jpsc

About JPSC

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) conducts the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination to recruit candidates for prestigious administrative posts in the state government, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and other key positions.

Established under the provisions of the Constitution of India, the JPSC is headquartered in Ranchi. The commission is responsible for selecting candidates through a rigorous three-stage process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. The JPSC exam is highly competitive and serves as the primary gateway to the state's civil services.

JPSC Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Objective):

Paper 1: General Studies (100 questions, 100 marks).
Paper 2: General Studies (100 questions, 100 marks).
Both papers are objective in nature and serve as a screening test.
The Prelims exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for the Mains examination.

Main Examination (Descriptive):

Paper I: General Hindi and General English (100 marks - Qualifying).
Paper II: Language and Literature (150 marks).
Paper III: Social Sciences (History and Geography) (200 marks).
Paper IV: Indian Constitution, Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance (200 marks).
Paper V: Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development (200 marks).
Paper VI: General Science, Environment & Technology Development (200 marks).

Interview: 100 marks. The final merit list is prepared based on Mains and Interview performance.

JPSC Syllabus Overview

Prelims: The syllabus covers General Studies, including History of India and Jharkhand, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, and Current Affairs with special emphasis on Jharkhand.

Mains: The Mains examination tests candidates on a wide range of subjects. Paper III covers Social Sciences with dedicated sections on the History and Geography of Jharkhand, including tribal history and movements like the Birsa Movement. Paper IV focuses on the Indian Constitution and Public Administration. Paper V covers the Indian Economy with specific reference to Jharkhand's economy. Paper VI deals with General Science, Environment, and Technology.

Previous Year Papers

Solving previous year papers is essential for understanding the JPSC exam trends, question patterns, and the specific focus on Jharkhand-related topics.

How to access:

Visit the official JPSC website (jpsc.gov.in).
Navigate to the "Examination" or "Downloads" section.
Look for question papers from previous years' Prelims and Mains exams.

Papers from 2023, 2021, and 2016 are available on various educational portals. For a curated collection of solved papers and study materials, please visit the Aadhar Foundation resource library.

JPSC Exam Calendar 2026

Based on recent JPSC announcements, here is the tentative schedule for the current recruitment cycle:

JPSC Civil Services 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026): Notification released on 29 January 2026 for 103 vacancies. Prelims was held on 19 April 2026. Mains was tentatively scheduled for May 2026, but has since been postponed by the commission.
Backlog Examinations: The commission has also scheduled preliminary exams for backlog vacancies in May 2026.

Note: The commission frequently revises dates. Always check the official JPSC website for the latest updates and postponement notices.

About Jharkhand

Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000. Known as the "Land of Forests," it is rich in mineral resources and tribal culture.