Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has announced 6,101 regular posts of Trained Assistant Acharya under Advertisement No. 04/2026. This recruitment is only for para teachers already working under the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), and it is their chance to move into a regular government teaching post.
JSSC has reopened the online application. Under Important Notice 02 dated 29 September 2026, registration is open from 29 September to 18 October 2026 for both Advt. 04/2026 and 05/2026. Fee payment dates will be announced separately, so eligible para teachers who missed the first window (31 July – 30 August 2026) should register now.
JTAACCE-2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), Ranchi |
| Exam name | Jharkhand Trained Assistant Acharya (Para Category) Combined Competitive Exam 2026 |
| Short name | JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher), Regular Vacancy |
| Advertisement no. | 04/2026 |
| Posts | Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 1–5) and Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 6–8) |
| Total vacancies | 6,101 (plus 1,198 backlog posts under Advt. 05/2026) |
| Who can apply | Working para teachers with at least 2 years of continuous service |
| Application mode | Online (reopened till 18 October 2026) |
| Selection | Written exam, then document verification |
| Salary | Level 4 and Level 5 pay matrix (₹25,500 – ₹92,300) |
| Job location | Jharkhand (district-wise) |
| Official website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
What makes this recruitment different
- Only for para teachers. Freshers cannot apply. You must have at least 2 years of continuous service under JEPC and be working on the advertisement date.
- Age limit up to 58 years. Para teachers get age relaxation equal to their contract service, capped at 58. Most JSSC exams stop at 35–40.
- 7,299 posts in total. The 6,101 regular posts sit alongside 1,198 backlog posts (Advt. 05/2026). One form, one fee and one exam covered both.
- No negative marking. Every question is objective, so attempting all of them makes sense.
- Mother-tongue paper is only qualifying. You need 30% in it, but its marks do not count in the merit list.
- Subject tied to your TET. You can be appointed only in the subject or group in which you passed JTET.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and form filling | 29 September 2026 – 18 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date for fee payment | — |
| Photo/signature upload and printout | 22 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Correction window | 23 – 24 October 2026 (midnight) |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Exam date | To be announced |
The original application window was 31 July – 30 August 2026.
During correction, candidates could edit everything except name, date of birth, email and mobile number.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / EBC-I / BC-II | ₹100 |
| SC / ST (Jharkhand residents) | ₹50 |
| PwD with 40% or more disability (Jharkhand) | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying under both Advt. 04/2026 and 05/2026 paid only once. Non-Jharkhand or non-SC/ST candidates who paid the concessional fee risk having their form rejected.
Vacancy details
Class 1–5 has the most posts (1,909), while Social Science has the fewest (660).
Post-wise and category-wise vacancies
| Post | UR | ST | SC | EBC-I | BC-II | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 1–5) | 898 | 640 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 1,909 |
| Graduate Trained – Language (Class 6–8) | 845 | 506 | 233 | 22 | 89 | 173 | 1,868 |
| Graduate Trained – Maths & Science (Class 6–8) | 736 | 422 | 259 | 40 | 58 | 149 | 1,664 |
| Graduate Trained – Social Science (Class 6–8) | 318 | 232 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 660 |
| Total | 2,797 | 1,800 | 734 | 62 | 147 | 561 | 6,101 |
Horizontal reservation applies within these numbers for women, persons with disabilities, sportspersons (2%), dependents of Jharkhand movement activists (5%) and PVTG candidates (2% of ST posts). Unfilled PVTG posts go to other ST candidates.
District-wise vacancies
Palamu (513), Giridih (496), Dumka (489) and West Singhbhum (479) have the most posts. Ramgarh has the fewest (62).
| District | Class 1–5 | Language | Maths & Science | Social Science | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokaro | 42 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 108 |
| Chatra | 68 | 94 | 93 | 12 | 267 |
| Deoghar | 44 | 87 | 45 | 15 | 191 |
| Dhanbad | 61 | 69 | 26 | 10 | 166 |
| Dumka | 174 | 133 | 118 | 64 | 489 |
| East Singhbhum | 92 | 82 | 68 | 49 | 291 |
| Garhwa | 21 | 62 | 72 | 2 | 157 |
| Giridih | 145 | 170 | 148 | 33 | 496 |
| Godda | 67 | 69 | 72 | 23 | 231 |
| Gumla | 126 | 86 | 97 | 46 | 355 |
| Hazaribagh | 57 | 58 | 50 | 8 | 173 |
| Jamtara | 62 | 55 | 58 | 37 | 212 |
| Khunti | 80 | 44 | 45 | 24 | 193 |
| Koderma | 27 | 29 | 38 | 6 | 100 |
| Latehar | 44 | 60 | 70 | 22 | 196 |
| Lohardaga | 44 | 28 | 32 | 4 | 108 |
| Pakur | 56 | 49 | 55 | 24 | 184 |
| Palamu | 51 | 208 | 206 | 48 | 513 |
| Ramgarh | 12 | 26 | 21 | 3 | 62 |
| Ranchi | 145 | 100 | 41 | 17 | 303 |
| Sahebganj | 95 | 64 | 62 | 47 | 268 |
| Seraikela-Kharsawan | 104 | 94 | 87 | 70 | 355 |
| Simdega | 88 | 44 | 47 | 25 | 204 |
| West Singhbhum | 204 | 103 | 108 | 64 | 479 |
| Total | 1,909 | 1,868 | 1,664 | 660 | 6,101 |
JSSC notes that category-wise numbers may be revised at the request of the education department.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates need three things: para teacher experience, the right academic and training qualification, and JTET for the relevant class level.
1. Para teacher experience
- Must be working as a Sahayak Adhyapak (para teacher) under Jharkhand Education Project Council, Ranchi.
- At least 2 years of continuous service on the advertisement date, and still working on that date.
- Experience and conduct certificate: from the Block Education Extension Officer (BEEO) for Class 1–5, and from the Area Education Officer for Class 6–8.
2. Class 1–5 (Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya)
Intermediate (10+2) plus any one of these:
- 50% in Intermediate + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
- 45% in Intermediate + 2-year D.El.Ed obtained as per NCTE Regulations 2002 (session 2007–09)
- 50% in Intermediate + 4-year B.El.Ed
- 50% in Intermediate + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
And pass in Jharkhand TET (JTET) for Class 1–5.
3. Class 6–8 (Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya)
Subject requirement:
| Post | Required degree |
|---|---|
| Maths & Science | 3-year degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, Agriculture or Maths (UGC 2014 list), plus at least two of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology in 10+2 |
| Social Science | 3-year degree in Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Commerce or Management |
| Language | 3-year degree with one of Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bangla, Mundari, Ho, Kharia, Kurukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia or Sanskrit as a subject |
Training requirement (any one):
- Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
- 50% in graduation or post-graduation + B.Ed
- 45% in graduation + B.Ed as per NCTE regulations
- 50% in Intermediate + 4-year B.El.Ed
- 50% in Intermediate + 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed
- 50% in graduation + B.Ed (Special Education)
- 55% in post-graduation + 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed
And pass in JTET for Class 6–8.
Other eligibility rules
- Jharkhand residents who passed CTET or a neighbouring state’s TET can also be considered, but must pass JTET at the first chance within 3 years of appointment.
- SC, ST, EBC-I, BC-II and PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks; PVTG candidates get 7%.
- The last date of application (30 August 2026) is the cut-off date for qualifications.
- Candidates who passed TET in a reserved category are considered only against reserved posts.
- Eligible candidates could apply for more than one post.
Age limit (as on 1 August 2026)
The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum depends on category:
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 35 years |
| EBC-I / BC-II (male) | 37 years |
| Women (UR, EWS, EBC-I, BC-II) | 38 years |
| SC (male and female) | 40 years |
| ST (male and female) | 40 years |
Additional relaxation:
- Para teachers: extra years equal to their contract service period, up to a maximum age of 58.
- Persons with disabilities (40% or more): 10 years, with a certificate from the state medical board in the prescribed format.
- Ex-servicemen: 5 years.
Salary and pay scale
| Post | Pay level | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 1–5) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya (Class 6–8) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
Allowances such as DA and HRA are added to the basic pay as per Jharkhand government rules, so the monthly in-hand amount will be higher than the starting basic.
Exam pattern
The exam is a single-stage main exam in OMR or computer-based (CBT) mode. All questions are objective multiple choice, with no negative marking. If the exam runs in more than one shift, marks will be normalised using the formula published on the JSSC website.
Class 1–5 (difficulty: Intermediate level)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mother tongue language, Matric level (qualifying) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | One notified language | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs (50), Social Science (75), Science & Maths (75) | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total (merit) | 300 |
Class 6–8 (difficulty: Graduation level)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mother tongue language, Matric level (qualifying) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | One notified language | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 4 | Optional subject for the post applied | 180 | 3 hours |
| Total (merit) | 380 |
Paper 4 options:
- Maths & Science teacher: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology sections; answer any three.
- Social Science teacher: History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Accountancy and Business Studies sections; answer any three.
- Language teacher: 50% questions from English and 50% from the chosen notified language.
A minimum of 33% in Paper 4 is required before the merit list considers other marks.
Languages offered: Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bangla, Mundari, Ho, Kharia, Kurukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia and Sanskrit.
Paper 1 rule: Candidates must score at least 30% in the mother-tongue paper. Only then are their other papers checked. Paper 1 marks are not added to the merit list.
GK paper covers: current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity and economy, general science, Class 10-level maths, reasoning, basic computer knowledge (MS Windows, MS Office, internet) and Jharkhand-specific knowledge.
Selection process
There is no interview. Selection moves in four steps:
- Written exam: clear the 30% mother-tongue paper and reach the minimum qualifying marks.
- Merit list: prepared from the scored papers (and normalised marks, if applicable).
- Document verification: educational, training, caste, residence, experience and other certificates are checked in original.
- Final selection: by category-wise merit and the district/post preferences filled in the online form.
Minimum qualifying marks for the merit list
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| BC-II | 36.5% |
| EBC-I | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women | 32% |
| PVTG | 30% |
Tie rule: If two candidates score the same marks, the older candidate ranks higher.
Re-evaluation: Candidates can apply within 7 days of the result with a fee of ₹500.
Documents to keep ready for verification
Certificates must be in the formats given in the brochure and issued on or before the last date of application. Names and spellings must match the Class 10 certificate.
- Class 10 certificate (for name and date of birth)
- Intermediate and graduation mark sheets and certificates
- D.El.Ed / B.Ed / B.El.Ed training certificate
- JTET (or CTET / neighbouring state TET) certificate
- Para teacher experience and conduct certificate from BEEO or Area Education Officer
- Jharkhand local residence certificate (issued by SDO on or after 2 June 2016, or by Circle Officer on or after 19 July 2019)
- Caste certificate in the prescribed format, based on the father’s caste (non-creamy layer for EBC-I/BC-II)
- EWS income and asset certificate
- Disability certificate from the state medical board (if applicable)
- Printout of the online form, fee receipt and admit card
Central government OBC certificates and certificates made for education or army admission are not accepted. Women who moved to Jharkhand through marriage do not get reservation benefits.
How the application was filled
- Candidates visited jssc.jharkhand.gov.in and clicked “Online Application for JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher)”.
- They registered and received a registration number and password on mobile and email.
- They logged in, filled in personal, educational and experience details, and chose Advt. 04/2026, 05/2026 or both.
- After 12 noon the next day, they paid the fee online.
- A day after payment, they uploaded their photo and signature, submitted the form and saved a printout.
If a candidate submitted more than one form, only the latest one is valid.
Important links
| Link | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Official website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Official brochure (Advt. 04/2026) | Download PDF |
| Admit card | Will be released on the official website |
Frequently asked questions
Can a fresher or a private school teacher apply for JTAACCE-2026? No. Only para teachers working under Jharkhand Education Project Council with at least 2 years of continuous service can apply.
What is the maximum age for para teachers? Para teachers get relaxation equal to their contract service, so the upper limit can go up to 58 years.
Is JTET compulsory? Yes. JTET for the relevant class level is required. Jharkhand residents with CTET or a neighbouring state’s TET can be considered, but must pass JTET within 3 years of appointment.
Is there negative marking in the exam? No. There is no deduction for wrong answers.
Do Paper 1 marks count in the final merit? No. Paper 1 is qualifying only. You need 30% to have your other papers evaluated.
Is there an interview? No. Selection is based on the written exam, followed by document verification.
How is Advt. 05/2026 connected to this exam? Advt. 05/2026 has 1,198 backlog posts for reserved categories. Both advertisements share one application, one fee and one exam.
When will the admit card be released? JSSC has not announced the date yet. It will be available only on the official website and will not be sent by post.
