Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) conducts the Jharkhand Excise Constable Recruitment exam to fill the posts under Excise, Prohibition and Registration Department of Jharkhand Government. And in The Sarkari Jobs you will get Jharkhand Excise Constable Syllabus, Exam Date, Salary, Exam Admit Card details etc.
Jharkhand Excise Constable Important Details
- Post: Excise Constable (Jharkhand Excise Constable Service)
- Department: Department of Excise, Prohibition & Registration, Jharkhand
- Pay Scale (Salary): Level-2, ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month
- Total Posts: As per vacancy distribution in categories (General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.)
- Mode of Application: Online at www.jssc.nic.in
Jharkhand Excise Constable Eligibility Criteria
Excise Constable Educational Qualification
- Must have passed Matriculation (10th board examination) from a recognized educational institution in India.
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2023)
- Unreserved / EWS Male: 18–25 years
- EBC-I & BC-II (Male): 18–27 years
- Unreserved / EWS / EBC / OBC (Female): 18–28 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female): 18–30 years
- Ex-servicemen: Age relaxation 5 years beyond maximum limit.
Jharkhand Excise Constable Vacancies (Total 583)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR / General) | 237 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 148 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 57 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC-I) | 50 |
| Backward Class (BC-II) | 45 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 46 |
| Total | 583 |
Physical Standards
For General, OBC, and EWS:
- Height (Male): Minimum 160 cm
- Height (Female): Minimum 148 cm
- Chest (Male):
- Without Expansion: 81 cm
- With Expansion: 86 cm
For SC/ST:
- Height (Male): Minimum 155 cm
- Height (Female): Minimum 148 cm
- Chest (Male):
- Without Expansion: 79 cm
- With Expansion: 84 cm
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Running (Male): 10 km within 60 minutes
- Running (Female): 5 km within 40 minutes
This test is qualifying only, no marks will be awarded.
Excise Constable Selection Procedure
The selection process has 3 stages:
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying in nature.
- Written Examination (OMR Based or Computer Based if required) – Marks will be counted.
- Medical Examination – Qualifying in nature.
Written Examination Details
The written exam will be conducted in three papers.
Paper 1
- Hindi Language Knowledge – 80 questions
- English Language Knowledge – 40 questions
- Passing marks: 30% mandatory (qualifying only; marks not counted in merit).
Paper 2
- Regional language (choose one: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, Mundari, Ho, Santhali, Oraon, Kurmali, Nagpuri, Khortha, Panchpargania, Odia)
- 100 questions.
Paper 3
- General Knowledge – 120 questions:
- Jharkhand State knowledge – 50
- General Science – 20
- General Mathematics – 10
- Current Affairs, Indian Constitution, Freedom Struggle, Geography, History, Civics, Environmental Studies, etc. – remaining questions.
Each question = 3 marks. Wrong answer = -1 mark.
Examination Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST candidates of Jharkhand: ₹50
- Mode of Payment: Online (Non-refundable)
Application Process
- Go to www.jssc.nic.in.
- Register and obtain Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in online details, upload photo & signature, and required documents.
- Pay the prescribed fee online.
- Take a printout of the final application form.
Correction window was allowed for limited days after application submission.
Jharkhand Excise Constable Syllabus Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindi (80) + English (40) | 120 | 360 | Qualifying only (min 30%) |
| 2 | Regional Language (any one) | 100 | 300 | Counted in merit |
| 3 | General Knowledge | 120 | 360 | Counted in merit |
Total Maximum Marks (Paper 2 + Paper 3) = 660 marks.
Medical Standards
Candidates must pass Medical Fitness Test after written exam which includes:
- Physical deformity check
- Eye vision standard
- Hearing ability
- Stammering test
- Check for hydrocele/piles/varicocele
- Mental & communicable diseases check
Conducted by State Medical Board. Final appeal lies with Apex Medical Board (RIMS, Ranchi).
Key Dates (JECCE-2023)
- Online Registration Start: 01 June 2023
- Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2023
- Fee Payment Last Date: 02 July 2023
- Final Submit with Uploads: 04 July 2023
- Correction Window: 06–08 July 2023
Jharkhand Excise Constable Certificates Required
Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) must produce genuine certificates:
- Matriculation certificate (for age and qualification)
- Caste Certificate (as per Jharkhand Government format)
- Residential Certificate (Local Resident)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (annual income less than ₹8,00,000, no large property ownership)
- Other Certificates for claims like Ex-Servicemen etc.
Preparation Strategy (Exam-Oriented)
For Paper 1 (Language Skills)
- Strengthen Hindi Grammar (Vyakaran): Sandhi, Samas, Alankar, Muhavare, Vocabulary.
- English: Focus on Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Transformation, Narration, Voice), Synonyms-Antonyms, Idioms, Comprehension Reading.
For Paper 2 (Regional Language)
- Practice grammar, essays, letter writing, unseen passages, and selected stories/poems as per syllabus for chosen language.
For Paper 3 (General Knowledge)
- Prepare Jharkhand GK (geography, culture, freedom fighters, movements, festivals, schemes, biodiversity, sports contributions).
- Study Indian Constitution, History, Geography, Polity, Environment, and Economy.
- Keep up with Current Affairs (national, international, sports, awards, science developments).
- Brush up Basic Math up to Class 10 (Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Percentage, Ratio).
Jharkhand Excise Constable Notification pdf
