The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the revised exam date notice for the JPSC Civil Services Examination 2026. Candidates who have applied for the Combined Civil Services Exam can now check the updated schedule on the official website.
As per the latest notification, the JPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2026 will now be conducted on 19 April 2026 (Sunday). The revision in exam date has been announced to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.
JPSC Civil Services Exam Date 2026 Out
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has announced that the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services (Direct Recruitment) Preliminary Competitive Examination – 2025 (Advertisement No. 01/2026) will be held on April 19, 2026 (Sunday), in two shifts across various districts of Jharkhand.
- First shift (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM): General Studies Paper I
- Second shift (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM): General Studies Paper II
JPSC Civil Service 2026 Notification 2026
The detailed notification of JPSC Civil Service 2026 will help the candidates to get all the details regarding civil service posts, such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application form details, syllabus, exam pattern, salary and more. For the convenience of the candidates, we have provided the direct link to download the JPSC Civil Service Notification 2026 PDF in the article below.
JPSC Notification 2026-Download PDF
JPSC Civil Services 2026: Overview
The Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination 2026 is conducted to recruit candidates for administrative and allied services under the Jharkhand State Government through Prelims, Mains, and Interview, with final selection based on merit and service preference. Apart from this, candidates can take a brief overview of JPSC Civil Service in the table below:
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Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Vacancy 2026
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released a total of 103 vacancies through the Civil Services Examination 2026. These openings are for various administrative positions under the Jharkhand State Government.
The complete post-wise and category-wise distribution of vacancies is available in the official JPSC Notification 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the notification PDF to understand the post details and reservation criteria before submitting their online application
| Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | EBC I | EBC II | EWS |
| Block Development Officer / Circle Officer / District Panchayat Officer | 28 | 12 | 08 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 02 |
| Police Superintendent (Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department) | 42 | 18 | 11 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 04 |
| District Coordinator (Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| Prison Superintendent (Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department) | 04 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 |
| Assistant Director, Industries, Mines & Labour Department | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies Department (Cooperative Branch) | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Assistant Town Planner / Urban Development Officer (Urban Development & Housing Department) | 10 | 06 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| Assistant Director (Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department) | 02 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Inspector / District Public Relations Officer / Public Relations Officer (Information & Public Relations Department) | 10 | 06 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| Total | 103 | 50 | 26 | 07 | 06 | 08 | 06 |
JPSC Application Form 2026 for Civil Services
Eligible candidates can apply online for JPSC Civil Services 2026 through the official JPSC website @jpsc.gov.in. The last date to submit the form for the JPSC Civil Services 2026 posts was 20 February, while the candidates must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process by 9 March 2026.
JPSC Civil Services 2026 – Apply Link Inactive
JPSC Civil Services (Backlog) Exam 2025 Notification
The JPSC has released the notification for the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Exam 2025 under Advt. No. 05/2026. A total of 45 Vacancies have been announced for posts like Assistant Registrar, Deputy Collector, and Education Service Officer. Candidates can apply online via using OTR until 06 April 2026 through the official website. Candidates can check the official notification PDF below.
JPSC Civil Service (Backlog) Exam 2025- Download PDF
JPSC Civil Services Exam Application Fees 2026
The application fee is determined as per the official notification for the JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination 2026 and must be paid while submitting the online JPSC application form 2026.
| Category | Application Fees |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | ₹50/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking/UPI) |
Steps to Apply Online for the Jharkhand Combined Civil Exam 2026
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website by completing the registration and application process within the given deadline.
- Visit the official website www.jpsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “JPSC Combined Civil Services Exam 2026 Apply Online” link.
- Complete the online registration by entering your basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
- Log in using the registration ID and password generated during registration.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload the required documents, including a photograph, signature, and certificates.
- Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Finally, submit the application form and download or print a copy for future reference
Make sure to complete the process before the last date to ensure your application is accepted.
Eligibility Criteria For JPSC Civil Services 2026
Candidates aspiring to appear for the JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination 2026 must ensure that they meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by the JPSC Notification 2026. Only those who fulfil both educational qualification and age limit requirements will be considered for the recruitment process.
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply, provided they submit valid proof of qualification before the Main Examination or as notified by the Commission.
- Degrees obtained from foreign universities must be recognised by the Government of India.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EBC, EWS, women candidates, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Jharkhand Government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
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| Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) / Backward Classes (BC) | 2 years |
| Female candidates (UR / EBC / BC) | 3 years |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) – Male & Female | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years (in their respective category) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years (in their respective category) |
Number of Attempts
For the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination (JPSC CSE) 2025, there is no limit on the number of attempts. Candidates can apply and appear for the exam as many times as they want, provided they meet the required educational qualifications and age limit specified in the eligibility criteria.
Jharkhand JPSC Civil Services 2026 Exam Pattern
The Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination (JPSC) 2026 is conducted in two stages: Prelims and Mains. The question papers are available in both Hindi and English.
JPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Prelims exam consists of two compulsory objective-type papers. Each paper carries 200 marks and is conducted for 2 hours.
| Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| General Studies – I | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| General Studies – II | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 200 | 400 | 4 hours |
- Questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Prelims marks are used for screening purposes only
JPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The Mains exam includes six descriptive papers.
- Paper 1 is qualifying in nature, and candidates must score at least 30 marks to qualify
- Marks obtained in Papers 2 to 6 are counted for the final merit list
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
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| Paper 1 | General Hindi (50) + General English (50) | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | Language and Literature | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | Social Sciences (History & Geography) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 | Indian Constitution & Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5 | Indian Economy, Globalisation & Sustainable Development | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 6 | General Science, Environment & Technology Development | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 950 |
JPSC Civil Services Selection Process 2026
The selection for various JPSC Civil Services posts will be conducted through a three-stage competitive examination, each assessing different aspects of a candidate’s knowledge, analytical skills, and personality:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): 200 objective questions for 400 marks.
- Main Examination (Descriptive Type): Descriptive papers totaling 950 marks.
- Interview / Personality Test: Assesses the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and overall suitability.
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| JPSC Civil Services Syllabus |
| JPSC Previous Year Question Papers |
| JPSC Civil Services Salary |
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