Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has invited online applications for Jharkhand Combined Civil Service Competitive Examination 2026. under the Jharkhand Combined Civil Service Competitive Examination Rules 2021. Applications from the candidates will be accepted online only. The apply link is available at the bottom of the page.
| Advt. No | 01/2026 |
| Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 February 2026 |
| Post Name | Jharkhand PSC |
| Vacancy | 103 |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age | 21 to 35 years |
| Fee | ₹100/- (for gen cat) |
| Website | https://www.jpsc.gov.in/ |
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Notification Date: 29-01-2026
JPSC Prelim 2026: Important Date
The eligible candidates can apply online for the recruitment of 103 vacancies for the Jharkhand Combined Civil Service Competitive Examination 2026 through the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). The online application started on 31st January 2026 on the Official website of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission. The last date for the application as per the notification of JPSC-2026 is 14th February 2026.
🎯 Online application forms submitted only may be downloaded/ printed up to 14th February 2026.
🎯 The link will be available only for depositing the examination fee is 14th February 2026.
🎯 Applicants are advised to apply before the last date as the server may have some technical issues due to a lot of traffic on the last date of application.
🎯 The vacancies are tentative and may increase/ decrease with any notice. Any change in the number of vacancies will be intimated through the JPSC recruitment.
JPSC Prelim Exam 2026: Vacancy Breakup
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Deputy Collector | 28 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 42 |
| District Commandant | 02 |
| Management Officer | 04 |
| Assistant Director (Planning, labour development & social Security) | 03 |
| Assistant Registrar (Cooperation Dept.) | 02 |
| Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Executive Officer, Urban Development Officer | 10 |
| Superintendent | 02 |
| Public Relations Officer/ Director (PR) | 10 |
| Total | 103 |
JPSC Prelim Exam 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from any recognized University in India.
JPSC Prelim Exam 2026 Age Limit: (as on: 01.08.2026)
| Category | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| Unreserved | 21 years | 35 years |
| OBC/EBC (for Jharkhand state) | 37 years | |
| Female (for UR/OBC/EBC) | 38 years | |
| EWS (for Jharkhand state) | 35 years | |
| SC/ST (for Jharkhand state) | 40 years |
Age relaxation under the Guidelines of JPSC Prelim Examination 2026. Advt. No: 01/2026.
JPSC Prelim Exam 2026: Application Fee
The applicant pays the application fee online only using a debit card/ credit card/ Net banking. ‘FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED’
| Category | Fee |
| General / EBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST (for Jharkhand state) | ₹ 50/- |
JPSC Exam 2026 Selection Process
➣ Preliminary Examination (Objective).
➣ Mains Examination (Descriptive).
➣ Interview.
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JPSC Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | No of Question | Max. Marks | Timing |
| General Studies -I | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Studies -II | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 4 hours |
Mains Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Timing |
| Paper 1 | General Hindi (50) + General English (50) | 100 | 03 hours |
| Paper 2 | Language and literature | 150 | 03 hours |
| Paper 3 | Social Science | 200 | 03 hours |
| Paper 4 | Indian Constitution & Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | 200 | 03 hours |
| Paper 5 | Indian Economy, Globalisation 7 Sustainable Development | 200 | 03 hours |
| Paper 6 | General Science, Environment & Technology Development | 200 | 03 hours |
| Total | 950 |
How to Apply for JPSC Prelim Exam 2026.
Step 01: Visit the official website of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) using the link https://www.jpsc.gov.in/
Step 02: Click on the link “Online Application” available at the left of the page. It will lead to a new website.
Step 03: Then select the link ‘ Click here to apply for the Recruitment of Food Analyst. Advt. No 04/2025. It will take you to a new page.
Step: 04 If you have not registered before click on ‘New Registration’, If you have registered yourself before then click on ‘Login’
Step 05: After filing the form properly click on the “Submit” button. Login ID and Password will be generated and will be sent to the registered Email ID and Mobile number. Please note down the login ID and password for future reference.
Step 06: To upload a photo & sign, candidates must login using their Login ID and Password. Check the size of the image & sign.
Step 07: Next, make the payment using the available options. Check the application fee.
Step 08: please preview the application form and check all the information you have filled/entered before final submit as after submitting the form in this step, the candidate will not be able to edit/modify the application form.
Step 09: After successful submission of the form, the user is advised to download & take the printout of the Online Application Form using the print form option for future reference using print Form option.
