What is JPSC Combined Civil Services 2027 exam pattern?

JPSC Prelims has 150 objective questions in 120 minutes split equally between GS Paper I and GS Paper II (75Q each). Mains has 6 papers including Essay (200 marks), General Studies I-IV (200 marks each), Optional Subject (200 marks), and Language papers. Personality Test carries 100 marks.

What Jharkhand-specific topics are important for JPSC?

Jharkhand-specific topics include Santhal Hul (1855 revolt), Birsa Munda and Ulgulan movement, tribal communities (Santhal, Mundari, Ho, Kurukh), mineral resources (coal, iron ore, uranium at Jaduguda), Chotanagpur Plateau, Damodar and Subarnarekha rivers, Jharkhand formation on 15 November 2000, and PESA Act 1996.

What is the eligibility for JPSC Combined Civil Services 2027?

Candidates must have a graduation from a recognized university. Jharkhand domicile is mandatory. The age limit is 21 to 35 years for general category, 21 to 37 for OBC/BC-I/BC-II, and 21 to 40 for SC/ST candidates. Women candidates of Jharkhand get 5 years additional relaxation in upper age limit.

What posts are recruited through JPSC Combined Civil Services?

JPSC Combined Civil Services recruits for Deputy Collector, DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police), Block Development Officer (BDO), District Panchayati Raj Officer, Assistant Director, District Supply Officer, Jharkhand Finance Service Officer, and other Group A and B gazetted posts.

What is the salary of JPSC Civil Services officers in Jharkhand?

JPSC Combined Civil Services officers are placed in Pay Level 10-12 (Rs. 56,100-1,12,400 per month basic). With DA, HRA, Tribal Area Allowance (for postings in scheduled areas), and other benefits, the total salary ranges from Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month depending on cadre and posting.

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JPSC Combined Civil Preparation Guide

Jharkhand Public Service Commission

Your Complete Preparation Guide for JPSC Combined Civil 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

Annual

Next Exam Date

March 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate in any discipline, age 21-35 years (relaxation for reserved categories)

ANumber of Attempts

As per Jharkhand government norms

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies I (History, Polity, Geography)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Studies II (Science, Economy, Current Affairs)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study Jharkhand-specific tribal movements in depth: Santhal Hul 1855, Kol Uprising 1831-32, Birsa Munda's Ulgulan 1899-1900, and their impact on forest rights legislation

Cover Jharkhand's mineral wealth — Dhanbad coal belt, Jamshedpur steel (TISCO), Bokaro Steel Plant, Hazaribagh mica, Jaduguda uranium — as economic geography features heavily in GS II

Study PESA Act 1996, Forest Rights Act 2006, and Chotanagpur Tenancy Act provisions as these are critical for Jharkhand tribal affairs questions

Solve JPSC 6th and 7th Combined papers to understand how questions are framed around Jharkhand context — local context appears in 40% of GS questions

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies I (History, Polity, Geography)	75	75	60 min
General Studies II (Science, Economy, Current Affairs)	75	75	60 min
Total	150	150	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

December 2026

Next Exam Date

March 2027

Conducted By

Jharkhand Public Service Commission

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