Quick Recruitment Facts
Job At A Glance • Verified Government Parameters
Recruiting Authority
Jharkhand Public Service Commission
Advt No: 01/2026
Total Vacancies
342 Posts
Jharkhand
Last Date to Apply
1 March 2026
Application Window Closed
Minimum Qualification
Graduation Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
Refer details below for post-wise norms
Age Limit
21 – 35 Years
Category relaxations applicable
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Scale Rs. 9,300 - 34,800 Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (Level 9)
Recruitment Overview
JPSC civil services notification covering Deputy Collector, DSP, District Commandant, and Commercial Tax Officer.
Important Dates
Application Start Date
1 February 2026
Online registration opens
Last Date to Apply
1 March 2026
Closing of online application
Exam Date
17 March 2026
Scheduled / Tentative exam date
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand Administrative Service (Deputy Collector) | 207 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Police Service (DSP) | 35 | Bachelor's Degree + Physical Standards |
| Jharkhand Prison Service (Superintendent of Jail) | 2 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Probation Service (Probation Officer) | 6 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Finance Service | 56 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Labour Service | 14 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Education Service Category II | 10 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Co-operative Service | 8 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Social Security Service | 4 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations
Educational Qualification
- Graduation Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)
BC-I/BC-II: 37 years | Female (UR/EWS/BC-I/BC-II): 38 years | SC/ST (Male/Female): 40 years | PwD: 10 years relaxation
Post-Wise Educational Criteria
| Post Name | Vacancies | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand Administrative Service (Deputy Collector) | 207 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Police Service (DSP) | 35 | Bachelor's Degree + Physical Standards |
| Jharkhand Prison Service (Superintendent of Jail) | 2 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Probation Service (Probation Officer) | 6 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Finance Service | 56 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Labour Service | 14 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Education Service Category II | 10 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Co-operative Service | 8 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
| Jharkhand Social Security Service | 4 | Bachelor's Degree in any stream |
Application Fee
Category-wise fee & payment modes
Fee Structure
UR / EWS / BC-I / BC-II: ₹100 | Jharkhand SC / ST: ₹50 | PwD (40%+): Exempted (Nil) | Payment Mode: Online via SBI Collect
Selection Process
Recruitment examination stages
- 1Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective OMR - GS Paper 1 200M + GS Paper 2 Jharkhand 200M)
- 2Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive - 6 Papers, 950 Marks for merit)
- 3Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview (100 Marks)
- 4Stage 4: Final Selection Merit List (Total 1050 Marks)
- Prelims Paper 1: General Studies (100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours)
- Prelims Paper 2: Jharkhand Specific General Studies (100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours)
- Negative Marking: No negative marking in JPSC Preliminary Examination
- Mains Written: Paper 1 (Hindi/English qualifying 100M), Paper 2 Language (150M), Paper 3 Social Science (200M), Paper 4 Constitution (200M), Paper 5 Economy (200M), Paper 6 Science/Tech (200M)
- Interview: 100 Marks
Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders
Official Notification Released
AwaitedOfficial recruitment notification (01/2026) published by Jharkhand Public Service Commission.
Online Application Window
CompletedOnline application portal has closed.
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
CompletedAdmit cards released for download with exam city information.
Written / CBT Examination
CompletedExamination successfully concluded.
Provisional Answer Key & Objections
AwaitedProvisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.
Final Master Answer Key
AwaitedFinal key published alongside or prior to result declaration.
Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List
AwaitedResult calculation in progress.
Document Verification & Medical Examination
AwaitedSchedule will be issued for qualified candidates.
Final Selection & Appointment Orders
AwaitedFinal merit list and appointment orders awaited.
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