The release of the JPSC Civil Services Notification is now official! The Jharkhand Public Service Commission is responsible for organizing the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Exam, aiming to appoint individuals for diverse positions within the Jharkhand Government. In the upcoming JPSC Civil Services Exam 2024, the commission has disclosed a total of 342 openings for recruitment in Group A and Group B. These positions encompass roles like State Tax Officer, Excise Inspector, and Probation Officer, among others.
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, between 21 to 35 years of age are eligible for the examination.
- The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Physical Efficiency Test is also conducted for some posts.
- The salary of the candidates appointed to the Jharkhand Civil Services will be in the pay scale of INR 9300 – INR 34800.
| Event | Dates |
| Release of JPSC Notification | 27th January 2024 |
| Online Application of JPSC | 29th January to 29th February 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 1st March 2024 |
| JPSC Prelims Exam Date | 17th March 2024 (Tentative) |
| JPSC Admit Card 2024 | 2nd Week of March |
JPSC Civil Services Posts And Vacancies 2024
A total of 342 vacancies have been announced for recruitment through the JPSC Civil Services Exam. The vacancies are for various posts. Check the post-wise JPSC Civil Services vacancy details below.
| Post | Vacancy | Departments |
| Deputy Collector | 207 | Department of Personnel Administrative Reforms & Official Language |
| State Tax Officer | 56 | Commercial Tax Department |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 35 | Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department |
| Labor Superintendent | 14 | Labour, Planning Training & Skill Development Department. |
| Jharkhand Education Service Category-2 | 10 | School Education and Literacy |
| Assistant Registrar | 8 | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative Department. |
| Probation Officer | 6 | Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department |
| Excise Inspector | 3 | Produce & Liquor Prohibition Department |
| Jail Superintendent | 2 | Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department |
| District Coordinator | 1 | Home, Jail & Disaster Management Department |
| Total | 342 |
Important Dates For JPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2024
Prospective candidates aiming to participate in the upcoming selection process conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) are encouraged to consult the table below for essential dates. This resource will enable applicants to stay updated on vital events associated with the JPSC Notification 2024, preventing any oversight of important deadlines.
| Event | Dates |
| Release of JPSC Notification | 27th January 2024 |
| Online Application of JPSC | 29th January to 29th February 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 1st March 2024 |
| JPSC Prelims Exam Date | 17th March 2024 (Tentative) |
| JPSC Admit Card 2024 | 2nd Week of March |
Also Read: JPSC Exam Pattern 2024 for Prelims & Mains
How to Apply Online For JPSC Civil Services Exam 2024?
Candidates can apply for the JPSC Civil Services Exam online through the JPSC website. The steps to apply online are as follows:
Step 1:Click on the following link you will be redirected to the JPSC Official Website.
Step 2: You can take many examinations under JPSC, find the advertisement for “Apply Online JPSC Assistant Engineer post”.
Step 3: Click on the link and enter the personal details like Name, Address, Father’s Name, Date of Birth etc;
Step 4: The candidate will be getting a registration id/password to your registered email id.
Step 5: Once after the registration, the candidate has to log in and submit the certificates like category certificate, mark sheets etc.
Step 6: Upload Signature, photograph and click on the submit option.
Step 7: You will be redirected to the payment gateway page, pay the amount required for the post.
Application Fee for JPSC Civil Services Exam 2024
Candidates applying for the Jharkhand Civil Services are required to pay the following fee:
- UR/EWS/EBC: INR 100
- SC/ST of Jharkhand: INR 50.
Selection Process For JPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2024
The candidates will have to undergo three stages of selection:
- Preliminary Exam: 400 marks
- Main Exam: 950 Marks
- Physical Test (only for Deputy Superintendent of Police/District Commandant/Prison Superintendent and Probation Officer)
- Interview: 100 Marks.
JPSC Eligibility For The Year 2024
Candidates applying for the JPSC Civil Services Exam are required to fulfil the required eligibility in terms of their age, qualification, etc. The detailed JPSC Civil Services Eligibility Criteria are explained below.
Also Read: JPSC Syllabus 2024 for Prelims & Mains
JPSC Educational Qualification For The Year 2024
The applicants for the JPSC Civil Services Exam must have completed graduation in any stream from a recognized university/institute.
JPSC Age Limit For The Year 2024
To be eligible for the Jharkhand Civil Services Exam must be at least 21 years of age. The upper age limit must be as follows:
- Unreserved: 35 years
- EBC: 37 years
- Female (Unreserved/Extremely Backward Classes): 38 years
- Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes (Male and Female): 40 years
- PwBD: 10 years + category-wise relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years + category-wise relaxation.
JPSC Exam Pattern For The Year 2024
The JPSC Civil Services exam pattern is released along with the detailed notification. Candidates preparing for the JPSC Civil Services must check the details of the exam pattern which helps you to understand the details of marking scheme, duration of the examination etc. The exam pattern is different for both prelims and mains examination. Check the stage-wise exam pattern details below.
JPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
The following is the exam pattern for the JPSC Civil Services prelims exam.
- General Studies -I: 200 marks
- General Studies – II: 200 marks.
- All questions will be objective type (Multiple Choice Question)
- Duration will be 2 hours for each Paper.
JPSC Mains Exam Pattern
The JPSC Civil Services Mains written exam includes six papers of 3 hours duration each. The detailed exam pattern is as follows:
| Paper | Paper | Duration | Marks |
| Paper I | General Hindi & General English | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Paper-II | Language and Literature | 3 Hours | 150 |
| Paper III | Social Sciences | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper IV | Indian Constitution & Polity | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper V | Indian Economy | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper VI | General Sciences | 3 Hours | 200 |
JPSC Salary And Posts
Candidates appointed to various posts through the Jharkhand Civil Services Exam will be entitled to a salary as follows:
| Category of Service | Salary |
| Jharkhand Administrative Service | Rs 9300- Rs 34800, Grade Pay-Rs 5400 |
| Jharkhand Finance Service | Rs 9300-Rs 34800, Grade Pay- Rs 5400 |
| Jharkhand Education Service, Class-II | Rs 9300-Rs 34800, Grade Pay- Rs 5400 |
| Jharkhand Cooperative Service | Rs 9300-Rs 34800, Grade Pay-Rs 5400 |
| Jharkhand Social Security Service | Rs 9300-Rs 34800, Grade Pay-Rs 4800 |
| Jharkhand Information Service | Rs 9300-Rs 34800, Grade Pay-Rs 4800 |
| Jharkhand Police Service | Rs 9300-RS 34800, Grade Pay-Rs 5400 |
| Jharkhand Planning Service | Rs 9300-RS 34800, Grade Pay-Rs 4800 |
