JPSC Syllabus
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination comprises three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
1. Preliminary Examination
The Prelims consist of two objective-type papers:
- Paper I: General Studies I
- Paper II: General Studies II
| Jharkhand JPSC Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Papers | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies – I | 100 | 200 | 02 hours |
| General Studies – II | 100 | 200 | 02 hours |
| Total | 400 | 400 | 04 hours |
Paper I: General Studies-I
History of India
- Ancient India
- Medieval India
- Modern India
Geography of India
- General Geography
- Physical Geography
- Economic Geography
- Social & Demographic Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
- Constitution of India
- Public Administration and Good Governance
- Decentralization: Panchayats & Municipalities
Economic and Sustainable Development
- Basic features of the Indian Economy
- Sustainable Development and Economic issues
- Economic Reforms and Globalization
Science & Technology
- General Science
- Agriculture & Technology Development
- Information & Communication Technology
Jharkhand Specific Questions
- General Awareness of its History, Society, Culture & Heritage
National & International Current Events
General Questions of Miscellaneous Nature
- Human Rights
- Environmental Protection, Biodiversity & Climate Change
- Urbanization
- Sports
- Disaster Management
- Poverty and Unemployment
- Awards
- United Nations and other International Agencies
Paper II: General Studies-II
History of Jharkhand
- Munda system of Government
- Nagavanshi System of Government
- Manjhi Pargana System of Governance
- Munda Manki System of Governance
- Dhoklo Sohor Governance System
- Caste Panchayat System of Governance
Jharkhand Movement
- Sadan of Jharkhand
- Tribals of Jharkhand
- Freedom Fighters of Jharkhand
- Vibhuti of Jharkhand
- Jharkhand Movement and State Formation
Distinctive Identity of Jharkhand
- Social Status of Jharkhand
- Cultural Status of Jharkhand
- Political situation of Jharkhand
- Economic Status of Jharkhand
- Religious Peculiarities and Identity of Jharkhand
Culture of Jharkhand
- Folk Literature
- Traditional Arts and Folk Dances
- Folk Music and Instruments
- Places of Interest: Natural, Archaeological, Historical, Religious, and Modern sites
- Tribal-Caste-Species and Characteristics
Jharkhand Literature and Writers
Major Educational Institutions of Jharkhand
Sports of Jharkhand
Land Laws of Jharkhand
- Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (C.N.T.)
- Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act (S.P.T.)
- Other State Acts
History of Economic Development in Jharkhand after 1947
Geography of Jharkhand
- Forests, Rivers, Mountains, Mines, etc.
Industrial Policy, Displacement, and Rehabilitation Policy, and other policies of Jharkhand
Names and Locations of Major Industries and Industrial Development in Jharkhand
Major Schemes and Sub-plans of Jharkhand
Forest Management and Wildlife Conservation of Jharkhand
Environmental Facts Related to Jharkhand
- Environmental Change, Mitigation, and Adaptation
Disaster Management in Jharkhand
Miscellaneous Facts and Current Affairs Related to Jharkhand
2. Main Examination
The Mains consist of six papers:
- Paper I: General Hindi and General English (Qualifying in nature)
- Paper II: Language and Literature
- Paper III: Social Sciences
- History
- Geography
- Paper IV: Indian Constitution, Polity, Public Administration, and Good Governance
- Paper V: Indian Economy, Globalization, and Sustainable Development
- Paper VI: General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development
| Jharkhand JPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2024 | ||||
| Papers | Papers | Marks | Duration | Type of Questions |
| Paper 1 | (i) General Hindi- 50 marks (ii) General English- 50 marks |
100 | 3 hours | Descriptive Type |
| Paper 2 | Language and Literature | 150 | 3 hours | Descriptive Type |
| Paper 3 | Social Sciences, having two distinct sections on (i) History & (ii) Geography | 200 | 3 hours | Descriptive Type |
| Paper 4 | Indian Constitution & Indian Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | 200 | 3 hours | Descriptive Type |
| Paper 5 | Indian Economy, Globalization and Sustainable Development | 200 | 3 hours | Descriptive Type |
| Paper 6 | General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development | 200 | 3 hours | Descriptive Type |
| Total | 950 | |||
Paper I: General Hindi and General English
- Hindi
- English
Components:
- Essay
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Precis
Paper II: Language and Literature
Candidates can choose from the following languages:
- Oriya
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Sanskrit
- English
- Hindi
- Santhali
- Panchpargania
- Nagpuri
- Mundari
- Kurux
- Kurmali
- Khortha
- Khadia
- Ho
Paper III: Social Sciences
-
History
- Ancient Period
- Medieval Period
- Modern Period
- History of Jharkhand
-
Geography
- Physical and Human Geography
- Natural Resources of India: Development and Utilization
- Geography of Jharkhand: Utilization of its resources
- Industrial and Urban Development
Paper IV: Indian Constitution, Polity, Public Administration, and Good Governance
- Indian Constitution
- Polity
- Public Administration
- Good Governance
Paper V: Indian Economy, Globalization, and Sustainable Development
- Indian Economy
- Globalization
- Sustainable Development
Paper VI: General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development
- General Sciences
- Environment
- Technology Development
3. Interview
Candidates who qualify in the Mains Examination will be called for an Interview, which assesses the candidate’s suitability for a career in public service.
For a more detailed breakdown of each paper and topic, you can refer to the official JPSC syllabus available on their website: JPSC Official Syllabus
Note: This outline is based on information available as of January 2025. Please refer to the official JPSC website for the most current syllabus and examination details.