JHARKHAND PCS (14th)
The JPSC PT exam consists of two objective-type papers, each worth 200 marks, for a total of 400 marks. Both papers have a duration of 2 hours, and there is no negative marking. The first paper is "General Studies–I," and the second is "General Studies–II". This preliminary stage is qualifying, used to screen candidates for the main examination.
JPSC PT exam details
- Exam Pattern: The preliminary exam has two compulsory, objective-type papers.
- Paper I: General Studies–I
- Marks: 200
- Questions: 100 objective-type questions
- Duration: 2 hours
- Paper II: General Studies–II
- Marks: 200
- Questions: 100 objective-type questions
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Marks: 400
- Marking: No negative marking
- Nature: This stage is a screening test, and its marks are not counted towards the final merit list.
JHARKHAND PCS (14th) | 2026
Registration Date
31 Jan 2026 - 14 Feb 2026
Exam Date
8 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2026
Salary
Rs.44900.00 - Rs.105000.00
Vacancies
108
Eligibility
Graduate
Official Notification
Application Link
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JPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2026 For JPSC Mains Paper 1, every candidate will have to secure a minimum of 30 marks and this paper will only be qualifying in nature. Marks scored in JPSC Mains Paper 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be counted in the final selection.
Paper-I: General Hindi & General English
Paper-II: Language and Literature
Paper-III: Social Sciences (History and Geography)
Paper-IV: Indian Constitution & Polity, Public
Administration & Good Governance
Paper-V: Indian Economy, Globalization and Sustainable
Development
Paper-VI: General Sciences, Environment & Technology Development
- The selection list for the Interview Test will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in Papers II to VI (a total of 5 papers), subject to the following conditions:
- Candidates must score a minimum of 30 marks in Paper I.
- Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks in aggregate, as prescribed by the rules of the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination, in the remaining 5 papers (Papers II to VI).
- The Interview Test will carry 100 marks, and there will be no minimum qualifying marks required for the interview.
