The Jharkhand Karmchari Chayan Ayog (JSSC) has released two notifications for the Jharkhand Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Category) Sanyukt Pratiyogita Pariksha-2026 (JTAACCE-2026): Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 6101 regular vacancies (open to all eligible candidates) and Advertisement No. 05/2026 for 1198 backlog vacancies (reserved for existing Para Teachers with minimum 2 years continuous service). The combined total is 7299 posts. Online applications opened on 29 September 2026 and the last date has been extended to 18 October 2026 (midnight). Candidates eligible for both advertisements can submit a single application and pay only one exam fee, as a common examination will be held for both.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must know. First, JTET (Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test) is mandatory. Candidates who have passed CTET or a neighbouring state’s TET can also apply, but must clear JTET within 3 years of appointment. Second, if you are an existing Para Teacher with 2+ years continuous service under Jharkhand Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, you can apply for both Advt. 04/2026 (regular) and Advt. 05/2026 (backlog) in a single application, paying only one fee. Third, there is NO negative marking in this examination. All questions carry 1 mark each with no deduction for wrong answers.
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Recruitment: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Jharkhand Karmchari Chayan Ayog (JSSC) |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Kotti) Sanyukt Pratiyogita Pariksha-2026 (JTAACCE-2026) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 04/2026 (Regular) and 05/2026 (Backlog) |
| Post | Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Teacher) |
| Total Vacancies | 7299 (Regular: 6101 + Backlog: 1198) |
| Application Mode | Online at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Application Start | 29 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Extended) | 18 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Photo/Signature Upload and Printout | By 22 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Error Correction Window | 23 to 24 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Exam Date | To be announced on jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Official Website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Recruitment: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | 29 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Register and Fill Application (Extended) | 18 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Last Date to Upload Photo/Signature and Take Printout | 22 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Error Correction Window | 23 to 24 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Vacancy Details
Advt. No. 04/2026 – Regular Vacancy (6101 Posts)
| Post | Class Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Para Category) | Class 1 to 5 | 1909 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Language | Class 6 to 8 | 1868 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Social Science | Class 6 to 8 | 660 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Science and Mathematics | Class 6 to 8 | 1664 |
| Total (Regular) | 6101 |
Advt. No. 05/2026 – Backlog Vacancy (1198 Posts)
Reserved exclusively for candidates currently serving as Para Teacher (Sahayak Adhyapak) under Jharkhand Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Ranchi, with minimum 2 years continuous service.
| Post | Class Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher | Class 1 to 5 | 847 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Language | Class 6 to 8 | 19 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Social Science | Class 6 to 8 | 248 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Science and Mathematics | Class 6 to 8 | 84 |
| Total (Backlog) | 1198 |
Vacancy figures are subject to revision based on requests from the concerned department. Full district-wise and category-wise breakup is in the official brochures.
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Eligibility
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1-5) | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed; OR Higher Secondary with 45% marks + 2-year Diploma (NCTE 2007-09 norms); OR 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed; OR 10+2 with 50% + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education); OR Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. AND JTET (Class 1-5) pass mandatory. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Science and Mathematics (Class 6-8) | 3-year Graduation in Science/Engineering/Technology/Agriculture/Mathematics with B.Ed and JTET (Class 6-8) pass. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Social Science (Class 6-8) | 3-year Graduation in Arts/Humanities/Social Science/Commerce/Management with B.Ed and JTET (Class 6-8) pass. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Language (Class 6-8) | 3-year Graduation or Honours in a notified language (Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bangla, Mundari, Ho, Khadia, Kurukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, Sanskrit) with B.Ed and JTET (Class 6-8) pass. |
Note: CTET or a neighbouring state’s TET also accepted, but JTET must be cleared within 3 years of appointment. SC/ST/EBC-I/BC-II/PwD candidates get 5% marks relaxation; PVTG candidates get 7% relaxation.
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) and EWS | 21 years | 35 years |
| EBC-I and BC-II (Male) | 21 years | 37 years |
| Women (UR, EWS, EBC-I, BC-II) | 21 years | 38 years |
| SC (Male and Female) | 21 years | 40 years |
| ST (Male and Female) | 21 years | 40 years |
| PwD (all categories) | 21 years | Upper limit + 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 21 years | Upper limit + 5 years |
| Existing Para Teachers (2+ years service) | 21 years | Up to 58 years (age relaxation = contractual service period) |
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Others | Rs. 100 |
| SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand | Rs. 50 |
Fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying for both Advt. 04/2026 and Advt. 05/2026 together pay only ONE fee, as only one combined application is submitted and one common exam is held.
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1-5) | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 6-8) – All streams | Level-5 | Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Exam Pattern
For Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1-5) – Total 300 merit marks
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mother Tongue (qualifying, min 30%) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Notified Language | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | GK/Current Affairs (50) + Social Science (75) + Science and Maths (75) | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 1 marks are qualifying only and not counted in the merit list. Merit = Paper 2 + Paper 3 (300 marks).
For Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 6-8) – Total 380 merit marks
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mother Tongue (qualifying, min 30%) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Notified Language | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 4 | Optional Subject (Math/Science or Social Science or Language, min 33%) | 180 | 180 | 3 hours |
Paper 1 marks are qualifying only. Merit = Paper 2 + Paper 3 + Paper 4 (380 marks).
No negative marking in any paper. Exam conducted in OMR/CBT mode.
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Merit List
| Category | Minimum % |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 40% |
| SC/ST/Women | 32% |
| EBC (Schedule-1) | 34% |
| BC (Schedule-2) | 36.5% |
| Primitive Tribal Groups (Adim Janjati) | 30% |
How to Apply for JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher Recruitment
- Visit the official JSSC website at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click “Online Application for JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher)” and complete registration.
- Note your registration number and password received via SMS/email.
- Log in and fill in personal, educational and category details. Select whether you are applying for regular (04/2026), backlog (05/2026) or both.
- Pay the exam fee online (the next day after registration, post 12:00 noon). Only one fee is payable even if applying for both.
- One day after fee payment, log in again to upload your photograph and signature.
- Verify all details, submit the form and take a printout by 22 October 2026 (midnight).
- Use the error correction window (23-24 October) to fix any mistakes if needed.
For direct application: jsscjtaacce.ibtexamination.com
Important Instructions
- JTET is mandatory. CTET or neighbouring state TET accepted, but JTET must be obtained within 3 years of appointment.
- No negative marking. Attempt all questions.
- Existing Para Teachers with 2+ years service under JSPP Ranchi: apply for both Advt. 04 and 05 in one form with one fee.
- Document verification happens after the exam. Ensure all certificates are in the formats prescribed in the notification appendices.
- Admit card available only from the JSSC website. Not sent by post.
- Certificates issued after the application submission date will not be accepted.
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Recruitment: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Regular Vacancy Notification PDF (Advt. 04/2026) | Click Here |
| Backlog Vacancy Notification PDF (Advt. 05/2026) | Click Here |
| Last Date Extension Notice PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Direct Link) | Click Here |
| JSSC Official Website | Click Here |
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Recruitment: FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in JSSC JTAACCE-2026?
7299 total: 6101 regular (Advt. 04/2026) + 1198 backlog (Advt. 05/2026).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
18 October 2026 (midnight). Photo/signature upload and printout: by 22 October 2026. Error correction: 23-24 October 2026.
Q3. Who can apply for the backlog vacancy (Advt. 05/2026)?
Only candidates currently serving as Para Teacher (Sahayak Adhyapak) under Jharkhand Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Ranchi, with minimum 2 continuous years of service as on the date of advertisement.
Q4. Is JTET mandatory?
Yes. CTET or a neighbouring state’s TET is also accepted initially, but JTET must be cleared within 3 years of appointment.
Q5. Is there negative marking?
No. There is no negative marking in any paper of this examination.
Q6. Can I apply for both advertisements with one application?
Yes, if you are eligible for both. Submit one combined application and pay only one exam fee.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official JSSC JTAACCE-2026 brochures (Advt. No. 04/2026 and 05/2026) and the last date extension notice published on jssc.jharkhand.gov.in. Vacancy figures are subject to revision. Candidates must read the full official brochures before applying. JobShouter is not associated with JSSC or the Government of Jharkhand. This article is for informational purposes only.
