Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) is going to conduct the JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination 2025 for 103 vacancies for various Group A and B posts. As per the official notice, the JPSC Civil Service Prelims Exam 2026 under Advt. No. 01/2026 is going to be conducted on 12th April 2026 (Sunday). Know complete details regarding the JPSC Prelims Exam from the article.
JPSC Notification 2026 PDF
JPSC Combined Civil Services Notification 2026 (Advt No. 01/2026) was released at the official website with post-wise vacancies, registration dates, application fee, selection process, salary, and more. The direct link to download the notification pdf is also attached here.
JPSC Combined Civil Services Exam 2026 Summary
Through the JPSC 2026, the candidates will be selected for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Commander, Assistant Director, and other posts for state services.
| JPSC Notification 2026 Highlights | |
| Organization | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination 2025 |
| Posts | Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Commander, Assistant Director, and other posts |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 103 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| JPSC CCE Exam Date 2026 | 12th April 2026 (Sunday) |
| Job Location | Jharkhand |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Official Website | www.jpsc.gov.in |
JPSC CCE Prelims Exam Date 2026 Out
As per the official notice, the JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 is going to be conducted on 12th April 2026 (Sunday). The exam includes 2 papers, Paper 1 for General Studies – I and Paper 2 for General Studies – II, which will be conducted in morning and evening shift respectivally. Candidates can get the exam-related information through their respective prelims admit card, which will be released in 1st week of April 2026 at www.jpsc.gov.in.
JPSC Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The official notification with registration dates and the exam schedule was released by JPSC. The JPSC Civil Service prelims exam is scheduled for 12th April 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 29th January 2026 |
| Registration Starts | 31st January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Reopned) | 9th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 10th March 2026 |
| JPSC Admit Card 2026 | 1st week of April 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 12th April 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mains Exam Date | 2nd to 4th May 2026 |
Jharkhand JPSC Vacancy 2026
This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for candidates preparing for civil services and administrative-level government jobs across various departments. To check the posts released through JPSC Notification 2026 and their respective vacancies, refer to the table.
| Posts & Departments | Department | Total | UR | SC | ST | (EBC-I) | (EBC-II) | (EWS) |
| Deputy Collector (उप समाहर्ता) | Corporate, Administrative Reforms and Official Language Department | 28 | 12 | 08 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 02 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (पुलिस उपाधीक्षक) | Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department | 42 | 18 | 11 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 04 |
| District Commandant (जिला समादेष्टा) | Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| Management Officer (प्रबंधन पदाधिकारी) | Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department | 04 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 |
| Assistant Director (सहायक निदेशक) | Planning, Labour Development and Social Security Department | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Assistant Registrar, (Cooperation Branch) सहायक निबंधक, गृह पंजीयन एवं सहकारिता विभाग (सहकारिता शाखा) |
Home Registration and Cooperation Department | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer / Urban Development Officer (सहायक नगर आयुक्त / कार्यपालक पदाधिकारी / शहरी विकास पदाधिकारी) | Urban Development and Housing Department | 10 | 06 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| Superintendent (अधीक्षक) | Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department | 02 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Director – Public Relations Officer / Public Relations Officer (निदेशक – जनसंपर्क पदाधिकारी / जनसंपर्क पदाधिकारी) | Information and Public Relations Department | 10 | 06 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| Total | 103 | 50 | 26 | 07 | 06 | 08 | 06 |
JPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates willing to apply for JPSC Recruitment 2026 must be aware of the eligibility criteria required for the vacancies. As mentioned in the JPSC Notification 2026, below we have discussed the minimum eligibility criteria in terms of education qualification and age limit.
Education Qualification
To be eligible, a candidate must possess a degree from any of the Universities that are incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or from other educational institutions that are established by an Act of Parliament or have been declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
- Minimum Age – 21 years
- Maximum Age – 35 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Extremely Backward Classes /Backward Classes | 02 years |
| Female (Unreserved/Extremely Backward Classes/ Backward Classes | 03 years |
| Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes (Male and Female) | 05 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years in their respective category |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years in their respective category |
No. of Attempts
For the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination 2025, there shall be no limitation on the number of attempts. Candidates must fulfill the required eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit to be eligible to apply for and attempts of JPSC CSE Exam.
JPSC Application Form 2026 Link
Along with the release of the exam date, the official has extended the period for submitting online applications through the One Time Registration (OTR) system by 9th March 2026 (5 pm). Candidates who haven’t applied yet must submit their application forms before the link gets deactivated.
JPSC Application Fee 2026
The application fee for JPSC Recruitment 2026 has been mentioned in the official notification pdf. Candidates belonging to UR/EWS/EBC are Rs. 100, and for SC/ST of Jharkhand is Rs. 50.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/EWS/EBC | Rs. 100 + bank charges |
| SC/ST of Jharkhand | Rs. 50 + bank charges |
Steps to Fill JPSC Application Form 2026
- Go to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) home page and click on the “Online Application” tab.
- Click on the link for “Combined Civil Services Examination-2026.” If you are a new user, select “Click Here for New Registration” to create your profile using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with your generated Registration ID and Password. Enter your name (as per Matriculation certificate), father’s name, date of birth, and educational qualifications accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of the following in the prescribed formats:
Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo (15–25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg).
Signature: Scanned signature in running hand (10–15 KB, .jpg/.jpeg). - Log in again after one working day (typically after 12:00 PM) to complete the payment.
- Review all details carefully before the final submit, as no changes are permitted afterward. Once submitted, download and print the Registration Slip and application form for future reference
Jharkhand JPSC 2026 Selection Process
The final merit list will be prepared based on overall marks obtained in the Main (Written Examination) and Interview Test, except marks obtained in Paper –I. The selection procedure for Jharkhand JPSC 2026 Exam consists of the following three stages-
Stage 1- Preliminary Examination: Objective type [Qualifying]
Stage 2- Mains Examination: Written Test [Scoring]
Stage 3- Interview [Scoring]
Note- Final merit will be prepared based on Mains + Interview marks.
Jharkhand JPSC 2026 Exam Pattern
JPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2026: The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English language. The examination shall comprise two compulsory papers of 200 marks each. The questions will be of objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
| Jharkhand JPSC 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Papers | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Studies – I | 100 | 200 | 02 hours |
| General Studies – II | 100 | 200 | 02 hours |
| Total | 200 | 400 | 04 hours |
JPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2026: For Paper 1, every candidate will have to secure a minimum of 30 marks and this paper will only be qualifying in nature. Marks scored in Paper 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be counted in final selection.
| Jharkhand JPSC 2026 Mains Exam Pattern | ||
| Papers | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1- (i) General Hindi- 50 marks and (ii) General English- 50 marks | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2- Language and Literature | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3- Social Sciences, having two distinct sections on (i) History & (ii) Geography | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4- Indian Constitution & Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5- Indian Economy, Globalisation and Sustainable Development | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 6- General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 950 | — |
JPSC Exam 2026- Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks as set by the exam authority to be considered by the Commission while preparing the selection list for the Main Written. Examination and for preparing the merit list for the purpose of the interview Test.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Unserved Category | 40% |
| Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Females | 32% |
| Extremely Backward Classes | 34% |
| Backward Classes | 36.5% |
| Economically Weaker Section | 40% |
JPSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check
JPSC Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Download
Jharkhand JPSC 2026 Salary
All candidates who clear the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination and are appointed to various posts will be paid an attractive monthly salary of Rs. Rs. 53100/- to 167800/- in Grade Pay- Rs. 5400. Along with the monthly salary, candidates will be provided with various allowances and perks. Check the salary details from the table.
| Post Name | Salary | Grade Pay |
| Various Posts | Rs. 53100/- to 167800/- (Pay Band 9300 to 34800) | Grade Pay- Rs. 5400 |
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