| Sl. No. | Name of Post / Category | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD (VH) | PwBD (HH) | PwBD (OH) | PwBD (MD) | Autism / Multiple Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Assistant (Regular) | 28 | 12 | 08 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| 2 | Junior Assistant (Regular) | 42 | 18 | 11 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 3 | Junior Assistant (Backlog) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4 | Junior Assistant (PwBD) | 04 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5 | Clerk (Regular) | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6 | Clerk (Backlog) | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7 | Office Assistant / Support Staff | 10 | 06 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| 8 | Store Assistant | 02 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9 | Laboratory Assistant | 10 | 06 | 03 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 103 | 50 | 26 | 07 | 06 | 06 | 02 | 02 | 04 | 01 | 01 | |
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | Pay Scale (Level-wise) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 3 | District Commandant | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 4 | Assistant Director | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 5 | Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer / Special Duty Officer | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 6 | Probation Officer | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 7 | Assistant Director-cum-District Public Relations Officer | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 8 | Assistant Public Relations Officer | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 4800) |
| 9 | Assistant Director | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 4800) |
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies (Jharkhand Specific + CSAT like) | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 400 | 4 Hours | |
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi & General English (Qualifying – 30% min) | 100 (50+50) | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Language and Literature (Candidate’s choice from regional languages) | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | Social Sciences (History & Geography) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV | Indian Constitution & Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper V | Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper VI | General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total (Mains) | 950 | - | |
Scheme and Subjects for the Preliminary and Main Examination
Candidates choose one regional language/literature: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Santhali, Mundari, Ho, Kurux, Kurmali, Khortha, Khadia, Panchpargania, Nagpuri, Oriya, Bengali.
Examination Fees
| Clause | Details |
|---|---|
| (i) | The examination fee shall be paid through the Payment Gateway using Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / Wallet / Bharat QR / UPI. Related information is available on the Commission’s website: www.jpsc.gov.in. |
| (ii) | For Unreserved, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Backward Class-I (BC-I) and Backward Class-II (BC-II) category candidates, the examination fee is ?100/- (Rupees One Hundred only). |
| (iii) | Fee Exemption: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST), Primitive Tribe, and Scheduled Caste (SC) of Jharkhand State are required to pay an examination fee of ?50/- (Rupees Fifty only). If candidates belonging to these categories apply from outside Jharkhand State or deposit the fee at a rate different from the prescribed one, their application form will be rejected after verification and no refund of the examination fee will be made. The examination fee is Non-Refundable. |
| (iv) | Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates (with at least 40% disability) are exempted from payment of the examination fee. |
Post Date: 02-February-2026
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially shared the full syllabus for the Civil Services (Combined Competitive) Exam 2026. Those who are aiming to join through the JPSC Civil Services recruitment can get the official syllabus PDF, exam pattern, and scoring details from this page or the official website. This guide includes all the topics for each subject, tips for preparation, and recommended books for the JPSC Civil Services exam.
| Sl. No. | Name of Post / Category | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD (VH) | PwBD (HH) | PwBD (OH) | PwBD (MD) | Autism / Multiple Disability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Assistant (Regular) | 28 | 12 | 08 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| 2 | Junior Assistant (Regular) | 42 | 18 | 11 | 04 | 03 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 3 | Junior Assistant (Backlog) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4 | Junior Assistant (PwBD) | 04 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 5 | Clerk (Regular) | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6 | Clerk (Backlog) | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7 | Office Assistant / Support Staff | 10 | 06 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| 8 | Store Assistant | 02 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9 | Laboratory Assistant | 10 | 06 | 03 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 103 | 50 | 26 | 07 | 06 | 06 | 02 | 02 | 04 | 01 | 01 | |
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | Pay Scale (Level-wise) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 3 | District Commandant | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 4 | Assistant Director | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 5 | Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer / Special Duty Officer | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 6 | Probation Officer | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 7 | Assistant Director-cum-District Public Relations Officer | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 5400) |
| 8 | Assistant Public Relations Officer | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 4800) |
| 9 | Assistant Director | 9300 – 34800 (Grade Pay – 4800) |
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | General Studies (Jharkhand Specific + CSAT like) | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 400 | 4 Hours | |
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi & General English (Qualifying – 30% min) | 100 (50+50) | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Language and Literature (Candidate’s choice from regional languages) | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | Social Sciences (History & Geography) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV | Indian Constitution & Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper V | Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper VI | General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total (Mains) | 950 | - | |
Scheme and Subjects for the Preliminary and Main Examination
Candidates choose one regional language/literature: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Santhali, Mundari, Ho, Kurux, Kurmali, Khortha, Khadia, Panchpargania, Nagpuri, Oriya, Bengali.
Examination Fees
| Clause | Details |
|---|---|
| (i) | The examination fee shall be paid through the Payment Gateway using Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / Wallet / Bharat QR / UPI. Related information is available on the Commission’s website: www.jpsc.gov.in. |
| (ii) | For Unreserved, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Backward Class-I (BC-I) and Backward Class-II (BC-II) category candidates, the examination fee is ?100/- (Rupees One Hundred only). |
| (iii) | Fee Exemption: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST), Primitive Tribe, and Scheduled Caste (SC) of Jharkhand State are required to pay an examination fee of ?50/- (Rupees Fifty only). If candidates belonging to these categories apply from outside Jharkhand State or deposit the fee at a rate different from the prescribed one, their application form will be rejected after verification and no refund of the examination fee will be made. The examination fee is Non-Refundable. |
| (iv) | Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates (with at least 40% disability) are exempted from payment of the examination fee. |