JPSC Civil Services Exam 2026
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JPSC Civil Services Syllabus 2026
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the detailed syllabus for the Civil Services (Combined Competitive) Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the JPSC Civil Services recruitment can download the syllabus PDF, exam pattern, and marking scheme.
Exam Overview:
- Exam Name: JPSC Combined Civil Services Exam 2026
- Conducting Body: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
- Post Name: Civil Services (Administrative, Police, etc.) & Allied Services
- Exam Mode: Offline (Prelims: Objective, Mains: Descriptive)
- Exam Type: Objective (Prelims), Descriptive (Mains)
- Total Questions (Prelims): 200 (100 each paper)
- Total Marks (Prelims): 400
- Total Marks (Mains): 950
- Interview: 100 marks
- Exam Duration (Prelims): 4 Hours (2+2)
- Exam Duration (Mains): 3 Hours per paper
- Negative Marking: No
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam + Main Written Exam + Interview
- Exam Language: English / Hindi
Exam Pattern:
Prelims (Objective):
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | |---|---|---|---| | Paper I | General Studies I | 200 | 2 Hours | | Paper II | General Studies II (Jharkhand Specific + CSAT) | 200 | 2 Hours |
Mains (Descriptive):
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | |---|---|---|---| | Paper I | General Hindi & General English (Qualifying) | 100 (50+50) | 3 Hours | | Paper II | Language and Literature | 150 | 3 Hours | | Paper III | Social Sciences (History & Geography) | 200 | 3 Hours | | Paper IV | Indian Constitution & Polity, Public Administration | 200 | 3 Hours | | Paper V | Indian Economy, Globalization & Sustainable Development | 200 | 3 Hours | | Paper VI | General Sciences, Environment & Technology | 200 | 3 Hours |
Key Points:
- Prelims is a screening test; marks are not counted in the final merit.
- Mains total 950 marks (Paper I is qualifying).
- No negative marking in Prelims.
Download the official syllabus PDF for detailed subject-wise topics and preparation tips.