Forest ServicesJPSC Syllabus 2025: Complete Prelims & Mains Syllabus
Detailed subject-wise JPSC syllabus for Jharkhand Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Examination — covering all papers from Prelims Paper I to Mains Paper VI with topics, marks, and exam pattern.
Last updated: March 2025 — Based on the official JPSC Combined Civil Services notification and syllabus document.
Quick Answer: JPSC Syllabus 2025
The JPSC CCSE Syllabus covers Prelims (2 papers, 400 marks total — 100 questions × 2 marks each, no negative marking) and Mains (6 papers — 2 qualifying language papers + 4 GS papers of 200 marks each) plus a 100-mark Interview. Prelims Paper I is General Studies; Paper II is Jharkhand-specific GK (NOT CSAT). Final merit = Mains Papers III–VI (800 marks) + Interview (100 marks) = 900 marks. Jharkhand-specific content appears in both Prelims papers and across Mains Papers III, IV, and V — making it the most critical subject area.
JPSC Exam Structure at a Glance
The JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination has three stages:
| Stage | Papers | Total Marks | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Paper I (GS) + Paper II (Jharkhand GK) | 200 + 200 = 400 | Objective (MCQ, no negative marking) | Screening for Mains |
| Mains | 6 Papers (I to VI) | 100 + 150 + 200×4 = 1050 | Descriptive (written) | Papers III–VI count in merit (800 marks) |
| Interview | Personality Test | 100 | Viva voce | Final selection |
Note: Mains Papers I & II are qualifying only — marks not counted in final merit. Final merit = Papers III–VI (800) + Interview (100) = 900 marks. Source: JPSC CCSE Rules 2021, Advt. No. 01/2021.
JPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
Prelims Paper I (General Studies) — 200 marks, 100 MCQ questions (2 marks each), 2 hours, no negative marking. Attempt all questions:
Indian History
Ancient, Medieval, Modern India — social, economic, cultural aspects; Indian National Movement; Post-independence India
Indian Geography
Physical features, climate, rivers, natural resources, population distribution; Indian Ocean region; economic geography
Indian Economy
Planning, economic development, poverty, agriculture, industry, banking, budget, LPG reforms, economic surveys
Indian Polity & Constitution
Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, State government, Panchayati Raj, federalism, constitutional bodies
General Science
Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics (Class 10 level); practical applications of science in daily life
Science & Technology
Space (ISRO missions), defence, biotechnology, IT, nuclear energy, recent national developments
Jharkhand GK
History, Geography, Economy, Tribes, Culture, Polity, Governance, and Environment of Jharkhand — appears across both papers
Current Affairs
National and international events (last 1 year); Jharkhand current affairs; sports, awards, persons in news
JPSC Prelims Paper II — Jharkhand-specific GK (Qualifying)
200 marks, 100 MCQ questions (2 marks each), 2 hours — minimum 40% (80 marks) required for General category. Marks NOT counted in Mains shortlisting merit. This is NOT a CSAT paper — it is entirely Jharkhand-specific.
JPSC Mains Syllabus 2025
Complete paper-wise syllabus for JPSC Combined Civil Services Mains examination:
General Hindi & General English
100 marksQualifying OnlyHindi — Essay (15 marks), Grammar/व्याकरण (15 marks), Sentence Construction/वाक्य विन्यास (10 marks), Précis/संक्षेपण (10 marks). English — Essay, Grammar, Sentence construction, Précis (same structure). Standard: Matriculation (Class 10) level only.
Regional Language & Literature (Candidate chooses one)
150 marksQualifying OnlyLanguage options: Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Maithili, Nagpuri, Mundari, Ho, Kharia, Kurukh (Oraon), Santhali, Kurmali, Panch Pargania, Khortha. Paper covers grammar, literature, and prose/poetry of the chosen language. Candidate must choose ONE language from this list.
Social Science — History & Geography
200 marksHistory: Ancient India (Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Mauryas, Guptas), Medieval India (Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti movement, Marathas), Modern India (British policies, 1857 revolt, freedom movement, partition, post-independence); Indian National Movement (1885–1947). Geography: World geography (physical, climate, natural resources), Indian geography (physical features, rivers, agriculture, industries), Jharkhand geography (Chotanagpur Plateau, rivers, minerals).
Indian Constitution, Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance
200 marksIndian Constitution — Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, DPSP, Parliamentary system, Federalism, Amendment process. Indian Polity — President, Parliament, Judiciary, CAG, Election Commission. Public Administration — governance concepts, administrative reforms. Disaster Management — types, mitigation. Human Rights — NHRC, SHRC, women and child rights. Role of civil society and media. Jharkhand governance and administrative structure.
Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development
200 marksJharkhand GK — Key PaperIndian Economy — planning, five-year plans, NITI Aayog, economic reforms (LPG 1991), poverty and unemployment, agriculture, industry, banking and finance, budget, taxation. Globalization — WTO, trade agreements, FDI, balance of payments. Sustainable Development — MDGs and SDGs, green economy, climate change, environmental economics. Jharkhand economy — GSDP, agriculture, mining industry, welfare programs.
General Science, Environment & Technology Development
200 marksGeneral Science — Physics (motion, heat, light, electricity), Chemistry (atoms, reactions, metals, acids, periodic table), Biology (cell, genetics, plant/animal physiology, human diseases). Environment & Ecology — ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, environmental laws, pollution. Technology Development — IT, biotechnology, space technology (ISRO), nuclear energy, defence technology, renewable energy. Jharkhand-specific environmental issues — Jharia coal fire, deforestation, mining pollution.
JPSC Mains Paper V: Jharkhand GK Syllabus (Detailed)
Paper V is the most important for JPSC — 200 marks entirely from Jharkhand. Here is the complete detailed syllabus:
History of Jharkhand
- Prehistoric settlements and archaeological sites (Isco, Satpahar)
- Nagvanshi, Chero, Raksel dynasties
- Mughals and Jharkhand; Marathas and Jharkhand
- Colonial period and British administration
- Tribal revolts: Tilka Manjhi, Kol Rebellion, Santhal Hul, Birsa Munda Ulgulan, Sardari Larai, Tana Bhagat
- Freedom movement participation in Jharkhand
- Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and statehood movement
- CNT Act 1908 and SPT Act 1949
- Formation of Jharkhand state (Nov 15, 2000)
Society and Culture
- Major tribes — Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho, Kharia, Birhor, Asur, Paharia
- Tribal social structures — Manki-Munda, Manjhi-Paragana systems
- Festivals — Sarhul, Karma, Sohrai, Tusu, Baha, Mage
- Art and craft — Sohrai painting, Khovar art, Chhau dance, Paika dance
- Tribal languages and literature; Santali Ol Chiki script
- Sarna religion and sacred groves
- PVTGs (8 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups)
- Religious demographics and communal harmony
Geography & Environment
- Physiography — Chotanagpur Plateau, Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Netarhat plateaus
- River systems — Damodar, Subarnarekha, Koel, Barakar, Ajay
- Climate and rainfall patterns
- Mineral resources — coal, iron ore, copper, uranium, mica, bauxite
- Forest types and forest cover; Sal forests
- National parks — Betla; Wildlife sanctuaries — Dalma, Hazaribagh
- Elephant corridors and human-wildlife conflict
- Mining environmental impact; Jharia coal fire
Economy
- GSDP and economic structure of Jharkhand
- Agriculture — crops, irrigation, horticulture, Tasar silk, lac production
- Mining and mineral industry — CCL, BCCL, UCIL
- Industrial development — Tata Steel, Bokaro Steel, HEC, MECON
- Infrastructure — power sector, roads, national highways
- Poverty, unemployment, displacement challenges
- Government schemes — MNREGA, PM Awas Yojana in Jharkhand
- Tribal economic welfare programs
Polity & Governance
- State administrative structure — Governor, CM, Legislature, High Court
- District administration — 24 districts and 5 divisions
- Fifth Schedule and Scheduled Areas
- PESA Act 1996 — provisions and implementation in Jharkhand
- Traditional governance — Manki-Munda, Manjhi-Paragana
- Panchayati Raj system in Jharkhand
- Left-wing extremism — causes, affected areas, counter-strategy
- Key commissions and constitutional bodies in Jharkhand
- Welfare schemes for STs and SCs
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Jharkhand History Notes
Complete JPSC Paper V Part A coverage
Jharkhand Geography Notes
Plateaus, rivers, minerals — Part C
Jharkhand Economy Notes
Mining, industry, agriculture — Part D
Jharkhand Culture & Tribes
Tribes, festivals, art forms — Part B
Jharkhand Polity Notes
PESA, Fifth Schedule — Part E
Jharkhand Environment Notes
Forests, wildlife, mining impact — Part C
JPSC PYQ Papers
Practice with past exam questions
JPSC Exam Pattern
Marking scheme, time management
JPSC Cut-off Marks
Target scores for JPSC selection
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