JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher Recruitment: 7299 Vacancies (Regular + Backlog), Apply Online
Post Date: 1 August 20269:20 am
JSSC has released the official notification for this recruitment. A total of 7299 vacancies are being filled. The online application window runs from 2026-07-31 to 2026-08-30. Information last verified on 2026-08-01.
Recruitment Overview
All key details at a glance
Important Dates
Application Fee
Category Fee General/Other candidates ₹100 SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand State ₹50
Age Limit
Category Minimum Age Maximum Age All candidates 21 years -…
Category Minimum Age Maximum Age All candidates 21 years -…
Total Posts
7,299
Vacancies
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | — | — | Level-4 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Language (Class 6–8) | — | — | Level-5 |
| Who Can Apply | — | — | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 7299
- Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5)
- Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Language (Class 6–8)
- Who Can Apply
| Post | Class Level | Total 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 & Mathematics | Class 6 to 8 | 1664 |
| Total (Regular) | - | 6101 |
| Post | Class Level | Total Backlog 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 & Mathematics | Class 6 to 8 | 84 |
| Total (Backlog) | - | 1198 |
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks along with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed, by any name), or Higher Secondary with minimum 45% marks and 2-year Diploma (session 2007–2009 as per NCTE norms), or 10+2 with minimum 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed, or 10+2 with minimum 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (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 as per NCTE guidelines. Jharkhand residents who cleared CTET (Class 1–5) or a neighbouring state's TET are also eligible, subject to clearing JTET within 3 years of appointment. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Math & Science (Class 6–8) | Minimum 3-year Graduation in Science/Engineering/Technology/Agriculture/Mathematics (as per UGC's March 2014 notification on Specification of Degrees) with 10+2 or Higher Secondary having at least two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, along with B.Ed/equivalent training and JTET (Class 6–8) pass. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Social Science (Class 6–8) | Minimum 3-year Graduation in Arts/Humanities/Social Science/Commerce/Management (as per UGC's March 2014 notification), along with B.Ed/equivalent training and JTET (Class 6–8) pass. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Language (Class 6–8) | Minimum 3-year Graduation or Honours Graduation in one of the notified languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bangla, Mundari (Mundu), Ho, Khadia, Kurukh (Oraon), Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, or Sanskrit, along with B.Ed (Special Education)/equivalent training and JTET (Class 6–8) pass. |
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | 21 years | - |
| Unreserved (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 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other candidates | ₹100 |
| SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand State | ₹50 |
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Language (Class 6–8) | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Social Science (Class 6–8) | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Science & Mathematics (Class 6–8) | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying % |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| SC / ST / Women | 32% |
| EBC (Schedule-1) | 34% |
| BC (Schedule-2) | 36.5% |
| Primitive Tribal Groups (Adim Janjati) | 30% |
Educational Qualification
Post-wise eligibility requirements
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Post Qualification Required Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50% marks along with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed, by any name), or Higher Secondary with minimum 45% marks and 2-year Diploma (session 2007–2009 as per NCTE norms), or 10+2 with minimum 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed, or 10+2 with minimum 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (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 as per NCTE guidelines. Jharkhand residents who cleared CTET (Class 1–5) or a neighbouring state's TET are also eligible, subject to clearing JTET within 3 years of appointment. Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Math & Science (Class 6–8) Minimum 3-year Graduation in Science/Engineering/Technology/Agriculture/Mathematics (as per UGC's March 2014 notification on Specification of Degrees) with 10+2 or Higher Secondary having at least two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, along with B.Ed/equivalent training and JTET (Class 6–8) pass. Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Social Science (Class 6–8) Minimum 3-year Graduation in Arts/Humanities/Social Science/Commerce/Management (as per UGC's March 2014 notification), along with B.Ed/equivalent training and JTET (Class 6–8) pass. Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Language (Class 6–8) Minimum 3-year Graduation or Honours Graduation in one of the notified languages | Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bangla, Mundari (Mundu), Ho, Khadia, Kurukh (Oraon), Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, or Sanskrit, along with B.Ed (Special Education)/equivalent training and JTET (Class 6–8) pass. For Class 6–8 posts (all three subject streams), candidates also need Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, or Graduation with B.Ed (subject to the 2011 cut-off rules mentioned in the notification), or 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or BA.Ed/BSc.Ed. A relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifying marks is admissible for SC/ST/EBC-I/BC-II/PwD candidates; 7% relaxation for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG). Candidates who have completed their graduation, B.Ed, D.El.Ed, or teacher training qualifications can also explore more Teaching Government Jobs and Graduate Government Jobs available across India. |
Age Limit
Age requirements and relaxations
All candidates: 21 years
Unreserved (UR) & EWS: -
EBC-I & BC-II (Male): -
Women (UR, EWS, EBC-I, BC-II): -
SC (Male & Female): -
ST (Male & Female): -
Category Minimum Age Maximum Age All candidates 21 years - Unreserved (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
Salary / Pay Scale
Post-wise pay details
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | Level-4 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Language (Class 6–8) | Level-5 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Social Science (Class 6–8) | Level-5 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Science & Mathematics (Class 6–8) | Level-5 |
| — | Post Pay Level Pay Scale Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) Level-4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Language (Class 6–8) Level-5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Social Science (Class 6–8) Level-5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher - Science & Mathematics (Class 6–8) Level-5 ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
- Visit the official JSSC website: https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in/
- Click on "Online Application for JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher)" and complete registration.
- Note down the registration number and password sent via SMS/email.
- Log in again and fill in complete personal, educational, and category details; save and continue through each page. Select whether you are applying for the regular vacancy (04/2026), backlog vacancy (05/2026), or both.
- Pay the exam fee online after logging in again the next day (post 12:00 noon). Only one fee is payable even if applying for both advertisements.
- One day after fee payment, log in again to upload your scanned photograph and signature.
- Verify all details, submit the form, and take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
Exam Pattern - Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5)
Paper Subject Questions Marks Duration Paper 1 Mother tongue (qualifying nature, minimum 30% required) 100 100 2 hours Paper 2 Notified language (Hindi/English/Urdu/regional languages) 100 100 2 hours Paper 3 General Knowledge & Current Affairs (50) + Social Science (75) + Science & Mathematics (75) 200 200 3 hours Total: 300 marks counted for merit + 100 qualifying marks. Paper 1 marks are qualifying only and not added to the merit list.
Exam Pattern - Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8)
Paper Subject Questions Marks Duration Paper 1 Mother tongue (qualifying nature, minimum 30% required) 100 100 2 hours Paper 2 Notified language 100 100 2 hours Paper 3 General Knowledge & Current Affairs 100 100 2 hours Paper 4 Optional subject (Math & Science / Social Science / Language) - minimum 33% required 180 180 3 hours Total: 380 marks counted for merit + 100 qualifying marks.
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Merit List
Category Minimum Qualifying % UR / EWS 40% SC / ST / Women 32% EBC (Schedule-1) 34% BC (Schedule-2) 36.5% Primitive Tribal Groups (Adim Janjati) 30%
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher : 7299 Vacancies (Regular + B : Important Questions
QHow many total vacancies are there in JSSC JTAACCE-2026?
There are 7299 total vacancies combining both notifications - 6101 regular vacancies under Advt No. 04/2026 and 1198 backlog vacancies under Advt No. 05/2026.
QWhat is the difference between Advt No. 04/2026 and Advt No. 05/2026?
Advt No. 04/2026 covers 6101 regular vacancies open to all eligible candidates. Advt No. 05/2026 covers 1198 backlog vacancies reserved for candidates already serving as Para Teachers under the Jharkhand Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Ranchi, with a minimum of two continuous years of service. Candidates eligible for both can apply using one form and pay only one fee, and a common exam will be held for both.
QWhat is the last date to apply for JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The online registration and application form filling window closes on 30 August 2026 (midnight) for both notifications.
QWhat is the application fee for JSSC JTAACCE-2026?
₹100 for general/other candidates and ₹50 for SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand state. Only one fee is payable even if applying for both the regular and backlog vacancy notifications together.
QIs JTET mandatory for JSSC Para Teacher recruitment?
Yes, candidates must have passed JTET for the relevant class level (1–5 or 6–8). Candidates who cleared CTET or a neighbouring state's TET can also apply but must clear JTET within 3 years of appointment.
QWhat is the salary for JSSC Para Teacher posts?
Level-4 pay scale of ₹25,500–₹81,100 for Class 1–5 posts, and Level-5 pay scale of ₹29,200–₹92,300 for Class 6–8 posts, applicable to both regular and backlog vacancies.
QIs there negative marking in the JSSC Para Teacher exam?
No, the notification specifies there is no deduction of marks for wrong answers.
QWho can apply for the JSSC Para Teacher backlog vacancy (Advt No. 05/2026)?
Only candidates currently serving as Para Teacher (Sahayak Adhyapak) under the Jharkhand Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Ranchi, with a minimum of two continuous years of service as on the date of advertisement publication, are eligible for the backlog vacancy posts.
QWhat is the selection process for JSSC JTAACCE-2026?
Selection for both regular and backlog vacancies is based on a single-stage Main Examination conducted in OMR/CBT mode, followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates.
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