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The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the corrected answer key for the Combined Civil Services (Direct Recruitment) Preliminary Competitive Examination 2025, conducted under Advertisement No. 01/2026. This update follows a rigorous review process by subject experts who evaluated objections submitted by candidates regarding the initial model answer key. While the General Studies Paper-I answer key remains consistent with the version published on 26 May 2026, the General Studies Paper-II answer key has undergone specific revisions to ensure accuracy. Candidates who appeared for the examination held on 19 April 2026 can now verify their responses against these final corrected keys to estimate their performance. The commission has also provided details regarding dropped and disputed questions across all four booklet series (A, B, C, and D) to maintain transparency in the evaluation process. Successful candidates from this preliminary stage are expected to proceed to the Main (Written) Examination, which is tentatively scheduled to take place between 18 July 2026 and 20 July 2026. It is essential for all aspirants to download the official PDF from the commission's portal to confirm their booklet series and match their answers accordingly. Staying updated with the official JPSC website is crucial for further announcements regarding the Mains exam schedule and admit card release.

The selection process for the JPSC Combined Civil Services involves three distinct stages designed to assess the candidate's knowledge, analytical skills, and personality. The first stage is the Preliminary Examination, which consists of two objective-type papers, General Studies Paper-I and Paper-II. Candidates who qualify in the Prelims based on the cut-off marks proceed to the Main (Written) Examination. The Mains stage is a descriptive test that evaluates the candidate's depth of knowledge in various subjects. Finally, those who clear the written examination are invited for a personal interview, where their communication skills, leadership qualities, and suitability for administrative roles are assessed by a panel of experts.

The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers, each carrying 100 objective-type questions. Paper-I covers General Studies, while Paper-II focuses on specific topics related to the state of Jharkhand. Each paper is designed to test the candidate's awareness and understanding of diverse subjects. There are four booklet series (A, B, C, and D) for each paper, with questions arranged in different sequences. Some questions may be dropped or marked as having multiple correct options based on expert review, and these are adjusted in the final evaluation.