JPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 375+ Posts (Advt No. 01/2026)

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the official notification for the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Competitive Examination - 2025 (Recruitment 2026). This is the most prestigious recruitment drive in the state, offering high-ranking administrative and police positions.

1. Heading & Advertisement Details

• Advertisement Name: Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Competitive Examination - 2025

• Advertisement Number: 01/2026

• Recruiting Body: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)

• Total Vacancies: 375

• Official Website: www.jpsc.gov.in

2. Important Dates

3. Application Fee and Mode of Payment

• Mode of Payment: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through the JPSC portal.

4. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)

The age of the candidate will be calculated based on the cutoff date of 01.01.2025.

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age (Unreserved): 35 Years

• Note: For EBC-I and BC-II, the maximum age is 37 years. For females (UR/EBC/BC), it is 38 years. For SC/ST, it is 40 years.

5. Vacancy Details & Category-wise Table

Below is the comprehensive breakdown of the 375 posts across various departments:

6. Educational Qualification

• Basic Requirement: Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any stream from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.

• Final Year Students: Candidates must possess the degree by the closing date of the application.

7. Physical Standard Test (PST)

Applicable only for Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Prison Superintendent.

8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

The physical efficiency test for uniformed posts (DSP/Prisons) generally involves a medical checkup and endurance as per the state police rules. Candidates must not have knock-knees, flat feet, squint eyes, or any contagious disease.

9. Mode of Selection (Detailed)

The selection process involves three distinct stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective): Two papers (GS-I and GS-II) of 200 marks each. This is qualifying in nature to shortlist candidates for the Mains.

2. Main Examination (Written/Descriptive): Six papers (Total 950 Marks).

   • Paper-I: General Hindi & English (100 Marks - Qualifying)

   • Paper-II: Language & Literature (150 Marks)

   • Paper-III, IV, V, VI: General Studies (200 Marks each)

3. Interview (Personality Test): 100 Marks. Final merit is based on Mains (excluding Paper-I) + Interview scores.

10. Reservation Criteria

• Domicile: Reservation is available only for permanent residents of Jharkhand.

• OBC (BC-I/BC-II): Benefit is provided only on production of a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate.

• EWS: Candidates must possess a valid Income & Asset Certificate for the relevant financial year.

• Women: Horizontal reservation as per government rules.

11. Age Relaxation

Relaxation in the upper age limit (35 years) is provided as follows:

• EBC (I) / BC (II): 37 Years

• Female (UR/EBC/BC): 38 Years

• SC / ST (Male & Female): 40 Years

• PwBD: 10 Years additional relaxation.

• Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years relaxation.

12. Syllabus Overview

• Prelims Paper-I: History of India, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science & Tech, Jharkhand Specific, Current Events.

• Prelims Paper-II: Detailed Jharkhand General Studies (History of Jharkhand, Movements, Identity, Literature, People, Sports, Land Laws - CNET/SPT, Forest Management, Environment).

13. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown (Horizontal)

Apart from category-wise vertical reservation, the following horizontal reservations are applied:

• Physically Handicapped (PwBD): 15 Vacancies total.

• Sports Quota: 07 Vacancies total.

• Primitive Tribes (Part of ST): 01 Vacancy in Deputy Collector.

14. How to Apply in Detail

1. One Time Registration (OTR): Register on the JPSC OTR system at www.jpsc.gov.in.

2. Fill Application: Login with OTR credentials and fill in the 2025 Civil Services application.

3. Upload Documents: Scanned copy of Photograph, Signature, and any required certificates.

4. Fee Payment: Complete the payment via the online link before 16.02.2026.

5. Final Print: Submit the application and download the confirmation page. Do not send hard copies to the JPSC office.

Caution: Ensure that all information is correct. Modification is only possible during the specified window (04.03.2026 - 10.03.2026 for OTR).