Introduction
The Jharkhand Karmchari Chayan Ayog (JSSC) has announced the Jharkhand Para Teacher Recruitment 2026 (JTAACCE‑2026) for a combined total of 7,299 vacancies across regular and backlog categories. Candidates can apply online through a single application form that covers both advertisements, with only one exam fee payable.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Jharkhand Karmchari Chayan Ayog (JSSC) |
| Post Name |
Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Teacher) – Intermediate & Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher |
| Total Vacancies |
7,299 (Regular: 6,101 + Backlog: 1,198) |
| Application Mode |
Online (single form for both advertisements) |
| Start Date |
31 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
30 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Official Website |
jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is for the post of Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Teacher) covering two streams:
- Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1‑5)
- Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 6‑8) – Language, Social Science, Science & Mathematics
All posts are situated across various districts of Jharkhand.
Vacancy Details
Regular Vacancy (Advertisement No. 04/2026)
| Post |
Class Level |
Total Vacancies |
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Para Category) |
Class 1‑5 |
1,909 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Language |
Class 6‑8 |
1,868 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Social Science |
Class 6‑8 |
660 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Science & Mathematics |
Class 6‑8 |
1,664 |
| Total (Regular) |
– |
6,101 |
Backlog Vacancy (Advertisement No. 05/2026)
| Post |
Class Level |
Total Backlog Vacancies |
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher |
Class 1‑5 |
847 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Language |
Class 6‑8 |
19 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Social Science |
Class 6‑8 |
248 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Science & Mathematics |
Class 6‑8 |
84 |
| Total (Backlog) |
– |
1,198 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Applicable to Both Advertisements)
| Post |
Qualification Required |
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1‑5) |
10+2 with minimum 50% marks plus a 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) **or** Higher Secondary with 45% and 2‑year Diploma **or** 10+2 with 4‑year B.El.Ed **or** 10+2 with 2‑year Diploma in Special Education **or** Graduation with 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education, and must have passed the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) for Class 1‑5. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Math & Science (Class 6‑8) |
3‑year Graduation in Science/Engineering/Technology/Agriculture/Mathematics + 10+2 with at least two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, plus B.Ed/equivalent and JTET (Class 6‑8). |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Social Science (Class 6‑8) |
3‑year Graduation in Arts/Humanities/Social Science/Commerce/Management + B.Ed/equivalent and JTET (Class 6‑8). |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Language (Class 6‑8) |
3‑year Graduation or Honours in any notified language (Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bangla, Mundari, Ho, Khadia, Kurukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, Sanskrit) + B.Ed (Special Education)/equivalent and JTET (Class 6‑8). |
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)
| Category |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
| All candidates |
21 years |
– |
| UR & EWS |
– |
35 years |
| EBC‑I & BC‑II (Male) |
– |
37 years |
| Women (UR, EWS, EBC‑I, BC‑II) |
– |
38 years |
| SC (Male & Female) |
– |
40 years |
| ST (Male & Female) |
– |
40 years |
Additional relaxations:
- PwD candidates: +10 years (disability ≥40%).
- Ex‑servicemen: +5 years.
- Existing Para Teachers (backlog) get relaxation equal to service period, up to a maximum age of 58 years.
- SC/ST/EBC‑I/BC‑II/PwD: 5% relaxation in qualifying marks; PVTG: 7% relaxation.
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / Other candidates |
₹100 |
| SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand State |
₹50 |
The fee is non‑refundable. A single fee covers both advertisements if the candidate applies for both.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Start of online registration and application filling |
31 July 2026 |
| Last date for registration and filling application details |
30 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date for exam fee payment |
1 September 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date to upload photo/signature and take printout |
3 September 2026 (midnight) |
| Correction window for application form errors |
5 September 2026 to 7 September 2026 (midnight) |
| Exam Date |
Not specified in the notification |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in on or after 31 July 2026.
- Click on the “Online Registration” link for JTAACCE‑2026.
- Complete the registration by providing basic personal details and creating a login ID/password.
- Log in using the credentials, fill in the application form, and select the desired post(s). The same form can be used for both Advertisement No. 04/2026 and 05/2026.
- Upload scanned copies of recent passport‑size photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee (₹100 for General/Others or ₹50 for SC/ST of Jharkhand) through the online payment gateway.
- After successful payment, submit the application and download the confirmation receipt.
- Print the receipt, attach a recent photograph and signature, and keep it for future reference.
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FAQs
- What is the total number of vacancies?
The combined total is 7,299 vacancies (Regular: 6,101; Backlog: 1,198).
- Can I apply for both regular and backlog vacancies together?
Yes. A single online application and one exam fee cover both advertisements.
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date is 30 August 2026 (midnight).
- What are the age limits for the posts?
Minimum age is 21 years. Maximum age varies from 35 years (UR/EWS) to 40 years (SC/ST) with relaxations for PwD, ex‑servicemen, and existing Para Teachers.
- What is the application fee?
General/Other candidates pay ₹100; SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand pay ₹50. The fee is non‑refundable.
- Which qualification is required for the Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher post?
10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks plus a 2‑year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent, and a valid JTET for Class 1‑5.
