16. Examination Pattern
16.1 The examination will be OMR based.
16.2 The examination will be conducted in three stages:
16.3 Detailed Procedure
(A) Only candidates successful in Physical Standards (Chest Measurement) / Efficiency Test will be eligible for the Written Examination. Physical Efficiency Test (1 mile race) will be conducted through the Appointment Board. Passing the Physical Standards (Chest Measurement) / Efficiency Test is mandatory. This is a qualifying test with no marks awarded.
(B) Physical Standards (Height Measurement) and Medical Examination for candidates successful in Written and Physical Efficiency Tests will be conducted by the Medical Board constituted by the State Government. Passing this is mandatory, otherwise the candidate will not be included in the merit list.
(C) The Commission will prepare the merit list based on the Written Examination and after preliminary verification of certificates, will publish results and make recommendations for appointment.
Medical Examination: Candidates found unfit in Physical Standards (Height Measurement) and Medical Examination will be given an opportunity to appear before the Appellate Medical Board for Physical Standards and Medical Examination. In medical matters, the decision of the Appellate Medical Board will be final and no appeal against it will be accepted.
17. Written Examination
Candidates successful in Physical Standards (Chest Measurement) / Efficiency Test will have to appear for OMR-based examination conducted by the Commission.
Marking Scheme:
- Full marks for one question: 3 (Three)
- For each correct answer: 3 marks
- For each wrong answer: 1 mark deduction
- All questions will be objective and multiple-choice type
Normalization: If the examination is conducted in different groups, normalization of marks will be done and the merit list will be prepared based on normalized marks. After result publication, only normalized marks will be awarded.
Language: Except language subjects, questions in other subjects will be in both Hindi and English languages.
18. Main Examination
There will be three papers for Main Examination. The examination will be conducted in three shifts. Each paper will have a duration of 2 hours.
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Duration | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Language Knowledge (Hindi + English) | 120 Questions | 2 Hours | 30% Marks (Qualifying) |
| Paper 2 | Regional/Tribal Language | 100 Questions | 2 Hours | 30% Marks |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge | 120 Questions | 2 Hours | 30% Marks |
18.1 Paper 1: Language Knowledge
- Hindi Language Knowledge: 80 Questions
- Questions based on Hindi passages: 20 Questions
- Questions based on Hindi grammar: 60 Questions
- English Language Knowledge: 40 Questions
- Questions based on English passages: 20 Questions
- Questions based on English grammar: 20 Questions
Note: Marks obtained in Language Knowledge are only qualifying, where candidates need to secure 30% marks combined in Hindi and English Language Knowledge. Marks from this paper will not be added for merit determination.
18.2 Paper 2: Regional/Tribal Language Knowledge
Candidates can choose any one language from the following for examination:
Note: Securing 30% marks in the designated regional/tribal language is mandatory.
18.3 Paper 3: General Knowledge
- General Studies: 40 Questions
- Knowledge related to Jharkhand State: 50 Questions
- General Mathematics: 10 Questions
- General Science: 20 Questions
Securing 30% marks in General Knowledge examination is mandatory.
Important Note:
Paper-1 (Language Knowledge) has a minimum qualifying mark of 30% (thirty percent). Candidates obtaining less than this will be considered failed/ineligible for selection for appointment and their Paper 2 and Paper-3 will not be evaluated.
Similarly, candidates obtaining less than 30% marks in designated regional/tribal language Paper-2 will not have their Paper-3 evaluated.
Syllabus Details
Paper 1 (Language Knowledge)
- Hindi Language Knowledge: Questions based on Hindi unseen passages and Hindi grammar
- English Language Knowledge: Questions based on English unseen passages and English grammar
Paper 3 (General Knowledge)
- General Studies: The objective of the questions in this section will be to test the candidate's general awareness of their surroundings and their ability to apply this knowledge in society. This includes knowledge of current events and everyday occurrences, as well as a scientific approach to such matters, as expected of any educated person. Questions will be asked specifically about India and the state of Jharkhand, as far as possible. Contemporary topics include national and state-level awards, Indian languages, books, scripts, capitals, currencies, sports and sportspersons, and important events. Topics also include the history, culture, geography, environment, and freedom movement of India, the main features of Indian agriculture and natural resources, the Indian Constitution and polity, Panchayati Raj, community development, and general information about the state of Jharkhand.
- Knowledge related to Jharkhand State:Specific topics related to Jharkhand will include its geography, history, civilization and culture, language and literature, places, mines and minerals, industries, Jharkhand's contribution to the national movement, development schemes, sports and sportspersons, etc.
- General Mathematics:This section will generally contain questions related to arithmetic. The questions will typically be at the matriculation/10th grade level.
- General Science:The questions in General Science will cover topics related to a general understanding and comprehension of science based on everyday observations and experiences, as expected of a well-educated person who has not specialized in any particular science subject.