The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially announced the Admit Card Date for the Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. This recruitment drive, under Advertisement No. 01/2026, aims to fill 103 administrative posts within the Jharkhand state government. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications during the regular or re-opened windows can now prepare for the first stage of the selection process. The JPSC Prelims exam is scheduled to be held on 19 April 2026 across various centers in Jharkhand. According to the latest official update, the JPSC Civil Services Pre Admit Card 2026 will be available for download from 08 April 2026. Aspirants are advised to keep their registration number and date of birth ready to access their hall tickets from the official JPSC portal.

Academic Eligibility & Age Criteria (Green Box)

Candidates appearing for the JPSC Prelims 2026 must have met the following eligibility standards at the time of application:

• Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a University recognized by the UGC.
• Minimum Age: 21 Years (as on 01 August 2026).
• Maximum Age: 35 Years for UR/EWS. Standard relaxations apply for BC-I, BC-II, SC, and ST candidates of Jharkhand domicile.
• Current Status: Applicants who completed their graduation or are final-year candidates (with results declared before the cutoff) were eligible.

Application Fee Summary (Amber Box)

The fees paid during the registration window in early 2026 were as follows:

• General / EWS / OBC (BC-I & BC-II): Rs. 100/-
• SC / ST (Jharkhand Domicile): Rs. 50/-
• Payment Method: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

Note: Bank charges or GST may have been applicable in addition to the exam fee.

Exam Day Instructions (Red Box)

1. Mandatory Identity Proof: Carry the printed admit card along with an original photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport). The name on the ID must match the admit card.

2. Reporting Time: Arrive at the exam center at least 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam. Gates will be closed 15 minutes prior to the start time.

3. Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets, smartwatches, calculators, and study materials are strictly banned inside the examination hall.

With the JPSC Civil Services Pre Admit Card 2026 set to release on 08 April, candidates now have roughly a week until the examination on 19 April 2026. This final week should be dedicated to revising core subjects and solving previous year question papers. Pay special attention to the Jharkhand Specific section as it carries significant weightage in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Ensure that your download process is completed well in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches on the official website. The Sarkari Paper wishes all the dedicated aspirants the very best for their journey toward becoming administrative officers in Jharkhand. Stay focused, stay disciplined, and stay updated with our portal for the post-exam answer keys and results.