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JPSC Civil Services PT Answer Key 2026: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the Preliminary (PT) Answer Key 2026 for Combined Civil Services Examination 2025 (Advt. No. 01/2026). The exam was successfully conducted on 19 April 2026 across multiple centers in Jharkhand.
Candidates can now download the Paper 1 & Paper 2 answer keys and raise objections within the specified dates.
📊 Overview
| Organization | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services (PT) Exam 2025 |
| Advt No. | 01/2026 |
| Exam Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Papers | Paper 1 (GS) & Paper 2 (GS) |
| Official Website | www.jpsc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 19 April 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 20 April 2026 |
| Objection Start | 20 April 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | 24 April 2026 (05:00 PM) |
📌 Exam Details
- Total Candidates Issued Admit Card: 2,17,104
- Exam Centers: 564
- Exam Conducted in Two Shifts
📝 Answer Key Details
- Answer key released for Paper 1 (General Studies)
- Answer key released for Paper 2 (General Studies)
- Available for all sets: Series A, B, C, D
✔ Model answer keys are available on official website.
⚠️ Raise Objection Process
- Login via OTR portal: https://jpscotr.com
- Select question and submit objection
- Provide valid proof/source
- Submit before deadline
✔ Objection window open till 24 April 2026 (5 PM).
🧮 How to Calculate Marks
- Compare answers with official key
- Add marks for correct answers
- Deduct negative marks (if applicable)
- Estimate your score
📊 Exam Pattern (Prelims)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 200 |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 200 |
✔ Objective type exam with MCQs.
💼 Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (PT)
- Main Examination
- Interview
📥 How to Download Answer Key
- Visit https://www.jpsc.gov.in
- Go to “Latest Notifications”
- Click on Answer Key link
- Download PDF for Paper 1 & 2
🔗 Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Answer Key PDF | Download PDF |
| Raise Objection | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.jpsc.gov.in |
JPSC Civil Services PT Answer Key 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
When was JPSC Civil Services PT Answer Key 2026 released?
The answer key was released on 20 April 2026 for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
How can I download JPSC PT Answer Key 2026?
Visit the official JPSC website and download the answer key PDF from the latest notifications section.
What is the last date to raise objections?
Candidates can raise objections till 24 April 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
For which papers is the answer key available?
The answer key is available for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the prelims exam.
What is the next stage after prelims?
Qualified candidates will appear for the mains exam followed by interview.
