JPSC Combined Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026 Released – Paper I & II Key Out
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has officially released the Corrected Answer Key for the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services (Backlog) Preliminary Examination 2023, advertised under Advertisement Number 06/2026. Candidates who appeared in the preliminary test held on 10 May 2026 can now download the final corrected answer key from the official JPSC website at jpsc.gov.in. The commission has dropped 2 questions from Paper I and 4 questions from Paper II after reviewing objections submitted by candidates.
JPSC Combined Civil Services Backlog Exam 2026 – Quick Overview
Before diving into the answer key details, here is a quick reference summary of the key facts about this recruitment examination.
Important Dates – JPSC Civil Services Backlog Exam 2026
Keeping track of the key dates helps candidates plan their next steps, especially with the Mains examination on the horizon.
How Many Questions Were Dropped in JPSC Civil Services Backlog Prelims 2026?
A total of 6 questions have been dropped across both papers of the JPSC Combined Civil Services Backlog Preliminary Examination 2026. Specifically, 2 questions have been dropped from Paper I (General Studies – First Paper) and 4 questions have been dropped from Paper II (General Studies – Second Paper). These dropped questions will be awarded marks to all candidates, effectively increasing the achievable score for all test-takers.
JPSC Combined Civil Services Backlog Mains Exam 2026 – Schedule
Candidates who clear the preliminary cutoff should begin their Mains preparation without delay. According to the official press release issued by the Controller of Examination, JPSC, the Mains (Written) Examination for the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services (Backlog) 2023 is tentatively scheduled on 25 July 2026, 26 July 2026, and 27 July 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official JPSC website at www.jpsc.gov.in for the official Mains admit card and detailed schedule.
How to Download JPSC Combined Civil Services Answer Key 2026
Accessing the corrected answer key is straightforward using the official JPSC portal. Follow these steps to download the PDF:
Step 1 – Visit the official JPSC website at jpsc.gov.in.
Step 2 – Navigate to the “Latest News” or “Notifications” section on the homepage.
Step 3 – Look for the notification titled “Corrected Answer Key – Jharkhand Combined Civil Services (Backlog) PT Exam 2023, Advt. No. 06/2026.”
Step 4 – Click on the download link to open the PDF.
Step 5 – Check your answers against the series (A, B, C, or D) printed on your admit card.
You can also access the answer key directly via the official PDF link: JPSC Combined Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026
Notification Out – Official Press Release by JPSC
JPSC issued a formal press release (Gyapank Sankhya 2082, dated 23 June 2026) from its office at Circular Road, Ranchi – 834001, confirming the availability of the corrected answer key on the commission’s website. The press release also formally announced the tentative Mains exam dates of 25, 26, and 27 July 2026. All candidates are advised to treat jpsc.gov.in as the single authoritative source for all updates related to this recruitment.