Updated: 14 August 2026. JPSC Project Manager recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 04/2025 for 30 Project Manager and equivalent posts in the Jharkhand Industries Service. The application process closed in July 2025. According to the JPSC Examination Calendar 2026, the written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 September 2026.
This page explains the correct vacancy count, eligible degrees, age limit, paper pattern, syllabus and current status. Candidates should use the official JPSC record linked below for any later corrigendum.
JPSC Project Manager Exam 2025: Key Details
| Particular | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting commission | Jharkhand Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement number | 04/2025 |
| Post | Project Manager and equivalent posts |
| Service | Jharkhand Industries Service |
| Total vacancies | 30 |
| Application period | 20 June to 10 July 2025 |
| Written examination | 19–20 September 2026 |
| Minimum age | 22 years |
| Pay | ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,800; Level 9 |
| Selection | Written examination and interview |
Current Status and Important Dates
The online application window has closed. JPSC issued the advertisement on 17 June 2025 and later published application-related notices. The written examination has been placed on 19 and 20 September 2026 in the commission’s examination calendar dated 9 July 2026. A calendar is a planning document; candidates must still check the recruitment record for the final programme and admit-card notice.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 17 June 2025 |
| Online application | 20 June–10 July 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 11 July 2025 |
| Last date for hard copy | 23 July 2025 |
| Scheduled written examination | 19–20 September 2026 |
JPSC Project Manager Vacancy 2025
There are 30 vacancies, not 40. The category-wise distribution reported in Advertisement No. 04/2025 is given below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 8 |
| Scheduled Caste | 3 |
| Extremely Backward Class-I | 2 |
| Backward Class-II | 2 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
Horizontal reservation and other concessions apply according to the Jharkhand Government rules cited in the advertisement. A candidate should read the reservation certificates and format instructions before relying on a category claim.
Educational Qualification
A general bachelor’s degree in any subject is not enough. A candidate must hold one of the qualifications listed in the advertisement. The accepted routes include:
- B.E. or B.Tech from a recognised institution; or
- a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Science, Commerce, Cost Accountancy, Sericulture, Environment, Food Technology or Management.
Eligibility is decided from the exact degree and subject recorded in the application. Candidates with an unusual or equivalent qualification should rely on the wording of the official advertisement and any later clarification issued by JPSC.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 22 years. Age is calculated with reference to 1 August 2024. The normal upper limits are:
| Category | Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS male | 35 years |
| EBC-I/BC-II male | 37 years |
| Women of the specified unreserved/EWS/EBC-I/BC-II categories | 38 years |
| SC/ST candidates | 40 years |
Additional relaxation, where applicable, must be supported by the prescribed certificate. The commission checks eligibility at document verification even if the online form was accepted.
Salary and Nature of Post
The notified scale is ₹9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,800, corresponding to Level 9 under the revised pay structure. Actual monthly pay depends on the applicable basic pay, allowances, deductions and place of posting.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of a written examination followed by an interview. The written papers test language ability, general awareness and the specialised knowledge required for industrial administration.
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 100 | 2 hours |
| English | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Studies | 200 | 2 hours |
| Industrial Development and Law | 300 | 2 hours |
| Written total | 700 | — |
| Interview | 100 | — |
Hindi and English are qualifying papers, with the minimum standard stated in the advertisement. Candidates should not ignore them, because failure to secure the qualifying marks can stop evaluation for final merit even when the specialised paper is strong.
Syllabus: What to Study
Hindi and English
Prepare comprehension, grammar, sentence correction, vocabulary, précis and clear written expression. The aim is functional command of the language rather than literary criticism.
General Studies
Cover current events, Indian history and the national movement, geography of India and Jharkhand, Indian polity, economy, science, environment and Jharkhand-specific administration and development. Current examples should be connected with basic concepts instead of memorised as isolated news.
Industrial Development and Law
This is the decisive specialised paper. Preparation should include industrial policy, entrepreneurship, project planning, feasibility, finance, production and operations, quality control, marketing, human-resource management, labour and industrial laws, environmental compliance, small and medium enterprises, public-sector institutions and the industrial profile of Jharkhand.
For Jharkhand, revise the location and resource base of major industries, industrial areas, mineral-linked value chains, infrastructure constraints, MSME development, ease of doing business, land and environmental issues, and the role of state industrial institutions.
Preparation Plan for the September 2026 Exam
- Download the official syllabus and convert each line into a short checklist.
- Give the largest share of study time to Industrial Development and Law because it carries 300 marks.
- Prepare Jharkhand industry examples for minerals, steel, engineering, power, food processing, sericulture and MSMEs.
- Revise the main labour, factory, environment and industrial-development laws from their present provisions.
- Practise two-hour papers. A syllabus is not complete until the candidate can recall and write within the time limit.
- Keep Hindi and English practice regular instead of leaving the qualifying papers for the final week.
- Use the official JPSC page for notices; do not depend on an old application article for the admit-card date.
Official JPSC Links
- JPSC Project Manager recruitment record
- Advertisement No. 04/2025
- JPSC Examination Calendar 2026
- JPSC official website
Quick Practice
MCQ. Advertisement No. 04/2025 relates to which service?
- Jharkhand Administrative Service
- Jharkhand Industries Service
- Jharkhand Forest Service
- Jharkhand Engineering Service
Answer: B. The Project Manager and equivalent posts are notified under the Jharkhand Industries Service.
Mains practice question. Examine the industrial advantages and major constraints of Jharkhand. Suggest practical measures through which a Project Manager can support MSME growth, employment and environmentally responsible industrialisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many JPSC Project Manager vacancies are there?
Advertisement No. 04/2025 notified 30 vacancies.
When will the JPSC Project Manager written exam be held?
The JPSC Examination Calendar 2026 places it on 19 and 20 September 2026. Candidates should check the recruitment record for the final programme and admit card.
Can any graduate apply?
No. The candidate must possess one of the engineering or subject qualifications specified in the advertisement.
What is the most important paper?
Industrial Development and Law carries 300 marks and therefore deserves the largest part of subject preparation.
Sources and further reading
- JPSC Project Manager recruitment recordjpsc.gov.in
- Advertisement No. 04/2025jpsc.gov.in
- JPSC Examination Calendar 2026jpsc.gov.in
- JPSC official websitejpsc.gov.in