Government jobs in Jharkhand
Eligibility, age limits and category relaxation for Jharkhand government recruitment, from the JPSC civil services exam to police constable and staff-selection posts. Students from Jharkhand can also apply for 48 central government exams.
Jharkhand government exams
JPSC
JPSC Combined Civil Services
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–35 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +2, SC/ST +5, women +3, PwBD +10
JSSC
Jharkhand Police Constable
- Qualification
- Class 10
- Age (General)
- 18–25 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +2, SC/ST +5, women +3
JSSC
JSSC Inter Level (Class 12 posts)
- Qualification
- Class 12
- Age (General)
- 18–35 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +2, SC/ST +5, women +3
JSSC
JSSC CGL (graduate posts)
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–35 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +2, SC/ST +5, women +3
State education department
JTET (JAC) – 2025 round cancelled, to be re-notified
- Qualification
- D.El.Ed / B.Ed
- Age (General)
- No upper age limit for the test
Eligibility test for state government teacher jobs. Recruitment exams after it have their own age limits.
Official website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Central government jobs for Jharkhand students
Central exams are open to candidates from every state, with the same age relaxation everywhere. See the full lists by qualification:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for JPSC?
For the JPSC Combined Civil Services, the age limit for General candidates is 21 to 35 years. Reserved categories get extra years (OBC +2, SC/ST +5, women +3, PwBD +10). You need a bachelor's degree in any subject.
What qualification do I need for Jharkhand Police Constable?
Class 10 pass, with an age limit of 18 to 25 years for General candidates. Physical standards and a running test also apply.
Can candidates from other states apply for Jharkhand government jobs?
Usually yes for General posts. Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS normally apply only to Jharkhand residents; candidates from other states are treated as General.
Which exam do I need for a government teacher job in Jharkhand?
JTET (JAC) – 2025 round cancelled, to be re-notified for state government schools (D.El.Ed for primary classes, graduation with B.Ed for upper primary), or CTET for central schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas.
Other states
Rules checked against the latest notifications in October 2026. Exam bodies change age limits and cut-off dates each cycle, so always confirm in the official notification before you apply.