Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the exam schedule for the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services (CCS) Main (Written) Competitive Examination-2025 (Advertisement No. 01/2026) through a press release dated 14 July 2026. The Main exam will be held on 25, 26, and 27 July 2026 in two shifts per day at various exam centres in Ranchi district. This article covers the exam date, shift-wise paper schedule, admit card download process, and all official instructions exactly as stated in the JPSC notification.
JPSC CCS Mains Exam 2026 - Overview
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), Ranchi |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Main (Written) Competitive Examination-2025 |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 |
| Notice Number | 2311 |
| Notice Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 25, 26 and 27 July 2026 |
| Exam City | Ranchi district (various centres) |
| Number of Shifts per Day | 2 (each shift 3 hours long) |
| Total Papers | 6 (Paper I to Paper VI) |
| Official Website | jpsc.gov.in |
JPSC CCS Mains Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to report errors in admit card/attendance sheet/exam centre | 24 July 2026 |
| Main Exam - Day 1 (Paper I & Paper II) | 25 July 2026 |
| Main Exam - Day 2 (Paper III & Paper IV) | 26 July 2026 |
| Main Exam - Day 3 (Paper V & Paper VI) | 27 July 2026 |
JPSC CCS Mains Exam Shift & Paper-wise Schedule
The Commission has notified the following date, shift, and paper combination. Each shift is of 3 hours duration.
| Date | Shift 1 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) | Shift 2 (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2026 | Paper I | Paper II |
| 26 July 2026 | Paper III | Paper IV |
| 27 July 2026 | Paper V | Paper VI |
Documents Required at the Exam Centre
- Downloaded admit card for the relevant paper (mandatory; entry will be denied without it)
- Downloaded attendance sheet for the relevant paper
- 4 (four) passport-size colour photographs for each attendance sheet
- A valid photo identity proof
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Check the downloaded admit card, attendance sheet, and exam centre details carefully. Report any error at the JPSC enquiry counter in writing by 24 July 2026; requests received after this date will not be considered.
- Biometric and IRIS verification will be conducted at the exam centre.
- Candidates should reach the exam centre by 8:00 AM for the first shift and by 1:00 PM for the second shift.
- Candidates must reach the exam hall at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time and be seated. Entry will not be allowed 15 minutes after the exam begins.
- One answer booklet will be provided for each shift.
- Read the instructions printed on the admit card, attendance sheet, and answer booklet carefully before filling the required details on the OMR section of the answer booklet's cover page. Candidates are solely responsible for any missing or incorrect entry.
- It is mandatory to appear in the examination for all papers; otherwise, the candidate will not be included in the merit list of the Main Examination.
Important Links
- Offiicial Website: jpsc.gov.in
- Direct Link: Download JPSC CCS Mains Exam Date 2026