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JPSC Civil Services Exam Date 2026 Out For 103 Posts, Check Prelims Exam Structure

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission is going to recruit eligible candidates for a total of 103 civil service posts under Advt No 01/2026 for various departments through the JPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026. The JPSC Civil Services preliminary examination has been postponed. Recruitment will be conducted through Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. According to the official exam schedule, the JPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2026 will be held on 12 April 2026. Candidates who qualify for the prelims will be eligible to appear for the mains examination.

Candidates can check the JPSC Civil Service new examination schedule in this article.

JPSC Civil Services Exam Date 2026 Out

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has released the revised prelims written examination date for the Combined Civil Services Examination 2026. The JPSC Civil Services Prelims examination for the Combined Service examination 2026 will be held on 12 April 2026. The Prelims exam is divided into two compulsory objective-type papers. Each paper carries 200 marks and is conducted for 2 hours.

JPSC Civil service OTR notice

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 Admit Card 2026 – Download Link

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:

Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination 2026

Important Details

  • Exam Name: Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination 2026
  • Conducting Authority: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
  • Advertisement Number: 01/2026
  • Official website- www.jpsc.gov.in

Total Vacancies

  • Total Vacancies: 103 Posts
  • Application Mode: Online

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date: 31 January 2026
  • Last Date to fill up date 2026: 20 February 2026 (Extended)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 21 February 2026
  • OTR Last Date- 9 March 2026 ( Till 5:00 PM)
  • JPSC Prelims Exam Date: 12 April 2026
  • Model Answer key Release date- 13 April 2026(Expected)
  • Objections against the model answer tentative dates- 22 April 2026
  • Examination Mode: Offline
  • Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview
  • Job Location: Jharkhand
  • Official Website: jpsc.gov.in

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 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
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
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
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 of candidates for various JPSC Civil Services posts will be carried out through a three-stage competitive examination process. Each stage is designed to assess different aspects of a candidate’s knowledge, analytical ability, and personality.

  • Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)- 200  Objective Question for 400 marks
  • Main Examination (Descriptive Type)- Descriptive in nature for 950 marks
  • Interview / Personality Test- Evaluate the candidate’s  personality, communication skills and overall capability.
Also check
JPSC Civil Services Syllabus
JPSC Previous Year Question Papers
JPSC Civil Services Salary

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced under JPSC Civil Services 2026?

A total of 103 vacancies have been notified for various administrative and allied service posts across Jharkhand government departments.

What is the selection process for JPSC Civil Services 2026?

The selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test, with final selection based on merit.

What is the JPSC prelims Exam date?

The JPSC prelims Exam date is 12 April 2026.

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