JPSC admit card 2026 for the JPSC Civil Service prelims exam has been released on 14th April 2026, and candidates who applied can download their hall tickets from www.jpsc.gov.in and www.jpscotr.com. For downloading, candidates need their Email ID / Mobile Number / OTR Registration Number and Password. The hall ticket contains the candidate's roll number, exam date, shift timings, exam centre address, and other important details.

JPSC Admit Card 2026 Out

Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Prelims Exam (01/2026) will be conducted on 19th April 2026 (Sunday) in a morning and evening shift.  Registered candidates who wish to attend the JPSC Prelims examination must download and carry the admit card to the exam centre. Candidates who have applied for 103 vacancies for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Commander, Assistant Director, and other posts can now download their JPSC Civil Service Prelims Admit Card and check all details carefully. Without the JPSC admit card, candidates will not be allowed to attend the exam. 

JPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026

The candidates who have applied for Jharkhand  Combined Civil Services Examination-2025 can now start downloading their JPSC Prelims Hall Ticket as the link is now active. Scroll down the article for the direct link, steps to download, exam day instuctions and other details. 

JPSC Admit Card 2026- Overview
OrganizationJharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
Exam NameJharkhand  Combined Civil Services Examination-2025
PostsDeputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Commander, Assistant Director, and other posts
Advertisement No.01/2026
Total Vacancies103
Admit Card Release Date14th April 2026
JPSC CCE Exam Date 202619th April 2026 (Sunday)
ShiftsShift 1- 10 am to 12 pm
Shift 2- 3 pm to 5 pm
Selection Process
  • Prelims
  • Mains
  • Interview
Official Websitewww.jpsc.gov.in

JPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 Out- Click to Download

JPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026 Direct Download Link

The admit card download link for Jharkhand  Combined Civil Services Prelims Examination 2025 has been activated on 14th April 2026. The candidates are advised to download their hall ticket in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches. For the ease of the candidates, the direct download link is shared below, so no need to visit the offiical website.  

JPSC Admit Card 2026 Download Link (Active)- Click to Download

How to Download JPSC Admit Card 2026?

There are two methods of downloading the admit cards either from the official website or via OTR Portal. Below we have discussed both methods in detail- 

Method 1- To Download from Official Website (jpsc.gov.in)

Candidates who are going to appear in their JPSC Civil Services Preliminary exam must follow the steps given below to download their hall ticket:

  1. At first, visit the official website of JPSC https://jpsc.gov.in.
  2. Once on the homepage, go to the "Latest Recruitment Notices".
  3. In this section, look for a link titled "JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Admit Card 2026."
  4. Now enter your login credentials, such as Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha (as in the image), and then click on the "Submit" button.
  5. Your JPSC Prelims Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
  6. Download the admit card in PDF format and take 2-3 printouts of it.

Method 2- To Download via OTR Portal (jpscotr.com)

The JPSC Prelims admit card is available through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal — not just the main JPSC website. Here's the correct OTR-based login process:

  1. Go to https://jpscotr.com (the official OTR portal) OR visit www.jpsc.gov.in and click the OTR link on the homepage.
  2. Log in using any one of the following: Email ID, Mobile Number, or OTR Registration Number — along with your Password.
  3. After login, navigate to the "Admit Card" section under your dashboard.
  4. Click on the "JPSC CCE Prelims 2025 (Advt. 01/2026)" link to open your hall ticket.
  5. Verify all details carefully — name, photograph, roll number, exam centre.
  6. Download and print at least 4 copies of the admit card (self-attested colour copies identical to the photo uploaded during application).

Forgot Password? Use the "Forgot Password" or "Recover Registration" option on the OTR portal. Enter your registered Email ID or Mobile Number to recover access. Do this well before the exam date.

What are the JPSC Prelims Exam Shift Timings?

JPSC CSE Prelims consists of 2 papers. Paper 1 for General Studies 1 and Paper 2 for General Studies 2, which will be conducted in morning and afternoon shifts. Candidates must check the exam shift timings below:

PapersSubjectsExam TimeDuration
Paper 1General Studies 110 am to 12 pm2 hours
Paper 2General Studies 23 pm to 5 pm2 hours

Details printed on the JPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026

  1. Registration Number/ Roll Number
  2. Candidates Name
  3. Photograph
  4. Father's or Mother's Name
  5. Examination Centre Name
  6. Detailed Address of Examination Centre
  7. Exam Date, Shift, and Time
  8. Essential Instructions for the Examination

Documents to Carry with JPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026

Before appearing at the exam centre for the Prelims exam, candidates must be sure that they have certain important documents with them. These documents will get the candidate's identity verified and will allow them to enter the exam hall.

  1. A printed copy of the JPSC Civil Service Prelims Admit Card 2026, either in colour or in black and white.
  2. A valid photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License.
  3. Candidates must also carry 2 copies of a recent passport-sized photograph, just like the one they had uploaded with the application form.

JPSC Prelims Exam Day Guidelines 2026

There are some Do's and Don'ts that candidates must follow on the exam day. 

Do's:Don'ts:
Carry a printed copy of the JPSC Admit Card 2026 (colour preferred)
Bring 4 self-attested colour passport-size photographs identical to the one submitted in the application
Carry a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or Passport)
Arrive at the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the reporting time
Use only the prescribed pen for OMR sheet marking (as mentioned in exam instructions)
Follow all instructions from the invigilator strictly
Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, or any electronic devices
Do not carry books, notes, or study material inside the hall
Do not leave the examination hall before the exam ends
Do not assume the Exam City Slip is enough for entry — it is not

JPSC Civil Service Prelims Syllabus 2026- Click to Check

FAQs

Yes, JPSC Civil Service Prelims Admit Card 2026 has been released on 14th April 2026.

Ans. The prelims exam date for JPSC Prelims Exam is scheduled for 19th April 2026.

Ans. To download JPSC Admit Card 2026 candidates should visit the official website of JPSC- https://jpsc.gov.in/

Clear your browser cache, try a different browser (preferably Chrome or Firefox), and attempt login through jpscotr.com directly. If the issue persists, contact the JPSC helpdesk well before the exam day (19 April 2026).

Candidates should print at least 4 copies of the JPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026. The copies must be self-attested colour photographs identical to the one uploaded during registration.

JPSC uses a One Time Registration (OTR) system at jpscotr.com for all admit card-related activities. Candidates must log in through this portal using their Email ID or Mobile Number and Password to access their hall ticket. It is different from the main JPSC website login.

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