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Key Facts: JSSC CGL Exam
370
Total Questions (3 Papers)
JGGLCCE pattern summaries
1110
Total Marks
JGGLCCE pattern summaries
+3 / −1
Marking Scheme
Recent JSSC CGL notifications
150
Paper 3 Questions
JSSC CGL Paper 3 pattern
₹100
General Application Fee
Recent JSSC notifications
₹50
SC/ST (Jharkhand) Fee
Recent JSSC notifications
JSSC CGL (JGGLCCE) is a three-paper graduate recruitment exam by JSSC: qualifying Hindi/English and regional-language papers, plus a 150-question Paper 3 GK paper (450 marks) that drives merit. Marking is typically +3/−1. Application fee is ₹100 for others and ₹50 for SC/ST of Jharkhand.
Sample JSSC CGL Practice Questions
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1निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द 'संज्ञा' का उदाहरण है?
2'सूर्य' का सही पर्यायवाची शब्द चुनिए।
3'अमृत' का विलोम शब्द क्या है?
4वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए: वह प्रतिदिन विद्यालय ___ जाता है।
5निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध वर्तनी वाला शब्द कौन-सा है?
6'जिसका कोई शत्रु न हो' — इस वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द चुनिए।
7निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा समास 'तत्पुरुष' का उदाहरण है?
8वाक्य शुद्ध कीजिए का चयन करें: 'वह रोज सुबह में टहलने जाता है।'
9'गंगा' शब्द का सही बहुवचन रूप क्या है?
10मुहावरा 'नाक में दम करना' का सही अर्थ है:
About the JSSC CGL Exam
The JSSC Combined Graduate Level exam (JGGLCCE) recruits graduates for Group B and C posts under the Government of Jharkhand. Candidates face three objective papers. Paper 1 tests Hindi and English language (60 questions each) and is qualifying. Paper 2 tests a chosen regional or tribal language and is also qualifying. Paper 3 decides merit with 150 questions covering General Studies, Science, Mathematics, Mental Ability, Jharkhand-specific GK, and Computer Knowledge. Each correct answer usually carries 3 marks with 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Exam sponsor: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
3 objective papers: Paper 1 Language 120 Q (360 marks), Paper 2 Regional Language 100 Q (300 marks), Paper 3 GK 150 Q (450 marks); +3 for correct, −1 for incorrect
Time Limit
6 hours total (2 hours per paper)
Passing Score
Typically 30% qualifying in Paper 1 and Paper 2; final selection based on Paper 3 merit and category cut-offs
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Hindi & English Language
Unseen passages, grammar, vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms, sentence structure, and correct usage in Hindi (60 Q) and English (60 Q).
Regional / Tribal Language
Literature, grammar, and comprehension in the candidate’s chosen language (Santhali, Mundari, Nagpuri, Kurukh, Khortha, Urdu, Bangla, Odia, and other notified options).
General Studies (Paper 3)
Indian history, geography, polity, economy, and current affairs (about 30 of 150 Paper 3 questions).
Jharkhand General Knowledge (Paper 3)
Jharkhand history, geography, tribes, culture, economy, minerals, movements, and state institutions (about 40 of 150 Paper 3 questions).
Science, Maths & Mental Ability (Paper 3)
Basic physics/chemistry/biology, arithmetic and mensuration calculations, and verbal/non-verbal reasoning (about 20 questions each).
Computer Knowledge (Paper 3)
Computer fundamentals, MS Office, internet, and basic IT awareness (about 20 of 150 Paper 3 questions).
Preparing for the JSSC CGL Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Typically 30% qualifying in Paper 1 and Paper 2; final selection based on Paper 3 merit and category cut-offs
- Assessment: 3 objective papers: Paper 1 Language 120 Q (360 marks), Paper 2 Regional Language 100 Q (300 marks), Paper 3 GK 150 Q (450 marks); +3 for correct, −1 for incorrect
- Time limit: 6 hours total (2 hours per paper)
- Exam / certification fees: ₹100 (Others) / ₹50 (SC/ST of Jharkhand) Official sources
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JSSC CGL: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is JSSC CGL / JGGLCCE?
It is the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission to recruit graduates for various state government posts.
How many papers are there in JSSC CGL?
There are three objective papers of 2 hours each: Paper 1 (Hindi & English), Paper 2 (regional/tribal language), and Paper 3 (General Knowledge). Together they usually total 370 questions and 1110 marks.
Is there negative marking in JSSC CGL?
Yes. In recent cycles each correct answer carries 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Always confirm the marking scheme in the latest official notification.
What is the JSSC CGL application fee?
Recent notifications have charged ₹100 for other candidates and ₹50 for SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand, payable online. Confirm the exact fee in the advertisement you are applying under.
Which paper decides the final merit?
Paper 1 and Paper 2 are typically qualifying (around 30% each). Final merit is primarily based on Paper 3 General Knowledge scores, subject to category-wise cut-offs and document verification.
What topics have the highest weight in Paper 3?
Jharkhand-specific GK (about 40 questions) and General Studies (about 30 questions) carry the largest share, followed by science, maths, mental ability, and computer sections of about 20 questions each.