JPSC Notification 2023 has been released by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission for filling up 342 vacancies in various posts including the name of posts such as Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police, State Tax Officer, Superintendent of Prisoners, Jharkhand Education Service Category II, District Magistrate, Assistant Registrar, Superintendent of Labour, Probation Officer, and Inspector posts. It is important to note that the online application Link for JPSC PCS Prelims will be activated from 1st to 29th February 2024 at its official website for the 342 vacancies.
JPSC PSC Overview
Exam Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Public Service Commission |
Name of Exam | JPSC Combined Civil Services Exam 2023 |
Official Website | |
Stages of the exam | Preliminary Stages Mains Stage Personality Test |
Posts | Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Superintendent of Police, State Tax Officer, Superintendent of Prisoners, Jharkhand Education Service Category II, District Magistrate, Assistant Registrar, Superintendent of Labour, Probation Officer, and Inspector posts. |
Vacancies | 342 |
JPSC Apply Online 2023 | 1st to 29th February 2023 |
Application End Date | 29th February 2023 |
JPSC PSC Notification 2023- Important Dates
As per the new JPSC PSC notification 2023, the application online link for JPSC PSC 2023 has been out. The important dates for the exam are:
JPSC PSC Notification 2023 | Important Dates |
JPSC PSC Notification 2023 Release Date | 27th January 2024 |
JPSC PSC 2024 Apply Online Starts | 1st February 2024 |
Last Date to Apply Online for JPSC PCS 2024 | 29th February 2024 (Till 5 PM) |
The last date to pay the application fee | 1st March 2024 (Till 5 PM) |
JPSC PCS Admit Card 2024 | March 2024 |
JPSC PCS Exam Date 2024 | 17th March 2024 |
Steps to Apply for JPSC PSC 2023
After being eligible for the exam you can fill out the application form. The steps of filling out the application form are:
Step 1: Visit jpsc.gov.in, the official JPSC website.
Step 2: Locate and select the link labelled "JPSC Apply Online 2023."
Step 3: Select "Registration" and enter all necessary basic information.
Step 4: You will receive your password and registration number on the email address you entered.
Step 5: Enter your login information from the email to log in now.
Step 6: Enter the necessary information in the online application form.
Step 7: Upload the remaining documents in the required format, together with the scanned copy of your signature and photo.
Step 8: Pay the application fees.
Step 9: Download, save, and print the completed application form for later use.
JPSC PSC 2023 Vacancy
Posts | Departments | Vacancies |
Deputy Commissioner | Department of Personnel Administrative Reforms and Official Language | 207 |
Deputy Superintendent of Police | Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department | 35 |
State Tax Officer | Commercial Tax Department | 56 |
Superintendent of Prisoners | Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department | 02 |
Jharkhand Education Service | Category II School Education & Literacy Department | 10 |
District Magistrate | Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department | 01 |
Assistant Registrar | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department | 08 |
Superintendent of Labour | Labour, Planning Training and Skill Development Department | 14 |
Probation Officer | Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department | 06 |
Inspector | Produce and Liquor Prohibition Department | 03 |
Total Vacancies | 342 |
Paper Pattern for JPSC PCS
Preliminary Examination
The JPSC PCS Prelims exam consists of 2 compulsory papers. The below table consists of details about the Prelims exam.
All questions are present in the objective-type format.
This preliminary exam consists of two papers.
Each paper has marks of 200 for each.
The duration of each paper is 2 hours.
Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
Paper-1 | General Studies -I | 2 Hours | 200 |
Paper-2 | General Studies -II | 2 Hours | 200 |
Mains Examination
The main exam consists of 6 papers.
The duration given for candidates of each paper is 3 hours.
After completing the Mains Examination, candidates can get access to an interview for 100 marks.
Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
Paper I | General Hindi & General English | 3 hours | 150 |
Paper-II | Language and Literature | 3 hours | 150 |
Paper-III | Social Sciences | 3 hours | 200 |
Paper IV | Indian Constitution & Polity | 3 hours | 200 |
Paper V | Indian Economy | 3 hours | 200 |
Paper VI | General Sciences | 3 hours | 200 |
Syllabus for JPSC PSC Preliminary Exam
When you are preparing for a government exam, then you should briefly know the syllabus. As this will help you in succeeding in the exam. For a better overview of the exam, we have curated the syllabus of the JPSC exam.
General Studies Paper-I
History of India
Ancient India
Medieval India
Modern India
Geography of India
General Geography
Physical Geography
Economical Geography
Social & Demographic Geography
Indian Polity and Governance
Constitution of India
Public Administration and Good Governance
Decentralization: Panchayats & Municipalities
Economic and Sustainable Development
Basic Features of Indian Economy
Sustainable Development and Economic Issues
Economic Reforms and Globalization
Science and Technology
General Science
Agriculture & Technology Development
Information & Communication Technology
Questions specific to Jharkhand
General Awareness
History
Society
Culture
Heritage
Jharkhand Specific Questions
General Awareness of its History
Society
Culture
Heritage
National and International Current Events
General Question of Miscellaneous
Human Rights
Environmental protection, Biodiversity & Climate change
Urbanization
Sports
Disaster Management
Poverty and unemployment
Awards
United Nations and other International Agencies
General Studies Paper-II
History of Jharkhand
Governance of Munda
Nagvanshi
Padaha Panchayat
Majhi Pargana
Munda Manki
Dhokla Sohor
Jaatiya Panchayat
Jharkhand Movement
Tribal of Jharkhand
Freedom Fighters of Jharkhand
Nobles of Jharkhand
Jharkhand Movement and Formation of the State
Specialty of Jharkhand
Social status of Jharkhand
Cultural status of Jharkhand
Political situation of Jharkhand
Economic condition of Jharkhand
Religious characteristics and identity of Jharkhand
Culture of Jharkhand
folk literature
Traditional art and folk dance
Folk music and instruments
Places of interest - Natural, archaeological, historical, religious, and modern sites
Tribal-Caste-Species and Characteristics
Jharkhand Literature and Litterateur
Premier Educational Institutes of Jharkhand
Sports of Jharkhand
Land laws of Jharkhand
Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (C.N.T.)
Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act (S.P.T.)
Other state bills act
History of Economic Development in Jharkhand after 1947 and Geography of Jharkhand
Industrial Policy, Displacement, and Rehabilitation Policy and other policies of Jharkhand
Name and location of major industry and industrial development in Jharkhand
Major schemes and sub-plans of Jharkhand
Forest Management and Wildlife Conservation of Jharkhand
Facts related to the environment of Jharkhand state, environmental change happening and its Mitigation & Adaptation, and related topics
Disaster Management in Jharkhand
Miscellaneous facts and current affairs related to JharkhandSports.
Syllabus for JPSC PSC Mains
Paper I: General Hindi and General English
Hindi
निबंध
व्याकरण
वाक्य विन्यास
संक्षेपण
English
Essay
Grammar
Comprehension
Precis
Paper-II: Language and Literature
Candidates have to choose from the following languages and literature::
Oriya Language and Literature
Bengali Language and Literature
Urdu Language and Literature
Sanskrit Language and Literature
English Language and Literature
Hindi Language and Literature
Santhali Language and Literature
Panchpargania Language and Literature
Nagpuri Language and Literature
Mundari Language and Literature
Kurux Language and Literature
Kurmali Language and Literature
Khortha Language and Literature
Khadia Language and Literature
Ho Language and Literature
Paper III: Social Sciences, History and Geography
History
Ancient period
The Indus Valley Civilization: Origin, antiquity, extent authorship and main features:
Origin of the Aryans. Antiquity and stratification of the Vedic literature; Society, economy, and religion during the Early (Rig-Vedic) period.
The Lichchavis and their republican constitution.
The Rise of the Magadha Empire.
The Mauryas: Extent of empire, Kalinga War and its impact,
Asoka's Dhamma, Foreign Policy. Development of Art & policy,
Architecture during the Mauryan period.
The Kushanas : Kanishka: Extent of empire, His religious Development of Art, Architecture, and Letters during the Kushana period.
The Guptas Extent of empire; development of language and literature, art & architecture during the Gupta period.
Harsha-Vardhan: The last great Hindu ruler of Northern India; cultural achievements during his period.
The Cholas: Maritime activities in Southeast Asian countries. Chulu administration, art & architecture.
Cultural Achievements of the Paltavas.
Medieval Period
The Arab invasion of India.
The Ghaznavid Invasion of India.
The Delhi Sultanate: Market and military Reforms of Alauddin Khilji: Utopian policies of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
The Mongol invasion of India.
Religious Movements : (a) Suflsm, (b) Bhakti Movement.
Dawn of a New-Islamic culture: Indo-Islamic architecture: Development of Urdu and Hindi languages.
The Mughals: First Battle of Panipat: Achievements of Sher Shah Suri, Consolidation of Mughal empire; Establishment of Jagirdari and Mansabdari systems under Akbar, Akbar's Religious and Rajput policies, Aurangzeb's Religious and Rajput policies, Mughal Architecture and Painting Economic Condition during Mughal period.
The Rise of the Marathas: Achievements of Shivaji, Northward expansion of the Marathas, and their downfall.
Modern Period
Beginning of European settlements: Formation and growth of East India Company: Consolidation of British power in India Battles of Plassey and Buxar: Control over Mysore: Subsidiary Alliance;
Doctrine of Lapse: Doctrine of Escheat.
Resistance to Colonial Rule: Peasant; Tribal and Cultural Renaissance, Revolt of 1857.
Social Reforms Movements in Hindu Community: Brahmo Samaj. Arya Samaj. Ramakrishna Mission, Prarthana Samaj, and Theosophical Society of India. Social Reforms Movements in Muslim Community. Wahabi Movement & Aligarh Movement.
Struggle for Raising Women's Status: Abolition of Sati System,
Widow Marriage Act, Consent Bill, Stress on Female Education. xix
Land Revenue Administration under British rule: Permanent Settlement: Ryotwari & Mahalwari Systems
Rise of Nationalism in India in the 19th-century Formation of Indian National Congress: Moderates and Extremists: Swadeshi
Movement, Home Rule League Movement Khilafat Movement.
Mahatma Gandhi and Mass PoliticsNon Cooperation Movement
Civil Disobedience Movement. Quit India Movement
The partition of India and its consequences
India After Independence: Integration of Princely states in Indian Union; Linguistic Reorganisation of States; Non-aligned policy under Nehru and Indira Gandhi, Liberation of Bangladesh.
History of Jharkhand
Adi-dharma Le. Sarana cult of Jharkhand tribals;
Concept of Sadan and the emergence of the Nagpuria language;
Tribal Revolts in Jharkhand and Nationalist Struggle:
Birsa Movement,
Tana Bhagat Movement, and Freedom Movement in Jharkhand.
Geography
Physical Geography (General Principles)
Origin and evolution of the earth, the interior of the earth, Wegner's Continental Drift Theory, Plate tectonics, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis
Major types of rocks and their characteristics, evolution and
characteristics of landforms in the Fluvial, Glacial, Arid, and Karst regions
Geomorphic processes, Weathering mass wasting erosion and deposition, soil formation. Landscape cycles, ideas of Davis and Penck
Composition, Structure, and Stratification of the Atmosphere.
Insolation, and heat budget of the earth.
Horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature, inversion of temperature.
Air masses and fronts, Tropical and Temperate cyclones, Evaporation, and Condensation: dew, frost fog mist, and cloud, rainfall types
Classification of climates, (Koppen and Thornthwaite). Greenhouse effect, global warming, and climatic changes.
Hydrological cycle, distribution of temperature and solits in the oceans and seas waves tides, and currents. ocean floor relief features.
Physical and Human Geography of India
Structure, relief and physiographic divisions, Drainage Systems: Himalayan and the Peninsular.
Indian monsoon, mechanism onset and retreat, climatic types (Koppen and Trewartha). Green Revolution and its impact on major crops of India. Food scarcity, pollution, wildlife. conservation, biosphere reserves
Major types of Soils. (ICAR classification) and their distribution. (xv) Natural Hazards: Floods, Droughts, Cyclones, Landslides.
Soll degradation and conservation
Population growth, distribution, and density
Age: Sex, ratio, rural-urban composition;
Population, environment, and development.
Types of Settlements: rural and urban, Urban morphology, functional classification of urban settlements, Problems of human settlement in India.
Natural Resources of India: Development and Utilisation
Land Resources General land use, agricultural land use. geographical condition and distribution of major crops, like. Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane, Rubber, Tea and Coffee.
Water Resources: Availability and utilisation for industrial and other purposes, irrigation, scarcity of water, methods of conservation-rain water harvesting and watershed management, groundwater management
Minerals and energy Resources: Distribution and utility of (a) metallic minerals (iron ore, copper, bauxite, manganese). (b) nonmetallic and conventional minerals (coal, petroleum, and natural gas). (c) hydroelectricity and nonconventional sources of energy (Solar, Wind, biogas). (d) energy sources, their distribution, and conservation.
Development of Industries: Types of industries, factors of industrial location, distribution, and changing patterns of selected industries (Iron and steel, cotton textile. sugar and petrochemicals): Weber's theory of industrial location relevance in the modern world.
Transport, Communication, and International Trade:
Roads, railways, and waterways.
Bases of International trade, changing pattern of India's foreign trade.
Geography of Jharkhand and utilization of its resources
Geological history, landforms, drainage. climate. soil types and forests: agriculture and irrigation. Damodar & Suberna Rekha valley projects, mineral resources of Jharkhand, their extraction and utilization
Population: Growth, distribution, density, Tribal population, and their distribution. Problems of Tribes and Tribal Development Plans; their customs, rituals, festivals, etc. (avil) Industrial and urban development, Major Industries-Iron Steel and Cement; Cultage industries.
The Pattern of Urban Settlement and Pollution Problems
Paper IV: Indian Constitution and Polity, Public Administration and Good Governance
Indian Constitution and Polity
Preamble, salient features of the Indian constitution, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy
Union Government (Executive and Legislature)
Judiciary
State Government (Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, Panchayats, and Municipalities)
Centre-state relations
Special provisions relating to the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribal Areas.
Emergency provisions of the constitution
Election Commission of India
Political parties and pressure groups
Public Administration and Good Governance
Public Administration – Meaning, scope, and significance
Public and private administration
Union Administration – Central Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Ministers Office, Planning Commission, Finance Commission
State Administration- State Secretariat, Chief Secretary, Chief Ministers Office
District Administration – Origin and development of the office of District Magistrate and Collector, changing role of the District Collector, the impact of the separation of the judiciary on district administration.
Personnel Administration – Recruitment of civil services, Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commission, training of civil servants, leadership and its qualities, employees morale, and productivity.
Delegation, Centralization, and decentralisation of authority
Bureaucracy – its merits and merits, the role of bureaucracy in policy formulation and its implementation; nexus between bureaucracy and political executive; generalist versus specialist.
Development administration
Disaster Management- causes, mitigation, classification of disasters, immediate and long-term measures.
Good governance – Lokpal, Lokayukta, Central Vigilance Commissioner, grievance redressal, right to service act, right to information act, right to education act, consumer protection act, domestic violence against women (prevention) act
Human Rights – concept, meaning, universal declaration of human rights, National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commission, terrorism, social issues.
Paper V: Indian Economy, Globalization, and Sustainable Development
Basic features of the Indian Economy
National Income – elementary concepts of national income, and methods of its calculation, for example – GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, GSDP, NSDP, DDP at constant and current prices, at factor cost, etc
Inflation – Concept, control of inflation, monetary, fiscal, and direct measures.
Demographic features
Agriculture and Rural economy – green revolution, white revolution, rainbow revolution, WTO
Industrial economy – policy initiative and changes
Public finance – the scope of public finance, principles of public finance, taxation
Public expenditure
Budget
Fiscal policy- center and state fiscal relationship, the role of the Finance Commission
Structure of Indian monetary and banking system in India.
Indian Trade, Balance of Payment
Sustainable Development, Economic Issues, and Indian Development Strategy
Meaning and measurement of Economic development;
characteristics of underdevelopment, indicators of development: HDI, GDI, India’s HDI progress.
Role of Foreign capital and technology in the growth of the economy
Sustainable development – concept and indicators of sustainable development, economic, social, and environmental sustainability, the concept of GDP
Development status and issues about socially and economically marginalized sections, like ST, SC, religious minorities, schemes launched by the Central/State Government.
Poverty and Unemployment: Measurements and trends, identification of BPL families, Multidimensional poverty index.
Food and nutritional security – trends in food production and consumption in India, the problem of food security, problems and issues of storage, procurement, distribution, import, and export. Government policies, schemes, and programs such as the Public Distribution System, Mid-day meal schemes, and government policies for food and nutritional security.
Economic Reforms, Nature and Impact on the Indian Economy
New economic reforms – Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalization, a good understanding of International Finance Institutions like IMF, World Bank; World Trade Organisation
Financial and Banking sector reforms, economic reforms, NABARD, RRB
Globalization of the Indian economy – its positive and negative impacts on different sectors, issues of FDI and FII in India.
Agriculture sector – Growth, Issues of subsidies, and public investment in agriculture
Industrial development and economic reforms in India – major changes in Industrial policy, its impact on industrial growth, the role of public sector enterprises in India’s industrialization in post reforms period, disinvestment and privatization of public enterprises.
The economy of Jharkhand – features, issues, challenges, strategies
Economic growth and structure of Jharkhand’s economy, sectoral composition, growth in SDP, and per capita NSDP in the last decade, agricultural and industrial growth in Jharkhand.
Demographic features of Jharkhand – population, growth, sex ratio, density, literacy, the composition of the workforce,rural-urban composition, etc.
Status of poverty, unemployment, food security, malnutrition, education, and health indicators in Jharkhand, major initiatives, issues of agricultural and rural development, major programs, and schemes, poverty alleviation programs, and food security schemes.
Land, forest, and environmental issues in Jharkhand
Eligibility Criteria
Government exams have their respective eligibility criteria. The exam commission fixed the eligibility criteria for the exam. JPSC exam eligibility criteria are as follows.
Educational Qualification: The important thing for a government exam is educational qualification, for JPSC the student should have a graduate degree from a recognized university.
Age limit: Another important aspect of eligibility criteria is the age limit. As per the official JPSC notification, the minimum age for applying is 21 years. The upper age limit will vary for different categories. The upper age limit is different for different caste categories.
For Example, for general and EWS categories, the upper age limit is 35 years, and for Extremely Backward Classes/Backward Classes, the upper age limit is 37 years. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (For both Males & Females) age limit is 40 years, and the assigned age limit for Women (General/Extremely Backward Classes) is maximum 38 years.
There is also certain age group is fixed for Persons with disability is as per follows, for PwD (UR) age limit is 45 years and for PwD (BC I & II) age limit is 47 years and age limit for PwD (SC/ST) and PwD (Women - UR/EBC) is 50 years and 48 years.
The Selection Process
JPSC exam is a three-stage process; preliminary, main, and Interview round. The preliminary examination consists of Two Papers. After completing these two papers, you will be able to compete for the Mains examination. Once you pass the main exam you can enter the interview stage. The interview stage is of 100 marks, and you need to clear this stage to become an officer.
FAQs About the Topic
1. Who is responsible for conducting the JPSC examination?
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) was established to make a commission that is fully responsible for filling up different posts for the government in that particular state.
2. How many vacancies are there in the JPSC PCS Exam 2023?
Recently, a notification was released by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) for the Combined Civil Services Examination for 2023. Through this Exam, commissions are planning to fill 342 vacancies for government posts in Jharkhand state.
3. What is the information mentioned on the JPSC PSC prelims admit card?
The JPSC PSC prelims admit card includes the information of exam type and date, the candidate's roll number, gender, father or mother's name, and other information are also included in the admit card.
4. What amount of salary is provided in JPSC?
It is important to note that The in-hand monthly salary for entry-level posts is in the range between INR 27,000 and INR 33,000, which is also provided with basic pay, allowances, and other benefits. The monthly in-hand salary for mid-level posts ranges between INR 40,000 and INR 60,000, also including base pay, allowances, and other benefits with salary. And senior level salaries range between 70,000 to 1,20,000.
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