The written examination for the Chandigarh Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) post in October 2025 is an objective-type test with 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer, and the qualifying score is 40%. The exam duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The syllabus is divided into 11 sections, with the following subject-wise distribution:
* General Awareness: 15 questions, 15 marks
* Reasoning Ability: 15 questions, 15 marks
* Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: 15 questions, 15 marks
* Teaching Aptitude: 15 questions, 15 marks
* Information & Communication Technology (ICT): 15 questions, 15 marks
* Test of English Language and Comprehension: 10 questions, 10 marks
* Test of Punjabi Language and Comprehension: 10 questions, 10 marks
* Test of Hindi Language and Comprehension: 10 questions, 10 marks
* Mathematics: 15 questions, 15 marks
* General Science: 15 questions, 15 marks
* Social Science: 15 questions, 15 marks
Detailed Syllabus by Subject
General Awareness
This section covers a wide range of topics, including:
* History (Indian and World)
* Cultural Geography
* Current Affairs (national and international)
* Economic scenarios and general policies
* Scientific research, sports, and major events
* Indian Constitution
* Indian culture and famous places in India
Reasoning Ability
Topics include:
* Analogy
* Syllogism
* Blood Relations
* Directions
* Arithmetic Reasoning
* Visual Reasoning (Paper folding and unfolding questions)
* Alphabet test
* Series completion
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
This section focuses on mathematical concepts and problem-solving:
* Number System
* Fractions and decimals
* Percentages, profit & loss, and discount
* Ratio and proportion
* Time and work, time and distance
* Simple and compound interest
* Averages and mensuration
Teaching Aptitude
This section tests a candidate's understanding of educational principles:
* Principles of teaching
* Child development and educational psychology
* Teaching methods and evaluation systems
* Classroom management
* Inclusive education
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Topics include:
* Basic computer knowledge
* Elements of word processing and spreadsheets
* Internet and its applications, including WWW and web browsers
* Communication and collaboration tools
* Basics of wireless technology (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.)
Languages (English, Punjabi, and Hindi)
Each language section (English, Punjabi, and Hindi) will test comprehension and grammatical skills:
* Comprehension of passages
* Grammar and vocabulary
* Synonyms and antonyms
* Active and passive voice
* One-word substitutions and fill-in-the-blanks
Mathematics
The mathematics syllabus covers a variety of topics, similar to the Arithmetical and Numerical Ability section but with a greater focus on core mathematical concepts:
* Number System and Algebra
* Geometry and Mensuration
* Trigonometry
* Statistics and Probability
* Data Handling
* Symmetry
General Science
This section includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology:
* Physics: Motion and laws of motion, gravitation, work and energy, electricity and magnetism, and light.
* Chemistry: Physical and chemical changes, structure of the atom, metals and non-metals.
* Biology: Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems in plants and animals.
Social Science
Topics in social science include:
* History: Harappan civilization, Vedic civilization, Mauryan and Gupta empires, and the Indian Independence Movement of 1857.
* Geography: Physical features, climate, and population of India.
* Political Science: The Indian Constitution, with a focus on Fundamental Rights and Duties.
* Sociology: Social reforms in Indian society.
* Economy: Sectors of the Indian economy.
