The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has issued the official advertisement for the Combined Civil Services Examination — 2025 (Advt. No. 01/2026). The advertisement (PDF) was published on 29 January 2026 and contains the complete notification text, service-wise vacancy table, eligibility rules, exam plan and application instructions.
Quick facts
- Advertisement No: 01/2026.
- Advertisement date: 29 January 2026 (PDF published on JPSC site).
- Online application window (OTR + form): 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM) to 14 February 2026 (05:00 PM). (Payment link available till 16 February 2026).
- Total advertised (regular) posts (as per Table in advt): 103 (service-wise breakup provided below).
- Age calculation (reference date): Age will be calculated with reference to 01 August 2026 (as specified in the advertisement).
- Plan of examination: Preliminary Exam — two objective papers (General Studies I & II), 200 marks each (2 hours each). Selection list for Main will be prepared on the basis of total marks in Prelims. Mains and interview are as per JPSC rules described in the advt.
Service-wise (main) vacancy snapshot — taken from official advertisement
Note: the advertisement contains a full table with category splits and horizontal reservations (PwBD etc.). Below is the service-wise total (regular posts) as given in the advertisement table (rounded from the PDF table totals):
| Sr. No. | Service / Post (English description) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jharkhand Administrative Service (Administrative / Personnel Dept.) | 28 |
| 2 | Jharkhand Police Service / Police Sub-division (Home Dept.) | 42 |
| 3 | District Samaveshak / District Coordinator (relevant dept.) | 02 |
| 4 | Probation Officer | 04 |
| 5 | Assistant Director — Women, Child & Social Security | 03 |
| 6 | Assistant Registrar / Agricultural posts (cooperative etc.) | 02 |
| 7 | Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Special Posts (Municipal & Urban Development) | 10 |
| 8 | Superintendent (Jail / Corrections) | 02 |
| 9 | Assistant Director — Public Relations / District PR posts | 10 |
| Total (regular posts) | 103 | |
Source / Note: the numbers and service names above are transcribed from the official Advertisement PDF (Advt. No. 01/2026). The advertisement contains detailed category-wise and horizontal reservation columns (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/primitive tribe etc.); aspirants must consult the official table for exact category allocations.
Important application & fee dates (official)
- One Time Registration (OTR) & Online application open from: 31 January 2026 (10:00 AM).
- Last date to submit online application (via OTR): 14 February 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Last date for payment (link availability): 16 February 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Application portal & OTR: Applications are to be submitted online only through the JPSC online system (details in the advt).
Eligibility highlights (as published)
- Minimum educational qualification: Degree from a recognized University (or equivalent).
- Age limit: Minimum 21 years; upper age for unreserved category is 35 years, with category-wise relaxations and specific cumulative relaxations described in the advertisement. The advt also specifies maximum upper age for several reserved categories and PwBD. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- No limit on number of attempts for eligible candidates (as per advt rules).
Plan of Examination (key points)
- Prelims (Objective): Two compulsory papers — General Studies I & II — each 200 marks, objective (MCQ) type, 2 hours each. Question papers will be set in Hindi & English. Selection list for Mains will be prepared on combined marks.
- Mains (Written & Interview): Mains structure and paper list are detailed in the advertisement (descriptive papers; optional subjects; qualifying papers).
How to apply
- Read the full advertisement PDF: Advt. No. 01/2026 (JPSC official PDF).
- Register via JPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) and complete the online application at the JPSC Online Application portal: JPSC Online Applications.
- Upload required documents, pay the fee, and retain system receipts for future reference.
Official downloads & links
- Advertisement PDF (Advt. No. 01/2026): Download PDF (JPSC).
- JPSC Recruitment / Advertisement list: JPSC – Recruitment Advertisements.
- JPSC Online Application portal: Apply Online (JPSC).
What aspirants should do now (short guidance)
- Download & read the full advertisement PDF carefully (vacancy table, eligibility, age, exam plan, document checklist).
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before starting the application form (OTR opens 31 Jan 2026).
- Plan revision & mocks: Prelims are objective; prioritize General Studies I & II and mock practice.
- Keep scanned copies of required ID & certificates ready (degree, caste / non-creamy layer / domicile, PwBD certificate if applicable).
