JPSC Mains Syllabus 2023

General Hindi: 50 Marks

The General Hindi section in the JPSC exam carries a weightage of 50 marks. It consists of the following components:

1. Essay Writing (400 words) - 15 marks2. Grammar - 15 marks3. Sentence Formation - 10 marks4. Comprehension - 10 marks

General English: 50 Marks

The General English section in the JPSC exam is worth 50 marks. It includes the following components:

1. Essay Writing (400 words) - 15 marks2. Grammar - 15 marks3. Comprehension - 10 marks4. Precis Writing - 10 marks

Candidates appearing for this paper have the option to choose from a range of languages and literature, including:

1. Oriya Language and Literature2. Bengali Language and Literature3. Urdu Language and Literature4. Sanskrit Language and Literature5. English Language and Literature6. Hindi Language and Literature7. Santhali Language and Literature8. Panchpargania Language and Literature9. Nagpuri Language and Literature10. Mundari Language and Literature11. Kurux Language and Literature12. Kurmali Language and Literature13. Khortha Language and Literature14. Khadia Language and Literature15. Ho Language and Literature

History:

Ancient Period1. The Indus Valley Civilization: Origins, antiquity, extent, authorship, and main features.2. The origin of the Aryans: Antiquity and stratification of the Vedic literature; society, economy, and religion during the Early (Rig-Vedic) period.3. The Lichchavis and their republican constitution.4. The Rise of the Magadha Empire.5. The Mauryas: Extent of empire, Kalinga War, and its impact; Asoka's Dhamma, foreign policy, and development of art and architecture during the Mauryan period.6. The Kushanas: Kanishka, extent of empire, religious development, art, architecture, and literature during the Kushana period.7. The Guptas: Extent of empire; development of language, literature, art, and architecture during the Gupta period.8. Harsha-Vardhan: The last great Hindu ruler of Northern India; cultural achievements during his period.9. The Cholas: Maritime activities in Southeast Asian countries, Chulu administration, art, and architecture.10. Cultural achievements of the Paltavas.

Medieval Period1. The Arab invasion of India.2. The Ghaznavid Invasion of India.3. The Delhi Sultanate: Market and military reforms of Allauddin Khilji; utopian policies of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.4. The Mongol invasion of India.5. Religious Movements: (a) Sufism, (b) Bhakti Movement.6. Dawn of a New Islamic culture: Indo-Islamic architecture, development of Urdu and Hindi languages.7. The Mughals: First Battle of Panipat, achievements of Sher Shah Suri, consolidation of the Mughal empire, establishment of Jagirdari and Mansabdari systems under Akbar, Akbar's religious and Rajput policies, Aurangzeb's religious and Rajput policies, Mughal architecture, painting, and economic conditions during the Mughal period.8. The Rise of the Marathas: Achievements of Shivaji, northward expansion, and downfall of the Marathas.

Modern Period1. Beginning of European settlements: Formation and growth of the East India Company, consolidation of British power in India, battles of Plassey and Buxar, control over Mysore, subsidiary alliance, doctrine of lapse, doctrine of escheat.2. Resistance to Colonial Rule: Peasant, tribal, and cultural renaissance, revolt of 1857.3. Social Reform Movements in the Hindu community: Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Ramakrishna Mission, Prarthana Samaj, and Theosophical Society of India. Social Reform Movements in the Muslim community: Wahabi Movement and Aligarh Movement.4. Struggle for Raising Women's Status: Abolition of Sati System, Widow Marriage Act, Consent Bill, stress on female education.5. Land Revenue Administration under British rule: Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari & Mahalwari Systems.6. Rise of Nationalism in India in the 19th century: Formation of Indian National Congress, moderates and extremists, Swadeshi Movement, Home Rule League Movement, Khilafat Movement.7. Mahatma Gandhi and Mass Politics: Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement.8. The partition of India and its consequences.9. India After Independence: Integration of princely states in the Indian Union, linguistic reorganization of states, non-aligned policy under Nehru and Indira Gandhi, liberation of Bangladesh.

History of J

harkhand1. Adi-dharma and Le. Sarana cult of Jharkhand tribals.2. Concept of Sadan and emergence of Nagpuria language.3. Tribal revolts in Jharkhand and nationalist struggle: Birsa Movement, Tana Bhagat Movement, and Freedom Movement in Jharkhand.

Geography:

Physical Geography (General Principles)1. Origin and evolution of the earth, interior of the earth, Wegner's Continental Drift Theory, Plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.2. Major types of rocks and their characteristics, evolution and characteristics of landforms in the Fluvial, Glacial, Arid, and Karst regions.3. Geomorphic processes: weathering, mass wasting, erosion, and deposition, soil formation, landscape cycles, ideas of Davis and Penck.4. Composition, structure, and stratification of the atmosphere, insolation, heat budget of the earth, horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature, inversion of temperature.5. Air masses and fronts, tropical and temperate cyclones, evaporation and condensation, rainfall types.6. Classification of climates, greenhouse effect, global warming, and climatic changes.7. Hydrological cycle, distribution of temperature and salinity in the oceans and seas, waves, tides, and currents, ocean floor relief features.

Physical and Human Geography of India1. Structure, relief, and physiographic divisions of India, drainage systems: Himalayan and the Peninsular.2. Indian monsoon, mechanism, onset and retreat, climatic types, Green Revolution, and its impact on major crops of India, food scarcity, distribution, wildlife conservation, biosphere reserves.3. Major types of soils (ICAR classification) and their distribution.4. Natural Hazards: floods, droughts, cyclones, landslides.5. Soil degradation and conservation.6. Population growth, distribution, and density, age-sex ratio, rural-urban composition, population, environment, and development.7. Types of settlements: rural and urban, urban morphology, functional classification of urban settlements, problems of human settlement in India.8. Natural Resources of India: land resources, water resources, minerals and energy resources, development of industries, transport, communication, and international trade.

Geography of Jharkhand and utilization of its resources.1. Geological history, landforms, drainage, climate, soil types, and forests of Jharkhand.2. Agriculture and irrigation, Damodar & Suberna rekha valley projects, mineral resources of Jharkhand, their extraction, and utilization.3. Population: growth, distribution, density, tribal population, and their distribution.4. Problems of tribes and tribal development.5. Culture: customs, rituals, festivals, etc.6. Industrial and urban development, major industries (iron, steel, and cement), cottage industries.7. Pattern of urban settlement and pollution problems.

Indian Constitution and Polity:

1. Preamble: Introduction and objectives of the Indian Constitution.2. Salient features of the Indian Constitution: Democracy, federalism, secularism, and socialism.3. Fundamental Rights: Constitutional rights granted to citizens, including the right to equality, freedom of speech, and right to protection of life and personal liberty.4. Fundamental Duties: Responsibilities of citizens towards the nation, such as respecting the Constitution and promoting harmony.5. Directive Principles of State Policy: Principles that guide the government in policy-making for social and economic justice.6. Union Government: Executive (President and Council of Ministers) and Legislature (Parliament).7. Judiciary: Structure, functions, and independence of the judiciary.8. State Government: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, Panchayats, and Municipalities.9. Centre-State relations: Distribution of powers and cooperation between the central and state governments.10. Special provisions relating to the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribal Areas: Safeguards for the welfare and protection of scheduled tribes.11. Emergency provisions of the constitution: Provisions for situations of national emergency, state emergency, or financial emergency.12. Election Commission of India: Role and functions of the Election Commission in conducting elections.13. Political parties and pressure groups: Role of political parties and interest groups in the democratic process.14. Public Administration and Good Governance: Meaning, scope, and significance of public administration and principles of good governance.

Public Administration:

1. Public Administration - Meaning, scope, and significance: Definition and importance of public administration in governance.2. Public and private administration: Comparison between public and private sector administration.3. Union Administration: Overview of central administrative bodies such as the Central Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Prime Minister's Office, Planning Commission, and Finance Commission.4. State Administration: Structure and functioning of state administrative bodies, including the State Secretariat and Chief Minister's Office.5. District Administration: Evolution and role of the District Magistrate and Collector, impact of separation of judiciary on district administration.6. Personnel Administration: Recruitment of civil services, role of Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commission, training of civil servants, leadership qualities, and employee morale.7. Delegation, Centralization, and decentralization of authority: Concepts and their application in administrative decision-making.8. Bureaucracy: Merits and demerits of bureaucracy, its role in policy formulation and implementation, and the relationship between bureaucracy and political executive.9. Development administration: Administration focused on development programs and policies.10. Disaster Management: Causes, mitigation, classification of disasters, immediate and long-term measures for disaster management.11. Good governance: Institutions and acts promoting good governance, including Lokpal, Lokayukta, Central Vigilance Commissioner, grievance redressal mechanisms, right to information act, consumer protection act, and acts addressing social issues.12. Human Rights: Concept of human rights, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commission, and issues related to terrorism and social issues.

Physical Science:

1. System of Units: Understanding of different systems of units such as MKS, CGS, and SI.2. Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration: Concepts related to motion, including speed, velocity, and acceleration.3. Gravity: Understanding the force of gravity and its effects on objects.4. Mass, Weight, and Force: Definitions and relationships between mass, weight, and force.5. Impact: Study of collisions and the effects of forces during impact.6. Work, Power, and Energy: Concepts related to work, power, and different forms of energy.7. Solar System: Study of the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies in the solar system.

Life Science:

1. The Living World: Introduction to the diversity of living organisms and their characteristics.2. Cell Structure and Function: Study of the structure and functions of cells.3. Diversity of Organisms: Understanding the different groups and classifications of organisms.4. Biomolecules: Introduction to the different types of biomolecules and their importance.5. Cell Reproduction: Study of cell division and reproduction processes.6. Medallion Inheritance: Understanding the principles of inheritance and genetic variations.7. Theories of Evolution: Overview of theories explaining the evolution of life on Earth, including human evolution.

Agriculture Science:

1. Agro-climatic Conditions: Understanding the specific climatic conditions in Jharkhand and their impact on agriculture.2. Crop Diversity: Knowledge of food and horticultural crops grown in Jharkhand and the need for crop diversification.3. Soil Health and Organic Farming: Measures to improve soil fertility, organic farming practices, and government schemes for farmers.4. Rainwater Harvesting and Fish Farming: Importance of rainwater harvesting in agricultural production and the basics of fish farming.5. Abiotic Stresses: Awareness of abiotic stresses on crops and their management strategies.6. Agroforestry and Wastelands: Concepts related to agroforestry and utilization of wastelands for agricultural purposes.

Environmental Science:

1. Environmental Conservation: Measures taken by the Government of India to preserve the environment and tackle global environmental issues.2. Pollution: Understanding of air and water pollution, their causes, effects, and control measures.3. Environmental Laws: Knowledge of important environmental laws and regulations.4. Biodiversity: Understanding biodiversity hotspots and the threats faced by them.5. Sustainable Development: Concepts related to sustainable development and the importance of conservation.

Science and Technology Development:

1. Nuclear Technology: Indian government policies concerning nuclear technology and global nuclear policies.2. Energy Sources: Plans and initiatives to meet India's energy demands through renewable and non-renewable sources.3. Missile and Space Programs: Overview of the Indian missile and space programs.4. Information Technology: Latest developments in information technology and challenges related to cybercrimes.

Basic Features of the Indian Economy:

1. National Income: Understanding the elementary concepts of national income and the methods used for its calculation. Examples include GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, GSDP, NSDP, DDP at constant and current prices, and at factor cost.

2. Inflation: Conceptual understanding of inflation, its causes, and measures to control it. Includes monetary, fiscal, and direct measures.

3. Demographic Features: Analysis of demographic factors such as population, growth, sex ratio, density, literacy, workforce composition, and rural-urban distribution.

4. Agriculture and Rural Economy: Study of agricultural and rural sectors, including significant revolutions like the green revolution, white revolution, and rainbow revolution. Also covers the impact of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on agriculture.

5. Industrial Economy: Examination of policy initiatives and changes in the industrial sector. Includes the impact of economic reforms on industrial growth, role of public sector enterprises, disinvestment, and privatization.

6. Public Finance: Understanding the scope and principles of public finance, including taxation. Analysis of public expenditure and budgetary processes.

7. Fiscal Policy: Exploration of the fiscal policy framework, center-state fiscal relationships, and the role of finance commissions.

8. Indian Monetary and Banking System: Study of the structure and functioning of the Indian monetary and banking system.

9. Indian Trade and Balance of Payment: Analysis of India's trade relations, including imports, exports, and the balance of payments.

10. Sustainable Development, Economic Issues, and Indian Development Strategy: Examination of economic development and indicators of underdevelopment. Discussion on sustainable development, including economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Analysis of India's progress in terms of HDI, GDI, and government schemes for the development of marginalized sections. Exploration of poverty, unemployment, food security, and issues related to storage, procurement, distribution, and government policies in these areas.

11. Economic Reforms and their Impact: Study of the new economic reforms, including liberalization, privatization, and globalization. Analysis of international financial institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. Examination of financial and banking sector reforms, NABARD, and RRB. Assessment of the positive and negative impacts of globalization on different sectors, as well as issues related to FDI and FII. Evaluation of agricultural and industrial growth, changes in industrial policy, role of public sector enterprises, disinvestment, and privatization. 

The Economy of Jharkhand:

1. Economic Growth and Structure: Analysis of the economic growth and structure of Jharkhand's economy, including the sectoral composition, growth in SDP, and per capita NSDP over the last decade. Examination of agricultural and industrial growth in Jharkhand.

2. Demographic Features: Study of the demographic features of Jharkhand, including population, growth, sex ratio, density, literacy, workforce composition, and rural-urban distribution.

3. Social and Economic Indicators: Assessment of poverty, unemployment, food security, malnutrition, education, and health indicators in Jharkhand. Exploration of major initiatives, issues in agricultural and rural development, and relevant programs and schemes for poverty alleviation, food security, and rural development.

4. Land, Forest, and Environmental Issues: Examination of land, forest, and environmental issues specific to Jharkhand, including conservation, sustainable utilization, and challenges in these areas.