JPSC Answer Key 2026 kab release hua?

JPSC Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026 21 April 2026 ko jpsc.gov.in par release hua tha. Exam 19 April 2026 ko hua tha, isliye 2 days baad answer key publish kiya gaya. Set-wise PDFs (A, B, C, D) available hain.

JPSC Answer Key par objection kab tak submit kar sakte hain?

Objection window 20 April 5:00 PM se 24 April 5:00 PM tha. Uske baad objections accept nahi hongi. OTR portal (jpscotr.com) par submit karna padta hai. Valid proof aur documents required hain.

JPSC Prelims mein marking scheme kya hai?

+2 marks per correct answer | NO negative marking . Yeh big advantage hai. Wrong ya blank answers = 0 marks. Koi minus nahi hota.

JPSC 2026 mein kitne vacancies aur kaunse posts hain?

103 vacancies announced — Advt. No. 01/2026. Posts: IAS, PCS, Various Civil Service cadres. 2,21,848 candidates ne exam appear kiya.

JPSC expected cutoff 2026 kya hai?

Expected: UR 65-75, OBC 58-68, SC 48-58, ST 42-52 (out of 200). Cutoff exam difficulty aur candidate quality par depend karta hai. Official cutoff result ke saath aayega.

JPSC Answer Key 2026 – Download & Check Expected Cutoff

Q: JPSC Answer Key se apna score kaise calculate karein?

Formula: Score = Correct Answers × 2 | Example: 85 correct × 2 = 170 marks (out of 200). Yeh tentative estimate hai final answer key ke baad real score change ho sakta hai.

✅ OBJECTION WINDOW OPEN: Raise objections against JPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2026 till 24 April 2026 at 5:00 PM via OTR portal at jpscotr.com. Valid proof and documents required. Objection fee applies.

🔔 Latest Update (21 April 2026): JPSC Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026 released at jpsc.gov.in. Exam held 19 April — 2,21,848 candidates appeared. Download set-wise PDFs for Paper 1 & 2. Calculate your estimated score: +2 marks per correct, NO negative marking.

JHARKHAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (JPSC) — CIVIL SERVICES

JPSC Answer Key 2026

Answer Key Released ✅ | Objections Open Till 24 April

Exam: 19 Apr 2026 ✅ Answer Key: 21 Apr ✅ Objections: Till 24 Apr 5 PM ⏳ 2,21,848 Candidates 103 Vacancies

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

📅 JPSC Civil Services 2026 — Complete Timeline

Notification Released ✅

2025 — CEN 01/2026 (Advertisement)

Application Window Closed ✅

Last Date: 2025 — Notification for details

Prelims Exam Conducted ✅

19 April 2026 — All India (Offline Mode)

Candidates Appeared ✅

2,21,848 candidates across Jharkhand

Provisional Answer Key Released ✅

21 April 2026 — jpsc.gov.in (Set A, B, C, D)

Objection Window Open ⏳

20-24 April 5:00 PM — OTR portal (jpscotr.com)

Final Answer Key Review 🔍

After Objection Closure — Likely May 2026

Prelims Result Declaration

Expected May-June 2026 — jpsc.gov.in

📋 Key Dates — JPSC Civil Services Prelims 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 ↗

🧮 JPSC Score Calculator — Estimate Your Marks

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.

📊 Expected Cutoff — JPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026

UR / General

65 – 75

(Out of 200)

OBC

58 – 68

(Out of 200)

48 – 58

(Out of 200)

42 – 52

(Out of 200)

⚠️ Expected cutoffs based on exam difficulty and past trends. Actual cutoff depends on: (1) Number of vacancies (103) (2) Candidate strength (3) Exam difficulty (4) Category-wise applicant count. Official cutoff released with final result.

📥 How to Download JPSC Answer Key 2026

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)

⚠️ How to Raise Objection Against Answer Key

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

⚠️ Only objections submitted during window with valid proof will be reviewed. Objections after 24 April 5 PM will be REJECTED. Fee is refundable only if your objection is found valid.

🔗 Important Links & Resources

Download Answer Key PDF	Released ✅	jpsc.gov.in ↗
Raise Objection	Closed ❌	Window Expired
JPSC Result 2026	Expected	Watch Here ↗
Question Paper PDF	Available	Download ↗

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

A. 21 April 2026 ko jpsc.gov.in par release hua tha. Exam 19 April 2026 ko hua tha, toh 2 days baad answer key publish kiya gaya. Set-wise PDFs available hain — A, B, C, D ke liye alag-alag papers.

A. Objection window 20 April 2026 5:00 PM se 24 April 2026 5:00 PM tha. Window ab CLOSED hai. Future exams ke liye, objection window announcement ke according submit karna padta hai. OTR portal (jpscotr.com) se submit karna padta hai.

A. +2 marks per correct answer | NO negative marking — yeh bahut badi advantage hai. Agar answer galat ho ya blank ho, zero marks hoga lekin minus nahi. Isse candidates ko sab questions attempt karne ke liye encourage hota hai.

A. Formula: Total Score = Correct Answers × 2 | Example: 85 correct answers × 2 = 170 marks (out of 200). Yeh tentative estimate hai — final answer key objections review ke baad aayegi toh real score change ho sakta hai.

A. 103 vacancies announced — Advertisement No. 01/2026. Posts include IAS, PCS (Provincial Civil Service), aur various Jharkhand Civil Service cadres. Selection: Prelims → Mains → Interview.

A. Expected cutoff: UR 65-75 | OBC 58-68 | SC 48-58 | ST 42-52 (out of 200). Cutoff exam difficulty, vacancy ratio aur candidate quality par depend karta hai. Official cutoff result ke saath aayega.

A. Final answer key objections review ke baad aayega — likely May 2026. Result uske baad aayega. Qualified candidates ko Mains exam ke liye call diya jayega. Interview final stage hai. Puri process Prelims → Mains → Interview.

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