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JPSC CCE
JPSC CCE 2026 exam held; Shishya's tracker has no announced date for the next exam yet. Official site: jpsc.gov.in.
JPSC Combined Civil Service Prelims
Jharkhand PSC CCE Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (Jharkhand-specific). 100 Qs each, 2 hours each.
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JPSC CCE eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 35 years (General)21-35 for General. OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10. Women candidates often get extended relaxation (varies by cycle).
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Hindi proficiency for Mains; Jharkhand-domicile preferred for state-specific quotas.
JPSC CCE cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 200 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~115 – 125 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~108 – 118 |
| 2023 | SC | ~95 – 108 |
| 2023 | ST | ~85 – 100 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
JPSC CCE salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Deputy Collector / DySP (JPSC)
Pay Level 9 (Jharkhand)- Basic pay
- ₹53,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹78,000 – ₹90,000 (Ranchi, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
200 questions across all yearsOfficial papers
Question papers and answer keys as the conducting body published them. Each link opens the body's own file.
2025
- Answer key: Recruitment of Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination (Backlog)-2025 Advt.No.-05/2026 - Press Release and Corrected Answer key dtd.04-07-2026 ↗ · 1.7 MB
- Answer key: Recruitment of Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination-2025 Advt.No.-01/2026 - Press Release and Corrected Answer key dtd.19-06-2026 ↗ · 1.1 MB
2023
- Answer key: Recruitment of Combined Civil Services Examination-2023,(Advt.No.01/2024) - Press Release and Model Answer Key dtd. 23-03-2024 ↗ · 854 KB
- Answer key: Recruitment of Combined Civil Services Examination-2023,(Advt.No.01/2024) - Press Release with corrected revised Answer Key dtd.16-04-2024 ↗ · 759 KB
- Answer key: Recruitment of Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination (Backlog)-2023 Advt.No.-06/2026 - Press Release and Corrected Answer key dtd.23-06-2026 ↗ · 1.3 MB
2021
- Answer key: Combined Civil Services Examination-2021,(Advt. No.01/2021) - Corrigendum with corrected revised Answer Key for Paper-II, dtd. 10-10-2021 ↗ · scanned · 570 KB
- Answer key: Combined Civil Services Examination-2021,(Advt. No.01/2021) - Press Release and Model Answer key dtd.21-09-2021 ↗ · 2.3 MB
- Answer key: Combined Civil Services Examination-2021,(Advt. No.01/2021) - Press Release and Revised Model Answer Key dtd. 08-10-2021 ↗ · 1.3 MB
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2025
120 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200)
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General Studies (Paper I)
83 QsJharkhand-specific General Knowledge (Paper II)
124 Qs
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Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Elite range — state toppers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •State-level topper bracket; exceptional performance
- •Highest preference in service allocation
- •Deputy Collector with choice postings (urban districts)
- •Jharkhand Civil Service — premium cadre positions
- •Interview stage advantage with outstanding academic record
- •Likely final selection with reasonable Mains and Interview scores
Top 5% — premium posts
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top performers state-wide
- •Deputy Collector (Revenue Administration) — Group A, direct recruitment
- •Jharkhand Administrative Service (JAS) — district-level postings likely
- •Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies) — pay level 11
- •Employment Officer (Labour Department) — senior Group B
- •Very strong position for final selection with consistent Mains performance
High achiever bracket
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent Prelims score; top tier performance
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (Jharkhand Police) — Group A, executive cadre
- •Jharkhand Civil Service (Judicial) — subordinate judiciary posts
- •Block Development Officer (Panchayati Raj Department) — senior positions
- •Assistant Director (Industries Department)
- •Strong candidate for final selection with good Mains performance
Strong Prelims performance
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Well above cut-off; comfortable Prelims clearance
- •Assistant Commissioner (Revenue Department) — Group A cadre
- •District Welfare Officer (Social Welfare Department)
- •Jharkhand Administrative Service (JAS) posts accessible
- •Commercial Tax Officer (Finance Department) — pay level 10
- •Good foundation for Mains; focus on answer writing
Prelims qualifying zone
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Likely to clear Prelims across most categories
- •General category candidates in safe qualifying range
- •Deputy Collector, Block Development Officer posts in contention
- •Supply Inspector (Food & Supplies Department) — Group B cadre
- •Begin intensive Mains preparation
- •Focus on descriptive writing and Jharkhand administration topics
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
According to the updated exam calendar released on July 9, the Combined Civil Services Mains Examination (Regular) 2025 under Advt. No. 01/2026 will be conducted over three days from July 25 to July 27, 2026.
JPSC declared the Combined Civil Services Prelims Result 2026 on July 2, 2026 for the exam held on April 19. Qualified candidates can apply online for the Main Examination from July 3 to July 9, 2026.
JPSC released the provisional answer key for the Combined Civil Services Prelims 2026 on April 20, allowing candidates to raise objections until April 24, 2026.
The admit card for Combined Civil Services Prelims Examination 2025 (Advt. No. 01/2026) was made available from April 14, 2026 at 5 PM onwards for the exam conducted on April 19, 2026.
Important dates
Prelims result declared
passedThu, 2 Jul, 2026
Officialjpsc.gov.in ↗Result for exam held on April 19, 2026
Mains application window
passedThu, 9 Jul, 2026
Officialjpsc.gov.in ↗Online applications from July 3-9, 2026 for qualified candidates
📍Mains exam (3 days)
passedSat, 25 Jul, 2026
Officialjpsc.gov.in ↗Scheduled for July 25, 26 & 27, 2026 per exam calendar
Mains result (expected)
5 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedTypically declared 2-3 months after mains exam
Syllabus
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General Studies (Paper I)
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mahajanapadas, Mauryas, Guptas, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughal empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India and freedom struggle
British colonial rule, social reform, INC, Gandhian phase, partition.
World history
Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Russian and French revolutions.
Physical geography of India and World
Earth's structure, landforms, atmosphere, climate, oceans.
Indian geography
Himalayas, plateaus, rivers, monsoon, soil, agriculture, mineral belts.
Indian Constitution and Polity
Preamble, FRs, DPSPs, Union and State governments, judiciary, panchayati raj.
Public administration and governance
RTI, e-governance, citizen charter, civil services, anti-corruption.
Indian economy basics
GDP, inflation, fiscal policy, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget.
Economic and social development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector.
Environment and ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity hotspots, conservation, environmental laws.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs, Net Zero.
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound, modern physics applications.
Chemistry basics
Periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, drugs, fertilizers.
Biology and human body
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, communicable and lifestyle diseases.
Science and technology
ISRO missions, AI, biotech, defence — applications and recent advances.
National current affairs
Government schemes, appointments, awards, sports — last 12-18 months.
International affairs
India's foreign relations, UN, BRICS, G20, climate summits.
Logical reasoning and mental ability
Series, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations, analogy.
Basic numeracy and data interpretation
Numbers, percentages, ratios, graphs, charts — Class X level.
Jharkhand-specific General Knowledge (Paper II)
Ancient and medieval Jharkhand
Asur, Munda and Oraon settlements; Magadhan and Mughal influence on Chhotanagpur plateau.
Tilka Manjhi rebellion (1784)
Earliest tribal armed revolt in Santhal Parganas against British and zamindars.
Kol rebellion (1831-32)
Buddho Bhagat-led uprising of Mundas and Hos in Chhotanagpur against dikus.
Santhal Hul (1855-56)
Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu-led armed rebellion against moneylenders, zamindars and the British.
Birsa Munda Ulgulan (1899-1900)
'Dharti Aba' Birsa Munda's movement for Munda Raj against landlords and missionaries.
Tana Bhagat movement
Jatra Bhagat-led Oraon religious-political movement; non-violent satyagraha against British.
Sardari Larai (1858-95)
Munda Sardar's legal-political agitation for restoration of khuntkatti rights.
1857 in Jharkhand
Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Chaibasa uprisings; Pandey Ganpat Rai, Vishwanath Shahdeo, Tikait Umrao Singh.
Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act 1908
Protection of tribal land rights from alienation; bedrock of Jharkhandi land law.
Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act 1949
Protects Santhal Pargana lands from non-tribal transfer.
Jharkhand statehood movement
All India Jharkhand Party, JMM, Ram Dayal Munda, Shibu Soren; statehood achieved 15 Nov 2000.
Location and physiography of Jharkhand
Chhotanagpur plateau; bordered by Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, UP.
Rivers of Jharkhand
Damodar (sorrow of Bengal), Subarnarekha, North Koel, South Koel, Sankh, Brahmani.
Mineral wealth of Jharkhand
40% of India's mineral wealth — coal (Jharia, Bokaro), iron ore (Noamundi), copper (Singhbhum), uranium (Jaduguda).
Climate and forests
Tropical monsoon; ~30% forest cover; Sal-dominated forests; Saranda — Asia's densest sal forest.
National parks and wildlife
Betla NP, Hazaribagh WLS, Dalma WLS, Palamau Tiger Reserve.
Major tribes of Jharkhand
Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho, Bhumij — largest tribal population state in India.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Asur, Birhor, Birjia, Korwa, Mal Paharia, Parhaiya, Sauria Paharia, Savar.
Tribal languages of Jharkhand
Santhali (8th Schedule), Mundari, Ho, Kurukh, Kharia, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania.
Folk dances and music
Chhau (Seraikella), Jhumar, Paika, Domkach, Mardana Jhumar, Karma.
Festivals of Jharkhand
Sarhul, Karma, Sohrai, Tusu, Jitiya, Mage Parab — agrarian and tribal festivals.
Art forms — Sohrai and Khovar
Sohrai harvest paintings and Khovar marriage paintings of Hazaribagh — GI tag.
Industries of Jharkhand
Tata Steel (Jamshedpur), Bokaro Steel, HEC Ranchi, IISCO, Tisco — India's industrial heartland.
Jharkhand state schemes
Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana, Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree Yojana, Mukhyamantri Krishi Ashirvad.
Jharkhand Legislative Assembly
81-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; Jharkhand HC at Ranchi.
Panchayati raj and 5th Schedule
PESA 1996; Gram Sabha powers; Scheduled areas under 5th Schedule of Constitution.