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JPSC Exam Pattern (Prelims & Mains), JPSC Syllabus PDF Download & Preparation Strategy

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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.

JPSC Syllabus

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)

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).

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Mains examination is a descriptive, written exam that determines final selection for state civil services.

Paper No.	Subject	Marks	Nature
Paper I	General Hindi & General English	100	Qualifying (min. 30%)
Paper II	Language & Literature (choose one)	150	Qualifying (min. 30%)
Paper III	Social Sciences (History & Geography)	200	Merit
Paper IV	Indian Constitution, Polity & Public Administration	200	Merit
Paper V	Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development	200	Merit
Paper VI	General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development	200	Merit

Total Marks for Merit: 800 (Papers III–VI) Interview: 100 Overall Merit: 900

Detailed Mains Syllabus Breakdown

Paper I: General Hindi & General English (100 marks)

Qualifying only. Minimum 30 marks to qualify.

Essay Writing: 300–350 words on social, economic, or cultural topics
Precis & Comprehension: Passage summary and inference questions
Grammar & Usage: Tenses, voice, narration, sentence correction
Translation: Hindi to English and English to Hindi
Sectional Split: Hindi (50 marks) + English (50 marks)

Paper II: Language & Literature (150 marks)

Qualifying only. Minimum 30% marks to qualify.

Candidates choose one language from the following list:

Prose: Critical appreciation, comprehension
Poetry: Metrical analysis, themes, imagery
Drama & Criticism: Overview of one or two plays, literary movements
Translation & Essay: Short passages and essays in chosen language

Paper III: Social Sciences – History & Geography (200 marks)

History

Ancient India: Harappan civilization, Vedic age, Mauryan & Gupta empires
Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal administration, regional kingdoms
Modern India: British rule, freedom struggle, regional revolts (Santhal Rebellion, Birsa Munda)
History of Jharkhand: Tribal movements, state formation, cultural heritage

Geography

Physical Geography: Landforms, climate, soils, vegetation
Human Geography: Population patterns, migration, urbanization
Economic Geography: Agriculture, minerals, industries, transport
Jharkhand Focus: Topography, river systems, soil types, mineral belts

Paper IV: Indian Constitution, Polity & Public Administration (200 marks)

Indian Constitution & Polity

Preamble, fundamental rights & duties, directive principles
Union–State relations, emergency provisions, constitutional amendments
Judicial review, landmark Supreme Court judgments

Public Administration & Good Governance

Theoretical introduction of Public Administration
Union Administration
State Administration
District Administration
Personnel Administration
Administrative Behviour
Bureaucracy
Development Administration
Disaster managment
Good Governance
Human Rights

Paper V: Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development (200 marks)

Indian Economy: National income accounting (GDP, GSDP), fiscal & monetary policy, banking reforms
Demographic Features: Population trends, poverty indices, unemployment
Agriculture & Rural Economy: Green revolution, PDS, food security schemes
Globalization: WTO, FDI/FII, digital economy
Sustainable Development: SDGs, environmental conservation, climate change policies
Jharkhand Economy: Sectoral composition, SDP growth, mineral & agrarian sectors

Paper VI: General Sciences, Environment & Technology (200 marks)

Physical Sciences: Mechanics, heat, optics, solar system
Chemistry: Atomic structure, reaction types, environmental chemistry
Biology: Cell biology, genetics, human physiology
Environment & Ecology: Ecosystems, biodiversity hotspots, pollution control, environmental laws
Technology Development: ICT, remote sensing, biotechnology, nanotechnology, disaster management

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Neglecting Jharkhand-specific content
Insufficient practice of descriptive answer writing under exam conditions.
Overemphasis on qualifying papers at the expense of merit papers.
Inadequate revision leading to poor retention of key frameworks.

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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