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JPSC CCE
JPSC Combined Civil Service Prelims
Jharkhand PSC CCE Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (Jharkhand-specific). 100 Qs each, 2 hours each.
Updated 26 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Ancient IndiaThe Buddhist council held during the reign of Ashoka was convened at which place?
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JPSC CCE eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 35 years (General)21-35 for General. OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10. Women candidates often get extended relaxation (varies by cycle).
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Hindi proficiency for Mains; Jharkhand-domicile preferred for state-specific quotas.
JPSC CCE cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 200 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~115 – 125 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~108 – 118 |
| 2023 | SC | ~95 – 108 |
| 2023 | ST | ~85 – 100 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
JPSC CCE salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Deputy Collector / DySP (JPSC)
Pay Level 9 (Jharkhand)- Basic pay
- ₹53,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹78,000 – ₹90,000 (Ranchi, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
200 सालों के कुल प्रश्नकुछ वर्षों में पूरा पेपर नहीं, उस पेपर के कुछ प्रश्न हैं — हर कार्ड बताता है कितने।
2025
200 में से 120 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2024
200 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2023
200 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2022
200 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2021
200 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →
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General Studies (Paper I)
89 QsJharkhand-specific General Knowledge (Paper II)
131 Qs
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Students
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Mocks taken
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Average score
48%
Top score
100%
What can I get from JPSC CCE?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional — Top 100 scorers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Outstanding prelims achievement, likely within top 50-100 candidates
- •Deputy Collector (JAS) — choice posting almost guaranteed
- •All Group A Gazetted posts — preferred department selection
- •Strong probability of final top 50 merit with standard Mains performance
- •Career trajectory towards Jharkhand Administrative Service (JAS) officer cadre
- •Potential for district/divisional leadership roles early in career
- •Interview selection near-certain with competent Mains showing
Top 200-400 prelims range
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Elite prelims performance, among top qualifiers statewide
- •Deputy Collector (JAS) — capital/premium district allocation highly likely
- •Assistant Commissioner (HQ posting) — Ranchi secretariat positions
- •District Magistrate track — fast-track career progression potential
- •Senior planning and policy roles — state-level departments
- •Very strong Mains rank expected with consistent performance
- •Typically converts to final selection with average Mains+Interview
High qualifier range
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Top tier Mains qualification, typically within top 500-800 prelims scorers
- •Deputy Collector (JAS) — headquarters or metro district posting probable
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — Ranchi/Jamshedpur circles possible
- •District Planning Officer — planning & development, Group A Gazetted
- •Assistant Director (Industries) — industrial promotion cadre
- •Revenue Officer (Land Reforms) — senior revenue administration
- •Excellent position for final merit list with focused Mains preparation
Competitive Mains position
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortable Mains qualification with good rank cushion
- •Deputy Collector (JAS) — preferred district postings likely
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — revenue cadre, pay level 10
- •District Mineral Officer — mines & geology department, Group A
- •Excise Inspector — Jharkhand Excise Service, enforcement cadre
- •District Employment Officer — senior Group B post
- •Strong foundation for final selection with interview preparation
Safe Mains qualification
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong probability of Mains qualification across all categories
- •Deputy Collector (Jharkhand Administrative Service) — Group A Gazetted, pay level 10
- •Supply Officer (Jharkhand Civil Service) — district-level posting
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Tax Department) — revenue administration cadre
- •Block Development Officer — rural development, pay level 8
- •Employment Officer (Labour Department) — Group B Gazetted
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for Mains if from reserved category (OBC/SC/ST cut-offs typically 35-42%)
- •General category qualification uncertain at this range
- •Deputy Collector (Group A) — competitive for reserved categories
- •Block Development Officer — possible with reservation benefits
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — marginal chances for OBC candidates
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
According to the updated exam calendar released on July 9, the Combined Civil Services Mains Examination (Regular) 2025 under Advt. No. 01/2026 will be conducted over three days from July 25 to July 27, 2026.
JPSC declared the Combined Civil Services Prelims Result 2026 on July 2, 2026 for the exam held on April 19. Qualified candidates can apply online for the Main Examination from July 3 to July 9, 2026.
JPSC released the provisional answer key for the Combined Civil Services Prelims 2026 on April 20, allowing candidates to raise objections until April 24, 2026.
The admit card for Combined Civil Services Prelims Examination 2025 (Advt. No. 01/2026) was made available from April 14, 2026 at 5 PM onwards for the exam conducted on April 19, 2026.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
Prelims result declared
बीत गयाThu, 2 Jul, 2026
Result for exam held on April 19, 2026
Mains application window
बीत गयाThu, 9 Jul, 2026
Online applications from July 3-9, 2026 for qualified candidates
📍Mains exam (3 days)
बीत गयाSat, 25 Jul, 2026
Scheduled for July 25, 26 & 27, 2026 per exam calendar
Mains result (expected)
34 दिन बादThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Typically declared 2-3 months after mains exam
सिलेबस
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General Studies (Paper I)
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mahajanapadas, Mauryas, Guptas, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughal empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India and freedom struggle
British colonial rule, social reform, INC, Gandhian phase, partition.
World history
Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Russian and French revolutions.
Physical geography of India and World
Earth's structure, landforms, atmosphere, climate, oceans.
Indian geography
Himalayas, plateaus, rivers, monsoon, soil, agriculture, mineral belts.
Indian Constitution and Polity
Preamble, FRs, DPSPs, Union and State governments, judiciary, panchayati raj.
Public administration and governance
RTI, e-governance, citizen charter, civil services, anti-corruption.
Indian economy basics
GDP, inflation, fiscal policy, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget.
Economic and social development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector.
Environment and ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity hotspots, conservation, environmental laws.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs, Net Zero.
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound, modern physics applications.
Chemistry basics
Periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, drugs, fertilizers.
Biology and human body
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, communicable and lifestyle diseases.
Science and technology
ISRO missions, AI, biotech, defence — applications and recent advances.
National current affairs
Government schemes, appointments, awards, sports — last 12-18 months.
International affairs
India's foreign relations, UN, BRICS, G20, climate summits.
Logical reasoning and mental ability
Series, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations, analogy.
Basic numeracy and data interpretation
Numbers, percentages, ratios, graphs, charts — Class X level.
Jharkhand-specific General Knowledge (Paper II)
Ancient and medieval Jharkhand
Asur, Munda and Oraon settlements; Magadhan and Mughal influence on Chhotanagpur plateau.
Tilka Manjhi rebellion (1784)
Earliest tribal armed revolt in Santhal Parganas against British and zamindars.
Kol rebellion (1831-32)
Buddho Bhagat-led uprising of Mundas and Hos in Chhotanagpur against dikus.
Santhal Hul (1855-56)
Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu-led armed rebellion against moneylenders, zamindars and the British.
Birsa Munda Ulgulan (1899-1900)
'Dharti Aba' Birsa Munda's movement for Munda Raj against landlords and missionaries.
Tana Bhagat movement
Jatra Bhagat-led Oraon religious-political movement; non-violent satyagraha against British.
Sardari Larai (1858-95)
Munda Sardar's legal-political agitation for restoration of khuntkatti rights.
1857 in Jharkhand
Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Chaibasa uprisings; Pandey Ganpat Rai, Vishwanath Shahdeo, Tikait Umrao Singh.
Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act 1908
Protection of tribal land rights from alienation; bedrock of Jharkhandi land law.
Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act 1949
Protects Santhal Pargana lands from non-tribal transfer.
Jharkhand statehood movement
All India Jharkhand Party, JMM, Ram Dayal Munda, Shibu Soren; statehood achieved 15 Nov 2000.
Location and physiography of Jharkhand
Chhotanagpur plateau; bordered by Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, UP.
Rivers of Jharkhand
Damodar (sorrow of Bengal), Subarnarekha, North Koel, South Koel, Sankh, Brahmani.
Mineral wealth of Jharkhand
40% of India's mineral wealth — coal (Jharia, Bokaro), iron ore (Noamundi), copper (Singhbhum), uranium (Jaduguda).
Climate and forests
Tropical monsoon; ~30% forest cover; Sal-dominated forests; Saranda — Asia's densest sal forest.
National parks and wildlife
Betla NP, Hazaribagh WLS, Dalma WLS, Palamau Tiger Reserve.
Major tribes of Jharkhand
Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho, Bhumij — largest tribal population state in India.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Asur, Birhor, Birjia, Korwa, Mal Paharia, Parhaiya, Sauria Paharia, Savar.
Tribal languages of Jharkhand
Santhali (8th Schedule), Mundari, Ho, Kurukh, Kharia, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania.
Folk dances and music
Chhau (Seraikella), Jhumar, Paika, Domkach, Mardana Jhumar, Karma.
Festivals of Jharkhand
Sarhul, Karma, Sohrai, Tusu, Jitiya, Mage Parab — agrarian and tribal festivals.
Art forms — Sohrai and Khovar
Sohrai harvest paintings and Khovar marriage paintings of Hazaribagh — GI tag.
Industries of Jharkhand
Tata Steel (Jamshedpur), Bokaro Steel, HEC Ranchi, IISCO, Tisco — India's industrial heartland.
Jharkhand state schemes
Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana, Sona Sobran Dhoti-Saree Yojana, Mukhyamantri Krishi Ashirvad.
Jharkhand Legislative Assembly
81-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; Jharkhand HC at Ranchi.
Panchayati raj and 5th Schedule
PESA 1996; Gram Sabha powers; Scheduled areas under 5th Schedule of Constitution.