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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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Ancient IndiaThe Buddhist council held during the reign of Ashoka was convened at which place?
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Start with a diagnostic
10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~115 – 125 |
| 2023 |
2025
20 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
20 questions
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JPSC CCE — Quick Practice
FULL20 questions · 240 min
Start mock →| OBC |
| ~108 – 118 |
| 2023 | SC | ~95 – 108 |
| 2023 | ST | ~85 – 100 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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What can I get from JPSC CCE?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 1% — State topper range
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Exceptional Prelims score
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier qualification
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Mains contenders
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualification likely
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below expected cut-off
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.
JPSC released the Preliminary result for Combined Civil Services Backlog Exam 2023 on May 24, 2026. Qualified candidates must apply for Mains scheduled from July 25–27, 2026.
JPSC published the corrected answer key for the Combined Civil Services Prelims Exam held on April 19, 2026. Candidates can now verify their responses and estimate scores for the 103-post recruitment under Advt. No. 01/2026.
The Prelims result for JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination 2025 (Advt. 01/2026) was announced on June 19, 2026. Shortlisted candidates are advised to prepare for the Mains examination scheduled in the coming months.
The official JPSC Exam Calendar 2026 indicates interviews for Combined Civil Services (Regular) Examination 2025 on June 16–19, 2026, with Backlog interviews scheduled for June 22–24, 2026.
Notification released (Advt. 01/2026)
passedThu, 5 Mar, 2026
103 posts including Deputy Collector, DSP announced
Application window opened
passedThu, 5 Mar, 2026
Online registration started via jpsc.gov.in
Application deadline (OTR)
passedTue, 10 Mar, 2026
Last date for One Time Registration extended to March 9
Admit card release date
passedTue, 14 Apr, 2026
Prelims admit cards made available
📍Prelims Exam conducted
passedSun, 19 Apr, 2026
Paper 1 (10 AM–12 PM), Paper 2 (3–5 PM) on April 19
Prelims Answer Key published
passedFri, 1 May, 2026
Corrected key released after objections
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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.
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.
Prelims Result declared
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026
Shortlist for Mains announced on June 19
Mains Exam (expected window)
82 days awayThu, 1 Oct, 2026
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