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JPSC Syllabus Download and Strategy for 2025
1. Overview of JPSC CCE Exam Stages
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Combined Civil Services Exam is conducted in three stages:
- Prelims: Two objective papers, 200 marks each (total 400).
- Mains: Six descriptive papers (total 950 marks for ranking + 100 qualifying).
- Interview: Personality Test for 100 marks.
JPSC Prelims covers broad General Studies and aptitude, with an extra emphasis on Jharkhand‑specific topics (history, culture, governance). Mains has no optional papers; all candidates answer the same six papers.
2. JPSC Syllabus
2.1 JPSC Prelims Syllabus & Pattern
Prelims consists of two compulsory objective papers. Each paper is 200 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours. There is no negative marking.
Paper I – General Studies I (200 marks | 100 Qs)
- History of India (15 Qs)
- Ancient India (5)
- Medieval India (5)
- Modern India (5)
- Geography of India (10 Qs)
- Physical Geography (3)
- World Geography (3)
- Social & Demographic Geography (2)
- Economic Geography (2)
- Polity & Governance (10 Qs)
- Constitution of India (4)
- Public Administration & Governance (4)
- Panchayati/Municipal Systems (2)
- Economics & Sustainable Development (10 Qs)
- Basic Features of Indian Economy (4)
- Development Issues & Economy of India (4)
- Globalization & Sustainable Development (2)
- Science & Technology (15 Qs)
- General Science & Development (6)
- Agriculture & Technology (3)
- Information & Communication Technology (6)
- Jharkhand‑Specific Questions (10 Qs)
- History, Society, Culture & Heritage of Jharkhand
- Current Events (15 Qs)
- National & International Affairs
- Miscellaneous (15 Qs)
- Human Rights, Environment, Sports, Awards, UN Agencies, etc.
Paper II – Jharkhand General Knowledge (200 marks | 100 Qs)
2.2 JPSC Mains Syllabus & Pattern
The Mains stage comprises six descriptive papers of three hours each. The qualifying paper (Paper I) requires 30% to pass; Papers II–VI count towards final ranking (950 marks).
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Qualifying / Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Hindi & English | 100 | Qualifying (30% required) |
| II | Language & Literature (choice of one) | 150 | Ranking |
| III | Social Sciences: History & Geography | 200 | Ranking |
| IV | Indian Constitution, Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | 200 | Ranking |
| V | Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development | 200 | Ranking |
| VI | General Science, Environment & Technology | 200 | Ranking |
2.3 Interview (Personality Test)
The Interview is for 100 marks and evaluates:
- Mental alertness & analytical ability
- Knowledge of administration & governance
- Awareness of state (Jharkhand) issues & culture
- Personal background & communication skills
Read 11th-13th JPSC Interview Transcripts as reported by appearing candidates in our JPSC Preparation Forum
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Preparation Strategy
3. JPSC Strategy
3.1 Prelims Strategy
- Syllabus Analysis & Timetable: Break down the syllabus topic‑wise; allocate daily slots for each section.
- Core Resources:
- NCERTs (Class 6–12): History, Geography, Economics, Polity
- Standard Texts: R.S. Sharma, Satish Chandra (History); G.C. Leong (Physical Geography); Laxmikanth (Polity); Ramesh Singh (Economy)
- Jharkhand‑Specific: Local history & culture by reputed state authors
- Practice & Revision:
- Daily MCQ practice from previous‑year papers.
- Full‑length mock tests every weekend under timed conditions.
- Error analysis & revision of weak areas.
- Current Affairs:
- The Hindu / Indian Express for national affairs.
- State dailies / bulletins for Jharkhand developments.
- Monthly compilations (Yojana / Kurukshetra).
- Time Management: Since there is no penalty, attempt all questions; maintain accuracy while improving speed.
3.2 Mains Strategy
- Subject‑Wise Planning: Divide weekly targets across GS papers and language papers.
- Answer Writing Practice:
- Write 2–3 mains‑style answers daily (introductions, body, conclusion).
- Focus on structure, clarity, and inclusion of state examples.
- Use diagrams, flowcharts, and tables where relevant.
- Resource Consolidation: Maintain concise, bullet‑point notes; highlight keywords, dates, and concepts for quick revision.
- Periodic Revision: Weekly full‑syllabus revision; fortnightly subject‑wise tests.
- Mock Mains: Simulate actual exam conditions; evaluate answer quality and time taken.
3.3 Science, Environment & Technology Focus
- Fundamentals from NCERT Science.
- Advanced topics from standard reference (Shankar IAS; Science Reporter).
- Emphasize Jharkhand’s ecological challenges: mining impacts, forest conservation, river basin management.
3.4 Interview Preparation
- Current Affairs & State Context: Regular briefings on Jharkhand policies, schemes, budgets.
- Mock Interviews: Practice with peers/mentors to build confidence, clarity, and concise expression.
- Ethical & Administrative Scenarios: Prepare structured responses to dilemmas and governance questions.
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