The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has made a major announcement by releasing the detailed examination calendar for 2026, expediting backlog and regular appointments of Assistant Professors along with recruitment for several key state services. As per the official update, 20 competitive examinations will be conducted to fill 822 vacancies across various departments including Deputy Collector, Forest Range Officer, Project Manager, Assistant Professor, Medical Officers, and Scientific Officers.
The move is expected to significantly boost recruitment in state universities and government departments, bringing long-awaited relief to aspirants. The Combined Civil Services Examination (CCSE) 2026 schedule has also been finalised, covering Prelims, Mains, interviews, and document verification.
JPSC 2025 Recruitment – Major Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 822
- Total Exams: 20 competitive examinations
- Recruiting Authority: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
- Focus Areas: Civil Services, Higher Education, Medical Services, Forest Services
- Official Website: jpsc.gov.in
JPSC Exam & Interview Schedule 2025 (Post-wise)
The commission has released post-wise schedules for interviews, written exams, and document verification:
January 2025 Schedule
- Child Development Project Officer (64 Posts): Interviews from 7–9 January
- Sixth Limited Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SC) – 28 Posts: Written exam on 10–11 January
- Assistant Professor (Statistics, Maithili, Labour & Social Welfare – 6 Posts): Interview on 19 January
- Assistant Professor (Zoology & English – 48 Posts): Document verification from 19–21 January
- Forest Range Officer (30 Posts): Main exam from 22–24 January
- Food Safety Officer (56 Posts): Interviews from 29–31 January
February 2025 Schedule
- University Professor-cum-Chief Scientist (7 Posts): Interview on 12 February
- Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist (5 Posts): Interview on 13 February
March 2025 Schedule
- Ayurvedic Medical Officer (207 Posts): Written exam from 5–7 March
- Homeopathy Medical Officer (137 Posts): Written exam from 5–7 March
- Unani Medical Officer (78 Posts): Written exam from 5–7 March
- Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2024: Written exam on 29 March
April 2025 Schedule
- Assistant Conservator of Forests (78 Posts): Main exam from 4–7 April
- Project Manager & Equivalent (30 Posts): Written exam on 18–19 April
- Factory Inspector (14 Posts): Written exam on 25–26 April
May–June 2025 Schedule
- Boiler Inspector (5 Posts): Written exam on 29–30 May
- Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (8 Posts): Written exam on 7 June
- Assistant Director / Senior Scientific Officer (7 Posts): Written exam on 14 June
Assistant Professor Backlog & Regular Appointments
JPSC has also intensified the process of filling backlog Assistant Professor posts in state universities.
- Backlog Posts (Statistics, Maithili, Labour & Social Welfare):
- Certificate Verification: 18 January
- Interviews: 19 January
- Regular Assistant Professor Appointments:
- Zoology: 14 posts
- English: 34 posts
- Document Verification: 19–21 January
These appointments are highly competitive, and the released dates are critical for shortlisted candidates.
Quick Reference Summary
| Post / Exam | Date(s) |
| Assistant Professor (Backlog) | Interview: 19 Jan |
| Forest Range Officer (Mains) | 22–24 Jan |
| Medical Officers Exams | 5–7 Mar |
| JET 2024 | 29 Mar |
| Assistant Conservator of Forests | 4–7 Apr |
| Project Manager Exam | 18–19 Apr |
| Assistant Director Exams | 7 & 14 Jun |
Why This JPSC Calendar is Important
The release of the JPSC Exam Calendar 2025 ensures transparency and allows aspirants to plan their preparation efficiently. By fast-tracking Assistant Professor backlog recruitment and finalising civil service exam dates, JPSC aims to reduce delays in public appointments and strengthen governance and higher education in Jharkhand.
The JPSC Recruitment Calendar 2025 marks a decisive step toward accelerating government recruitment in Jharkhand. With exam, interview, and document verification dates clearly outlined, aspirants should now focus on targeted preparation. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official JPSC website for notifications and bookmark this page for timely updates on admit cards, results, and further instructions, for more details CLICK HERE
