JPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Check Paper 1 and 2 Review, Difficulty Level, Good Attempts

Last Updated: Apr 19, 2026, 19:08 IST

JPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: The JPSC Prelims 2026 Paper Analysis includes details on the exam content, types of questions asked, difficulty level, and initial student responses. Candidates can find the JPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Analysis here.

JPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026
JPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026

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JPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: The JPSC Prelims 2026 examination is being held today, i.e. on April 19, in two shifts. The Jharkhand Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Examination (JPSC CCE) Exam is organised by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission to hire candidates for 103 various Group A and Group B civil services. The commission conducts the nationwide offline exam at designated centres. Candidates who appeared for JPSC Prelims 2026 can find detailed exam analysis, question types, students' initial impressions, difficulty levels, and related information here. The exam comprises two compulsory, objective-type papers (MCQs) of 200 marks each, with 2 hours allowed per paper. In this article, we will discuss the JPSC Prelims 2026 exam analysis to check out the difficulty level of the exam and good attempts in the examination. 

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JPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, April 19

The JPSC Prelims 2026 analysis will encompass evaluations of both the overall difficulty level of the exam and its subject-specific challenges. This JPSC Prelims exam analysis will draw upon candidates' feedback and insights from experts.

  • Students who took the JPSC Prelims 2026 Paper 1 have provided mixed reviews of the online exam. 

  • Some found the exams easy, and others noted a mixed variety of questions, leading to an overall moderate difficulty level.

  • A majority of the questions were similar to those from the previous year's exam.

  • The paper was moderate in difficulty with a balanced mix of static and current affairs questions.

  • History (15), Science & Tech (15), Current Affairs (15), and Miscellaneous (15) had the highest weightage.

  • Jharkhand-specific GK (10 questions) was easy and scoring, playing a key role in overall performance.

  • Polity and Economy were concept-based, while Geography required basic understanding + map knowledge.

  • Overall, candidates with strong NCERT basics, current affairs, and state GK preparation found the paper manageable.

JPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Highlights

The JPSC Prelims Exam 2026 is conducted to hire talented and qualified candidates for the top administrative positions like Deputy Collector, DSP, and Block Development Officer (BDO). It's a three-stage selection process which includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview. 

JPSC CCE Exam Analysis 2026 Overview

Recruiting Body

Jharkhand Public Service Commission

Exam Name

JPSC CCE Prelims 2026 exam

Vacancies

103

JPSC CCE Exam Date 2026

April 19, 2026

Selection Process

Prelims, Mains, and Interview

Official Website

jpsc.gov.in

JPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Exam Timings

The JPSC Prelims exam is being held on April 19, 2026, in two shifts. Shift 1 shall begin from 9 am, and Shift 2 will start from 3 pm. Check the table below for more details.

Shift

Reporting Time

Gate Closing Time

Exam Timing

Reporting Time Advice

Shift 1

08:00 AM

09:30 AM

10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Candidates should arrive at least 30 minutes before reporting time.

Shift 2

01:00 PM

02:30 PM

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

JPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Analysis Paper-wise Difficulty Level

Here, the candidates will get the paper-wise analysis of the JPSC Prelims 2026 Exam held on April 19. The paper review is based on student reactions and expert insights, which will help the candidates to understand the difficulty level of the papers.

Subject

Topics

No. of Questions

Difficulty Level

Number of Good Attempts

General Studies I

  • History of India
  • Geography of India
  • Indian Polity and Governance
  • Economic and Sustainable Development
  • Science & Technology
  • Jharkhand Specific Questions
  • National & International Current Events
  • General Questions of Miscellaneous Nature

100

Moderate

55-60

General Studies II

 
  • History of Jharkhand
  • Jharkhand Movement
  • Unique Identity of Jharkhand
  • Folk Literature, Dance, Music, Instruments, Tourist Places, and Tribal Culture of Jharkhand
  • Major Educational Institutions of Jharkhand

100

Moderate

60-65

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