The detailed JSSC CGL syllabus is released by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission along with the marks distribution, exam pattern and other details. Candidates who are going to appear for the JSSC CGL 2024 exam should have a detailed knowledge of the JSSC CGL exam pattern and syllabus.
JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024: Overview
The candidates are primarily selected on the basis of prelims and mains exams which are held online for the different positions under the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. The Jharkhand SSC CGL Syllabus is summarized below-
Exam Conducting Body | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
Exam Name | JSSC CGL 2024 |
Vacancies | 2017 |
Post Names | Assistant Bureau Officer, Block Supply Officer, Junior Secretariat Assistant and Planning Assistant |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Category | Syllabus |
Type of questions | Objective Type |
Marking Scheme | 3 Marks |
Negative Marking | 1 Mark |
Selection Process | Written Exam (Paper 1, 2 & 3), and Document Verification |
Official Website | @jssc.nic.in |
Jharkhand SSC CGL Selection Process 2024
The recruitment of candidates for various vacant posts under the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission is based on two stages:
Stage 1- Written Exam (Paper 1, 2 & 3)
Stage 2- Document Verification
The students who successfully qualify for the JSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 written exam are only eligible to apply for document verification.
JSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024
There will be 3 papers in the JSSC CGL exam which will be of 2 hours duration each. The marks distribution and number of questions of each paper has been tabulated below.
Name of Paper | No. Of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper 1 | 120 | 360 | 2 hours |
Paper 2 | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
Paper 3 | 150 | 450 | 2 hours |
Total | 370 | 1100 | 6 hours |
JSSC CGL Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2024
- Paper 1 comprises a language paper- Hindi Language and English Language.
- Questions are objective multiple-choice type questions.
- The questions are based on Unseen Passage and Grammer.
- Paper 1 exam is qualifying in nature.
- It will be necessary for the candidates to bring 30% marks for qualifying.
Subject | Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
Hindi Language | 60 | 180 | 02 Hours |
English Language | 60 | 180 | |
Total | 120 | 360 |
JSSC CGL Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2024
- JSSC CGL Paper 2 consists of a regional or selected language paper.
- Questions are objective multiple-choice type questions for 100 marks.
- Each Question carries 3 Marks and for every wrong question, 1 mark is deducted.
- The questions will be set in Hindi and English language.
Subject | Question | Marks | Time Duration |
Selected language or regional language | 100 | 300 | 02 Hours |
JSSC CGL Paper 3 Exam Pattern 2024
- Paper 3 contains General Knowledge.
- All Questions are objective multiple-choice type questions.
- Each Question carries 3 Marks.
- There will be a negative marking for every wrong question, 1 mark is deducted.
- The questions will be set in Hindi and English language.
Subject | Question | Marks | Time Duration |
General Science | 20 | 60 | 02 Hours |
General Studies | 30 | 90 | |
Reasoning and mental ability | 20 | 60 | |
Quantitative aptitude | 20 | 60 | |
General knowledge (Jharkhand) | 40 | 120 | |
Computer | 20 | 60 | |
Total | 150 | 450 |
JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024
JSSC CGL Exam is a graduate level exam which is conducted every year by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for different positions under the JSSC. The Exam consists of 3 main papers and the detailed syllabus of all the papers has been discussed below-
JSSC CGL Paper 1 Syllabus for Languages
- Paper-1 checks the knowledge of the candidates in both Hindi as well as English language and is qualifying in nature.
- The qualifying marks of Paper-1 is 30% of the total marks.
- 1 Correct question will buy 3 Marks.
- 1 Wrong Question will penalize -1 Mark.
JSSC CGL Syllabus for Hindi Language
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Grammar and its correct usage
JSSC CGL Syllabus for the English Language
- Spot the error
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Improvement of sentences
- Active and Passive Voice
- Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration
- Shuffling of sentence parts
- Shuffling of sentences in a passage
- Comprehension passage
- Sentence Completion
- Grammar - Adjective, noun, pronoun, verb, subject-verb Agreement, Interchangeability of noun and Verb, Gerund, Participle, Infinitive, Adverb, tense, Clause, Transformation, Narration, Voice, Preposition.
JSSC CGL Paper 2 Syllabus for Tribal or Regional Language
- Candidates are required to select one regional paper of their choice among the given papers.
- The minimum qualifying marks for this paper is 30%
- One right answer secures 3 marks whereas the wrong answer deducts 1 mark.
Candidates can choose 1 paper of their choice from the list of given languages-
- Urdu
- Santhali
- Mundari
- Ho
- Nagpuri
- Khadia
- Kurukh(Oraon)
- Kurmali
- Khortha
- Panchpargania
- Odia
- Bangla
JSSC CGL Paper 3 Syllabus for General Knowledge
Paper 3 contains questions from General Studies, Mathematics, Mental Ability, Computer Knowledge and knowledge related to Jharkhand State. The structure of this paper is the same as the other two papers.
JSSC CGL Syllabus for General Studies
- Ancient India History, Indus Valley Civilization, Jainism and Buddhism, Shaks and Kushan rulers, Vardhan dynasty, etc.
- Medieval India History, Mahmood Gajani, Muhammad Gauri, Sultanate period, Vijaynagar Emperor,
- Modern Indian History, Entry of Foreign companies in India, 1857 revolt, Indian National Congress, etc.
- Geography, Continents, Rivers and dams, Mountains
- Economic
- Constitution
- Indian Art & Culture
- Everyday Science, Scientific Research
- Biology – Digestive system, Classification of the cell, human body, proteins and vitamins, etc.
- Physics – Units and measurement, Force and motion, Electrostatics, Electromagnetic induction, magnetism, Ray optics, wave optics, etc.
- Chemistry – Metals and nonmetals, Redox reactions, Elements and compounds, Periodic table, Electrochemistry, etc.
JSSC CGL Syllabus for Mathematics and Reasoning
- Number System – Number of zeroes, classification of numbers, divisibility rule, remainder theorem, problems on numbers, problems on ages, etc.
- Time and Work, Pipe and Cisterns, Boat and stream, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple and Compound Interest, Partnership, Ratio and Proportion.
- Sequence & Series
- Permutation, Combination & Probability
- Trigonometry
- Analogy, Number Series, Syllogism
JSSC CGL Syllabus for Computer
- History and Generation of Computers
- Introduction to Computer Organisation
- Computer Memory
- Computer Hardware and I/O Devices
- Computer Software
- Computer Languages
- Operating System
- Computer Network
- Internet
- Computer and Network Security
JSSC CGL Syllabus for General Knowledge About Jharkhand
- History of the state
- Jharkhand’s Geography, Culture, Language
- Civilization
- Famous Places
- Ores and Minerals
- Contribution of Jharkhand in National Movement, Sports
- Jharkhand Players, and famous personalities
- Civic Achievement
- National and International Importance of Jharkhand