Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the JPSC Civil Services 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 103 Gazetted Officer posts under the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination 2026. This prestigious examination offers appointments to key administrative and executive positions in the Jharkhand State Government, including Deputy Collector, Police Sub-Divisional Officer (SDPO), State Tax Officer, Jail Superintendent, and several other high-responsibility roles.
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 31 January 2026, and the last date to apply is 20 February 2026. Aspirants preparing for civil services in Jharkhand are advised to carefully review eligibility conditions, vacancy distribution, exam pattern, and the application process before applying.
| Examination Name | Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 103 |
| Post Type | Gazetted Officer |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Application Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 February 2026 |
Post-wise Vacancy Details: JPSC Civil Services 2026
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | Revenue, Registration & Land Reforms Dept. | 28 |
| Police Sub-Divisional Officer (SDPO) | Home, Prison & Disaster Management Dept. | 42 |
| District Coordinator | Home, Prison & Disaster Management Dept. | 02 |
| Prison Superintendent | Home, Prison & Disaster Management Dept. | 04 |
| Assistant Director (Social Security) | Women, Child Development & Social Security Dept. | 03 |
| Assistant Director (Planning) | Planning & Development Dept. | 02 |
| State Tax Officer / Executive Magistrate / Special Officer | Finance Dept. | 10 |
| Assistant Registrar | Home, Prison & Disaster Management Dept. | 02 |
| Assistant Director-cum-District Coordinator | Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development Dept. | 10 |
| 103 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from a recognized university.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age (General Category): 35 Years
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| EBC / BC | 37 Years |
| Female (UR / EBC / BC / EWS) | 38 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| EWS | 35 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years relaxation in respective category |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years relaxation in respective category |
Selection Process
JPSC Civil Services 2026 selection process consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Written Descriptive)
- Interview / Personality Test
JPSC Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Examination
| Total Papers: 2 Total Marks: 400 Marks per Paper: 200 Type: Objective (MCQs) Duration: 2 Hours per paper Note: Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature. |
Main Examination
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| Language & Literature | 150 |
| Social Science | 200 |
| Indian Constitution & Governance | 200 |
| Indian Economy & Sustainable Development | 200 |
| General Science, Environment & Technology | 200 |
| Total | 950 |
Interview
| Marks: 100 |
Grand Total (Mains + Interview): 1050 Marks
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST (Jharkhand) | ₹50 |
| PwBD | No Fee |
Important Dates: JPSC Civil Services 2026
| Notification Release | 29 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 February 2026 (17:00) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 February 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | To be notified |
| Main Exam | To be notified |
| Admit Card | Before exam |
How to Apply Online for JPSC Civil Services 2026
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website – jpsc.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form
- Download and save the application PDF for future reference
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