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JPSC Civil Services 2026

Jharkhand Public Service Commission

Mode

Offline

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

200+

Fee

₹100 (Gen), ₹0 (SC/ST)

Key dates

Notification

Nov 2025

Application Last Date

Jan 2026

Prelims Exam

Apr 2026

Mains Exam

Sep 2026

Interview

Dec 2026

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
  • Age limit: 21 to 35 years for general category
  • Domicile of Jharkhand is mandatory
  • Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and OBC candidates
  • Proficiency in Hindi and a regional language preferred

Syllabus

  • History and Culture of Jharkhand
  • Indian Polity and Jharkhand Governance
  • Economy and Tribal Affairs of Jharkhand
  • Science and Technology
  • Current Affairs
  • Hindi and English Language

Exam Pattern

  • Prelims: Objective type General Studies paper
  • Mains: Five descriptive papers including General Studies, Hindi, and optional subject
  • Interview for mains qualifiers
  • Final merit based on Mains and Interview marks

Exam overview

JPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission to recruit officers for Jharkhand Administrative Service (JAS), Jharkhand Police Service (JPS), and other Group A and Group B gazetted posts in Jharkhand state government. The exam covers 200+ vacancies across departments and is the primary route to prestigious state government administrative careers in Jharkhand, one of India's mineral-rich states with a large tribal population.

Preparation for JPSC Civil Services requires focused study of Jharkhand history, tribal culture, forest rights, mining and mineral policy, state economy, and current affairs. The exam has three stages spanning over a year; candidates should concentrate on descriptive answer writing for Mains and develop strong awareness of Jharkhand government schemes and tribal welfare programs. Hindi language is the primary medium and is tested as a compulsory paper.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for JPSC Civil Services 2026?▼
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university and be a domicile of Jharkhand. The age limit is 21 to 35 years for general category, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and OBC. SC/ST candidates are exempt from the application fee of Rs. 100. Knowledge of Hindi is mandatory.
What is the salary for JPSC Civil Services selected candidates?▼
JPSC Civil Services officers are placed at Pay Level 8 to 12 as per the 7th Pay Commission. The basic pay ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 78,800 per month. Total compensation including Jharkhand state allowances ranges from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 1.2 lakh per month depending on the post.
How many attempts are allowed in JPSC Civil Services?▼
JPSC Civil Services allows up to 6 attempts for general category candidates within the age limit of 35 years. SC/ST candidates can attempt within the relaxed age limit of 40 years. The number of attempts is constrained by the age limit rather than a fixed count.
What is the JPSC Civil Services syllabus 2026?▼
JPSC Prelims covers Jharkhand and Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science, and current affairs. Mains includes five papers: General Studies I (History and Culture of Jharkhand), General Studies II (Indian Polity and Economy), General Studies III (Science and Technology), Hindi Language, and optional subject. Interview is 100 marks.
When is the JPSC Civil Services 2026 notification date?▼
The JPSC Civil Services 2026 notification was released in November 2025 with applications closing in January 2026. The Prelims exam is scheduled for April 2026 and Mains for September 2026. Interviews are expected in December 2026. Candidates should monitor the official JPSC website for updates.