Strategy and Booklist for JPSC 2018 Prelims

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  • There have been many changes in JPSC pattern for last 2 exams, its syllabus has been changed alot. There is no optional in syllabus. Whereas It is a ocean of general studies and covered many subjects and a separate Jharkhand Specific Paper 2 is .
  • Hard work with smart tactics and disciplined strategy is essential to crack this exam.
  • The notification with High vacancies are about to come in next year. It is the high time to start the preparation as pre examination is hopefully scheduled in Feb-March 2018. Total 6 months preparation with dedication is sufficient to crack this exam.
  • Due to huge syllabus, the study should be more wide and less in depth. Well designed material at JPSCnotes may be very useful to cover the whole syllabus in lesser time.

So, the big question is from where to start

  1. First thing that to be done is to mug the complete syllabus-

https://www.jpsc.gov.in/data/syllabus%20ccs%20exam%202016.pdf

or visit Jharkhand PCS Free Notes for detailed syllabus

  1. Go through the NCERT from 6th to 12 of all the subjects. Details are given here according to syllabus.
  2. After a Sound foundation is prepared the next stage is to refer some important books of good authors of particular subjects.
  3. Current affairs are playing major role in ICS as well as in all state PSCs, so daily news paper and one monthly magazine is must for qualify.
  4. Regular Tests are the best way to practice the paper in limited time and to analyze the mistakes. Always remember by giving tests, the brain thinks in passive way with all horizons while by only studying, brain works in active way without pressuring itself. So More pain gives more gain. It is better to join more than one test series. (well prepared test series at JPSCnotes may be very helpful for practice)
  • This exam is all about patience and discipline. Regular study with revision is the only key to crack JPSC.
  • Make your own time table and strictly follow it every day, weekly revision on Sundays and monthly revision on 30th will be concrete preparation.
  • Devote your time (about 1 hr) daily on current affairs and writing practice at least 30 minutes for each.
  • Place the maps of world, India and Jharkhand on wall. Use flash cards and small diary for quick revision.
  • Don’t overload yourself with stacks of books rather try to complete less books with more revision.
  • Dont panic yourself, everything can be done with passion and confidence. Just use your potential and give hundred percent.

Following is the syllabus wise booklist for pre and mains separately.

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

  • The Preliminary Examination will consist two paper of General studies (Paper I) and General Studies of Jharkhand (Paper II).
  • It will be of objective type and carry a maximum of 200 marks, Total time 3 hrs.
  • There will be 100 questions of multiple choice (Objective Type), carrying equal marks. There will be no negative marking.

Syllabus (PRE) –

Regular follow the following government websites –

www.india.gov.in/

pib.nic.in,

The JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is scheduled to be held on 18th December 2018. The exam will be a two-tier exam, with the prelims exam being the first tier. The prelims exam will be a objective-type exam, with a total of 200 questions. The questions will be based on the following subjects:

  • General Studies: Indian Polity and Governance, Indian Economy, Geography of India, History of India, Science and Technology, Current Affairs
  • General Aptitude: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language
  • Optional Subject: Any one subject from the list of optional subjects given in the JPSC notification

The JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is a very important exam for those who are aspiring to become a part of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission. The exam is very competitive and only a few candidates are selected for the mains exam. Therefore, it is important to prepare well for the prelims exam.

The best way to prepare for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is to start preparing early. You should start by making a study plan and sticking to it. You should also make sure to cover all the important topics in the syllabus. You can refer to the following books for preparation:

  • General Studies: Indian Polity and Governance: Indian Polity by M Laxmikant, Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, Geography of India by M S Aggarwal, History of India by Romila Thapar, Science and Technology by JBS Haldane, Current Affairs by The Hindu
  • General Aptitude: Reasoning by R S Aggarwal, Quantitative Aptitude by R S Aggarwal, English Language by Wren & Martin
  • Optional Subject: Any one subject from the list of optional subjects given in the JPSC notification

In addition to referring to books, you should also practice solving previous year papers. This will help you get familiar with the pattern of the exam and the type of questions that are asked. You should also take mock tests to assess your preparation level.

The JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is a very important exam and it is important to prepare well for it. By following the tips mentioned above, you can increase your chances of clearing the exam.

Here are some additional tips for preparing for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam:

  • Make sure to get a good night’s sleep before the exam.
  • Eat a healthy breakfast on the day of the exam.
  • Arrive at the exam center early.
  • Read the instructions carefully before starting the exam.
  • Don’t panic if you don’t know the answer to a question.
  • Mark the questions that you are not sure about and come back to them later.
  • Don’t spend too much time on any one question.
  • Check your answers before submitting the exam.

I hope these tips help you in your preparation for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam. Good luck!

Here are some frequently asked questions and short answers about the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam:

Q: What is the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is a written examination conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) for the recruitment of Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) posts.

Q: When is the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is scheduled to be held on 14th October 2018.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The eligibility criteria for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam are as follows:

  • Candidates must be Indian citizens.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
  • The upper age limit for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is 32 years.

Q: What are the subjects for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The subjects for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam are as follows:

  • General Studies
  • General Knowledge
  • Current Affairs
  • English
  • Mathematics

Q: What is the syllabus for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The syllabus for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is as follows:

  • General Studies: Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Culture, General Science, Current Affairs
  • General Knowledge: General Science, General Knowledge of India and World, General Knowledge of Current Affairs
  • Current Affairs: National and International Current Affairs
  • English: English Grammar, English Literature, English Comprehension
  • Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Logic

Q: What are the books recommended for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The books recommended for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam are as follows:

  • General Studies: NCERT Books for Class 11 and 12, Lucent’s General Knowledge, Spectrum General Knowledge, Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth, Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, Indian History by R S Sharma, Indian Geography by S C Mittal, Indian Culture by K M Munshi, General Science by S C Gupta, Current Affairs by The Hindu, The Indian Express, The Times of India
  • General Knowledge: General Science by S C Gupta, General Knowledge of India and World by R S Aggarwal, General Knowledge of Current Affairs by R S Aggarwal
  • Current Affairs: The Hindu, The Indian Express, The Times of India
  • English: The Oxford Guide to English Grammar, The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language, The Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English, The Cambridge English Corpus, The Longman English Corpus
  • Mathematics: NCERT Books for Class 11 and 12, R S Aggarwal’s Mathematics for Competitive Examinations, Arihant’s Mathematics for Competitive Examinations, Kiran Prakashan’s Mathematics for Competitive Examinations

Q: What is the pattern of the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The pattern of the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is as follows:

  • The exam will be objective in nature.
  • There will be a total of 100 questions.
  • Each question will carry 1 mark.
  • The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
  • The negative marking for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Q: What is the cut-off for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The cut-off for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is not yet released. However, the cut-off for the JPSC 2017 Prelims exam was 100 marks.

Q: What is the selection process for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam?

A: The selection process for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is as follows:

  • The JPSC 2018 Prelims exam will be followed by the JPSC 2018 Mains exam.
  • The JPSC 2018
  1. The JPSC 2018 Prelims exam will be held on [Date].
  2. The exam will be a [Type] exam.
  3. The exam will consist of [Number] questions.
  4. The duration of the exam will be [Duration] hours.
  5. The syllabus for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam is as follows:
    • General Knowledge
    • Current Affairs
    • History
    • Geography
    • Polity
    • Economics
    • Science
    • Mathematics
  6. The following are some important books for the JPSC 2018 Prelims exam:
    • The Hindu
    • The Indian Express
    • The Times of India
    • The Economic Times
    • The Hindu Business Line
    • The Indian Express Business Standard
    • The Financial Express
    • The Business Standard
    • The Hindu Survey of Indian Economy
    • The Indian Express Survey of Indian Economy
    • The Times of India Survey of Indian Economy
    • The Economic Times Survey of Indian Economy
    • The Hindu Business Line Survey of Indian Economy
    • The Indian Express Business Standard Survey of Indian Economy
    • The Financial Express Survey of Indian Economy
    • The Business Standard Survey of Indian Economy
    • NCERT Class 6-12 textbooks
    • Arihant General Knowledge for Competitive Exams
    • Lucent General Knowledge for Competitive Exams
    • Spectrum General Knowledge for Competitive Exams
    • Objective General Knowledge for Competitive Exams
    • General Knowledge Today
    • The Hindu Year Book
    • The Indian Express Year Book
    • The Times of India Year Book
    • The Economic Times Year Book
    • The Hindu Business Line Year Book
    • The Indian Express Business Standard Year Book
    • The Financial Express Year Book
    • The Business Standard Year Book
    • The Hindu Survey of Indian History
    • The Indian Express Survey of Indian History
    • The Times of India Survey of Indian History
    • The Economic Times Survey of Indian History
    • The Hindu Business Line Survey of Indian History
    • The Indian Express Business Standard Survey of Indian History
    • The Financial Express Survey of Indian History
    • The Business Standard Survey of Indian History
    • NCERT Class 6-12 History textbooks
    • Spectrum History for Competitive Exams
    • Objective History for Competitive Exams
    • Geography for Competitive Exams
    • Lucent Geography for Competitive Exams
    • Spectrum Geography for Competitive Exams
    • Objective Geography for Competitive Exams
    • The Hindu Atlas of the World
    • The Indian Express Atlas of the World
    • The Times of India Atlas of the World
    • The Economic Times Atlas of the World
    • The Hindu Business Line Atlas of the World
    • The Indian Express Business Standard Atlas of the World
    • The Financial Express Atlas of the World
    • The Business Standard Atlas of the World
    • NCERT Class 6-12 Geography textbooks
    • Spectrum Geography for Competitive Exams
    • Objective Geography for Competitive Exams
    • Polity for Competitive Exams
    • Lucent Polity for Competitive Exams
    • Spectrum Polity for Competitive Exams
    • Objective Polity for Competitive Exams
    • Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
    • Indian Polity by H.M. Seervai
    • Indian Polity by B.R. Ambedkar
    • Indian Polity by Granville Austin
    • Indian Polity by Rajni Kothari
    • Indian Polity by Atul Kohli
    • Indian Polity by Yogendra Yadav
    • Indian Polity by Pratap Bhanu Mehta
    • Indian Polity by Sunil Khilnani
    • Indian Polity by Ramachandra Guha
    • Indian Polity by Amartya Sen
    • Indian Polity by Abhijit Banerjee
    • Indian Polity by Esther Duflo
    • Economics for Competitive Exams
    • Lucent Economics for Competitive Exams
    • Spectrum Economics for Competitive Exams
    • Objective Economics for Competitive Exams
    • NCERT Class 6-12 Economics textbooks
    • Indian Economy by Ramesh Chand
    • Indian Economy by Vijay Kelkar
    • Indian Economy by Indira Rajaraman
    • Indian Economy by Kaushik Basu
    • Indian Economy by Montek Singh Ahluwalia
    • Indian Economy by Raghuram Rajan
    • Indian Economy by Subramanian Swamy
    • Indian Economy by Bibek Debroy
    • Indian Economy by Vijay Shankar
    • Indian Economy by Ajay Shah
    • Indian Economy by Arvind Subramanian
    • Indian Economy by Kau