Overview: JPSC Syllabus 2026
Understanding the JPSC Syllabus 2026 is the first step towards cracking the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination. The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has a unique pattern where "Jharkhand Specific Knowledge" holds significant weightage.
The 14th JPSC Syllabus is divided into three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (PT): Objective Type (400 Marks).
- Mains Exam: Descriptive Type (950 Marks).
- Interview: Personality Test (100 Marks).
Below is the detailed topic-wise analysis of the JPSC PT Syllabus 2026.
Analyzed By
Shubham Kumar Sah
JPSC PT Syllabus (Prelims)
The JPSC PT Syllabus consists of two papers. Both are objective type and compulsory.
Paper I: General Studies (100 Questions)
| Subject | Questions | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| History of India | 15 | Ancient, Medieval, Modern India. |
| Geography | 10 | General, Physical, Economic & Social Geography. |
| Indian Polity | 10 | Constitution, Public Admin, Panchayat Raj. |
| Economy | 10 | Sustainable Dev, Economic Reforms. |
| Jharkhand Specific | 10 | History, Society, Culture & Heritage. |
Paper II: Jharkhand General Knowledge (100 Questions)
This is the most critical part of the JPSC Syllabus 2026. It focuses entirely on the state.
| Topic (Jharkhand) | Questions |
|---|---|
| History of Jharkhand (Munda, Nagvanshi, Manjhi System) | 8 |
| Jharkhand Movement (Tribals, Freedom Fighters) | 7 |
| Specific Identity (Social, Cultural, Political) | 5 |
| CNT & SPT Acts (Land Laws) | 12 (Crucial) |
| Literature, Dance, Sports, Places | 10 |
| Forest, Environment & Disaster Management | 12 |
JPSC Mains Syllabus 2026
Candidates who qualify the PT will face the Mains exam. The JPSC Mains Syllabus comprises 6 papers:
- Paper I: General Hindi & General English (Qualifying).
- Paper II: Language & Literature (e.g., Khortha, Nagpuri, Hindi).
- Paper III: Social Sciences (History & Geography).
- Paper IV: Indian Constitution & Public Administration.
- Paper V: Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development.
- Paper VI: General Science, Environment & Tech Dev.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The focus remains heavily on Jharkhand Specific GK (Paper 2 in PT) and CNT/SPT Acts. In Mains, the General Science paper also includes agricultural science relevant to Jharkhand.
Historically, JPSC Prelims has no negative marking. However, aspirants must confirm this in the official "14th JPSC Syllabus" notification.