JSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024: Check Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The JSSC CGL exam pattern is released by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission on its official website. The Combined Graduate Level exam selection process includes two stages: Prelims & Mains. The preliminary stage is qualifying in nature.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Oct 26 2023 11:44 IST

JSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

JSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) releases the JSSC CGL exam pattern on its official website. The exam pattern for the JSSC CGL exam is released along with the official notification. Aspirants who are preparing for the exam must know the exam pattern to know the structure of the examination. Students can also practise JSSC CGL previous year question papers to better understand the exam pattern. Also Read: JSSC CGL Preparation

According to the JSSC CGL selection process, the exam is conducted in two stages: Prelims & Mains. The JSSC CGL prelims exam includes questions from General Science, General Studies, Reasoning and mental ability, Quantitative aptitude, and General knowledge. The JSSC CGL Mains exam includes questions from Language, Selected Language/Regional Language, and General Knowledge. Also Read: JSSC CGL Exam 2024

Candidates who are preparing for the exam must also understand the JSSC CGL syllabus for both prelims & mains examination. The exam preparation must be aligned with the updated syllabus outlined in the official notification.

JSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

The JSSC CGL exam pattern is divided for both prelims & mains. The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature. In other words, marks scored by candidates are not considered while preparing the final merit list. Interested students can check the detailed exam pattern in the article below.

JSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

The preliminary exam includes Multiple Choice Questions from General Science, General Studies, Reasoning and mental ability, Quantitative aptitude, and General knowledge. Each question carries 3 marks. There is also a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect response. Interested candidates can check the prelims exam pattern in the table below:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning and mental ability	20	60	120 Minutes
Quantitative aptitude	20	60
General Science	20	60
General Studies	30	90
General knowledge	30	90
Total	120	360

JSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates who meet the JSSC CGL prelims cutoff will be eligible to take the mains examination. Interested students can check the mains exam pattern in the table below.

Subject	No. Of Questions	Marks	Duration
Language	120	360	2 hours for each paper
Regional language or Selected Language	100	300
General Knowledge	150	450

The mains exam is broken up into three papers, each of which has a different number of questions.
The paper consists of only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
The duration of each paper is 2 hours
With a 30% score, Paper 1 (Language) will be qualifying in nature.
Candidates will have the option of choosing a language for Paper 2 from the options provided.
The Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 carries 120, 100, and 150 questions, respectively.
Each question is of 3 marks in all three papers
Every incorrect answer is penalised with 1 mark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the JSSC CGL Exam Pattern?

A preliminary exam and a main exam stage make up the JSSC CGL Exam Pattern. The Preliminary Exam consists of 120 questions of the objective type, each worth three marks. A similar objective -type examination, the Main exam, has three papers: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3.

What is the syllabus for the JSSC CGL Exam?

The JSSC CGL Exam syllabus includes General Studies, Mathematics, Mental Ability, and General Intelligence.

Is there any negative marking in the JSSC CGL Exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking in the JSSC CGL Exam. For each incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the JSSC CGL Prelims Exam?

The minimum qualifying marks for the JSSC CGL Prelims Exam is 30%. Candidates who secure less than 30% marks in the Prelims Exam will not be eligible to appear for the Main Exam. The aspirants must, however, note that they must not only secure the qualifying score but also meet the required cutoff score in order to appear for the mains exam.

Is there any interview round for the JSSC CGL Exam?

No, there is no interview round for the JSSC CGL Exam. The selection of candidates is based on their performance in the Preliminary Exam and the Main Exam.