The JPSC (Jharkhand Public Service Commission) exam is conducted to select candidates for various administrative positions in the Jharkhand state government. The JPSC exam typically includes the Civil Services Examination, which is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview. Below is a breakdown of the JPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern:
JPSC Exam Pattern:
1. Preliminary Exam:
The Preliminary Exam is the first stage of the JPSC recruitment process. It consists of two papers:
- Paper 1: General Studies (Objective Type)
- Paper 2: General Studies (Objective Type)
Details:
- Number of Papers: 2 (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
- Type of Questions: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 200 (100 marks for each paper)
- Duration: 2 hours for each paper
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/4th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Subjects for Preliminary Exam:
- Paper 1:
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- General Science
- Economic and Social Development
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Paper 2:
- This paper focuses on general studies in the following areas:
- Jharkhand’s History, Culture, and Geography
- Jharkhand’s Economy
- Jharkhand’s Environment
- Jharkhand’s Politics and Development
- Other relevant topics concerning Jharkhand.
2. Mains Exam:
The Mains Exam is the second stage and consists of written papers.
Structure:
- Total Papers: 6
- Type of Questions: Descriptive type
- Total Marks: 1050 marks (For General candidates: 1050 marks for 6 papers)
- Duration: 3 hours for each paper
Mains Exam Papers:
- Paper 1: General Hindi (100 marks)
- Paper 2: General Studies (100 marks)
- Paper 3: Jharkhand’s History, Culture, and Geography (200 marks)
- Paper 4: Indian Economy and Development (200 marks)
- Paper 5: General Science and Technology (200 marks)
- Paper 6: General Knowledge and Current Affairs (150 marks)
Optional Subjects:
- Candidates are required to choose one optional subject from a list of available subjects for Paper 7. These subjects will typically relate to administrative and technical areas.
3. Interview:
After successfully clearing the Mains exam, candidates are invited for an Interview (Personality Test), which carries 100 marks.
The Interview is designed to assess the candidate’s personality, general awareness, communication skills, and suitability for a career in civil services