Jharkhand News: Jharkhand Government Recruitment Faces Delay as 11 Departments Yet to Submit Vacancy Lists for JPSC Recruitment

Ranchi, September 28, 2025: The Jharkhand government’s push to accelerate recruitment in state services has hit a roadblock, with 11 departments yet to submit details of vacant posts to the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). Despite directives issued in June 2025, these departments have not provided the required information, slowing preparations for upcoming recruitment examinations.

Jharkhand Government Directs Departments to Submit Vacancy Details

The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms has now directed the defaulting departments to submit their vacancy lists within a week. In an official communication, the secretary made it clear that departments must provide year-wise data on vacant posts and forward requisitions for at least one-third of positions for recruitment. The requisitions must be submitted in the prescribed format along with the approved roster.

Administrative Work Affected by Pending Government Vacancies

Jharkhand has been grappling with a large number of unfilled government posts for years. The shortage of staff has affected the efficiency of administrative work, while also worsening the state’s unemployment situation. The government has repeatedly emphasized the need to speed up the recruitment process, but delays from multiple departments have hindered progress.

Impact on JPSC Civil Services Examination

Officials have warned that continued delays in sending vacancy details could directly impact the JPSC Combined Civil Services Examination 2025. Experts also suggest that failure to provide updated vacancy lists on time may disrupt the recruitment cycle, depriving aspirants of opportunities and leaving crucial government positions vacant.

Departments Yet to Submit Vacancy Lists

The following 11 departments have not yet submitted their lists of vacant posts to JPSC:

Recruitment Challenges and Previous Examinations

The urgency of filling vacant positions is highlighted by the outcome of the 11th to 13th JPSC Combined Civil Services Examinations, in which 342 candidates were selected for key posts including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jail Superintendent, State Tax Officer, and Education Service positions. However, several gazetted posts in various departments remain unfilled, further emphasizing the need for timely requisitions to JPSC.