JSSC has released two notifications for JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher (Sahayak Acharya) recruitment – Advt No. 04/2026 for 6101 regular vacancies and Advt No. 05/2026 for 1198 backlog vacancies. Check combined eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, important dates and how to apply online at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in from 31 July 2026.
The Jharkhand Karmchari Chayan Ayog (JSSC) has released two connected notifications for the Jharkhand Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Category) Sanyukt Pratiyogita Pariksha – 2026: Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 6101 regular vacancies and Advertisement No. 05/2026 for 1198 backlog vacancies (reserved for existing Para Teachers with at least two years of continuous service). Both notifications are collectively referred to as JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher). Candidates eligible for both can submit a single application, and only one exam fee is payable. A common examination will be held for both advertisements. Online applications open on 31 July 2026 at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in. This article covers combined details on vacancy, eligibility, age limit, fee, selection process, salary and how to apply.
- JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (Regular)
- JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (Backlog)
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher Recruitment – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Jharkhand Karmchari Chayan Ayog (JSSC) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 04/2026 (Regular Vacancy) & 05/2026 (Backlog Vacancy) |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Kotti) Sanyukt Pratiyogita Pariksha – 2026 |
| Post Name | Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Teacher) – Intermediate & Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher |
| Total Vacancies (Regular) | 6101 (Advt No. 04/2026) |
| Total Vacancies (Backlog) | 1198 (Advt No. 05/2026) |
| Combined Total Vacancies | 7299 |
| Application Start Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Application Mode | Online – single application form covers both advertisements if a candidate opts for both |
| Application Fee | One fee payable even if applying for both advertisements together |
| Common Exam | Yes – a single exam will be conducted for both 04/2026 and 05/2026 |
| Job Location | Jharkhand |
| Official Website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher Recruitment 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 |
These dates apply identically to both the regular vacancy (Advt 04/2026) and backlog vacancy (Advt 05/2026) applications, since a combined form and combined fee payment window are used.
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JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher Vacancy Details
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.
Advt No. 04/2026 – Regular Vacancy (6101 Posts)
| 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 |
Advt No. 05/2026 – Backlog Vacancy (1198 Posts)
These posts are reserved for 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.
| 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 |
Both notifications provide full district-wise and category-wise (UR/ST/SC/EBC-I/BC-II/EWS, plus horizontal reservation for women, PwD, sports quota, and children of agitators) vacancy breakdowns. Candidates should check the official brochure for their specific district and category numbers, as the Commission has stated these figures may be revised based on requests from the concerned department.
JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- For the regular vacancy (04/2026): open to all eligible candidates meeting the qualification and age criteria below.
- For the backlog vacancy (05/2026): reserved for candidates currently working 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.
- Educational qualification must be held as on the last date of online application submission (reference date).
Educational Qualification (Applicable to Both Advertisements)
| 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).
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Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026) – Applicable to Both Advertisements
| 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 |
- PWD candidates (all categories): additional 10 years’ relaxation in upper age limit (disability must be 40% or more, certified by the competent medical board).
- Ex-servicemen: additional 5 years’ relaxation.
- Existing Para Teachers under Jharkhand Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Ranchi, with a minimum continuous service of 2 years as on the date of notification, get age relaxation equal to their contractual service period, up to a maximum age of 58 years.
JSSC Para Teacher Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other candidates | ₹100 |
| SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand State | ₹50 |
- The fee is non-refundable.
- Candidates eligible for both Advt No. 04/2026 (regular vacancy) and Advt No. 05/2026 (backlog vacancy) can apply through a single application, and only one exam fee is payable since a single common exam will be conducted for both.
- If a candidate applies for only one advertisement, they need to pay only one applicable fee.
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JSSC Para Teacher Salary Structure 2026
| 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 |
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Selection Process
Selection for both the regular and backlog vacancies will be based on a single-stage written examination (Main Exam), conducted in OMR/Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. If any subject’s exam is conducted in multiple groups/shifts, scores will be normalised as per the formula published on the JSSC website, and the merit list will be prepared based on normalised marks. All questions will be objective, multiple-choice type, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
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% |
Required Documents for JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment
- Matriculation/10th certificate and mark sheet
- Qualifying educational and professional (D.El.Ed/B.Ed) certificates
- JTET/CTET or equivalent TET certificate
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/EBC/BC candidates), in the prescribed format
- Local resident (domicile) certificate of Jharkhand, in the prescribed format
- Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)
- Disability certificate (for PWD candidates, issued by the competent medical board)
- Experience and character certificate (for existing Para Teachers, applicable to backlog vacancy candidates)
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
All certificates must be in the exact formats given in the brochure’s appendices; certificates issued after the application submission deadline or in a different format will not be accepted.
How to Apply Online for JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026?
- 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.
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JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Important Instructions
- Admission to the exam is purely provisional; issuance of an admit card does not confirm final eligibility, which is verified later through document checks.
- Candidates must ensure their name spelling and date of birth match their matriculation certificate exactly.
- Reservation benefits will only be given if claimed in the prescribed format in the online application; certificates in formats other than those prescribed in the notification’s appendices will generally not be accepted.
- Mobile phones, pagers, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside exam centres.
- Scribe/writer facility is available only for specified categories of PWD candidates (blindness, low vision, both-hand locomotor disability, cerebral palsy) subject to a written request submitted at least 15 days before the exam.
- Candidates involved in furnishing false information, impersonation, or malpractice will have their candidature cancelled and may be barred from JSSC examinations for the next 2 years, besides facing legal action.
- The admit card will be available for download on the JSSC website only; it will not be sent by post.
- The Commission reserves the right to change the exam schedule and format due to unavoidable circumstances.
- Merit for JTET/other TET-qualified candidates under reserved categories will be counted only against reserved-category vacancies.
- Result revaluation requests can be submitted within 7 days of result declaration with a fee of ₹500, in the prescribed format.
Candidates looking for more teaching opportunities in Jharkhand can also explore the latest Jharkhand Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for state-level teaching vacancies can check Teacher Jobs and Assistant Teacher Jobs for upcoming recruitment updates. Those holding teaching qualifications can also browse more B.Ed Government Jobs, Primary Teacher Jobs, and Government Teacher Jobs matching their eligibility.
JSSC JTAACCE-2026 Para Teacher Recruitment – FAQs
Q1. How 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.
Q2. What 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.
Q3. What 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.
Q4. What 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.
Q5. Is 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.
Q6. What 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.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the JSSC Para Teacher exam?
No, the notification specifies there is no deduction of marks for wrong answers.
Q8. Who 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.
Q9. What 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.