JSSC CGL Books: Check Important Books for Prelims & Mains, Study Material

JSSC CGL Books are the first source of preparation for candidates who wish to be recruited for different positions in departments functioning under the Government of Jharkhand. Aspiring students must know the books that help them to cover the JSSC CGL syllabus. However, before starting the preparation candidates must understand the syllabus thoroughly to prepare well for the exam. Also Read: JSSC CGL Preparation

Students who are preparing for the JSSC CGL exam must choose the preparation books carefully. It is important that candidates do not waste their time on books that are irrelevant from an exam point of view and do not serve any purpose. Only books recommended by teachers, experts, and previous toppers must be considered for JSSC CGL preparation.

Once the candidate is done with completing the syllabus, they must also practise JSSC CGL previous year question papers. It allows them to get an idea of the exam pattern and gives them a real-time experience of the exam. Also Read: JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024

JSSC CGL Books: Prelims

The JSSC CGL prelims paper consists of questions from General Science, General Knowledge, General Studies, Mathematics, and Reasoning & Mental Ability. The subject-wise books for the prelims examination are tabulated below:

JSSC CGL Books: Mains

The mains examination is divided into three papers. Interested students can check the books paper-wise in the article below.

Best Books for JSSC CGL Mains Paper 1

Best Books for JSSC CGL Mains Paper 2

Paper 2 will include questions from the language paper that candidates will choose based on their preference. Below is the list of languages that candidates can choose from:

• Oriya
• Sadri
• Bengali
• Angika
• Bhojpuri
• Urdu
• Khortha
• Kurmali
• Bhumij
• Korku
• Kharia
• Santhali, 
• Mundari and Ho
• Korwa
• Oraon (Kurukh)
• Paharia (Malto)

Best Books for JSSC CGL Mains Paper 3

Paper-III has questions from General Studies, Mathematics, General Science, Mental Ability, Computer Knowledge, and Knowledge Related to Jharkhand State. The subject-wise syllabus for Paper 3 is tabulated below:

JSSC CGL Exam Study Material

• Apart from the books there are several other sources of exam preparation. Candidates can make use of online study material as well for their comprehensive preparation. Students can cover their syllabus chapter-wise from YouTube as well. 
• Reading newspapers, weekly and monthly magazines is the best way to cover Daily Current Affairs. 
• Candidates can also download E-books from the internet for each subject once they are done with the standard books.
• Aspirants can make the best use of mock test papers available on the internet.

JSSC CGL Exam Preparation Tips

• Carefully read the syllabus and exam pattern. Create a study strategy and stick to it.
• Avoid reading too many books. Choose one or two, then finish them. Revise them thoroughly.
• Try to solve the previous year's papers and conduct consistent mock exams. Regular practise of previous year question papers is very beneficial to candidates
• Give each subject the same amount of time and focus.