| JPSC Combined Civil Services -Previous Year Question Paper | ||
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| 🏛️ JHARKHAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (JPSC) – EXAM SYLLABUS 2025 | ||
| 📊 COMPLETE EXAMINATION PATTERN | ||
| Three-Tier Selection Process: 1. Preliminary Examination: Objective Type (Screening Test Only) 2. Main Examination: Written (Descriptive Type) – 6 Papers 3. Interview/Personality Test: 100 Marks |
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| 📝 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PATTERN | ||
| Paper | Details | Marks & Duration |
| Paper-I General Studies |
• 100 Objective Questions (MCQs) • Bilingual (Hindi & English) • No negative marking • Screening test only |
200 Marks 2 Hours |
| Paper-II General Studies |
• 100 Objective Questions (MCQs) • Focus on Jharkhand-specific topics • No negative marking • Qualifying nature |
200 Marks 2 Hours |
| Note: Preliminary marks NOT counted for final merit. Selection for Mains: Approx 15× total vacancies | ||
| 📚 PRELIMINARY EXAM – PAPER-I SYLLABUS (200 MARKS) | ||
| Section | Topics & Weightage | |
| A. History of India (15 Questions) |
1. Ancient India (5 questions) 2. Medieval India (5 questions) 3. Modern India (5 questions) |
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| B. Geography of India (10 Questions) |
1. General Geography (3 questions) 2. Physical Geography (3 questions) 3. Economic Geography (2 questions) 4. Social & Demographic Geography (2 questions) |
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| C. Indian Polity & Governance (10 Questions) |
1. Constitution of India (4 questions) 2. Public Administration & Good Governance (4 questions) 3. Decentralization: Panchayats & Municipalities (2 questions) |
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| D. Economic & Sustainable Development (10 Questions) |
1. Basic Features of Indian Economy (4 questions) 2. Sustainable Development & Economic Issues (4 questions) 3. Economic Reforms & Globalization (2 questions) |
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| E. General Science & Technology (15 Questions) |
1. General Science (6 questions) 2. Agriculture & Technology Development (6 questions) 3. Information & Communication Technology (3 questions) |
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| F. Jharkhand Specific (10 Questions) |
General Awareness of History, Society, Culture & Heritage of Jharkhand | |
| G. Current Events (15 Questions) |
National & International Current Affairs | |
| H. General Miscellaneous (15 Questions) |
1. Human Rights 2. Environmental Protection, Biodiversity & Climate Change 3. Urbanization 4. Sports 5. Disaster Management 6. Poverty & Unemployment 7. Awards 8. United Nations & International Agencies |
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| 📚 PRELIMINARY EXAM – PAPER-II SYLLABUS (200 MARKS) | ||
| Section | Topics & Weightage | |
| A. History of Jharkhand | • Munda Administration System • Nagvanshi Administration System • Pradha Panchayat Administration • Manjhi Pargana Administration • Munda Manki Administration • Dhoklo Sohor Administration • Ethnic Panchayat Administration |
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| B. Jharkhand Movement | • Sadan of Jharkhand • Tribes of Jharkhand • Freedom Fighters of Jharkhand • Personalities of Jharkhand • Jharkhand Movement & State Formation |
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| C. Special Identity of Jharkhand | • Social Status of Jharkhand • Cultural Status of Jharkhand • Political Status of Jharkhand • Economic Status of Jharkhand • Religious Specificities & Identity |
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| ℹ️ Get detailed JPSC syllabus PDF and study materials at govtexam.study/ | ||
| 📘 MAIN EXAMINATION PATTERN (950 MARKS + 100 INTERVIEW) | ||
| Paper | Subject & Details | Marks & Duration |
| Paper-I | General Hindi & General English • Two separate sections (50 marks each) • Qualifying nature (min 30 marks required) • Marks NOT counted for merit |
100 Marks 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Language & Literature • Choose one from 15 languages: 1. Oriya/Odia 2. Bangali 3. Urdu 4. Sanskrit 5. English 6. Hindi 7. Santhali 8. Panchpargania 9. Nagpuri 10. Mundari 11. Kurux 12. Kurmali 13. Khortha 14. Khadia 15. Ho |
150 Marks 3 Hours |
| Paper-III | Social Sciences • Two sections: History & Geography • Equal weightage to both sections • Descriptive type questions |
200 Marks 3 Hours |
| Paper-IV | Indian Constitution & Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance • Comprehensive coverage of constitutional provisions • Administrative theories and practices |
200 Marks 3 Hours |
| Paper-V | Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development • Economic theories and policies • Global economic trends • Sustainable development goals |
200 Marks 3 Hours |
| Paper-VI | General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development • Scientific principles and advancements • Environmental issues and conservation • Technological developments |
200 Marks 3 Hours |
| Total Main Written: 950 Marks + Interview: 100 Marks = Final Total: 1050 Marks | ||
| 🎯 SELECTION CRITERIA & QUALIFYING MARKS | ||
| Stage | Criteria & Cut-off | |
| Preliminary Exam | • No minimum qualifying marks for each paper • Selection for Mains: Top ~15× advertised vacancies • No negative marking for wrong answers • If multiple answers marked = Wrong answer |
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| Main Exam | • Paper-I: Minimum 30 marks (qualifying only) • Aggregate qualifying marks for Papers II-VI: – General/EWS: 40% – SC/ST/Female: 32% – EBC (Annexure-I): 34% – BC (Annexure-II): 36.5% • Selection for Interview: Top ~2.5× UNR vacancies |
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| Final Merit | • Based on Main Exam (Papers II-VI: 850 marks) + Interview (100 marks) • Paper-I marks NOT included in merit • Service allocation based on merit + preference |
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| ⚠️ IMPORTANT EXAM RULES & INSTRUCTIONS | ||
| • 📝 No Negative Marking: In Preliminary Examination • ❌ Multiple Answers: If more than one answer marked = Treated as wrong (0 marks) • ⏳ Blank Questions: No penalty for unattempted questions • 📄 Question Papers: Set in both Hindi and English languages • 🎯 Screening Test: Preliminary exam is only for screening, marks not counted for final merit • 📊 Selection Ratio: Prelims → Mains: ~15× vacancies, Mains → Interview: ~2.5× vacancies |
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| 🚫 STRICT PROHIBITIONS & UNFAIR MEANS | ||
| • Mobile phones/electronic devices BANNED in exam center (even switched off) • No calculators allowed • Impersonation = Disqualification + Criminal prosecution • Obtaining question paper through improper means = Lifetime debarment • Uploading wrong photo/signature = Application rejection • Misbehavior in exam hall = Immediate disqualification |
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| 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS & RESOURCES | ||
| Official JPSC Website | Visit Here | |
| Detailed Syllabus PDF | Download PDF | |
| JPSC Previous Year Papers | Get Here | |
| 💡 PRO TIP: Focus on Jharkhand-specific topics (30% of Prelims Paper-II). Practice descriptive writing for Mains exam regularly! | ||
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It's recommended to solve at least 5-7 years of previous papers (2018-2024) to understand the exam pattern, question types, and important topics. Solving more papers helps identify recurring questions and trends.
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What is the pattern of JPSC question papers over the years?
JPSC has maintained consistency in Prelims pattern (2 papers of 200 marks each) but the weightage of Jharkhand-specific questions has increased from 20% to 30%. Current affairs coverage has also expanded in recent years.
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