The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released the notification for JTAACCE-2026, inviting online applications for the post of Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Trained Assistant Teacher), commonly called Para Teacher. The recruitment covers a combined total of 7,299 vacancies in government primary and upper primary schools across Jharkhand. Online applications can be submitted from 31 July 2026 to 30 August 2026 at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
This article explains the vacancy break-up, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure based on the official JSSC notification.
JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 04/2026 (Regular Vacancy) and 05/2026 (Backlog Vacancy) |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Trained Assistant Acharya Combined Competitive Examination (JTAACCE-2026) |
| Post Name | Prashikshit Sahayak Acharya (Para Teacher) – Intermediate and Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher |
| Total Vacancies | 7,299 (6,101 regular + 1,198 backlog) |
| Application Start Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Jharkhand |
| Official Website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of online application | 31 July 2026 |
| Last date to fill application form | 30 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date for fee payment | 1 September 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date to upload photo/signature and take printout | 3 September 2026 (midnight) |
| Application correction window | 5 September 2026 to 7 September 2026 (midnight) |
| Exam Date | This detail is not mentioned in the official notification. |
These dates apply to both the regular vacancy notice (Advt No. 04/2026) and the backlog vacancy notice (Advt No. 05/2026), since a common application window and a common examination apply to both.
JSSC Para Teacher Vacancy Details 2026
The 7,299 vacancies are split into a regular notification and a backlog notification.
Advt No. 04/2026 – Regular Vacancy (6,101 Posts)
| Post | Class Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher | Class 1 to 5 | 1,909 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Language | Class 6 to 8 | 1,868 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Social Science | Class 6 to 8 | 660 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Science & Mathematics | Class 6 to 8 | 1,664 |
| Total (Regular) | – | 6,101 |
Advt No. 05/2026 – Backlog Vacancy (1,198 Posts)
These posts are 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.
| Post | Class Level | 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) | – | 1,198 |
Both notifications include 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 distribution. The Commission has stated in the brochure that these numbers may change based on requests from the concerned department, so candidates should verify their specific district and category figures in the official brochure before applying.
Eligibility Criteria for JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026
Who Can Apply
- Applicants must be Indian citizens.
- The regular vacancy (Advt No. 04/2026) is open to all candidates who meet the qualification and age criteria.
- The backlog vacancy (Advt No. 05/2026) is open only to candidates already serving as Para Teacher (Sahayak Adhyapak) under the Jharkhand Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Ranchi, with at least two continuous years of service as on the date the advertisement was published.
- Educational qualification must be held as on the last date of online application.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), or an equivalent qualification recognised under NCTE norms, along with a pass in the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) for Class 1–5. Candidates who cleared CTET or a neighbouring state’s TET may also apply, subject to clearing JTET within 3 years of appointment. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Science & Mathematics (Class 6–8) | Minimum 3-year graduation in Science, Engineering, Technology, Agriculture or Mathematics, with the required subject combination at 10+2 level, along with B.Ed or equivalent teacher training and a JTET (Class 6–8) pass. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Social Science (Class 6–8) | Minimum 3-year graduation in Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Commerce or Management, along with B.Ed or equivalent training and a JTET (Class 6–8) pass. |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher – Language (Class 6–8) | Minimum 3-year graduation, including Honours, in one of the notified languages (Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bangla, Mundari, Ho, Khadia, Kurukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia or Sanskrit), along with recognised teacher training and a JTET (Class 6–8) pass. |
A relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifying marks is allowed for SC/ST/EBC-I/BC-II/PwD candidates, and 7% for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG). Candidates should check the exact post-wise qualification clauses in the official brochure, since equivalence rules differ slightly by post.
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)
| 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 |
Age relaxation: PwD candidates (40% or more disability, certified by a competent medical board) get an additional 10 years’ relaxation in the upper age limit. Ex-servicemen get 5 years’ relaxation. Existing Para Teachers under the Jharkhand Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad, Ranchi, with a minimum of two years of continuous service get age relaxation equal to their contractual service period, subject to a maximum age of 58 years.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other candidates | ₹100 |
| SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand state | ₹50 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. Candidates eligible for both the regular (04/2026) and backlog (05/2026) vacancies can apply through a single application and need to pay only one fee, since a common examination is held for both notifications.
Salary and Pay Level
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8), all streams | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
Selection Process
Selection for both the regular and backlog vacancies is based on a single-stage written examination (Main Exam), conducted in OMR or Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates. All questions are 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, minimum 30% required) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Notified language | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Social Science, Science & Mathematics | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
Paper 1 marks are qualifying only and are not counted towards the merit list; the merit list is based on Papers 2 and 3 (300 marks).
Exam Pattern – Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mother tongue (qualifying, 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 (Science & Mathematics / Social Science / Language, minimum 33% required) | 180 | 180 | 3 hours |
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 | 30% |
Documents Required
- Matriculation (10th) certificate and mark sheet
- Qualifying educational and professional (D.El.Ed/B.Ed) certificates
- JTET/CTET or equivalent TET certificate
- Caste certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable
- Jharkhand domicile (local resident) certificate in the prescribed format
- Income and Asset Certificate, for EWS candidates
- Disability certificate from a competent medical board, for PwD candidates
- Experience and character certificate, for backlog vacancy candidates
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
Certificates must match the exact formats given in the notification’s appendices. Certificates issued after the application deadline or in a different format may not be accepted.
How to Apply Online for JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official JSSC website at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click on the online application link for JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher) and complete new registration.
- Note the registration number and password received by SMS or email.
- Log in and fill in personal, educational and category details. Select whether you are applying for the regular vacancy (04/2026), the backlog vacancy (05/2026), or both.
- Pay the application fee online. Only one fee is payable even if applying for both notifications.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature as instructed.
- Check the preview carefully, submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Instructions
- An admit card does not confirm final eligibility; eligibility is verified later through document checks.
- Name and date of birth in the application must exactly match the matriculation certificate.
- Reservation benefits are given only if claimed in the prescribed format at the time of application.
- Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the exam centre.
- Scribe facility is available only for specified categories of PwD candidates, subject to a written request submitted at least 15 days before the exam.
- False information or impersonation can lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from JSSC exams for two years, besides legal action.
- The admit card will be issued only through the JSSC website; it will not be sent by post.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without checking whether you qualify for the regular vacancy, the backlog vacancy, or both.
- Mismatched name or date of birth between the application and matriculation certificate.
- Uploading photographs, signatures or certificates in the wrong format or size.
- Missing the separate deadlines for form submission, fee payment and photo/signature upload.
- Not verifying district-wise and category-wise vacancy numbers before submitting the district/category choice.
Official Notification and Application Links
- Official Notification PDF – Regular Vacancy (Advt No. 04/2026)
- Official Notification PDF – Backlog Vacancy (Advt No. 05/2026)
- Official Website – Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission
Note: The exam date has not been announced yet. Candidates should keep checking the official JSSC website for the exam date notice, any corrigendum, and the admit card release, since these details have not yet been confirmed by the official authority.
Caution: Apply only through the official JSSC website. Do not share personal details or make payments on any unofficial website or link claiming to process JSSC Para Teacher applications.
Conclusion
JSSC Para Teacher Recruitment 2026 offers 7,299 government teaching posts through JTAACCE-2026, with online applications open from 31 July to 30 August 2026. Eligible candidates should read the complete official notification, confirm their qualification and JTET requirement, and complete the application, fee payment, and document upload before the respective deadlines.
