The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially announced its Exam Calendar for the year 2026, bringing clarity for thousands of aspirants in the state. The new schedule details the dates for major examinations including the Combined Civil Services, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Assistant Professors, and various Medical Officer recruitments.
This comprehensive update includes dates for Preliminary exams, Main exams, and Interviews (Document Verification) scheduled from January to June 2026. Aspirants preparing for JPSC recruitments can now align their study plans effectively with the official timeline provided below.
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The calendar kicks off in January 2026 with interviews for the CDPO post and written exams for the Limited Deputy Collector recruitment. The highly anticipated Combined Civil Services (Regular) PT Exam is scheduled for March. Below is the detailed table of the JPSC Exam Calendar 2026:
| Exam Name / Recruitment | Exam Type | Exam Dates (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | Interview | 07, 08 & 09 January 2026 |
| 6th Limited Deputy Collector Recruitment | Written Exam | 10 & 11 January 2026 |
| Assistant Professors (Backlog) - Universities | Doc Verification / Interview | 18 & 19 January 2026 |
| Assistant Professors (Regular) - Universities | Doc Verification | 19, 20 & 21 January 2026 |
| Forest Range Officer | Main Exam | 22, 23 & 24 January 2026 |
| Food Safety Officer | Interview | 29, 30 & 31 January 2026 |
| Assistant Professors (Regular) - Universities | Doc Verification, Interview | 10 February 2026 |
| University Professor-cum-Chief Scientist (Regular) | Interview | 12 February 2026 |
| Associate Professor-cum-Sr. Scientist (Regular) | Interview | 13 February 2026 |
| Ayurvedic Medical Officer (Regular) | Written Exam | 05, 06 & 07 March 2026 |
| Homeopathic Medical Officer (Regular) | Written Exam | 05, 06 & 07 March 2026 |
| Unani Medical Officer (Regular) | Written Exam | 05, 06 & 07 March 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Regular) Exam 2025 | PT Exam (Prelims) | 08 March 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Exam 2025 | PT Exam (Prelims) | 15 March 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Exam 2023 | PT Exam (Prelims) | 22 March 2026 |
| Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2024 | MCQ (Paper 1 & 2) | 29 March 2026 |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) | Main Exam | 04, 05, 06, 07 April 2026 |
| Project Manager & Equivalent Posts | Written Exam | 18 & 19 April 2026 |
| Factory Inspector Recruitment | Written Exam | 25 & 26 April 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Regular) Exam 2025 | Main Exam | 02, 03 & 04 May 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Exam 2025 | Main Exam | 09, 10 & 11 May 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Exam 2023 | Main Exam | 16, 17 & 18 May 2026 |
| Boiler Inspector Recruitment | Written Exam | 29 & 30 May 2026 |
| Asst. Director / Sr. Scientific Officer (Backlog) | Written Exam | 07 June 2026 |
| Asst. Director / Sr. Scientific Officer (Regular) | Written Exam | 14 June 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Regular) Exam 2025 | Interview | 16 - 19 June 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Exam 2025 | Interview | 22 & 23 June 2026 |
| Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Exam 2023 | Interview | 24 June 2026 |
Highlights: Civil Services & CDPO 2026
The released calendar highlights several critical dates that every aspirant must mark:
- JPSC Civil Services 2025 Cycle: The regular Combined Civil Services Examination 2025 will see its Preliminary stage on March 8, 2026. The Mains are scheduled shortly after in May 2026, with Interviews wrapping up by mid-June 2026. This indicates a fast-tracked process for the 2025 batch.
- Child Development Project Officer (CDPO): Candidates awaiting the final stages of the CDPO recruitment should prepare for their interviews scheduled for the first week of January (7th-9th), 2026.
- Medical Officers: A significant recruitment drive for Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, and Unani Medical Officers is set for March 5-7, 2026, via written exams.
- Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET): For those aiming for academic roles, the JET 2024 is scheduled for March 29, 2026.
(Candidates are advised to visit the "Calendar" section on jpsc.gov.in for the official PDF file.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When is the JPSC Combined Civil Services (Regular) 2025 Preliminary Exam?
Ans: As per the 2026 calendar, the Combined Civil Services (Regular) Examination 2025 Preliminary (PT) Exam is scheduled for March 8, 2026.
Q2: What are the dates for the CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) Interview?
Ans: The interviews for the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) recruitment are scheduled to be held on January 7, 8, and 9, 2026.
Q3: When will the Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2024 be conducted?
Ans: The Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2024 for Papers 1 and 2 (MCQ) is proposed to be held on March 29, 2026.
Q4: Are the JPSC Exam Calendar dates final?
Ans: The dates mentioned in the exam calendar are tentative. The Commission (JPSC) reserves the right to modify the dates due to administrative reasons. Candidates should regularly check the official website for confirmed notifications.
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