JPSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially published the tentative examination calendar for the year 2026. This calendar outlines the proposed dates for written examinations, preliminary tests, main examinations, document verification, and interviews for various recruitment processes conducted by the Commission.
For aspirants preparing for Jharkhand government jobs, this calendar serves as a crucial planning tool. Candidates can now align their preparation strategies well in advance for civil services, medical officers, academic posts, forest services, and other competitive examinations scheduled throughout 2026.
Overview of JPSC Exam Calendar 2026
| Name of Organization | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam Calendar | JPSC Exam Calendar 2026 |
| Release Date | 06 January 2026 |
| No. of Examinations | 28 |
| Official Websites | https://www.jpsc.gov.in/ |

According to the notification issued by JPSC, examinations and interviews will be conducted from January 2026 to June 2026, covering a wide range of recruitments. The schedule includes Combined Civil Services, Assistant Professors, Medical Officers, Forest and Administrative posts, and eligibility tests.
Important Note: All dates mentioned are tentative and subject to change depending on administrative or unavoidable circumstances.
Key JPSC Examinations Scheduled in 2026
January 2026 Exams & Interviews
- Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) – Interview (7–9 January 2026)
- 6th Limited Deputy Collector – Written Examination (10–11 January 2026)
- Assistant Professor (Backlog – Statistics, Maithili, Labour & Social Welfare) – Document Verification & Interview (18–19 January 2026)
- Assistant Professor (Regular – Zoology & English) – Document Verification (19–21 January 2026)
- Forest Range Officer – Main Examination (22–24 January 2026)
- Food Safety Officer – Interview (29–31 January 2026)
February 2026 Schedule
- Assistant Professor (HO & Panchparganiya) – Document Verification & Interview (10 February 2026)
- University Professor-cum-Chief Scientist – Interview (12 February 2026)
- Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist – Interview (13 February 2026)
March 2026 Major Examinations
- Ayurvedic, Homeopathic & Unani Medical Officer – Written Exams (5–7 March 2026)
- Combined Civil Services (Regular) PT – 2025 – 8 March 2026
- Combined Civil Services (Backlog) PT – 2025 – 15 March 2026
- Combined Civil Services (Backlog) PT – 2023 – 22 March 2026
- Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2024 – 29 March 2026
April 2026 Exams
- Assistant Conservator of Forest – Main Examination (4–7 April 2026)
- Project Manager & Equivalent Posts – Written Exam (18–19 April 2026)
- Inspector of Factories – Written Exam (25–26 April 2026)
May 2026 – Civil Services Main Exams
- Combined Civil Services (Regular) Main – 2025 – 2–4 May 2026
- Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Main – 2025 – 9–11 May 2026
- Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Main – 2023 – 16–18 May 2026
- Boiler Inspector – Written Exam (29–30 May 2026)
June 2026 Exams & Interviews
- Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (Backlog) – Written Exam (7 June 2026)
- Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (Regular) – Written Exam (14 June 2026)
- Combined Civil Services (Regular) Interview – 2025 – 16–19 June 2026
- Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Interview – 2025 – 22–23 June 2026
- Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Interview – 2023 – 24 June 2026
JPSC Exam Calendar 2026 – Exam Schedule Table
| Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Advertisement No. | Nature of Exam | Tentative Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | 21/2023 | Interview | 07, 08 & 09 Jan 2026 | 03 Days |
| 2 | 6th Limited Deputy Collector | 11/2018 | Written Exam | 10 & 11 Jan 2026 | 02 Days |
| 3 | Assistant Professor (Backlog – Statics, Maithili, Labour & Social Welfare) | 05/2018 | Document Verification & Interview | 18–19 Jan 2026 | 02 Days |
| 4 | Assistant Professor (Regular – Zoology & English) | 04/2018 | Document Verification | 19–21 Jan 2026 | 03 Days |
| 5 | Forest Range Officer | 04/2024 | Main Examination | 22–24 Jan 2026 | 03 Days |
| 6 | Food Safety Officer | 18/2023 | Interview | 29–31 Jan 2026 | 03 Days |
| 7 | Assistant Professor (HO & Panchparganiya) | 04/2018 | Doc. Verification & Interview | 10 Feb 2026 | 01 Day |
| 8 | Professor-cum-Chief Scientist (Regular) | 10/2023 | Interview | 12 Feb 2026 | 01 Day |
| 9 | Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist (Regular) | 17/2023 | Interview | 13 Feb 2026 | 01 Day |
| 10 | Ayurvedic Medical Officer (Regular) | 09/2022 | Written Exam | 05–07 Mar 2026 | 03 Days |
| 11 | Homeopathic Medical Officer (Regular) | 10/2022 | Written Exam | 05–07 Mar 2026 | 03 Days |
| 12 | Unani Medical Officer (Regular) | 11/2022 | Written Exam | 05–07 Mar 2026 | 03 Days |
| 13 | Combined Civil Services (Regular) – 2025 | – | Preliminary Exam | 08 Mar 2026 | 01 Day |
| 14 | Combined Civil Services (Backlog) – 2025 | – | Preliminary Exam | 15 Mar 2026 | 01 Day |
| 15 | Combined Civil Services (Backlog) – 2023 | – | Preliminary Exam | 22 Mar 2026 | 01 Day |
| 16 | Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2024 | 08/2025 | MCQ (Paper I & II) | 29 Mar 2026 | 01 Day |
| 17 | Assistant Conservator of Forest | 03/2024 | Main Examination | 04–07 Apr 2026 | 04 Days |
| 18 | Project Manager & Equivalent | 04/2025 | Written Exam | 18–19 Apr 2026 | 02 Days |
| 19 | Inspector of Factories | 01/2025 | Written Exam | 25–26 Apr 2026 | 02 Days |
| 20 | Combined Civil Services (Regular) – 2025 | – | Main Examination | 02–04 May 2026 | 03 Days |
| 21 | Combined Civil Services (Backlog) – 2025 | – | Main Examination | 09–11 May 2026 | 03 Days |
| 22 | Combined Civil Services (Backlog) – 2023 | – | Main Examination | 16–18 May 2026 | 03 Days |
| 23 | Boiler Inspector | 02/2025 | Written Exam | 29–30 May 2026 | 02 Days |
| 24 | Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (Backlog) | 10/2025 | Written Exam | 07 Jun 2026 | 01 Day |
| 25 | Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (Regular) | 11/2025 | Written Exam | 14 Jun 2026 | 01 Day |
| 26 | Combined Civil Services (Regular) – 2025 | – | Interview | 16–19 Jun 2026 | 04 Days |
| 27 | Combined Civil Services (Backlog) – 2025 | – | Interview | 22–23 Jun 2026 | 02 Days |
| 28 | Combined Civil Services (Backlog) – 2023 | – | Interview | 24 Jun 2026 | Assistant Professor (Backlog – Statistics, Maithili, Labour & Social Welfare) |
Why This JPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Is Important for Aspirants
- Helps in long-term preparation planning
- Avoids date clashes between major competitive exams
- Useful for candidates applying to multiple JPSC recruitments
- Enables better revision and mock-test scheduling
Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the official JPSC website for updates, admit cards, and any changes in the exam schedule.
JPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Important Links
| JPSC Exam Calendar 2026 [Pdf] | Download |
| SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 [Pdf] | Download |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
Final Words
The release of the JPSC Exam Calendar 2026 brings clarity and direction for thousands of aspirants preparing for Jharkhand government jobs. With proper planning and disciplined preparation, candidates can make the most of this structured schedule and enhance their chances of success.
This article is based on the official tentative exam calendar issued by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission.

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