06 Jnuary 2026 – The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has published its tentative Exam Calendar for 2026, outlining dates for multiple competitive examinations to be held between late 2025 and early 2026. Notably, the Jharkhand Civil Services (Combined Competitive Exam) Preliminary Test (PT) for the 14th JPSC cycle is scheduled for 8 March 2026, giving candidates a clear timeline for preparation. Candidates are advised to visit the Commission’s official website regularly for any updates or notification releases.
Key Dates from the JPSC 2026 Exam Calendar
The tentative calendar released by JPSC covers examinations from late 2025 to March 2026. While the full PDF is available on the Commission’s website, key competitive tests include:
- Various recruitment tests (Assistant Public Prosecutor, Deputy Collector, etc.) scheduled between November 2025 and January 2026.
- Written exams for Forest Range Officer & Assistant Conservator of Forests are set for January–February 2026.
- Homeopathic Medical Officer recruitment written exams are scheduled for 5–7 March 2026.
- Civil Services Prelims (14th JPSC PT): 8 March 2026 (Tentative) — This is the most anticipated item for state PCS aspirants.
Notification Timing Expectations
Based on historical timelines and the Prelims date in early March, the **official notification for the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Exam 2026** is expected around **late January or early February 2026**. Most competitive exams in India follow a similar advance-notice pattern to give candidates sufficient time to apply and prepare. As of now, JPSC has not yet published the official Advt. / notification PDF on its portal, but aspirants should be ready for its release by the end of January 2026.
What the Calendar Means for Aspirants
✔️ With a definite Prelims date, candidates can plan study timelines effectively — from revision to mock tests and strategy refinement.
✔️ Advance visibility of recruitment exams in January–March 2026 allows overlapping preparation for multiple state services tests.
✔️ Notification release in January/early February 2026 (expected) would mark the window for online applications, typically open for 3–4 weeks post-notification.
How to Keep Track of Official Updates
Candidates should follow these official sources for confirmed dates and document downloads:
- JPSC — Official website (Exam Calendar & Notices).
- Official Calendar
Preparation Tips Ahead of 8 March 2026
- Finalize your syllabus plan covering GS, current affairs, reasoning, and Jharkhand-specific topics.
- Revise past year papers — especially prelims questions from previous cycles (e.g., 13th/12th JPSC). Provide links to your PYQ section on CCS UPSC for convenience.
- Begin mock tests and sectional assessments by January to simulate the Prelims environment.
- Track official notification for application fees, eligibility criteria, and centre details immediately upon release.
Stay tuned for the official 14th JPSC notification — expected by late January or early February 2026. Bookmark the official portal and follow our site for verified updates.
Will the JPSC Civil Services Prelims really be held on 8 March?
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has tentatively scheduled the Civil Services Preliminary Examination for 8 March 2026 in its official exam calendar. While calendars are subject to revision, such dates are released after internal administrative planning and are not casual announcements.
When can the official notification be expected?
If the prelims are conducted on 8 March, the notification is logically expected by late January or early February.
This timeline is consistent with:
JPSC’s past examination cycles
Standard administrative requirements such as application windows, admit card issuance, and logistics
At present, no official notification date has been announced, and any exact date before publication would be speculative.
Is there a possibility of delay again?
Delays are always a possibility in competitive examinations due to administrative, legal, or logistical reasons. However, it is important to understand that:
The previous JPSC examination cycle was completed broadly on schedule
The current cycle is progressing at a realistic and workable pace
At this stage, there is no official indication of delay.
Does a delay of a few months really affect preparation?
In the larger context of civil services examinations, not significantly.
A full civil services examination cycle — from notification to final appointment — typically takes at least one year, even in UPSC.
Serious preparation for such exams usually spans 1 to 1.5 years.
If you have chosen this path with an understanding of its long cycle, then a 3–4 month variation in any single stage is not preparation-defining.
What should candidates focus on right now?
The most important question is not when the process starts, but how prepared you are when it does.
This is a competitive examination:
Rules, timelines, and conditions apply equally to all candidates
No individual gains an advantage or disadvantage from uncertainty alone
At this stage, the focus should be:
Not on speculation about dates
But on improving the quality, depth, and consistency of preparation
What is the positive takeaway for aspirants?
The previous JPSC cycle concluded in a structured manner
The upcoming cycle appears to be moving at a practical and administratively feasible pace
This is the time to invest in:
Conceptual clarity
Repeated revision
Covering as much as possible before notification
—not in anxiety about timelines.
