into general pest management.
- General Knowledge is Sikkim-and-national in scope. The notification limits it to current affairs, current events of State and National importance, and important historical events of State and National importance.
Official Source Links
- Official syllabus notification (Appendix-I), Sikkim PSC: https://spsc.sikkim.gov.in/Advertisements/Village_Level_Worker_Syllabus_09_07_2026.pdf
- Sikkim Public Service Commission: https://spsc.sikkim.gov.in
FAQ
1. How many papers are there in the Sikkim PSC VLW exam?
Two. Paper-I covers General English (50 MCQ plus 10 marks for essay and precis writing, 60 marks) and General Knowledge (40 MCQ), for 100 marks in 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper-II covers Agriculture and Horticulture through 300 MCQ.
2. Is there negative marking in the VLW examination?
Yes. The notification states that the questions will be of multiple choice and objective types with negative marking on OMR sheets.
3. What is the duration of Paper-I?
1 hour 30 minutes, as stated in the published pattern table, for the full 100 marks.
4. What topics are covered in Paper-II?
Two blocks. Agriculture – fundamentals and organic farming; classification of crops and weather parameters; cultivation, tillage, irrigation and cropping systems; soil types and fertility; plant nutrition and deficiency symptoms; extension; plant protection including IPM and IDM; natural farming and bio-inputs; farm machinery and mechanisation. Horticulture – fundamentals and classification; soil and climate requirements; nursery raising; propagation by budding, grafting and layering; training, pruning and orchard layout; cultivation of vegetables, fruits and flowers; post-harvest management and maturity index; processing of jam, jelly, marmalade and pickles; tools and implements; plant breeding, genetics, plant biotechnology and tissue culture.
5. Does the VLW syllabus include a written paper?
Yes. General English in Paper-I carries 10 marks for essay writing and precis writing in addition to 50 MCQ, so the written skill is separately assessed.
6. What does General Knowledge cover?
General awareness on current affairs; current events of State and National importance; and important historical events of State and National importance.
7. Which department does this recruitment belong to?
The Agriculture & Horticulture Departments of the Government of Sikkim, filled through direct recruitment.
8. Has this syllabus been officially approved?
Yes. The notification records that the syllabus was approved by the Committee constituted for the purpose vide Office Order No. 402/Adm/Agri dated 05.08.2025.
9. Where is the official syllabus published?
As Appendix-I of the Sikkim Public Service Commission notification, linked in the Official Source Links section above and published at spsc.sikkim.gov.in.
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2. Is there negative marking in the VLW examination?
Yes. The notification states that the questions will be of multiple choice and objective types with negative marking on OMR sheets .
3. What is the duration of Paper-I?
1 hour 30 minutes , as stated in the published pattern table, for the full 100 marks.
4. What topics are covered in Paper-II?
Two blocks. Agriculture – fundamentals and organic farming; classification of crops and weather parameters; cultivation, tillage, irrigation and cropping systems; soil types and fertility; plant nutrition and deficiency symptoms; extension; plant protection including IPM and IDM; natural farming and bio-inputs; farm machinery and mechanisation. Horticulture – fundamentals and classification; soil and climate requirements; nursery raising; propagation by budding, grafting and layering; training, pruning and orchard layout; cultivation of vegetables, fruits and flowers; post-harvest management and maturity index; processing of jam, jelly, marmalade and pickles; tools and implements; plant breeding, genetics, plant biotechnology and tissue culture.
5. Does the VLW syllabus include a written paper?
Yes. General English in Paper-I carries 10 marks for essay writing and precis writing in addition to 50 MCQ, so the written skill is separately assessed.
6. What does General Knowledge cover?
General awareness on current affairs; current events of State and National importance; and important historical events of State and National importance.
7. Which department does this recruitment belong to?
The Agriculture & Horticulture Departments of the Government of Sikkim, filled through direct recruitment.
8. Has this syllabus been officially approved?
Yes. The notification records that the syllabus was approved by the Committee constituted for the purpose vide Office Order No. 402/Adm/Agri dated 05.08.2025 .
9. Where is the official syllabus published?
As Appendix-I of the Sikkim Public Service Commission notification, linked in the Official Source Links section above and published at spsc.sikkim.gov.in .