Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Recruitment 2026

Application Process Related Important Instructions

• OTR (One Time Registration) is mandatory prior to online application submission.
• Candidates should keep their registered mobile number and email ID active during the recruitment process.
• All communication and updates are to be checked on the official website only.
• Candidates must verify eligibility before applying. Ineligible applications may be rejected at any stage.

For Engineering / Technology Subjects

• B.E. / B.Tech / B.S. / B.S. (Direct 4-year) in relevant discipline with First Class, OR
• Master’s Degree in the appropriate subject with First Class or equivalent at Bachelor’s or Master’s level (as applicable).

For Science and Humanities Subjects

• Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with First Class / minimum qualifying percentage (as applicable).
• NET / JRF / SLET / SET qualification may be applicable as per subject category and norms.
• Ph.D. / M.Phil qualification may be considered as per UGC/AICTE norms and conditions mentioned in the notification.

Additional Qualification and Norms (As Extracted)

• Qualifications are governed by applicable AICTE / UGC norms.
• Subject-specific eligibility conditions apply.
• Candidates should ensure that they possess all required supporting documents for claimed qualifications/achievements.

Reservation-Related Important Points

• Reservation benefits are to be claimed as per prescribed Jharkhand Government rules.
• Reservation certificates must be in the prescribed format and valid as per applicable government guidelines.
• EWS certificate must be valid as per Government of Jharkhand norms.
• Candidates should upload valid supporting documents to claim reservation and relaxation benefits.

Accepted Payment Modes

• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI / QR / Wallet (as supported on the portal)

Stages of Selection

1. Academic Record & Achievements Evaluation
2. Research Publications Evaluation
3. Teaching / Research Experience Assessment
4. Interview (20 marks)

Merit List and Tie-Breaking

• Merit list is prepared on the basis of total marks obtained in the prescribed components.
• In case of a tie in total marks, the candidate older in age (as per date of birth) is given preference.

Candidate Responsibility and Eligibility Compliance

• Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions before submitting the application.
• If any information is found false or incorrect, the candidature may be cancelled at any stage of recruitment.
• Document verification is mandatory during the selection/recruitment process.
• Candidates should preserve copies of the submitted online application and uploaded documents for future reference.

Reservation and Certificate Compliance

• Reservation certificates must be in the prescribed Jharkhand Government format.
• EWS certificate should be valid as per Government of Jharkhand norms.
• Claimed reservation/relaxation benefits are subject to verification of uploaded certificates and supporting documents.

Communication and Portal Usage Instructions

• All official updates, notices, and instructions are to be checked on the JPSC official website only.
• Candidates must keep their registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
• Candidates should carefully fill all details in the online form and avoid errors while entering personal and educational information.

Fee and Submission Notes

• Application fee is non-refundable.
• Online application and fee payment must be completed within the prescribed dates and time.
• No hard copy submission is required unless specifically requested by the Commission.