The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has issued an official notice for the Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 under Advertisement No. 01/2026, allowing candidates to check the district headquarters of their allotted examination centre from 08 April 2026 onward through the OTR login available via the JPSC website. This is the exam city intimation stage, released ahead of the admit card.
The official notice also confirms that admit cards, attendance sheets and detailed exam instructions will be available from 14 April 2026 at 5:00 PM onward. That matters because the city slip is only an advance information document. It helps candidates plan travel, but it does not replace the admit card and does not disclose the exact examination venue address.
For date and shift planning, candidates should rely primarily on the documents visible after login and then recheck everything on the admit card once it is released. The released city-intimation schedule for this exam cycle indicates that the prelims is being held on 19 April 2026 in two papers, but the final authority for reporting time, venue and exam instructions remains the admit card issued by JPSC.
JPSC exam city 2026 release status
JPSC has officially activated the exam city intimation stage for the Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The notice states that candidates can obtain information regarding the district headquarters where the examination centre will be located from 08 April 2026 onward.
This means the city-intimation facility is live. Candidates need to access it through the OTR login made available through the JPSC website. The official wording is important here: the document indicates the district headquarters or exam city area, not the final venue address.
What the official notice confirms
The official JPSC notice dated 07 April 2026 confirms two things clearly. First, candidates can check the district headquarters of their examination centre from 08 April 2026 onward. Second, candidates can download the admit card, attendance sheet and important examination instructions from 14 April 2026 at 5:00 PM onward.
The notice does not itself list the full venue address. That is why candidates should treat the exam city slip as an advance travel-planning document and wait for the admit card for the exact centre, reporting instructions and final exam-day details.
JPSC Civil Services prelim exam date and shift details
The released city-intimation schedule for this exam cycle indicates that the JPSC Civil Services prelims is scheduled for 19 April 2026. The exam is being handled in two papers on the same day.
| Paper | Subject | Date | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies I | 19 April 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Paper II | General Studies II | 19 April 2026 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Candidates should still verify these timings on the admit card once it is released, because the admit card remains the final controlling document for reporting time, gate closing instructions and the exact examination centre.
What details are available in the exam city slip
The exam city intimation slip is meant to give candidates advance planning information before the hall ticket is released. In practice, candidates can expect it to show the allotted district headquarters or exam city and other basic exam-linked details visible after login.
- Candidate name
- Registration or OTR-linked details
- Exam city or allotted district headquarters
- Exam date
- Shift or paper timing details where displayed
This helps candidates arrange travel and stay in advance, especially if the allotted district is different from their home location.
What the exam city slip does not show
Candidates should not confuse the city slip with the admit card. The city-intimation stage is not the final hall ticket stage.
- It does not substitute for the admit card.
- It does not usually show the exact examination centre address.
- It does not replace the attendance sheet or other exam-day documents.
- It may not carry all the instructions needed for entry into the examination hall.
The exact venue address, attendance sheet and detailed instructions are to be downloaded separately when the admit card window opens.
How to check JPSC Civil Services exam city 2026
Candidates can check their exam city through the OTR access route available on the official JPSC website.
- Open the official JPSC website at jpsc.gov.in.
- Use the OTR link available on the website.
- Log in with your registered Email ID, Mobile Number or OTR Number and Password.
- Open the city-intimation or related exam link visible in your dashboard.
- Check the allotted district headquarters or exam city, date and any shift details shown there.
- Download and save the slip for reference.
If the website is slow due to heavy traffic, wait and try again after some time instead of repeatedly refreshing the page.
Credentials required to download the city slip
JPSC has specified the login fields needed to access the city slip and later the admit card. Candidates should keep these details ready before opening the portal.
| Required item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email ID or Mobile Number or OTR Number | To identify the candidate account |
| Password | To log in to the OTR dashboard |
If you have forgotten your password, recover it before the admit card release date so that there is no delay in downloading the hall ticket and attendance sheet.
Important dates linked to the exam city slip
The exam city stage is only one part of the JPSC prelim process. Candidates should track all linked dates together so that nothing is missed.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official notice regarding exam city and admit card | 07 April 2026 |
| Exam city information available from | 08 April 2026 onward |
| Admit card, attendance sheet and instructions from | 14 April 2026, 5:00 PM onward |
| Preliminary examination date | 19 April 2026 |
Keep checking the official website regularly because any late update or correction will usually be posted there first.
Exam city slip and admit card are not the same
This is the most important point candidates often miss. The exam city slip tells you where, in broad terms, your examination centre will be located. The admit card gives the final exam authority details.
| Document | Main purpose |
|---|---|
| Exam city slip | Advance information about district headquarters or exam city for travel planning |
| Admit card | Final entry document carrying exact exam centre details and exam-day instructions |
You should download both. The city slip helps plan travel, while the admit card is required for the actual examination process.
What candidates should do after checking the exam city
Once the city slip is visible, candidates should use it practically instead of just downloading it and moving on.
- Confirm the allotted district headquarters carefully.
- Estimate travel time if the district is outside your home area.
- Keep your login credentials safe for the admit card download window.
- Download the admit card immediately when it is released.
- Recheck the exact venue address and reporting instructions on the hall ticket.
- Carry the required documents mentioned in the exam instructions.
This helps avoid last-minute confusion, especially in cases where travel to another district is involved.
What to do if the city slip is not opening or details look wrong
If the city-intimation page is not opening, the issue may be due to heavy portal traffic, incorrect credentials or a temporary login problem. Try again after some time and ensure that the correct Email ID, Mobile Number or OTR Number and Password are being entered.
If the slip opens but there appears to be an error in personal details, do not assume it will correct itself automatically. Keep a screenshot or downloaded copy and monitor the official JPSC website for any correction instruction. Once the admit card is released, verify all candidate details again immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JPSC Civil Services Pre Exam City 2026 released?
Yes. JPSC has released the city-intimation stage, and candidates can check the district headquarters of their allotted exam centre from 08 April 2026 onward through the OTR login.
What does the JPSC exam city slip show?
It gives advance information about the allotted district headquarters or exam city and may also display exam-linked details such as date and shift shown in the login dashboard.
Does the exam city slip contain the exact exam centre address?
No. The city slip is not the admit card. The exact examination centre address is expected through the admit card and related exam documents.
When will the JPSC Civil Services admit card 2026 be released?
According to the official notice, the admit card, attendance sheet and important instructions can be downloaded from 14 April 2026 at 5:00 PM onward.
What is the JPSC Civil Services prelim exam date in this cycle?
The released exam schedule linked to the city-intimation stage shows the prelim examination on 19 April 2026. Candidates should recheck the final timing and venue on the admit card.
What are the JPSC prelim shift timings?
The current released schedule shows Paper I from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Paper II from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 19 April 2026, subject to final confirmation on the admit card.
How can I download the JPSC exam city slip?
Go to jpsc.gov.in, open the OTR login, sign in using your Email ID, Mobile Number or OTR Number and Password, then open the exam city or related prelim link available in your dashboard.