What is JSSC CGL 2027 exam pattern?

JSSC CGL has a single-tier online CBT of 100 questions in 120 minutes: General Studies (40Q), General Hindi/Urdu (20Q), and Mathematics & Reasoning (40Q). No negative marking applies. The exam is conducted across multiple sessions and scores are normalized for final merit list preparation.

What posts are filled through JSSC CGL exam?

JSSC CGL fills various Group C gazetted posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Accountant, Auditor, Computer Operator, Secretariat Assistant, and similar posts across Jharkhand government secretariat and field offices.

Is Jharkhand domicile mandatory for JSSC CGL?

Yes, Jharkhand state domicile is mandatory for JSSC CGL. Additionally, some posts have reservation for Jharkhand Tribal (ST) candidates under the Scheduled Areas provisions. Local language proficiency in tribal languages (Santhali, Mundari, Ho) may be tested for certain posts through separate tests.

What is the salary for JSSC CGL posts?

JSSC CGL posts fall in Pay Level 4-6 (Rs. 25,500-67,000 basic per month) under 7th Pay Commission. With DA, HRA and Jharkhand-specific allowances, the in-hand salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 55,000 per month. Scheduled Area Allowance applies for posts in tribal districts.

What mathematics topics should I focus on for JSSC CGL?

JSSC CGL Mathematics covers Number System, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time-Speed-Distance, Time and Work, Ratio-Proportion, Averages, and Basic Geometry. Reasoning covers Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, and Puzzle Test. All questions are of graduation-entry level difficulty.