Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Recruitment 2025 for Boiler Inspector

Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Recruitment 2025 for Boiler Inspector : Overview

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has advertised for 5 Boiler Inspector positions under the Jharkhand Labour Service (Technical) Cadre. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Power Plant, Metallurgy, or Production Engineering/Technology, along with two years of relevant work experience. The online application deadline is August 4, 2025, with a final document submission date of August 18, 2025. The selection process includes a written examination and an interview. Candidates should refer to the official JPSC website for detailed eligibility, syllabus, and application instructions.

Key Details

Job Title: Boiler Inspector (Direct Recruitment)

Organization: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)

Department: Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development Department, Government of Jharkhand

Advertisement Number: 02/2025

Important Dates

Application Deadline (Online): August 4, 2025, till 05:00 PM

Application Fee Submission Deadline: August 5, 2025

Submission of Hard Copy and Documents Deadline: August 18, 2025, till 05:00 PM (by Speed Post/Registered Post or by hand)

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 05

• Unreserved: 02
• EWS: 00
• SC: 00
• ST: 02
• BC-I: 01
• BC-II: 00*Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.

Salary Scale: PB-II – ₹9,300-34,800 (Grade Pay – ₹5,400)

Nature of Post: Permanent

Probation Period: 2 (Two) years

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Power Plant or Metallurgy or Production Engineering/Technology from a recognized University/Institution in India.
• Work Experience (Post-qualification): 2 years of practical experience as an engineer in a boiler plant of any organization registered under the Companies Act, 1956 / Public Sector Undertaking / Government department in the related engineering branch OR 2 years of experience as an engineer in a workshop manufacturing and repairing steam engines registered under the Factories Act. Work experience certificates must be issued by the competent authority of the registered organization/Public Sector Undertaking or Government department.

Age Limit (as on August 1, 2022):

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age:
  • Unreserved: 35 Years
  • Extremely Backward Classes (Annexure-I)/Backward Classes (Annexure-II): 37 Years
  • Female (Unreserved/Extremely Backward Classes (Annexure-I)/Backward Classes (Annexure-II)): 38 Years
  • Scheduled Tribes/Scheduled Castes (Male and Female): 40 Years
  • Economically Weaker Section: 35 Years
  • Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): A relaxation of 10 years in their respective category.
  • Ex-Servicemen: A relaxation of 5 years in their respective category.
  • Jharkhand State Government employees who have completed three years of continuous service: 5 years relaxation in the prescribed maximum age limit.

Selection Process

• Written Examination: The written examination will consist of three subjective papers.¹
  • Paper 1: General Hindi and General English (100 marks, 3 hours) – Qualifying only (minimum 30 marks required). Marks obtained in this paper will not be counted for the merit list.
  • Paper 2: Engineering Paper-I (200 marks, 3 hours)
  • Paper 3: Engineering Paper-II (200 marks, 3 hours)
  • Engineering papers will be in English only.
  • Detailed syllabus is available on the Commission’s website.
• Interview: An interview of 50 marks will be conducted.
• Final selection will be based on the sum of marks obtained in the written examination and the interview.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Written Exam & Interview Combined):

• Unreserved: 40%
• Backward Class-Annexure II: 36.5%
• Extremely Backward Class-Annexure I: 34%
• Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe & Female: 32%
• Primitive Tribe: 30%
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 40%

Application Fee

• Unreserved, Extremely Backward Classes (Annexure-1), Backward Classes (Annexure-II), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS): ₹600/-
• Jharkhand State Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste: ₹150/-
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (at least 40% disability): Exempted from examination fee.
• Fees are non-refundable.

How to Apply

• Apply Online through the One Time Registration System.
• No certificates are to be attached with the online application.
• Applicants must fill the online application themselves.
• Print two copies of the filled application form after submission.
• Keep all relevant certificates/documents and the fee payment receipt safe.
• Self-attested copies of all required documents must be submitted to the Controller of Examinations, Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Circular Road, Ranchi – 834001, by the specified deadline of August 18, 2025, 05:00 PM.
• The envelope must be clearly marked with Advertisement Number, Name of Examination, Applicant’s Name, and Registration No.
• Scanned passport-size photograph and signature must be uploaded.
• Applications must be filled in BLOCK LETTERS except for the signature.
• Applicant’s name, father’s name, and date of birth should match those on the Matriculation certificate/mark sheet.
• Applicants must ensure all desired original certificates are available at the time of filling the application.

Important Notes

• Reservation benefits are only for permanent residents of Jharkhand State.
• Caste certificates for reservation must be issued by the competent authority of Jharkhand State in the prescribed format.
• Creamy Layer certificate for EBC/BC-I has a validity of one year from the date of issue, but can be extended for the financial year by submitting an updated self-declaration.
• Caste certificates for Central Government services are not valid.
• Women who have migrated to Jharkhand State through marriage from other states are not eligible for reservation in Jharkhand.
• No changes/corrections can be made to the reservation category claimed in the online application after submission.
• Original certificates must be presented during document verification for the interview. Failure to do so will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Incomplete, unsigned, or late applications will be rejected and fees will not be refunded.
• The Commission reserves the right to postpone or cancel the selection process at any time without assigning any reason.
• If any false information or concealed facts are found during verification at any stage, the Commission reserves the right to cancel the candidature.

For detailed information, please refer to the official advertisement on the JPSC website.²

Reference and Notification Links

1. https://www.jpsc.gov.in/exam_files.php?id=13032 ︎
2. https://www.jpsc.gov.in/data/Advertisement_02_25_dated_02_07_2025.pdf ︎