JPSC Main Syllabus
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) releases various Group A and Group B posts every year. Candidates who are preparing for the JPSC 2025 Exam need the latest syllabus and exam pattern. In this article, we have provided the complete JPSC Syllabus, Exam Pattern, and other important details as given in the official JPSC Notification.
JPSC Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025
| Organization | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
| Post Name | Various Posts |
| Vacancy | 342 |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type |
| Total Questions | 200 questions (prelims exam) |
| Total Marks | Prelims Exam – 400 marks Main Exam – 950 mark |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Selection Process | Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview |
| Official Website | https://www.jpsc.gov.in/ |
JPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
- The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English language.
- The examination shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each.
- The questions will be of objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
- The duration of the Jharkhand JPSC Prelims Exam for each paper is 2 hours (120 minutes),
| Jharkhand JPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
| 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 |
JPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025
- For JPSC Mains Paper 1, every candidate will have to secure a minimum of 30 marks and this paper will only be qualifying in nature.
- Marks scored in JPSC Mains Paper 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be counted in the final selection.
- The questions asked in the Mains exam will be descriptive in nature.
- The duration for each paper is 3 hours.
JPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
Jharkhand PSC Prelims 5xam consists of 2 papers namely General Studies 1 and General Studies 2. The topics to be covered under preliminary examination have been discussed below along with the number of questions to be asked.
| JPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025 [General Studies-I] | |
| Subjects | Topics |
| History of India (15 questions) | 1. Ancient India (5 questions) 2. Medieval India (5 questions) 3. Modern India (5 questions) |
| Geography of India (10 questions) | 1. General Geography (3 questions) 2. Physical Geography (3 questions) 3. Economical Geography (2 questions) 4. Social & Demographic Geography (2 questions) |
| Indian Polity and Governance (10 questions) | 1. Constitution of India (4 questions) 2. Public Administration and Good Governance (4 questions) 3. Decentralization: Panchayats & Municipalities (2 questions) |
| Economic and Sustainable Development (10 questions) | 1. Basic features of Indian Economy (4 questions) 2. Sustainable Development and Economic issues (4 questions) 3. Economic Reforms and Globalization(2 questions) |
| Science & Technology (15 questions) | 1. General Science (6 questions) 2. Agriculture & Technology Development (6 questions) 3. Information & Communication Technology (3 questions) |
| Jharkhand Specific Questions (General Awareness of its History, Society, Culture & Heritage) (15 questions) | |
| National & International Current Events (15 questions | |
| General Questions of Miscellaneous Nature, not requiring subject specialization (15 questions) | 1. Human Rights 2. Environmental Protection, Bio-diversity & Climate Change 3. Urbanization 4. Sports 5. Disaster Management 6. Poverty and Un-employment 7. Awards 8. United Nations and other International Agencies |
| JPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025 [General Studies-II] | |
| Subjects | Topics |
| History of Jharkhand- 8 questions | 1. Munda system of Government 2. Nagavanshi System of Government 3. Manjhi Pargana System of Governance 4. Munda Standard System of Governance 5. Dhoklo Sohore Governance System 6. Caste Panchayat System of Governance |
| Jharkhand Movement- 7 questions | 1. Sadan of Jharkhand 2. Tribals of Jharkhand 3. Freedom Fighters of Jharkhand 4. Vibhuti of Jharkhand 5. Jharkhand Movement and State Formation |
| Distinctive Identity of Jharkhand- 5 questions | 1. Social Status of Jharkhand 2. Cultural Status of Jharkhand 3. Political situation of Jharkhand 4. Economic Status of Jharkhand 5. Religious Peculiarities and Identity of Jharkhand |
| Jharkhand Fold Literature, Dance, Music, Musical Instruments, Scenery etc.- 5 questions | 1. Tribal Culture 2. Folk Literature 3. Traditional Arts and Folk Dances 4. Sights- Natural, Archaeological, Historical Religious and Modern sites 5. Tribal caste species and attributes |
| Jharkhandi Literature and Writers- 5 questions | |
| Principal Educational Institute of Jharkhand- 3 questions | |
| Sports of Jharkhand | |
| Land Laws/Acts of Jharkhand | 1. Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (C.N.T)- 5 questions 2. Santal Pargana Tenancy Act (S.P.T)- 5 questions 3. Other State Foreign Acts- 2 questions |
| History of Economic Development in the state since 1947 Geography of Jharkhand | Forests, Rivers, Mountains, Mines etc.- 10 questions |
| Industrial Policy, Displacement and Resettlement Policy and Other Policies of Jharkhand- 6 questions | |
| Name and location of major Industries and Industrial Development of Jharkhand- 5 questions | |
| Major Schemes and Projects of Jharkhand- 5 questions | |
| Forest Management and Wildlife Conservation Work in Jharkhand- 5 questions | |
| Environmental Facts of Jharkhand State, Subjects related to environmental Change and its Mitigation and AdaptatoonEnvironmental- 7 questions | |
| Disaster Management in Jharkhand- 5 questions | |
| Various facts and current events related to Jharkhand- 7 questions | |
JPSC Syllabus 2025 for Mains Exam
| Subject | Topics |
| Paper 1 -General Hindi and General English(Qualifying) | Hindi – निबंध व्याकरण वाक्य विन्यास संक्षेपण English – Essay Grammar Comprehension Precis |
| Paper 2 | Oriya Language and LiteratureBengali Language and LiteratureUrdu Language and LiteratureSanskrit Language and LiteratureEnglish Language and LiteratureHindi Language and LiteratureSanthali Language and LiteraturePanchpargania Language and LiteratureNagpuri Language and LiteratureMundari Language and LiteratureKurux Language and LiteratureKurmali Language and LiteratureKhortha Language and LiteratureKhadia Language and LiteratureHo Language and Literature |
| Paper 3 (Social Sciences, History and Geography) | Ancient periodMedieval PeriodModern PeriodHistory of JharkhandPhysical Geography (General Principles)Physical and Human Geography of India Natural Resources of India Development and Utilization Geography ofJharkhand and utilization of its resourcesPopulation Industrial and Urban DevelopmentThe pattern of Urban Settlement and Pollution problems. |
| Paper 4 (Indian Constitution, Polity, Public Administration and Good Governance) | Preamblesalient features of the Indian constitutionFundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State PolicyUnion Government (Executive and Legislature)Judiciary and State Government (Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, Panchayats and Municipalities)Center-state relationsSpecial provisions relating to the administration of Scheduled Areas andScheduled Tribal Areas.Emergency provisions of the ConstitutionElection Commission of IndiaPolitical parties and pressure groups |
| Paper 5 (Indian Economy, Globalization, and Sustainable Development) | Basic Features of Indian EconomySustainable Development, Economic Issues, and Indian Development StrategyEconomic Reforms, Nature and Impact on the Indian economyThe economy of Jharkhand – features, issues, challenges, strategies |
| Paper 6 (General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development) | Physical ScienceAgriculture ScienceEnvironmental ScienceScience and Technology Development |