Bihar Jeevika Syllabus 2025 PDF Download – Post-wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Selection Process

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Overall Time Allocation: 30 Minutes
Acceptable Inaccuracy is 1.5% (Marks will be deducted in proportion of total words and error thereafter)

Section 5: Livelihood Promotion
a) Sustainable Livelihoods Framework: Understanding the framework and its application, Farm Livelihoods: Interventions in agriculture, livestock, and non-farm
livelihoods, Promotion of micro-enterprises, skill development, and market linkages.
b) Value Chain Development: Basic concepts of value chain analysis and interventions.

Section 6: Project Management and Convergence
a) Project Planning and Implementation: Developing Annual Action Plans
b) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E): Key performance indicators and Management Information System (MIS).
c) Convergence: Strategies for convergence with other government schemes and programs (e.g., MGNREGA, Swachh Bharat Mission, National Health Mission).
d) Basic Administration: Familiarity with basic office procedures and financial rules.

• Principles of sustainable and climate-resilient farming.
• Agro climatic zone, Crop intensity, cropping system
• Systems of Crop Intensification (SCI, SRI, SWI, SMI)
• Integrated nutrient and pest management
• Organic and natural farming techniques
• Promotion of improved seed varieties, Plant Protection

Livestock

• Livestock management (cows, goats, fishery, poultry)
• Dairy development models
• Basics of fisheries and aquaculture in rural settings
• Different Breed of cows, Buffaloes, goats, fishery, poultry
• Healthcare, Housing, nutrition and breeding management of cows, goats, fishery, poultry

Value Chain Development

• Concepts of value chain and market linkages
• Steps in value chain analysis for priority products (crops, livestock, non-farm)
• Aggregation models: Farmer Producer Groups (PGs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCS)
• Primary processing, grading, packaging, storage solutions
• Market information systems and rural marketing channels

Rural Enterprise Development

• Rural enterprise concepts, micro and small enterprise basics
• Business planning for rural entrepreneurs
• Non-farm livelihood promotion, retail, crafts, trades, and services
• Basic financial management, micro-credit, and insurance solutions

Community Institution Building

• Structure and functioning of Self Help Groups (SHGs), Producer Groups (PGS), and their federations
• Participatory planning, group dynamics, and leadership development
• Capacity building and technical support strategies
• Women’s empowerment through livelihoods and entrepreneurship

Miscellaneous & Contemporary Topics

• New developments and technologies for Agriculture
• Environmental and social safeguards in livelihood interventions
• Basics of Computing (MS-Office, Google Suite)

• Concept and Definition of Rural Development
• Historical Background of Rural Development Initiatives
• Characteristics of Rural Economy
• Panchayati Raj Institutions and its Role in Development
• Cooperatives and its importance

Key Government Schemes for Poverty Alleviation and their characteristics

Central Government Schemes

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
• Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
• Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
• National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
• PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi)
• Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
• Social Security Schemes of the Central Government

Other Schemes of the Central Government

State Government Schemes (Bihar)

• JEEViKA – Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society and its initiatives
• Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY) – Bihar’s ultra-poor graduation approach
• Kushal Yuva Program (KYP) – Skilling youth under Bihar Skill Development Mission
• Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana – Support for rural entrepreneurs
• Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (MAY-G) – For BPL families not covered under PMAY-G
• Industrial policies of the State Government (Bihar)
• Social Security Schemes of the state Government (Bihar)

Other Schemes of the State Government (Bihar)

Understanding about Community Institutions (Self Help Groups, Village Organization, Cluster Level Federations)

• Elements of Self Help Groups (SHGs)
• Elements of Higher Level federations (Village Organizations and Cluster Level Federations)
• Importance of SHG Bank Linkage – Different financial products prevailing in rural area
• Importance of SHG Bank Linkage – Different financial products prevailing in rural area

Basic Bookkeeping and Financial Literacy

• Bookkeeping elements at SHG/VO/CLF Level – Cashbook, Ledger, Meeting Registers etc.
• Basics of Credit and Savings
• dgeting and Expense Tracking

Livelihood Promotion

• Farm-based Livelihoods: Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock and their characteristics
• Non-Farm and Off-Farm Livelihoods and their characteristics
• Value Chain and Market Linkages and their characteristics

• Meaning and Scope of Accounting, Accounting Concepts, Principles, Conventions and Accounting Policies, Capital and Revenue Expenditures & Receipts. Accounting Process i.e. Journal Entries, Ledger, Trial Balance, Subsidiary Books, Cash Book, Bank Reconciliation Statement, Rectification of Errors, Inventories, Depreciation and amortization of fixed Assets, Preparation of Financial Statement/Final Accounts of Non –
  profit making/Profit making organization. Accounts from incomplete records. Accounting of producer Companies and preparation of Financial Statement for the same

Auditing

• Introduction: Meaning and Objectives of Auditing. Types of Audits i.e. – Internal Audit, Statutory Audit, AG Audit. Audit Process: Audit
  Programme, Audit and book, working papers and evidence, Preparation before commencing of Audit. Internal Check System: Routine Checking,Internal Check and Test
  Checking. Internal Control and Audit Procedure. Company Audit. Vouching, Verification of Assets and Liabilities

Labour law and Economic Law

• Concept of previous year and assessment year- Basis of Charge and Rates of Tax. Residential status and scope of total income. Heads of income and the provisions governing computation of income under different heads-Salaries – Income from house property-Profits and gains of business
  or profession -Capital Gains-Income from other sources. Assessment of Income of different persons: – Association of Persons- Co-operative
  Societies- Trusts, Charitable and Religious Institutions: Classification, tax incidence, computation of taxable income and assessment of tax liability- Assessment Procedure-Types of returns-Due date filing the returns-E-filing-Procedure for E-filing of returns -Different forms for filing
  the return- Demand, Recovery, Provisions for IT TDS and Return, Types of Assessment- application of PAN-TAN-Methods of Tax collection- TDSTCS-Advance payment of Tax. Procedure for the imposition of penalty fines and prosecution. Goods and Service Tax – Introduction- background
  of GST-GST Models-Registration, TDS and return, Rate of Tax Computation of GST – filling of returns. Provisions under EPF Act, Gratuity Act. Statutory Compliances and secretarial Practices related to Producer Companies.

• Office Administration: Understanding of office procedures, protocols, and best practices.
• Communication: Effective communication skills, including written and verbal communication, phone etiquette, and
  interpersonal skills.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain organized records and files.
• Data Entry: Basic data entry skills, including accuracy and attention to detail.

Software and Tools

• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Google Suite: Familiarity with Google Suite applications, such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
• Office Management Software: Knowledge of office management software, such as scheduling tools, calendar management,
  and task management

Administrative Tasks

• Scheduling: Ability to schedule appointments, meetings, and events.
• Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, files, and databases.
• Correspondence: Handling incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and faxes.
• Supply Management: Managing office supplies, inventory, and equipment.

Soft Skills

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities, tasks, and deadlines.
• Professionalism: Maintaining a professional attitude, demeanour, and work ethic.

Additional Skills

• Email Management: Effective management of email correspondence.
• Travel Arrangements: Ability to make travel arrangements, including booking flights, hotels, and transportation.
• Meeting Coordination: Skill in coordinating meetings, including sending invitations, preparing materials, and arranging logistics.

• Definition of Hardware & Software, Functions of Computer System (Input, Processing, Output)
• Input & Output Devices- Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, OMR, MICR, Touch screen, Printer, Fax, monitor, Projector
• Units of memory, types of memory – primary and secondary, Units of Memory, Data deletion, its recovery and security concerns.
• System and application software, operating system, language translators, device drivers, programming tools.

Core Topics

• Basic IT policies and regulatory compliances
• Cyber-attack and its types, Security aspects like Network security, application security, Cloud security, Information security. Identity Access Management (IAM), data security and threat management.
• Data governance, data analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven decision-making. SQL,PL/SQL proficiency, MS-SQL, Oracle

Technical Skills (Basic Knowledge of)

• MS- Word – Basics of word processing and formatting documents, MS- EXCEL – Basics of spreadsheets, formatting worksheets, formulas, functions, MS-PowerPoint – Creating presentations
• Python, Java, C++,C with basic data structure
• Basic database concepts, data modelling. SQL, PL/SQL in MS-SQL, Oracle, My SQL
• Types of Networks, TCP/IP protocols OSI reference models,
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud service providers. Types of services provided

Emerging Trends

• Internet of Things (IoT), Types of internet connections, Understanding of internet address.
• Basic definition and concept in AI/ML concepts.