The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has declared the results of the Combined Civil Services Mains Examination 2023, marking a significant milestone in the recruitment process for various administrative positions within the state. This article provides a detailed overview of the examination, including the result announcement, cut-off marks, exam pattern, and the subsequent steps in the selection process.
Examination Overview #
Recruitment Details
The JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination 2023 aimed to fill a total of 342 administrative posts across various departments. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
- Deputy Collector: 207 posts
- Deputy Superintendent of Police: 35 posts
- State Tax Officer: 56 posts
- Labour Superintendent: 14 posts
- Jail Superintendent: 2 posts
- Jharkhand Education Service (Category-2): 10 posts
- District Commandant: 1 post
- Assistant Registrar: 8 posts
- Probation Officer: 6 posts
- Excise Inspector: 3 posts
These positions are pivotal in the administrative machinery of Jharkhand, offering candidates an opportunity to serve in various capacities within the state government.
Result Declaration #
Successful Candidates
A total of 864 candidates have successfully cleared the Mains Examination and are now eligible to proceed to the interview stage. This outcome follows a 10-month delay in result declaration, which had led to protests and a hunger strike by aspirants. The delay was attributed to the expiration of the former JPSC chairman’s tenure.
Accessing the Result
Candidates can access the Mains Examination results by visiting the official JPSC website. The steps to download the result are as follows:
- Visit the official website: jpsc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Results” section.
- Click on the link titled “JPSC 11th Mains Result 2023.”
- Download the PDF containing the roll numbers of successful candidates.
- Use the search function (Ctrl+F) to locate your roll number or name.
Cut-Off Marks #
The cut-off marks for the Mains Examination have been determined based on various factors, including the number of vacancies and the performance of candidates. While specific cut-off marks for the Mains Examination have not been officially released, candidates are advised to refer to the official notifications for detailed information.
Exam Pattern #
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination serves as a screening test and consists of two objective-type papers:
- Paper I: General Studies – 200 marks
- Paper II: General Studies – 200 marks
Both papers are of 2 hours duration each. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not considered for the final merit list but are used to shortlist candidates for the Mains Examination.
Mains Examination
The Mains Examination comprises six compulsory papers:
- Paper I: General Hindi – 100 marks
- Paper II: General Studies – 150 marks
- Paper III: General Studies – 200 marks
- Paper IV: General Studies – 200 marks
- Paper V: General Studies – 200 marks
- Paper VI: General Studies – 200 marks
Each paper is of 3 hours duration. The total marks for the Mains Examination are 950.
Interview
Candidates who qualify the Mains Examination are called for the interview, which carries 100 marks. The interview assesses the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and suitability for a career in civil services.
Next Steps #
Interview Schedule
The interview schedule for the qualified candidates will be announced shortly. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official JPSC website for updates regarding the interview dates and other related information.
Final Selection
The final selection of candidates will be based on the combined marks obtained in the Mains Examination and the Interview. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not considered for the final merit list.
Important Information #
- Official Website: jpsc.gov.in
- Result Declaration Date: May 21, 2025
- Interview Marks: 100
- Total Marks for Final Selection: 1050 (950 from Mains + 100 from Interview)
Candidates are advised to keep their documents ready and stay updated with the official notifications from JPSC for a smooth progression to the interview stage.
