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Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025: Apply for 103 Administrative Positions

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has announced the recruitment for 103 administrative positions through the Combined Civil Services Competitive Examination 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from January 31 to February 14, 2025. The recruitment includes various roles such as Deputy Superintendent of Police and Deputy Collector, with specific age and educational qualifications required. The selection process consists of a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. Key dates for the examination and application process are also outlined. For more details, read the full article.
By Ambika Singh Jan 31, 2026, 10:33 IST

Overview of JPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025



JPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025: The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has announced the Combined Civil Services Competitive Examination for 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 103 administrative roles within the state. Candidates interested in applying can do so online from January 31 to February 14, 2025, until 5 PM. Applications must be submitted through the official JPSC website.

Vacancies Available in JPSC Civil Services

Number of Vacancies: The recruitment encompasses a total of 103 positions across various departments, including:



  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) – 42 positions


  • Deputy Collector – 28 positions


  • Assistant Municipal Commissioner – 10 positions


  • District Public Relations Officer – 10 positions


  • Probation Officer – 4 positions


  • Assistant Director (Social Welfare) – 3 positions


  • District Commandant – 2 positions


  • Assistant Registrar – 2 positions


  • Jail Superintendent – 2 positions



Category-wise Distribution of Posts

Distribution of Posts by Category:



  • Unreserved Category – 50 positions


  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 26 positions


  • Scheduled Caste (SC) – 7 positions


  • Extremely Backward Class – 6 positions


  • Backward Class – 8 positions


  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – 6 positions



Application Process and Important Dates

Application Timeline:



  • Online Application Start Date – January 31, 2025


  • Application Deadline – February 14, 2025 (5 PM)


  • Fee Submission Deadline – February 16, 2025 (5 PM)



Age Limit for Applicants

Age Criteria: The age of candidates will be calculated as of August 1, 2026.



  • EWS – 35 years


  • Extremely Backward Class / Backward Class – 37 years


  • Women (Unreserved, Backward, Extremely Backward, EWS) – 38 years


  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (Male and Female) – 40 years


  • Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) – 10 years relaxation


  • Ex-servicemen – 5 years relaxation



Educational Qualifications Required

Qualification: Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university.


Selection Process Overview

Selection Stages: The recruitment process will consist of three phases:



  • Preliminary Examination


  • Main Examination


  • Interview



Main Examination Details:



  • A qualifying paper in Hindi and English worth 100 marks, requiring a minimum of 30 marks.


  • Five additional papers totaling 950 marks.


  • Final Merit = Mains (950 marks) + Interview (100 marks)



Physical Eligibility Criteria for DSP and Other Positions

Height Requirements for Male Candidates:



  • Unreserved / Backward / Extremely Backward – 165 cm


  • SC / ST – 162 cm



Height Requirements for Female Candidates:



  • Unreserved / Backward / Extremely Backward – 155 cm


  • SC / ST – 152 cm



Chest Measurement (for males only):



  • General / Backward / Extremely Backward – 81 cm (unexpanded)


  • SC / ST – 79 cm (unexpanded)



Tentative Examination and Interview Dates

Examination Schedule:



  • Preliminary Examination – March 8, 2026


  • Main Examination – May 2, 3, and 4, 2026


  • Interview – June 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2026