JPSC Notification 2026 Out: 103 Civil Services Vacancies, Apply Online

JPSC Notification 2026 released for 103 Civil Services posts. Apply online from 31 Jan to 16 Feb 2026. Check eligibility, exam dates, salary & pattern.

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The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has launched the Combined Civil Services Notification 2026 (Advertisement No. 01/2026), which announced 103 vacancies for prestigious Group A and Group B Gazetted positions in the Jharkhand State Services. This notification is a chance for candidates who aspire to work as high-ranking government officials like Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Commandant, Assistant Director, and other key designations in the state administration.
The JPSC Notification 2026 was published on 29 January 2026, and the online application process began on 31 January 2026 and ended on 16 February 2026. Candidates who are eligible and interested can apply through the official website www.jpsc.gov.in. The following information is strictly extracted from the official notification document.

JPSC Notification 2026 Out

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has published the JPSC Combined Civil Services Notification 2026 for 103 vacancies in Group A and B. Candidates can apply online from 31 January 2026 to 16 February 2026. The selection will be done on the basis of Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims will be conducted on 8 March 2026, and the Mains will be held from 2-4 May 2026.

JPSC Civil Services Notification 2026: Overview

The JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination is the most important state-level competitive exam conducted by the Jharkhand government. Through this examination, officers are recruited into core administrative, police, urban development, and departmental services that directly influence governance and public service delivery.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination 2026
Advertisement Number	01/2026
Conducting Authority	Jharkhand Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies	103
Application Mode	Online
Registration Dates	31 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
Job Location	Jharkhand
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Official Website	www.jpsc.gov.in

JPSC Notification 2026 PDF Link

The JPSC Notification 2026 PDF for the Combined Civil Services Examination (Advt. No. 01/2026) has been released officially by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission. Candidates can download the PDF of the notification to check the details of the vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, dates, application process, and other details. It is highly recommended that candidates read the PDF notification carefully before applying online for the exam to avoid any errors in the registration process. The link to download the PDF is given below.

JPSC Notification 2026 PDF Link

How to Download JPSC Notification 2026 PDF?

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to download the JPSC Notification 2026 PDF from the official Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) website:

Visit the official JPSC website at www.jpsc.gov.in.
On the homepage, look for a section like “Recruitment / Notifications / What’s New”.
Find the link titled “JPSC Combined Civil Services Notification 2026 (Advt. 01/2026) PDF”. (The direct PDF link will appear once the notification is uploaded.)
Click the PDF link — the notification will open in a new tab.
Download or save the PDF to your device for offline viewing.

JPSC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

As per the official notification and annual exam calendar, the key dates are as follows:

Event	Date
Notification Release	29 January 2026
Application Start Date	31 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	16 February 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	8 March 2026
Mains Exam Date	2 May to 4 May 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the last date to avoid technical issues.

JPSC Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details

A total of 103 posts have been notified across various departments of the Jharkhand Government. These posts offer authority, job security, and long-term career progression.

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Deputy Collector	28
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)	42
District Commandant	2
Management Officer	4
Assistant Director (Planning, Labour Development & Social Security)	3
Assistant Registrar (Cooperation Department)	2
Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer / Urban Development Officer	10
Superintendent	2
Public Relations Officer / Director (PR)	10
Total	103

Note: Vacancies are distributed among UR, SC, ST, EBC-I, EBC-II, EWS, and PwBD categories as per Jharkhand government reservation rules mentioned in the official notification.

JPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying, candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility requirements specified in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree from any university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India
Or a qualification from an institution declared as a deemed university under the UGC Act, 1956
Degrees from foreign universities approved by the Government of India are also accepted

Age Limit (as per notification)

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age (UR & EWS): 35 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
Extremely Backward Class / Backward Class	2 years
Female (UR/EBC/BC)	3 years
SC / ST (Male & Female)	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)	10 years
Ex-Servicemen	5 years

JPSC 2026 Selection Process

The JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination follows a three-stage selection process, ensuring that only the most competent candidates enter state services.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

Objective-type questions
Two compulsory papers
Qualifying in nature

Stage 2: Mains Examination

Descriptive written examination
Six papers in total
Marks of Paper II to VI counted for final merit

Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test

Assessment of leadership, decision-making, and administrative aptitude

Final Merit List = Mains (Paper II–VI) + Interview Marks

JPSC Exam Pattern 2026

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Paper	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Studies – I	100	200	2 Hours
General Studies – II	100	200	2 Hours
Total	200	400	4 Hours

The prelims question papers are set in Hindi and English.

Mains Examination Pattern

Paper	Subject	Marks	Nature
Paper I	General Hindi & General English	100	Qualifying
Paper II	Language & Literature	150	Scoring
Paper III	History & Geography	200	Scoring
Paper IV	Constitution, Polity, Public Administration	200	Scoring
Paper V	Indian Economy & Sustainable Development	200	Scoring
Paper VI	Science, Environment & Technology	200	Scoring
Total		950