NPSC Prelims (NPSC (Nagaland Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies) — Free Online Mock Test
NPSC Preliminary exam practice (Nagaland Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Nagaland General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
NPSC Prelims exam at a glance
NPSC Prelims key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC). |
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| Official website | npsc.nagaland.gov.in — NPSC ↗ |
| Mode | OMR-based offline objective (pen-and-paper). |
| Frequency | Notification-driven (broadly annual in recent cycles, but the schedule is irregular). |
| Scoring & marking | Unlike most state PSCs, the NPSC Prelims is a single objective General Studies paper of 200 marks in 3 hours (there is no separate CSAT/Aptitude Paper II), covering general studies plus Nagaland-specific history, geography and culture. Negative marking is 1/3 per wrong answer (confirm the exact figure against the current notification). The Prelims is a screening stage — its marks are not counted in the final merit. |
| Score validity | Used to shortlist for the Mains of the same cycle. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for NPSC Prelims?
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university (some allied technical posts need a relevant technical degree); the Commission’s age limits apply.
Last verified August 2026 against NPSC (official). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
NPSC Prelims section breakdown
The NPSC Prelims mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Nagaland General Knowledge (15 Q)
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General Studies (30 Q)
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Current Affairs (18 Q)
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Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
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Reasoning (15 Q)
NPSC Prelims scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: NPSC Prelims has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: NPSC Prelims (out of 100).
How NPSC Prelims is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
NPSC Prelims time strategy
With 100 questions in 94 minutes, you have about 56 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Nagaland General Knowledge (15 Q)
- General Studies (30 Q)
- Current Affairs (18 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
- Reasoning (15 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
NPSC Prelims topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of NPSC Prelims, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Nagaland General Knowledge (15 Q)
- GK-NL — Culture · 5
- GK-NL — Economy · 3
- GK-NL — Geography · 3
- GK-NL — Polity · 2
- GK-NL — Environment · 2
General Studies (30 Q)
- S&T — Space · 3
- Geography — Climate · 2
- Economy — Banking · 2
- Environment — Conservation · 2
- Environment — Symbols · 2
- Environment — Legislation · 2
- Geography — Soil · 1
- Geography — Infrastructure · 1
Current Affairs (18 Q)
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 18
Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
- Quant — Percentage · 8
- Quant — Number Series · 5
- Quant — Data Interpretation · 4
- Quant — Ratio & Proportion · 2
- Quant — Mixtures · 1
- Quant — Partnership · 1
- Quant — Profit & Loss · 1
Reasoning (15 Q)
- Reasoning — Directions · 6
- Reasoning — Syllogism · 5
- Reasoning — Series · 4
NPSC Prelims difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
NPSC Preliminary exam practice (Nagaland Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Nagaland General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's NPSC Prelims bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for NPSC Prelims
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Expert take: what NPSC Prelims really tests
The NPSC Prelims is a single 200-mark objective screening test for entry into Nagaland’s civil, police and secretariat services, covering general studies plus Nagaland-specific history, geography and culture. Unusually among state PSCs there is no separate CSAT paper, and prelims marks don’t carry into the final merit.
Preparation tips
- Build a dedicated Nagaland GK base — state history, tribes/culture, geography and current affairs are reliably tested.
- Practise OMR under a 3-hour single sitting to manage stamina across one long paper.
- Because 1/3 negative marking applies, avoid blind guessing.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring Nagaland-specific static GK and over-focusing on generic UPSC material.
- Reckless guessing that erodes the score through negative marking.
NPSC Prelims study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- General studies (single paper)
- Nagaland history, tribes, culture, geography
- Current affairs
- National GS
- Nagaland-specific static GK
- Revision
- 200-mark single-paper OMR (3h) stamina
- 1/3 negative-marking discipline
- Previous NPSC papers
Where NPSC Prelims can take you
A strong NPSC Prelims result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Nagaland services
- State civil services
Best books & official prep for NPSC Prelims
- Official notification & syllabus — NPSC
Official practice: NPSC publishes the notification and syllabus on npsc.nagaland.gov.in.
Previous-year papers: NPSC previous-year papers circulate for practice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the NPSC Prelims exam pattern?
- NPSC (Nagaland Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies contains 100 questions across 5 sections: Nagaland General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Total duration is 94 minutes (about 56 seconds per question).
- Does NPSC Prelims have negative marking?
- No — NPSC Prelims has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is NPSC Prelims scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. NPSC Prelims (out of 100).
- How can I practise NPSC Prelims online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length NPSC Prelims mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of NPSC Prelims?
- NPSC Prelims is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. NPSC Preliminary exam practice (Nagaland Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Nagaland General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the NPSC Prelims exam?
- NPSC Prelims runs for 94 minutes total across 5 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in NPSC Prelims?
- NPSC Prelims is split into: Nagaland General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. NPSC Preliminary exam practice (Nagaland Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Nagaland General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during NPSC Prelims?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the NPSC Prelims test adaptive?
- No — NPSC Prelims is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many NPSC Prelims mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct NPSC Prelims variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free NPSC Prelims test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge NPSC Prelims test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are NPSC Prelims previous year question–style papers included?
- Every NPSC Prelims mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free NPSC Prelims mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's NPSC Prelims mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the NPSC Prelims mock test on mobile?
- Yes. NPSC Prelims mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the NPSC Prelims syllabus?
- The NPSC Prelims syllabus maps to its 5 sections: Nagaland General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for NPSC Prelims?
- Eligibility for NPSC Prelims — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic NPSC Prelims practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the NPSC Prelims exam and how should I prepare?
- Official NPSC Prelims exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free NPSC Prelims mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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