JPSC Civil Services Pre Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online, Exam Dates, Eligibility & Vacancy

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the Civil Services Preliminary Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for 103 Civil Services posts in the Jharkhand state administration.This recruitment offers aspiring civil servants a chance to serve in key government roles including administrative services, police services, planning, tax and other departments.

 

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Authority:	The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
Post Title:	Civil Services Preliminary
Last Date for Fee Payment:	09 March 2026
Selection Process	Online
Official Website	http://www.jpsc.gov.in/

Important Dates 

Event	Date
Notification Released	January 2026
Online Application Start	31 January 2026
Last Date to Apply (Extended)	26 February 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	09 March 2026
Exam Date	12 April 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	To be announced by JPSC
Admit Card Issue	Before Exam
Result Date	To be updated soon

Vacancy Details 

• Total Vacancies: 103 posts in various Jharkhand State Services.
  These include leadership and administrative positions that play vital roles in the functioning of state governance and public administration.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in India.

Age Limit

Category	Minimum	Maximum
All Candidates	21 Years	40 Years
Unreserved (UR) Male	—	35 Years
EBC / BC Male	—	37 Years
All Female	—	38 Years
SC / ST (All)	—	40 Years

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs.100

• SC / ST: Rs.50

• Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, NetBanking, Mobile Wallet, IMPS, etc.

Selection Process

The selection for JPSC Civil Services 2026 typically involves these key stages:

1. Preliminary Examination – Objective type exam

2. Main Examination – Written descriptive papers

3. Interview / Personality Test – Final assessment

Successful candidates from each stage will move forward until the final merit list is prepared.

How to View and Apply Online for JPSC Civil Services 2026

Follow these simple steps to submit your application:

1. Visit the official JPSC website of Jharkhand Public Service Commission.

2. Look for the recruitment link for Civil Services Pre 2026.

3. Register with valid details (name, email, phone).

4. Fill in educational and personal information.

5. Upload scanned photo and signature as required.

6. Pay the application fee online.

7. Finalize and submit your application form.

8. Save/Download the confirmation for future reference.

 Important Notes for Aspirants

1. The official notification advices aspirants to read the eligibility and instruction sections carefully before applying.
2. Admit cards will be made available before the exam date and candidates must carry valid ID proof on exam day.
3. Exact exam dates for Preliminary and Mains may be announced later by JPSC.