The Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for the post of Village Level Worker (VLW) under the Agriculture & Horticulture Department, Government of Sikkim, as Appendix-I to the recruitment notification (Advt No. 63/SPSC/EXAM/2026 dated 9 July 2026), for a total of 69 vacancies. The written exam consists of two papers carrying 400 marks combined – Paper-I (General English and General Knowledge) and Paper-II (Agriculture and Horticulture).
Important Note: The syllabus was approved vide Office Order No. 402/Adm/Agri dated 05-08-2025 and released alongside the notification. The exact negative marking deduction per wrong answer is not specified in the official syllabus document.
SPSC Village Level Worker Syllabus 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) |
| Post Name | Village Level Worker (VLW) |
| Department | Agriculture & Horticulture Department, Government of Sikkim |
| Advertisement No. | 63/SPSC/EXAM/2026 dated 9 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 69 |
| Pay Level | Level-9 of the Pay Matrix |
| Mode of Recruitment | Direct Recruitment |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper-I and Paper-II) |
| Total Marks | 400 (Paper-I: 100, Paper-II: 300) |
| Question Type | MCQ and Objective Type on OMR sheets |
| Duration | Paper-I: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper-II: 3 hours |
| Official Website | spsc.sikkim.gov.in |
SPSC VLW Exam Pattern 2026
Paper-I
| Subject | Question Type / Marks | Total Marks | Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 50 MCQs + Essay Writing & Precis Writing (10 Marks) | 60 Marks | 1 hour 30 minutes (combined) |
| General Knowledge | 40 MCQs | 40 Marks |
Paper-II
| Subject | Question Type | Total Marks | Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Horticulture | 300 MCQs | 300 Marks | 3 hours |
Note: Negative marking is applicable as questions are objective type on OMR sheets; the exact deduction value and qualifying percentage by category are not specified in the official notification.
SPSC Village Level Worker Syllabus 2026 – Subject-Wise Breakup
1. General English (Paper-I)
Grammar, Composition, Comprehension, Essay Writing, Precis Writing.
2. General Knowledge (Paper-I)
General awareness on current affairs, current events of state and national importance, important historical events of state and national importance.
3. Agriculture (Paper-II)
Agriculture – definition, introduction, importance and scope; Organic farming – definition, components, advantages/disadvantages, certification and scope; Classification of crops and effect of weather parameters on crop growth; Cultivation types, tillage, tilth, water requirement, irrigation methods, weeds and control, cropping systems (crop rotation, relay cropping, mixed cropping, multi-storied cropping); Soil types, physical properties, composition, decomposition, and effect of organic matter on fertility; Essential plant nutrients, their functions and deficiency symptoms; Extension – definition, objectives, functions, principles; Plant protection – classification of insects/pests/diseases, management of cereal/pulse/oilseed crop pests and diseases, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Disease Management (IDM); Natural farming – definition, principles, crop management, bio-input production; farm machinery/mechanization.
4. Horticulture (Paper-II)
Horticulture – definition, importance, scope and types; Classification of horticultural plants; Soil and climatic requirements, nursery raising and management; Propagation methods (budding, grafting, layering), training and pruning, orchard planning and layout, cultivation package of practices for summer/winter vegetables, fruits and flowers; Post-harvest management – pre-harvest and post-harvest factors, maturity indices; Processing of fruits and vegetables – jam, jelly, marmalade, pickle preparation and judging end-point; Tools and implements used in horticulture; Plant breeding – principles, breeding of field and horticultural crops, commercial plant breeding, genetics, breeding methods, plant biotechnology and tissue culture.
How to Prepare for SPSC VLW Exam 2026
- Prioritize Agriculture and Horticulture, since Paper-II alone carries 300 of the total 400 marks.
- Build a daily timetable giving more hours to core topics like soil science, plant protection, and post-harvest management.
- Practice English grammar, comprehension, precis, and essay writing regularly for Paper-I’s descriptive component.
- Revise state (Sikkim) and national current affairs weekly for the General Knowledge section.
- Practice OMR-based mock tests for accuracy, since negative marking applies throughout.
- Revisit weak topics using short notes and previous year papers rather than re-reading the full syllabus repeatedly.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| Official SPSC Website | Click Here |
SPSC Village Level Worker Syllabus 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the SPSC VLW Syllabus 2026?
✅ It covers General English and General Knowledge in Paper-I, and Agriculture and Horticulture in Paper-II, as per Appendix-I of Advt No. 63/SPSC/EXAM/2026.
Q2. What is the exam pattern for SPSC VLW 2026?
✅ Two papers: Paper-I (100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes) and Paper-II (300 marks, 3 hours), both objective type on OMR sheets.
Q3. How many questions are asked in the SPSC VLW exam?
✅ Paper-I has 50 MCQs (General English) plus an essay/precis component and 40 MCQs (General Knowledge). Paper-II has 300 MCQs (Agriculture and Horticulture).
Q4. Is there negative marking in the SPSC VLW exam?
✅ Yes, as questions are objective type with negative marking on OMR sheets. The exact deduction per wrong answer is not specified in the official notification.
Q5. Is the syllabus the same for both Agriculture and Horticulture candidates?
✅ Yes, Paper-II combines both Agriculture and Horticulture into a single 300-mark paper.
Q6. How many total vacancies exist for this post?
✅ 69 vacancies under Advt No. 63/SPSC/EXAM/2026.
Q7. What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
✅ Level-9 of the Pay Matrix, under the Sikkim State Subordinate Agriculture Service.
Q8. Where can I download the official syllabus PDF?
✅ From the official SPSC website, spsc.sikkim.gov.in.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official syllabus (Appendix-I) issued by the Sikkim Public Service Commission (SPSC) alongside Advt No. 63/SPSC/EXAM/2026. Candidates are advised to download and cross-check the complete syllabus PDF from the official website, spsc.sikkim.gov.in, before beginning their preparation.
