JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024: Check Prelims & Mains Syllabus, Subject-wise Syllabus, & Exam Pattern

The JSSC CGL syllabus is released by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission on its official website. The syllabus PDF is released along with the official notification by the commission.

Abhishek AroraUpdated on : Oct 26 2023 11:45 IST

JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024

JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) releases the JSSC CGL syllabus on its official website. Candidates preparing for the JSSC CGL exam must understand the syllabus thoroughly in order to prepare well for the examination. The syllabus outlines the topics and subtopics from where questions will be asked in the examination. Also Read: JSSC CGL Exam 2024

The syllabus for the exam can be best covered from books recommended by teachers and past toppers. Interested students must read the important JSSC CGL books to cover their syllabus comprehensively. In order to assess their level of preparation, aspirants must also solve JSSC CGL previous year question papers. The previous year question papers also help aspirants understand the structure of the exam. Also Read: JSSC CGL Preparation

The Combined Graduate Level exam is divided into prelims & mains. The prelims exam includes questions from Reasoning and mental ability, Quantitative aptitude, General Science, General Studies, and General knowledge. The mains exam consists of three papers which are Language Paper, Regional Language/Tribal Language Paper, and General Knowledge paper. Also Read: JSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024

Aspiring students must know the subject-wise syllabus for both JSSC CGL prelims & mains examination. The subject-wise syllabus and exam pattern is different and hence thoroughly reading it can help candidates do perform well in the examination. Interested students can download the detailed syllabus for prelims and mains with the link below:

JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024 PDF

JSSC CGL Syllabus 2024 PDF (Technical)

JSSC CGL Prelims Syllabus 2024

The prelims examination includes subjects like Reasoning and mental ability, Quantitative aptitude, General Science, General Studies, and General knowledge. The paper is qualifying in nature. In other words, marks scored by candidates will become the basis to qualify candidates for the mains round. The final merit list will not consider the marks scored by candidates in the prelims examination. Interested candidates can find the syllabus in detail for each subject:

Subject	Topics
Reasoning & Mental Ability	Analogy Mirror image Water image Seating arrangement Classification Coding-Decoding Number series Paper cutting and folding Logical reasoning Statement and arguments Statement and conclusion Syllogism Venn diagram Blood relation Calendar Clock Figure completion Embedded figures
Quantitative Aptitude	Classification of numbers Divisibility rule Remainder theorem LCM and HCF Surds and Indices Problems on ages Percentage Profit and Loss Discount Simple and Compound Interest Time and Work Pipe and Cisterns Boat and stream Partnership Ratio and proportion Data interpretation Statistics Mensuration Geometry
General Science	Physics - Electromagnetic induction, Electrostatics, magnetism, Ray optics, wave optics, Units and measurement, Force and motion, etc. Chemistry - Electrochemistry, Environmental chemistry, organic chemistry, Elements and compounds, Periodic table, Metals and nonmetals, Redox reactions, etc. Biology - Classification of the cell, human body, proteins and vitamins, digestive system, human reproductive system, etc.
General Studies	History: Ancient History, Medieval History, and Modern History Indian Polity: Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Prime Minister, President, Supreme Court, Directive Principles, etc. Geography: Continents, Indian and its Geographical structure, mountains, volcanoes, rivers & dams, forests, plateaus, mineral & ores, etc. Indian Economy
General Knowledge	Knowledge of Jharkhand Current Events Sports & Awards Famous Personalities Books & Authors News related to Jharkhand

JSSC CGL Mains Syllabus 2024

The JSSC CGL mains exam is divided into three paper:

Paper 1: Language (Hindi & English)

Paper 2: Any Regional Language or Tribal Language

Paper 3: General Knowledge

The detailed syllabus for each subject is discussed in the table below:

Papers	Topics
Paper 1 (Language)	English: Spot the error, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & phrases, One-word substitution, Improvement of sentences, Active/ passive voice of verbs, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of sentence parts, Shuffling of sentences in a passage, Comprehension passage, Sentence Completion, and Grammar Hindi: Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Grammar and its correct usage
Paper 2 (Regional Language/Tribal Language)	Reading Comprehension Passages Spot the error Jumbled sentence Grammar
Paper 3 (General Knowledge)	General Awareness Current affairs Sports & Awards Computer Knowledge Science and technology Important index Current Political issues Basic knowledge about Jharkhand State

JSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

Aspirants preparing for the JSSC CGL exam must know the prescribed exam pattern. The exam pattern is also released by the commission along with the syllabus in the official notification. The exam pattern for both prelims & mains examination is tabulated below:

JSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

The prelims exam consists of 120 questions. Each question carries 3 marks. There is also a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Candidates will get 2 hours to complete their paper.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Reasoning and mental ability	20	60
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

The Mains examination consists of 370 questions. Each question carries 3 marks. There is also a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Candidates receive 2 hours for each paper.

Subject	No. Of Questions	Marks
Language	120	360
Regional language or Selected Language	100	300
General Knowledge	150	450

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many papers are there in the JSSC CGL Mains examination?

The JSSC CGL mains exam is divided into three papers: Language paper, Regional Language/Tribal Language, and General Knowledge

How to prepare Mathematics for JSSC CGL Exam 2023?

Candidates can start their preparation from the NCERT book to have a basic understanding of different mathematics concepts. They can also study from standard books from publishers like Arihant or Rakesh Yadav Mathematics

How to prepare Current Affairs for JSSC CGL exam 2023?

Reading and making notes of the newspaper is the best way to cover the syllabus for current affairs. Candidates can read any newspaper to cover their syllabus.

Is there negative marking in JSSC CGL exam 2023?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.

When should I start JSSC CGL exam preparation?

Candidates who are serious and committed to the exam must start their preparation in the last year of their graduation. This will help them to get an edge over other candidates.