JPSC Civil Services Pre Exam City 2026 OUT: Check District Headquarters & Download Admit Card Notice
Post Date / Update: 8 April 2026
Short Information: The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released an important official notice regarding the Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2025 (Advt. No. 01/2026). The preliminary examination for 103 prestigious posts, including Deputy Collector and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), has been rescheduled and will now be conducted on 19th April 2026. According to the latest notification, candidates can check their allotted examination District Headquarters starting from 08 April 2026 through the JPSC OTR portal. Furthermore, the official admit cards, attendance sheets, and important instructions will be available for download from 14 April 2026 (05:00 PM onwards). Candidates must log in using their E-mail ID, Mobile Number, or OTR No. along with their password to access these details. Read below for the direct OTR login link, vacancy distribution, and a step-by-step guide to checking your exam city.
Important Dates
- Initial Registration Period: 31 Jan to 09 Mar 2026
- Check Exam City / District Details: 08 April 2026
- Admit Card Download Date: 14 April 2026 (From 05:00 PM)
- New Preliminary Exam Date: 19 April 2026
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Fee: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST Candidates Fee: ₹ 50/-
Recruitment Overview & Eligibility
| Criteria | Information |
|---|---|
| Commission | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
| Examination Name | Combined Civil Services Examination 2025 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 103 Posts |
| Educational Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University in India. |
| Age Limit (As on 01/08/2022) | Minimum Age: 21 Years | Maximum Age: 35 Years (Relaxation as per rules). |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details (Total: 103 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 42 |
| Deputy Collector | 28 |
| Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer / Special Officer | 10 |
| Assistant Director–cum–District Public Relations Officer | 10 |
| Probation Officer | 04 |
| Assistant Director | 03 |
| District Coordinator | 02 |
| Assistant Registrar | 02 |
| Jail Superintendent | 02 |
How to Check JPSC Exam City & Download Admit Card 2026?
- ●As per the official instructions released by JPSC on 07 April 2026, candidates must follow these steps to check their allotted district headquarters and download their preliminary exam admit cards:
- ●Scroll down to the 'Important Direct Links' section at the bottom of this page.
- ●Click on the 'Check Exam City / Download Admit Card' link.
- ●You will be redirected to the official JPSC OTR Portal (jpscotr.com).
- ●Log in by entering your E-mail ID / Mobile Number / OTR No. along with your Password.
- ●Starting from 08-04-2026, your dashboard will display the District Headquarters where your examination centre is located.
- ●From 14-04-2026 (05:00 PM onwards), the same portal will allow you to download your official Admit Card, Attendance Sheet, and Examination Instructions.
- ●Download the Admit Card PDF and print it on a clean A4 sheet to carry to the exam hall.
Important Direct Links
| Check Exam City / Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Notice | View Notice |
| Download Exam Notice | View Notice |
| Apply Online (OTR) | Click Here |
| Download Age Limit Change & Re Open Notice | View Notice |
| Download Date Extended Notice | View Notice |
| Download Official Notification & Syllabus | Download PDF |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is the JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2026?
The revised date for the JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Advt No 01/2026) is 19th April 2026.
Q. When can I check my JPSC Exam City?
According to the official notice, candidates can check the district headquarters where their exam center will be located starting from 08 April 2026.
Q. When will the JPSC Civil Services Admit Card be released?
The official Admit Card, Attendance Sheet, and exam instructions will be available for download on the JPSC OTR portal from 14 April 2026 (05:00 PM onwards).
Q. How can I log in to check my Exam City or download my Admit Card?
You need to visit the JPSC OTR portal (jpscotr.com) and log in by entering your E-mail ID, Mobile Number, or OTR No. along with your designated password.