Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam 2021 Syllabus
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) 2021 consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Below is the comprehensive syllabus for each stage:
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination consists of two objective-type papers:
Paper I: General Studies I
History of India and Jharkhand:
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- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History of India.
- Major events in the history of Jharkhand.
Indian Polity and Governance:
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- Constitution of India.
- Political system and governance structures.
Geography of India and Jharkhand:
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- Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and Jharkhand.
Economic and Sustainable Development:
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- Basic economic concepts.
- Economic and sustainable development in India and Jharkhand.
General Science:
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- Basic principles and concepts in science.
- Scientific developments and their applications.
Current Affairs:
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- National and international events of importance.
- Current events specific to Jharkhand.
Paper II: General Studies II
Indian Economy:
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- Basic economic concepts and issues.
- Economic policies and programs.
General Mental Ability:
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- Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Problem-solving skills and decision-making.
Science and Technology:
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- Developments in science and technology.
- Applications of science and technology in daily life.
Jharkhand Specific Knowledge:
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- Current events, history, culture, and geography of Jharkhand.
Environment and Ecology:
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- Environmental issues.
- Conservation and biodiversity.
Sports and Games:
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- Important events and personalities in sports.
Main Examination
The Main Examination consists of six papers:
Paper I: General Hindi and General English
General Hindi:
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- Essay Writing in Hindi.
- Hindi Grammar: Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
- Translation from English to Hindi.
General English:
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- Essay Writing in English.
- English Grammar: Tenses, prepositions, articles, etc.
- Translation from Hindi to English.
Paper II: Language and Literature
- Candidates can choose any one language from the list provided by the JPSC (e.g., Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali, etc.).
Language Proficiency:
- Reading comprehension, essay writing, and grammar.
Paper III: Social Sciences
History:
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History of India.
- Indian National Movement.
- History of Jharkhand.
Geography:
- Physical, Social, and Economic Geography.
- Geography of Jharkhand.
Paper IV: Indian Constitution, Polity, Public Administration, and Good Governance
Indian Constitution:
- Structure and features of the Indian Constitution.
- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States.
Public Administration:
- Principles of Public Administration.
- Governance structures and issues in public administration.
Good Governance:
- Transparency, accountability, and ethics in governance.
Paper V: Indian Economy, Globalization, and Sustainable Development
Indian Economy:
- Basic economic concepts and issues.
- Economic policies and development strategies.
Globalization:
- Impact of globalization on the Indian economy.
- Economic reforms and liberalization.
Sustainable Development:
- Environmental conservation and sustainability.
- Policies and programs for sustainable development.
Paper VI: General Science, Environment, and Technology Development
General Science:
- Basic scientific concepts.
- Recent developments in science and technology.
Environment:
- Environmental issues and conservation.
- Biodiversity and ecological balance.
Technology Development:
- Technological innovations and their applications.
- Role of technology in development.
Interview/Personality Test
The interview assesses the candidate’s personality, mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety, and depth of interest, leadership qualities, and intellectual and moral integrity.
