The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025, officially known as the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JGGLCCE), is a state-level competitive exam to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in Jharkhand’s government departments. These posts include Assistant Bureau Officer, Block Supply Officer, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Planning Assistant, and others. Below is a detailed overview of the JSSC CGL 2025 based on available information.

Key Details of JSSC CGL 2025
- Exam Name: Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JGGLCCE) 2025
- Conducting Authority: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
- Posts: Assistant Bureau Officer, Block Supply Officer, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Planning Assistant, and other Group B/C posts
- Vacancies: Approximately 695 (Technical/Specific) as per the JSSC Exam Calendar 2025; exact numbers for general CGL posts to be announced
- Job Location: Jharkhand
- Application Mode: Online via jssc.jharkhand.gov.in or jssc.nic.in
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Technical/Specific posts
- Official Website: jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
- Exam Date: Tentatively June 2025 (Technical/Specific); general CGL dates to be announced
- Result Date: Tentatively November 2025 (Technical/Specific)
Vacancy Details
- The JSSC Exam Calendar 2025 lists 695 vacancies for the Graduate (Technical/Specific) Qualification Combined Competitive Examination 2025.
- Vacancy details for the general JSSC CGL 2025 are yet to be officially announced. Previous cycles (e.g., JSSC CGL 2023) had around 2,017 posts, including roles like Assistant Branch Officer, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Block Supply Officer, and Planning Assistant.
- Category-wise distribution (UR, SC, ST, BC-I, BC-II, EWS) will be specified in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025, based on previous patterns):
- Nationality: Indian citizens only.
Application Process
- Application Fee (based on previous cycles):
- General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II: ₹100
- SC/ST (Jharkhand Domicile): ₹50
- PwD (Jharkhand Domicile, ≥40% disability): Exempted
- Steps to Apply:
- Visit jssc.jharkhand.gov.in or jssc.nic.in.
- Navigate to “Online Application for JSSC CGL 2025.”
- Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of a passport-size photograph, signature, and certificates (e.g., degree, caste, Aadhaar).
- Pay the fee online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit and download the confirmation page.
- Important Dates (Tentative, based on Technical/Specific CGL):
Exam Pattern
The JSSC CGL 2025 consists of two stages: Preliminary and Main Examinations, followed by document verification.
Preliminary Examination
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Type: Objective, multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Subjects:
- General Studies: 30 questions, 90 marks
- General Science: 20 questions, 60 marks
- General Mathematics: 20 questions, 60 marks
- Reasoning & Mental Ability: 20 questions, 60 marks
- General Knowledge (Jharkhand): 30 questions, 90 marks
- Computer Knowledge: 20 questions, 60 marks
- Total: 120 questions, 360 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marking Scheme: 3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Nature: Candidates must score minimum marks (UR: 40%, BC-I/BC-II: 36.5%, SC/ST/Female: 32%) to qualify for the Mains.
Main Examination
- Mode: CBT
- Papers:
- Paper I: Language (Hindi & English)
- Hindi: 60 questions, 180 marks (comprehension, grammar, essay)
- English: 60 questions, 180 marks (comprehension, grammar, précis)
- Total: 120 questions, 360 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Qualifying Marks: 30% aggregate
- Paper II: Regional/Tribal Language
- Choice of one language (e.g., Hindi, English, Urdu, Santali, Bengali, Odia, etc.)
- 100 questions, 300 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Qualifying Marks: 30%
- Paper III: General Knowledge
- General Studies: 40 questions, 120 marks
- General Science: 20 questions, 60 marks
- Mathematics: 20 questions, 60 marks
- Reasoning: 20 questions, 60 marks
- Computer Knowledge: 20 questions, 60 marks
- General Knowledge (Jharkhand): 30 questions, 90 marks
- Total: 150 questions, 450 marks
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Paper I: Language (Hindi & English)
- Marking Scheme: 3 marks per correct answer, 1 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Note: Technical/Specific posts may have an additional paper on relevant subjects.
Other Stages
- Document Verification: Verification of educational certificates, caste certificates, and other documents.
- Medical Examination: To ensure candidates meet required health standards.
Syllabus
- Preliminary Exam:
- General Studies: Indian history, geography, polity, economy, current affairs
- General Science: Basic concepts of physics, chemistry, biology
- General Mathematics: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number system
- Reasoning & Mental Ability: Analogies, coding-decoding, puzzles, series
- General Knowledge (Jharkhand): History, culture, geography, policies of Jharkhand
- Computer Knowledge: Basics of computers, MS Office, internet
- Main Exam:
- Paper I: Hindi (grammar, comprehension, essay); English (grammar, comprehension, précis)
- Paper II: Regional language proficiency (grammar, comprehension, translation)
- Paper III: Similar to Prelims but more in-depth, with emphasis on Jharkhand-specific knowledge
- Technical/Specific Posts: Subject-specific topics (e.g., engineering, agriculture, veterinary science) as per the post’s requirements.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam: Qualifying stage to shortlist candidates for the Mains.
- Main Exam: Scores from Papers I, II, and III (for general posts) or additional technical papers determine merit.
- Document Verification: Verification of eligibility documents.
- Medical Examination: Final health check-up.
- Merit List: Based on normalized Mains scores, subject to qualifying Prelims and document verification.
How to Prepare
- Understand Syllabus & Pattern: Review the official syllabus and exam pattern on the JSSC website.
- Study Materials:
- NCERT books for General Studies, Science, and Mathematics.
- Jharkhand-specific books (e.g., Dr. Manish Ranjan’s Jharkhand Samanya Gyan).
- Standard references like Lucent’s General Knowledge, RS Aggarwal for Mathematics, and MK Pandey for Reasoning.
- Practice: Solve previous years’ papers and take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Regional Language: Prepare for the chosen regional/tribal language (e.g., Santali, Mundari) for Paper II.
- Current Affairs: Follow newspapers and online portals for national and Jharkhand-specific updates.
- Technical Subjects: For technical posts, focus on degree/diploma-level topics in the relevant field.
Important Links
- Official Website: jssc.jharkhand.gov.in or jssc.nic.in
- Exam Calendar 2025: Download PDF
- Notification: To be released (check JSSC portal for updates)
- Apply Online: Available post-notification release
Notes
- The JSSC CGL Technical/Specific exam is scheduled for June 2025 with 695 vacancies, but the general CGL exam details (vacancies, notification date) are yet to be confirmed.
- Some sources confuse JSSC CGL with SSC CGL (national-level exam). This article pertains only to JSSC CGL for Jharkhand government posts.
- Posts on X mention concerns about exam conduct (e.g., high cut-offs, technical issues), but these relate to SSC CGL or prior JSSC exams and are not specific to JSSC CGL 2025.
- Regularly check the JSSC website for updates on notification, application dates, and admit cards.
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