JPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025 - Apply for 103 Posts
| Posted on: 30-01-2026 | Ends On: 14-02-2026 |
| Class: State Public Service Commission | |
| Qualifications: Graduates (All Graduates) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Permanent | |
| States: Jharkhand | |
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has invited online applications for 103 permanent vacancies across various state government departments through the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination 2025 (under advt 01/2026). The last date for submission of online applications is 14-02-2026. JPSC Civil Services Examination is the most prestigious and competitive exam in Jharkhand.
The recruitment covers multiple administrative and police roles, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Probation Officer, which involve core governance, law enforcement, and social security functions. Selected candidates will serve in a permanent capacity under the state government, with the recruitment process consisting of a Preliminary Examination, a Main Written Examination, and an Interview Test.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026) | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector (Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department) | 28 | 21 to 35 Years | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification | 9300 - 34800 (Grade Pay 5400) Initial salary will be approx 55000 per month |
| Police Deputy Superintendent (Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department) | 42 | |||
| District Commandant (Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department) | 02 | |||
| Probation Officer (Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department) | 04 | 9300 - 34800 (Grade Pay 4800) Initial salary will be approx 53000 per month |
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| Assistant Director (Women, Child Development and Social Security Department) | 03 | |||
| Assistant Registrar (Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department) | 02 | 9300 - 34800 (Grade Pay 5400) Initial salary will be approx 55000 per month |
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| Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer (Urban Development and Housing Department) | 10 | |||
| Jail Superintendent (Home, Jail and Disaster Management Department) | 02 | |||
| Assistant Director-cum-District Public Relations Officer (Information and Public Relations Department) | 10 | |||
Age Relaxation (Calculated as on 01-08-2026):
Additional physical standard requirements for posts of Police Sub Inspector / District Commander / Fire Officer and Jail Officer :
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Dates to Consider:
- Commencement of Online Applications: 30-01-2026
- Last Date for Submission of Online Applications: 14-02-2026 (Until 05:00 PM)
- Last Date for Payment of Examination Fee: 15-02-2026 (Until 11:45 PM)
- Preliminary Examination Date (Tentative): 19-04-2026
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process will consist of three successive stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Interviews.
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination will tentatively be held on 19-04-2026, and will serve as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. It will consist of two compulsory papers of objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
The marks obtained in this stage will not be counted for the final merit list. Based on the performance in this stage, candidates numbering approximately 15 times the total number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. Questions will be set in Hindi and English.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies-I | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | General Studies-II (Jharkhand Specific) | 200 | 2 Hours |
Main Written Examination
Candidates who qualify the Preliminary stage will be eligible to appear for the Main Written Examination. This stage will consist of six descriptive papers. Paper-I (General Hindi & General English) will be a qualifying paper, and its marks will not be added to the merit list, provided the candidate secures the minimum qualifying marks of 30.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Hindi and General English | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Language and Literature | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-III | Social Sciences (History and Geography) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-IV | Indian Constitution, Polity, Public Administration and Good Governance | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-V | Indian Economy, Globalization and Sustainable Development | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-VI | General Sciences, Environment and Technology Development | 200 | 3 Hours |
Minimum qualifying marks
As per Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination (2nd Amendment) Rules 2023, Candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks of 40% in aggregate shall only be considered by the Commission while preparing the selection list for Main Examination and for preparing the merit list for the purpose of Interview Test. However, the minimum qualifying marks shall be relaxable as per following criteria:
| Sl. No | Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes and Females | 32% |
| 2 | Extremely Backward Classes (Annexure-I) | 34% |
| 3 | Backward Classes (Annexure-II) | 36.5% |
| 4 | Primitive Tribal Group | 30% |
| 5 | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 40% |
Interview
Candidates who qualify the Main Written Examination will be called for the Interviews. The number of candidates called for the interview will be approximately 2.5 to 3 times the number of vacancies. The interview will carry 100 marks. The final merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Written Examination (Papers II to VI) and Interview.
Fee Structure :
Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -
- Unreserved / BC-I / BC-II / EWS Candidates: Rs. 100/- + Bank Charges
- SC / ST Candidates (Permanent Residents of Jharkhand): Rs. 50/- + Bank Charges
- PwBD Candidates (at least 40% disability): Exempted from Fee
How to Apply :
Candidates can apply for the JPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 by following the steps given below :
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the Jharkhand Public Service Commission system before filling the OTR form. Only candidates registered through OTR will be allowed to submit the online application. Photograph and signature must be uploaded during the OTR process, as per the prescribed specifications.
- Candidates must keep the email ID and mobile number active during the recruitment process, that were used in OTR form.
- Ensure that all personal details, educational details and category-related information are entered correctly. Name, father’s name and spelling must exactly match with the Matric (10th Board) certificate.
- After completing the form, submit the application online within the prescribed last date (14-02-2026). Applicable fee must be paid through available online modes.
- The application will be considered finally submitted only after clicking the “Submit & Lock” option, after which no changes will be allowed in the online application.
- After final submission, candidates may log in again and download the filled application form.
- There is no requirement to send the printed application form to Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) at this stage. Candidates may keep one printed or soft copy for their own future use.
- During the interview stage, candidates will need to produce all original certificates, along with self-attested photocopies.
- For technical support related to online application, candidates may contact the following numbers during working days between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM:
- Technical Help Line Numbers:
- +91 9431301636
- +91 9431301419
- For payment-related queries, candidates may contact Payment Helpline Number:
- +91 9431301419
- Technical Help Line Numbers: