JPSC Eligibility 2024: Check JPSC Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Attempt Limit. Physical Eligibility, Attempt Limit, Reservation

Candidates who aspire to apply for various posts released by JPSC must fulfil the JPSC eligibility criteria. This article contains all information about JPSC eligibility criteria, age limit, education qualifications and physical eligibility criteria.

Lakshima SareenUpdated on : Nov 29 2024 10:03 IST

JPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024: The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) conducts recruitment exams for Jharkhand Administrative Service (JAS), Police Service, and various other state services. Candidates who wish to apply for the JPSC exam must satisfy the eligibility criteria laid down by the commission. It must be noted that the eligibility criteria will vary for different posts and services. Thus, candidates are advised to check the latest eligibility criteria for the relevant posts from the official website.

JPSC eligibility criteria comprise the educational requirements, age limit, physical requirements and the domicile status of the candidates. It must be noted that only the candidates who are natives of Jharkhand, can avail the benefits of JPSC reservations. The minimum age limit to apply for the JPSC 2024 exam is 21 years and the upper age limit will vary for different categories. For instance, for the General/EWS category, the upper age limit is 35 years. The age limit for all categories has been mentioned in the article below. There is also a provision for age relaxation for various categories, which also have been mentioned below.

Also Check: JPSC Application Form 2024

There are no limitations on the number of attempts a candidate can give for the JPSC exam as long as they satisfy the JPSC eligibility criteria. This article contains all the details regarding the eligibility criteria for Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination.

JPSC Eligibility Criteria 2024

Before filling out the JPSC application forms, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the post they are applying for. Candidates can check the latest JPSC eligibility criteria by visiting the commission’s official website. Various exam-related notifications are available on the official website. Candidates are advised to refer to the latest official notifications to check the eligibility requirements and other exam-related details.

The eligibility criteria for the JPSC civil services examinations has been mentioned below in this article. Candidates must carefully go through all the eligibility requirements before filling out the application form.

Also Check: JPSC Exam Pattern 2024

JPSC eligibility criteria for the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Examination is as follows.

JPSC Educational Qualification 2024

Particulars	Details
Minimum Educational Requirement	Bachelor’s degree in any course from a centre/state recognised university
For Final Year Bachelor’s Students	Final year students must have completed and cleared their examinations before the last date of submission of JPSC application form

JPSC Age Limit 2024

Category	Age Limit
Unreserved/Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)	Minimum Age: 21 years Upper Age Limit: 35 years
Extremely Backward Classes (EBC)/Backward Classes (BC)	Upper Age Limit: 37 years
Female (Unreserved/Extremely Backward Classes/Backward Classes)	Upper Age Limit: 38 years
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Male and Female)	Upper Age Limit: 40 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)	Such candidates will be given a relaxation of 10 years in their respective category
Ex-Servicemen	Such candidates will be given a relaxation of 5 years in their respective category
Age Relaxation Provisions for Certain Categories/People	Candidates who have served under the Government of Jharkhand for at least 3 years (regular service) shall be granted 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit
	Candidates belonging to EBC/BC, Female, SC/ST, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen categories also eligible for cumulative age relaxation under both categories
Important Note for PwBD candidates	Irrespective of the age-relaxation provisions, candidates who belong to the PwBD category will be considered for appointment only when they satisfy the physical and medical requirements for the respective posts that are to be allocated to them

Category

Male

Female

Unreserved/Backward Classes/Extremely Backward Classes

Minimum Height: 165 cms

Minimum Chest Size (Without Expansion): 81 cms

Minimum Height: 155 cms

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe

Minimum Height: 162 cms

Minimum Chest Size (Without Expansion): 79 cms

Minimum Height: 152 cms

Particulars	Details
No. of attempts (for all categories)	No limit on the number of attempts if a candidate fulfils the required eligibility criteria

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the JPSC age limit?

As per the official JPSC notification, the minimum age limit for applying for the JPSC exam is 21 years. Whereas, the upper age limit will vary for different categories. For instance, for general and EWS category, the upper age limit is 35 years and for Extremely Backward Classes/Backward Classes, it is 37 years. For more detailed information on the JPSC age limit, candidates can refer to the article above.

I am not a native of Jharkhand. Can I still avail the benefits of JPSC reservation?

No, it must be noted that only the candidates who are the natives of the state of Jharkhand, will be eligible for claiming the JPSC reservation benefits.

What is the JPSC education qualification criteria?

In order to apply for the JPSC exam, candidates must have at least completed their Bachelor’s in any course from a centre/state recognised university.

I am a final year Bachelor’s student. Can I also apply for the JPSC recruitment 2024 exam?

Yes, final year students can also apply for the JPSC examination, however, there is one condition. Such candidates must have completed and passed their final year examinations before the last date for submission of JPSC application forms.

What is the JPSC attempt limit?

It must be noted that there is no bar or restrictions on the number of attempts a candidate can give for the JPSC exam until and unless they fulfil the required eligibility criteria.

What is the JPSC physical eligibility criteria?

Candidates will have to pass the medical examination ( as notified by the commission) in order to get appointed to various posts under the state services. The physical requirements and medical examination is bound to vary for different posts. Candidates can refer to the detailed JPSC physical eligibility criteria that has been mentioned above in this article. Only the candidates who will satisfy the physical standards, shall be allocated posts under the Jharkhand state services.

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