JPSC Combined Civil Services Answer Key 2026 – Out (Final Corrected Key for CCSE Prelims 2025)
JPSC releases final corrected answer key for CCSE Prelims 2025 (Advt No. 01/2026). Check revised GS Paper-II key, dropped questions, and download PDF. Mains exam likely from 18-20 July 2026.
JPSC CCSE Prelims Answer Key 2026: Complete Overview
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has published the final corrected answer key for the Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 (Advt No. 01/2026) conducted on 19 April 2026. This update revises the General Studies Paper-II key after expert review of candidate objections, while the GS Paper-I key remains unchanged from the 26 May 2026 version. The commission dropped 2 questions each from both papers across all series (A/B/C/D). Successful candidates will appear for the Mains exam scheduled from 18-20 July 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prelims Exam Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Objection Window | 20-24 April 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 26 May 2026 |
| Corrected Key (GS Paper-II) | 19 June 2026 |
| Mains Exam (Expected) | 18-20 July 2026 |
| Paper | Total Questions | Dropped Questions |
|---|---|---|
| GS Paper-I | 100 | 2 |
| GS Paper-II | 100 | 2 |
About Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
Established on 15 November 2000 under Article 315 of the Constitution, JPSC is the premier recruiting agency for Jharkhand's civil services. Headquartered in Ranchi, the commission conducts examinations for administrative posts like Deputy Collector, DSP, and Block Development Officer. JPSC follows a three-tier selection process (Prelims-Mains-Interview) modeled after UPSC but tailored to Jharkhand's administrative needs. Notable exams include CCSE, Assistant Engineer, and Lecturer recruitment. The commission also advises the state government on disciplinary matters and promotion policies for civil servants.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam: Objective-type screening test (GS Papers I & II)
- Mains Exam: Descriptive papers testing subject knowledge
- Interview: Personality test (100 marks)
- Final Merit: Mains (900) + Interview (100) = 1000 marks
Salary & Career Growth
Selected candidates join Jharkhand's civil services in pay scale Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) with allowances like DA, HRA, and travel benefits. Promotional avenues include:
- Deputy Secretary (5-8 years experience)
- Joint Secretary (12-15 years)
- Secretary (20+ years)
| Series | GS Paper-I | GS Paper-II |
|---|---|---|
| A | 19, 73 | 51, 70 |
| B | 35, 78 | 12, 77 |
| C | 15, 58 | 47, 82 |
| D | 43, 90 | 28, 46 |
Important Links
- Official JPSC Website
- JPSC Wikipedia
- Download Answer Key PDF
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