JPSC Exam 2026: Prelims Dates, Vacancies, Syllabus & Admit Card

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially published details regarding the Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Aspirants preparing for prestigious administrative roles in the state can find comprehensive information regarding vacancies, crucial schedules, application procedures, exam patterns, and salary structures below.

JPSC Notification 2026 Overview

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 103 Group A and B vacancies spanning multiple key departments under the Government of Jharkhand. Candidates can review the official notification document via the JPSC Civil Services Notification 2026 PDF.

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	19th April 2026 (Sunday)
Job Location	Jharkhand
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Official Website	www.jpsc.gov.in

JPSC Recruitment 2026 Schedule & Important Dates

Candidates must stay updated with the timeline of events, ranging from registration milestones to admit card releases and main examinations.

Events	Dates
Notification	29th January 2026
Registration Starts	31st January 2026
Last Date to Apply (Reopened)	9th March 2026
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	10th March 2026
JPSC Exam City 2026	8th April 2026 (Check Your JPSC Exam City 2026 Here)
JPSC Admit Card 2026	14th April 2026
Prelims Exam Date	19th April 2026 (Sunday)
Mains Exam Date	2nd to 4th May 2026

Jharkhand JPSC Vacancy Breakdown

The total of 103 vacancies are allocated across various departmental positions. Candidates can examine the detailed distribution below:

Posts & Departments	Department	Total	UR	SC	ST	(EBC-I)	(EBC-II)	(EWS)
Deputy Collector	Corporate, Administrative Reforms and Official Language Department	28	12	08	02	02	02	02
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)	Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department	42	18	11	04	03	02	04
District Commandant	Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department	02	01	00	00	00	01	00
Management Officer	Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department	04	02	00	00	00	02	00
Assistant Director	Planning, Labour Development and Social Security Department	03	02	01	00	00	00	00
Assistant Registrar	Home Registration and Cooperation Department	02	01	01	00	00	00	00
Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer / Urban Development Officer	Urban Development and Housing Department	10	06	02	01	01	00	00
Superintendent	Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department	02	02	00	00	00	00	00
Director – Public Relations Officer / Public Relations Officer	Information and Public Relations Department	10	06	03	00	00	01	00
Total	—	103	50	26	07	06	08	06

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

To apply for the JPSC Civil Services Examination 2026, candidates must meet specific educational and age requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Degree from a recognized University incorporated by an Act of Central/State Legislature or UGC Act 1956.
• Age Limit (As on 1/08/2026): Minimum 21 years, Maximum 35 years.
• Attempt Limit: There is no limit on the number of attempts for the exam.

Age Relaxations

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

Application Fee Structure

Application fee payments must be completed through the online portal by the specified deadline:

Category	Application Fee
UR/EWS/EBC	Rs. 100 + bank charges
SC/ST of Jharkhand	Rs. 50 + bank charges

Documents & Uploads Required

• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo (15–25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg)
• Signature: Scanned signature in running hand (10–15 KB, .jpg/.jpeg)
• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
• Matriculation Certificate details for name and date of birth verification

Steps to Fill JPSC Application Form 2026

1. Go to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) home page and click on the “Online Application” tab, or use Apply Online: JPSC Application Form 2026.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Upload scanned copies of the photograph (15–25 KB, .jpg/.jpeg) and signature (10–15 KB, .jpg/.jpeg) in the prescribed formats.
5. Log in again after one working day (typically after 12:00 PM) to complete the payment.
6. 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.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The examination consists of a Preliminary test, a Mains test, and an Interview. Review further study materials including JPSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 - Check Here and Download JPSC Previous Year Question Papers.

Preliminary Exam Pattern (19th April 2026)

The prelims comprise two compulsory papers administered on Sunday, 19th April 2026. General Studies I takes place from 10 am to 12 pm, and General Studies II runs from 3 pm to 5 pm.

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

Mains Exam Pattern (2nd to 4th May 2026)

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	—

Minimum Qualifying Marks

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%

Salary Structure

Successful candidates recruited through the JPSC Combined Civil Services examination will receive competitive state remuneration packages:

Post Name	Salary	Grade Pay
Various Posts	Rs. 53100/- to 167800/- (Pay Band 9300 to 34800)	Grade Pay- Rs. 5400

As candidates prepare for the upcoming preliminary test on 19th April 2026, remember to download your JPSC Admit Card 2026 starting 14th April 2026, and check your designated examination venue ahead of time using the JPSC Exam City 2026 details released on 8th April 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the selection process for Jharkhand JPSC Vacancy 2026?

The JPSC selection process for 2026 comprises three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Mains Examination, and the Personality Test/Interview.

Which posts are to be released through JPSC Notification 2026?

The JPSC Notification 2026 covers various state-level administrative posts, including Deputy Collector, DSP, District Commander, and Assistant Director.

When is the JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 scheduled?

The preliminary examination is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 19th April 2026 across two shifts for General Studies I and General Studies II.

What are the educational qualifications required for JPSC Civil Services 2026?

Candidates must hold a degree from a recognized University incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature or the UGC Act 1956.