Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) JPSC Civil Services Pre Answer Key 2026, Eligibility, Exam Date, Answer Key Download Link, Direct PDF JPSC has released the ‘Preliminary Answer Key’ for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 on its official website. This examination was conducted on 19 April 2026, and the deadline for submitting application forms was 10 March 2026.
To check the JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Answer Key 2026, candidates must log in to the portal. This requires an Enrollment Number, Registration Number, and Date of Birth. A direct link to check the preliminary answer key is available below.
JPSC Civil Services Pre Answer Key 2026
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) : Short Details of Notification
Advt No. : 01/2026 | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 31 January 2026
- Application Start : 31 January 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 21 February 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment : 21 February 2026
- Re-Open Form
- Online Apply Start Date : 26 February 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 09 March 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 09 March 2026
- Exam Date : 19 April 2026
- Exam City Details : 08 April 2026
- Admit Card : 14 April 2026
- Answer Key : 21 April 2026 Available Soon
- Result Date : Updated Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS : 100/-
- SC / ST : 50/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 35 Years (UR-Male)
- Maximum Age : 37 Years (EBC , BC-Male)
- Maximum Age : 38 Years (All Female)
- Maximum Age : 40 Years (SC-ST / Male-Female)
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
No. of Post
103 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collector | 28 |
| District Coordinator | 02 |
| Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer / Special Officer | 10 |
| Assistant Director–cum–District Public Relations Officer | 10 |
| Assistant Director | 03 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 42 |
| Assistant Registrar | 02 |
| Jail Superintendent | 02 |
| Probation Officer | 04 |
| Total | 103 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India
- For more details check the official notification PDF.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Rs. 53100/- to 167800/- (Pay Band 9300 to 34800).
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Papers | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies – I | 100 | 200 | 02 hours |
| General Studies – II | 100 | 200 | 02 hours |
| Total | 200 | 400 | 04 hours |
Mains Exam Pattern
| Papers | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1- (i) General Hindi- 50 marks and (ii) General English- 50 marks | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2- Language and Literature | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3- Social Sciences, having two distinct sections on (i) History & (ii) Geography | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4- Indian Constitution & Polity, Public Administration & Good Governance | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5- Indian Economy, Globalization and Sustainable Development | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 6- General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 950 | — |
JPSC Civil Services Pre Answer Key 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://www.jpsc.gov.in/) of JPSC.
- On the homepage, Go to the “Answer Key” section or “Latest Updates / Notices”.
- Click on “Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026” link.
- The answer key will open in PDF format.
- Download the PDF file.
- Open it and check your answers paper-wise
Some Useful Important Links
| Online Objection Link | Click Here |
| Download Pre Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Pre Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Pre Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Check Pre Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online (OTR) | Click Here |
| Check Re-Open / Pre Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://www.jpsc.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Answer Key | Click Here |
JPSC Civil Services Pre Answer Key 2026– Important Questions
When will the answer key be released?
The JPSC Civil Services Pre Answer Key 2026 has been released on 21 April 2026.
When will the JPSC Civil Services Pre Exam City Details 2026 be released?
JPSC Civil Services Pre Exam City Details has released on 08 April 2026.
What is the Pre Exam Date?
Pre Exam will be conducted on 19 April 2026.
What is the selection process for Jharkhand JPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026?
Candidates will be selected based on Preliminary Exam + Main Exam + Interview.
What is the official website of JPSC?
The Official Website of JPSC is https://www.jpsc.gov.in/.
