The JPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 (Advertisement No. 01/2026) was conducted on 19 April 2026 for 103 vacancies across Jharkhand administration. Over 2,21,848 candidates appeared for the examination. The provisional answer key was released on 21 April 2026 on jpsc.gov.in in set-wise PDF format for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can now download the answer key, compare their responses, and raise objections if they find discrepancies. The objection window is open till 24 April 2026 at 5:00 PM via the official OTR portal. The marking scheme follows +2 marks per correct answer with NO negative marking.
Download Answer Key at jpsc.gov.in ↗📌 Advt. No.: 01/2026 | Total Posts: 103 | Candidates: 2,21,848 | Last Updated: 21 April 2026
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Exam Date (Prelims) | 19 April 2026 ✅ |
| Candidates Appeared | 2,21,848 ✅ |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 21 April 2026 ✅ |
| Objection Window Start | 20 April 5:00 PM ✅ |
| Objection Window Closes | 24 April 5:00 PM ⏳ |
| Objection Portal | jpscotr.com ⏳ |
| Final Answer Key | Expected May 2026 |
| Prelims Result | Expected May-June 2026 |
| Mains Examination | After Result Declaration |
| Total Vacancies | 103 Posts |
| Official Website | jpsc.gov.in ↗ |
Marking Scheme (JPSC Prelims 2026):
✅ Correct Answer = +2 marks
❌ Wrong Answer = 0 marks (NO negative marking)
⬜ Unattempted = 0 marks
Formula: Score = Correct Answers × 2
📝 Example Calculation:
If you answered 85 questions correctly out of 100: 85 × 2 = 170 marks (out of 200). This is your estimated score. Final marks may vary after official answer key review.
💡 Note: With no negative marking, every correct answer is pure bonus. Tentative scores calculated now will give you an idea of expected performance. Official result will be released after objection review.
- 1 Visit jpsc.gov.in — Official Jharkhand PSC website
- 2 Navigate to "Latest Updates" or "Examination" section
- 3 Click on "JPSC Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026" link
- 4 Select your Question Booklet Set (A / B / C / D) carefully
- 5 Download Paper 1 PDF (General Studies I — 100 marks)
- 6 Download Paper 2 PDF (General Studies II — 100 marks)
- 7 Compare your answers with the official answer key provided
- 8 Calculate your total score: Correct × 2
- 9 If you find errors, proceed to raise objection (next section)
Objection Portal: jpscotr.com (OTR Portal)
Window: 20 April 5:00 PM to 24 April 5:00 PM (Closed)
Steps to Raise Objection:
- Login to jpscotr.com with your registration credentials
- Navigate to "Objection/Challenge" section for Advt. 01/2026
- Select the Question ID you want to challenge
- Choose the correct answer you believe should be the key
- Provide valid proof (NCERT, textbook, authentic source)
- Upload supporting documents in PDF (max file size: 2MB)
- Pay objection fee (refundable if objection accepted)
- Submit and download confirmation receipt
| Download Answer Key PDF | Released ✅ | jpsc.gov.in ↗ |
| Raise Objection | Closed ❌ | Window Expired |
| JPSC Result 2026 | Expected | Watch Here ↗ |
| Question Paper PDF | Available | Download ↗ |