Jharkhand Sachivalaya Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024

 

1. About the Jharkhand Sachivalaya Exam

The Jharkhand Sachivalaya exam is conducted to fill various clerical and administrative positions within the Jharkhand Secretariat. The exam assesses candidates' knowledge, skills, and aptitude required for efficient administrative functioning. It is a competitive exam with a rigorous selection process. Apply now, online form services offer online form fill up services. 

2. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Jharkhand Sachivalaya exam, candidates must meet specific criteria:

• Educational Qualification: a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is required.
• Age Limit: The minimum age limit 21 years. Whereas, maximum age is  for 35 years for male and 38 years for female. However, age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms.

 

3. Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The format of the examination will be as follows:-

 

Pattern and syllabus of the examination: The examination will be conducted in two phases for appointment to the post of Stenographer category under Jharkhand Secretariat Stenographer Service Cadre.

 

a)    First Stage Preliminary Test
Second stage written examination

 

 

It will be necessary to pass only the skill test in the first stage i.e. this examination will be of qualifying nature only.

In the preliminary examination, facilities will be provided to the disabled people as per the provisions of the Resolution No. 10992, dated 25.09.2012 of the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Official Language, Jharkhand, Ranchi.

 

Only the candidates who pass the preliminary test of the first phase will be included in the written examination under the second phase.

 

a)      First Stage preliminary Test: 

There will be two papers for the skill test. The examination of both the papers will be held on the same date.

 

First Paper: Under this, a test of Hindi shorthand writing will be taken, the criteria of which will be as follows:-

 

To test Hindi stenography, 500 words will be given Hindi dictation for 10 minutes at the speed of 50 words per minute.

 

The dictation will be pronounced by a person expert in stenography. Before the dictation, 01 (one) minute time will be given for practice/preparation (trail) of the dictation. 40 (forty) minutes will be given to type the dictation on the computer. Apart from this, candidates will be given 5 (five) minutes time to read the dictation before starting typing on the computer. The typing of the dictation will have to be corrected within the stipulated time for typing. To pass the typing test of dictation, there should not be more than 5 (five) percent mistakes otherwise they will be disqualified.

 

Second Paper: Under this, computer aptitude and driving test will be taken. Under this, there will be questions related to table wise data. The following tasks will have to be done as per the instructions given in the question:-

 

a)      Typing the above table wise data on MS-Word.

b)      Data entry on MS-Excel and calculations related to average, addition, subtraction etc.

c)      Preparing Pie Chart and Bar Chart on the basis of data prepared on MS-Excel.

d)      Power Point in MS-Power Point based on data prepared on MS-Excel. A slide will have to be prepared for presentation.

e)      All the documents prepared from paragraphs (a) to (d) above.A folder will have to be prepared and sent to the given address (E-mail-ID).

The total duration of this examination will be 1.5 (one and a half) hours (90 minutes) and the total marks will be 150 marks with 25-25 marks for each section, in which it will be mandatory to get minimum 30 percent marks to pass.

 

b)      Second stage written examination –

 

There will be two papers for the written examination. All questions in the written examination will be objective and have multiple choice answers. The full marks of a question will be 3 (three). 3 (three) marks will be given for each correct answer and 1 (one) mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. The language of the examination will be Hindi/English. The syllabus of question papers of written examination will be of matriculation level.

 

First Paper: 

The duration of this examination will be of 03 (three) hours. In this paper, questions related to four subjects will be asked, the details of which are as follows:-

 

a)      Knowledge of Hindi language.          25 questions (75 marks)

b)      Knowledge of English language.      25 questions (75 marks)

c)      General Studies.                                     25 questions (75 marks)

d)      Reasoning and Mental Ability Test  25 questions (75 marks)

       Total  100 questions (300 marks)

 

Syllabus:

It will be mandatory to obtain 30 percent marks in the first paper.

 

First paper syllabus

 

a)     Knowledge of Hindi language: Under this, questions related to Hindi paragraph and Hindi grammar will be asked.

b)     Knowledge of English Language: Under this, questions related to English paragraph and English grammar will be asked.

c)     General Studies: Under this, questions related to contemqqporary topics, India, Jharkhand state and general science will be asked.

d)     Reasoning and Mental Ability Test: It includes verbal and non-verbal tests for matriculation level reasoning and mental ability test which includes analogy, similarity and difference, spatial imagination, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship retention, Questions related to numerical reasoning, verbal and pictorial classification, numerical number series, non-literal series, coding and decoding etc. will be asked.

 

 

Second Paper:- 

Tribal and Regional Language In this paper, out of Hindi / English / Sanskrit / Urdu / Santhali / Bengali / Mundari (Munda) / Ho / Khadiya / Kudukh (Uraon) / Kurmali / Khortha / Nagpuri / Panchparganiya / Oriya. Candidates will be able to take the exam in any one language on the basis of option. In this examination, 100 multiple choice questions (300 marks) will be asked in the respective language. The duration of this examination will be of 02 (two) hours.

 

It will be mandatory to obtain 30 percent marks in the identified regional/tribal language.

4. Preparation Tips

Effective preparation is key to success in the Jharkhand Sachivalaya exam. Here are some tips to guide you:

• Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the structure and types of questions that will be asked.
• Create a Study Plan: Allocate time for each subject based on your strengths and weaknesses.
• Refer to Standard Study Materials: Use textbooks, previous years' papers, and online resources to cover the syllabus comprehensively.
• Practice Regularly: Solve practice papers and take mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of current affairs and general knowledge updates.

5. Application Process

The application process for the Jharkhand Sachivalaya exam typically involves:

• Notification: Watch for the official notification which provides details on the application process, dates, and exam centers.
• Application Form: Fill out the form with accurate details and submit it online.
• Fee Payment: Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- for general/OBC category and only Rs. 50/- for others category.
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