The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2025 for the direct recruitment of Project Manager posts under the Urban Development and Housing Department. This blog provides a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, exam pattern, syllabus, reservation policy, and application instructions for the JPSC Project Manager Exam 2025.
A total of 40 vacancies have been announced, category-wise as follows:
Category
Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR)
13
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
13
Scheduled Caste (SC)
03
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
04
Backward Class (BC)
03
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
04
Total
40
Horizontal Reservation is applicable for women, persons with disabilities (PwD), and other sub-categories as per Jharkhand government norms.
Pay Scale
Component
Amount
Pay Band
₹9300 – ₹34,800
Grade Pay
₹4800
Pay Matrix
Level–9 (7th CPC)
Post Nature
Permanent
Probation
2 Years
Age Limit (As on 01.08.2024)
Category
Maximum Age (in years)
UR / EWS (Male)
35
BC / EBC (Male)
37
UR / BC / EBC (Female)
38
SC / ST (Male and Female)
40
PwBD (All Categories)
+10 Years relaxation
Minimum Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Those with additional qualifications in Public Administration, Economics, Urban Development, or Engineering may get preference, subject to department-specific norms.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
Stage
Description
Marks
Paper 1
General Knowledge (MCQ)
100
Paper 2
Hindi & English (Subjective)
100
Paper 3
Technical/Professional
100
Interview
Viva-voce
100
Total
400
Exam Pattern of JPSC Project Manager Exam
Paper-wise Format
Paper No.
Subject
Type
Duration
Marks
Paper 1
General Studies
Objective
2 Hours
100
Paper 2
Hindi & English Language
Subjective
2 Hours
100
Paper 3
Technical/Professional Knowledge
Subjective
2 Hours
100
Interview
Candidates shortlisted through written exam will appear for an interview of 100 marks.
Syllabus of JPSC Project Manager Exam
Paper 1: General Studies (Objective)
General Awareness of Jharkhand
Indian Polity and Constitution
Indian History and National Movement
Geography of India and Jharkhand
Indian Economy
Current Affairs (State, National, International)
Reasoning & Mental Ability
Environmental Studies and Climate Change
Paper 2: Hindi & English (Subjective)
Section
Topics
Hindi
Essay, Letter/Application, Grammar
English
Essay, Grammar, Precis Writing, Translation
Paper 3: Professional Knowledge (Subjective)
Topics
Jharkhand Industrial Policy
Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Industrial Statistics and Survey Techniques
Startups, Entrepreneurship and Govt Schemes (State + Central)
Policies related to land, investment, infrastructure
Important Acts (Paper 3 Specific)
Act Name
Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951
Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority Act, 2013
Bihar State Industrial Investment and Promotion Policy, 1985
Factories Act, 1948
Trade Unions Act, 1926
Right to Fair Compensation in Land Acquisition Act
The Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908
The Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act, 1949
Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2001
Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA), 1996
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Cut-off Criteria)
Category
Minimum Qualifying %
Unreserved (UR)
40%
Backward Class (BC)
36.5%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
34%
SC / ST / Women (All Categories)
32%
EWS
40%
Application Fee for JPSC Project Manager Exam
Category
Fee (in ₹)
UR / BC / EBC / EWS
₹600 + Bank Charges
SC / ST (Jharkhand Domicile)
₹150 + Bank Charges
PwBD (Jharkhand)
Exempted
Payment is to be made via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI through the official payment gateway.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
Fill the application form carefully. Fields like name, DOB, email, and mobile must match official documents.
Upload scanned copies of photo and signature.
Pay the fee online and submit the form.
Download a PDF copy of the submitted form for future reference.
Key Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Starts
10 June 2025
Last Date to Apply
10 July 2025
Admit Card Release
To be notified
Exam Date (Tentative)
To be notified
Conclusion
The JPSC Project Manager Exam 2025 is a great opportunity for aspirants who wish to work in administrative roles in Jharkhand’s development ecosystem. The post offers attractive pay, permanent status, and involvement in meaningful infrastructure and policy work.
Candidates must thoroughly prepare, especially for Jharkhand-specific policies, industrial regulations, and schemes. Understanding the exam structure and practicing writing-based answers will be crucial for scoring well.
