JSSC Para Teacher (JTAACCE) Application 2026: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has issued two official recruitment notifications (Advt. No. 04/2026 and Advt. No. 05/2026) for the Jharkhand Trained Assistant Acharya (Para Teacher) Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (JTAACCE-2026).
Applications are invited from eligible Para Teachers working under the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) for direct recruitment to 7,299 vacant posts (6,101 Regular Posts & 1,198 Backlog Posts) of Assistant Acharya (Primary & Upper Primary Teachers) across various districts of Jharkhand. Eligible candidates can submit a single online application form for both advertisements on the official JSSC web portal.
JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Organization Name | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Notification Numbers | Advt. No. 04/2026 (Regular) & Advt. No. 05/2026 (Backlog) |
| Examination Name | JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher) |
| Post Names | Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 1-5) & Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 6-8) |
| Total Vacancies | 7,299 Posts (6,101 Regular + 1,198 Backlog) |
| Short Qualifications | 10+2 / Diploma in Elementary Education / Graduation / B.Ed / JTET or CTET Passed |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
Important Dates for JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment
- Online Registration Start Date: 31 July 2026
- Last Date to Register Online: 30 August 2026 (Midnight)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 01 September 2026 (Midnight)
- Last Date to Upload Photo & Signature: 03 September 2026 (Midnight)
- Application Correction Window: 05 September 2026 to 07 September 2026 (Midnight)
- Main Examination Date: To be notified on the JSSC website
JSSC Para Teacher Application Fee Details
- Unreserved / EWS / EBC-1 / BC-2 Candidates: ₹100/-
- SC / ST Candidates (Jharkhand Domicile): ₹50/-
- PwD Candidates (40% or more disability): NIL (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online mode only via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
- Note: Candidates applying for both Regular (Advt 04/2026) and Backlog (Advt 05/2026) vacancies simultaneously need to pay the application fee only once.
JSSC Para Teacher Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 1 August 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
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- Maximum Age Limit:
- Unreserved (UR) & EWS Candidates: 35 Years
- EBC-1 & BC-2 Candidates (Male): 37 Years
- Women (UR / EWS / EBC-1 / BC-2): 38 Years
- SC / ST Candidates (Male & Female): 40 Years
Special Relaxation Rules:
- Para Teacher Experience Relaxation: Working Assistant Teachers (Para Teachers) under JEPC with at least 2 years of continuous service get age relaxation equal to their contractual service period (maximum age capped at 58 Years).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): Additional 10 Years relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen: Additional 5 Years relaxation.
JSSC Para Teacher Vacancy Breakup
A total of 7,299 vacancies are advertised across 24 districts in Jharkhand. Below are the detailed post-wise and district-wise vacancy counts listed in the exact original sequence as provided in the official notifications:
1. Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 1 to 5) Vacancies
| District Name | Regular Vacancies (Advt 04/2026) | Backlog Vacancies (Advt 05/2026) |
| Chatra | 68 | 37 |
| Bokaro | 42 | 37 |
| Deoghar | 44 | 52 |
| Dhanbad | 61 | 33 |
| Dumka | 174 | 83 |
| Giridih | 145 | 64 |
| Garhwa | 21 | 59 |
| East Singhbhum | 92 | 27 |
| Godda | 67 | 43 |
| Gumla | 126 | 32 |
| Hazaribagh | 57 | 26 |
| Khunti | 80 | 05 |
| Jamtara | 62 | 29 |
| Koderma | 27 | 12 |
| Latehar | 44 | 50 |
| Lohardaga | 44 | 16 |
| Pakur | 56 | 28 |
| Palamu | 51 | 100 |
| Ramgarh | 12 | 16 |
| Ranchi | 145 | 00 |
| Sahebganj | 95 | 24 |
| Seraikela-Kharsawan | 104 | 35 |
| Simdega | 88 | 03 |
| West Singhbhum | 204 | 36 |
| TOTAL | 1,909 Posts | 847 Posts |
2. Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 6 to 8) – Language Stream
| District Name | Regular Vacancies (Advt 04/2026) | Backlog Vacancies (Advt 05/2026) |
| Chatra | 94 | 00 |
| Bokaro | 54 | 00 |
| Deoghar | 87 | 00 |
| Dhanbad | 69 | 00 |
| Dumka | 133 | 00 |
| Giridih | 170 | 00 |
| Garhwa | 62 | 00 |
| East Singhbhum | 82 | 00 |
| Godda | 69 | 00 |
| Gumla | 86 | 04 |
| Hazaribagh | 58 | 00 |
| Khunti | 44 | 00 |
| Jamtara | 55 | 00 |
| Koderma | 29 | 00 |
| Latehar | 60 | 02 |
| Lohardaga | 28 | 02 |
| Pakur | 49 | 00 |
| Palamu | 208 | 00 |
| Ramgarh | 26 | 10 |
| Ranchi | 100 | 00 |
| Sahebganj | 64 | 00 |
| Seraikela-Kharsawan | 94 | 00 |
| Simdega | 44 | 01 |
| West Singhbhum | 103 | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,868 Posts | 19 Posts |
3. Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 6 to 8) – Social Science Stream
| District Name | Regular Vacancies (Advt 04/2026) | Backlog Vacancies (Advt 05/2026) |
| Chatra | 12 | 20 |
| Bokaro | 07 | 08 |
| Deoghar | 15 | 09 |
| Dhanbad | 10 | 08 |
| Dumka | 64 | 28 |
| Giridih | 33 | 24 |
| Garhwa | 02 | 14 |
| East Singhbhum | 49 | 00 |
| Godda | 23 | 16 |
| Gumla | 46 | 01 |
| Hazaribagh | 08 | 00 |
| Khunti | 24 | 02 |
| Jamtara | 37 | 06 |
| Koderma | 06 | 07 |
| Latehar | 22 | 10 |
| Lohardaga | 04 | 06 |
| Pakur | 24 | 10 |
| Palamu | 48 | 54 |
| Ramgarh | 03 | 06 |
| Ranchi | 17 | 10 |
| Sahebganj | 47 | 09 |
| Seraikela-Kharsawan | 70 | 00 |
| Simdega | 25 | 00 |
| West Singhbhum | 64 | 00 |
| TOTAL | 660 Posts | 248 Posts |
4. Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 6 to 8) – Science & Maths Stream
| District Name | Regular Vacancies (Advt 04/2026) | Backlog Vacancies (Advt 05/2026) |
| Chatra | 93 | 00 |
| Bokaro | 05 | 14 |
| Deoghar | 45 | 12 |
| Dhanbad | 26 | 15 |
| Dumka | 118 | 07 |
| Giridih | 148 | 00 |
| Garhwa | 72 | 00 |
| East Singhbhum | 68 | 00 |
| Godda | 72 | 00 |
| Gumla | 97 | 00 |
| Hazaribagh | 50 | 00 |
| Khunti | 45 | 00 |
| Jamtara | 58 | 00 |
| Koderma | 38 | 00 |
| Latehar | 70 | 00 |
| Lohardaga | 32 | 00 |
| Pakur | 55 | 00 |
| Palamu | 206 | 00 |
| Ramgarh | 21 | 00 |
| Ranchi | 41 | 26 |
| Sahebganj | 62 | 05 |
| Seraikela-Kharsawan | 87 | 05 |
| Simdega | 47 | 00 |
| West Singhbhum | 108 | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,664 Posts | 84 Posts |
JSSC Para Teacher Educational Qualification Criteria
Qualifications must be acquired from a recognized institution on or before the application closing date (30 August 2026):
1. Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 1 to 5):
- Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary / Intermediate) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% as per NCTE 2002 regulations) AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- OR 10+2 with minimum 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- OR 10+2 with minimum 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- OR Graduation Degree + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
- AND Must have passed JTET (Class 1 to 5) conducted by the Government of Jharkhand. (Candidates with CTET or neighboring state TET credentials are eligible provided they pass JTET within 3 years of appointment).
2. Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 6 to 8):
- Maths & Science Stream: 3-year Graduation Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Agriculture / Mathematics + 2-year D.El.Ed OR B.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed / B.Ed (Special Education).
- Social Science Stream: 3-year Graduation Degree in Arts / Humanities / Social Science / Commerce / Management + 2-year D.El.Ed OR B.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed / B.Ed (Special Education).
- Language Stream: 3-year Graduation Degree in any notified language (Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bengali, Mundari, Ho, Khadia, Kudukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, Sanskrit) + 2-year D.El.Ed OR B.Ed.
- AND Must have passed JTET (Class 6 to 8) in the respective subject group. (CTET/State TET holders eligible under the 3-year JTET clearing condition).
JSSC Para Teacher Pay Scale and Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive monthly basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix of Jharkhand State Government:
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Monthly Basic Pay Scale Range |
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 1-5) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- per month |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 6-8) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300/- per month |
Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits as approved by the Government of Jharkhand.
JSSC Para Teacher Selection Process Details
Selection will be conducted in a single main examination stage followed by document verification:
- Main Competitive Examination (CBT / OMR Mode): Objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates based on written test merit will be invited for verification of original educational, TET, Para Teacher experience, and caste/domicile certificates.
JSSC Para Teacher Exam Pattern
The Main Written Examination consists of multiple papers depending on the teaching level:
Scheme for Intermediate Trained Teacher (Class 1-5)
| Paper | Subject Scope | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper-1 | Mother Tongue Language (Qualifying – min 30% needed) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-2 | Notified Regional / Tribal Language | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-3 | (i) General Knowledge & Current Affairs (50 Qs) (ii) Social Science (75 Qs) (iii) Science & Mathematics (75 Qs) | 200 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| TOTAL | 300 Marks (+100 Qual.) | 300 Marks | 7 Hours |
Scheme for Graduate Trained Teacher (Class 6-8)
| Paper | Subject Scope | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper-1 | Mother Tongue Language (Qualifying – min 30% needed) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-2 | Notified Regional / Tribal Language | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-3 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-4 | Optional Subject (Maths & Science / Social Science / Language) | 180 | 180 | 3 Hours |
| TOTAL | 380 Marks (+100 Qual.) | 380 Marks | 9 Hours |
- Negative Marking: There is NO Negative Marking for wrong responses.
How to Apply Online for JSSC Para Teacher 2026
- Visit the official website of JSSC at https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click on “Online Application for JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher)”.
- Register with your basic details matching your 10th marksheet to obtain your Registration Number and Password.
- Log in and select the advertisement options (Advt 04/2026 for Regular, Advt 05/2026 for Backlog, or Both).
- Fill in personal details, Para Teacher experience details, educational qualifications, and district choices.
- Pay the examination fee (₹100/- for General or ₹50/- for SC/ST) online.
- Re-login after payment confirmation to upload scanned copies of your recent passport photo and full signature.
- Submit the application form before 30 August 2026 and print out a hard copy for future reference.
Important Links
| Links Details | Link Action |
| Apply Online Portal | Click Here |
| Official Regular Notification PDF (04/2026) | Click Here |
| Official Backlog Notification PDF (05/2026) | Click Here |
| Official JSSC Website | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Telegram Channel | Join Now |
| Arattai Channel | Join Now |
| Home Page | Click Here |
Source:Â Information is taken from the official notification released by the Jharkhand Karmchari Chayan Ayog (JSSC).
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