Are you preparing for the JPSC Civil Services Exam 2025? If yes, then you’ve landed on the right page! The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) conducts the prestigious Civil Services Exam every year to recruit talented candidates for various administrative posts in the state of Jharkhand. The JPSC Exam Pattern 2025 and JPSC Exam 2025 Syllabus has been updated, and it’s crucial to understand the latest paper-wise structure, syllabus, and marking scheme to stay ahead in your preparation.
Whether you’re a first-time aspirant or a seasoned candidate, this guide will help you decode the entire exam process in a simple and effective manner. The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Combined Civil Services Examination is conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- Mains Exam (Descriptive/Objective)
- Interview (Personality Test)
1. JPSC Selection Process 2025
| Stage | Type | Marks/ Duration |
| Prelims | Objective (MCQs) Qualifying for Mains | 400 (2 Papers) 2 hrs each |
| Mains | Descriptive, Marks counted for final selection | 950 (6 Papers) 3 hrs each |
| Interview | Personality Test, Final merit evaluation | 100
|
- Total Marks (Final Selection): 1050 (Mains + Interview)
2. JPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Total Papers: 2 (General Studies I & II)
- Total Marks: 400 (200 each)
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Negative Marking: No
Prelims Paper-wise Breakdown
| Paper | Subjects Covered | No. of Qs/ Marks |
| General Studies I | History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, Jharkhand-specific GK | 100/200 |
| General Studies II | Jharkhand History, Movement, Culture, Economy, Laws, Policies | 100/200 |
3. JPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
Paper-I: General Studies-I
- History of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Geography of India (Physical, Economic, Social)
- Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution, Panchayati Raj)
- Indian Economy & Sustainable Development
- Science & Technology (ICT, Agriculture, General Science)
- Jharkhand-Specific GK (History, Society, Culture)
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Miscellaneous Topics (Environment, Human Rights, Sports, Disaster Management)
Paper-II: General Studies-II (Jharkhand Focused)
- History of Jharkhand (Tribal Governance, Freedom Movement)
- Jharkhand Movement & State Formation
- Culture, Literature, Music, Dance
- Land Laws (CNT Act, SPT Act)
- Geography of Jharkhand (Rivers, Forests, Industries)
- Economic Policies & Industrial Development
- Environmental Issues & Disaster Management
4. JPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025
- Total Papers: 6
- Total Marks: 950
- Duration: 3 hours per paper
- Paper-I (Hindi & English) is qualifying (30% minimum required).
Mains Paper-wise Structure
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Type |
| Paper 1 | General Hindi & English (Qualifying) | 100 | Descriptive |
| Paper 2 | Language & Literature (Optional) | 150 | Descriptive |
| Paper 3 | Social Sciences (History & Geography) | 200 | Descriptive |
| Paper 4 | Indian Polity, Constitution, Governance | 200 | Descriptive |
| Paper 5 | Indian Economy & Globalization | 200 | Descriptive |
| Paper 6 | General Science, Environment, Tech | 200 | Descriptive |
JPSC Mains Syllabus 2025
| Paper (Subject) | Topics |
| Paper 1- General Hindi & English (Qualifying) | Hindi: निबंध, व्याकरण, वाक्य विन्यास, संक्षेपण
English: Essay, Grammar, Comprehension, Precis |
| Paper 2– Language & Literature (Any One) | Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, Santhali, Mundari, Ho, Kurmali, Khortha, Khadia, Panchpargania, Nagpuri, Kurux, Oriya |
| Paper 3– Social Sciences (History & Geography) | History:
• Ancient: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Magadha, Mauryas, Kushanas, Guptas, Harsha, Cholas, Pallavas • Medieval: Invasions (Arab, Ghaznavid, Mongol), Delhi Sultanate, Sufism, Bhakti Movement, Mughals, Marathas • Modern: European settlements, British Expansion, Revolt of 1857, Social Reform Movements, Indian National Movement, Partition, Post-Independence Developments • Jharkhand: Tribal Revolts (Birsa, Tana Bhagat), Sarna Cult, Nagpuria Language, Freedom Movement in Jharkhand Geography: • Physical Geography: Origin & Evolution of Earth, Plate Tectonics, Landforms, Climate, Cyclones, Climate Classification (Koppen & Thornthwaite), Hydrological Cycle, Oceanography • Indian Geography: Structure, Relief, Monsoon, Natural Resources (Land, Water, Minerals), Agriculture, Soils, Industries, Transport, Trade, Urbanization, Population • Jharkhand Geography: Geology, Landforms, Drainage, Soils, Climate, Agriculture, Irrigation, Mineral Resources, Industries, Tribal Population, Culture, Urbanization, Pollution Problems |
| Paper 4– Indian Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | • Constitution: Preamble, Features, Rights & Duties, DPSPs, Union & State Governments, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj, Emergency Provisions, Special Provisions for Scheduled Areas & Tribes, Election Commission, Political Parties
• Public Administration: Meaning, Scope, Union & State Administration (Secretariat, PMO, CMO, District Collector), Bureaucracy, Policy Implementation, Personnel Administration (Recruitment, UPSC, SPSC), Development Administration, Disaster Management, Delegation & Decentralization • Good Governance: Lokpal, Lokayukta, CVC, Grievance Redressal, RTI, RTE, Consumer Protection, Domestic Violence Act • Human Rights: Concept, UDHR, NHRC, SHRC, Terrorism, Social Issues |
| Paper 5- Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development | • Indian Economy: National Income (GDP, GNP, NNP), Inflation, Demography, Agriculture (Green/White/Rainbow Revolutions), Industry, Public Finance, Budget, Fiscal Policy, Banking & Monetary System, Trade & BOP
• Sustainable Development: Meaning, Indicators (HDI, GDI), Role of Foreign Capital & Technology, Economic Issues of Marginalized Groups (ST, SC, Minorities), Poverty, Unemployment, Food Security, Government Schemes (PDS, Mid-Day Meal, etc.) • Economic Reforms & Globalization: LPG Reforms, IMF, World Bank, WTO, FDI/FII, Financial & Banking Reforms, NABARD, RRBs, Agriculture & Industry Reforms, Disinvestment, Privatization • Jharkhand Economy: Structure, Growth Trends, Sectoral Composition, Demography, Poverty, Unemployment, Malnutrition, Food Security, Agriculture, Industry, Land, Forest & Environmental Issues, Major Programs & Schemes |
| Paper 6- General Science, Environment & Technology Development | • Physical Science: Units & Measurements, Motion, Gravity, Work, Energy, Solar System, Sound & Waves
• Life Science: Cell Structure, Functions, Diversity of Life, Biomolecules, Reproduction, Mendelian Genetics, Evolution • Agriculture Science: Agro-Climatic Zones of Jharkhand, Rainfall, Abiotic Stress, Crop Diversification, Soil Fertility, Organic Farming, Rainwater Harvesting, Horticulture, Fisheries, Government Schemes for Farmers • Environmental Science: Environmental Protection Measures, Pollution Control, Biodiversity, Environmental Laws, Global Environmental Issues • Science & Technology Development: Nuclear Technology, Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy, Indian Missile & Space Programs, Cybersecurity, IT Challenges |
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6. JPSC Interview (Personality Test)
- Marks: 100
- Purpose: Assess communication skills, leadership, awareness of Jharkhand & national issues.
Final Selection Criteria
- Mains (950) + Interview (100) = Total 1050 Marks
- Merit list prepared based on aggregate marks.
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