Advertisement No. 03/2026 | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), headquartered at Kalinagar, Chaibasa, Namkum, Ranchi – 834010, has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 inviting online applications for the Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (JILCCE-2026) under the Regular Vacancy category. This recruitment drive covers six different posts spread across multiple departments of the Jharkhand Government. Below is a complete, easy-to-follow breakdown of everything aspirants need to know.
1. Posts Covered Under This Notification
JILCCE-2026 covers recruitment to the following posts, sanctioned under various government department orders:
- Health Supervisor – Health Directorate (Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department)
- Junior Field Investigator – Directorate of Economics & Statistics (Planning & Development Department)
- Multipurpose Health Worker – Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department
- Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant – Urban Development Department and Housing Department
- Insect Collector – Health Directorate
- Fisheries Technical Assistant – Directorate of Fisheries, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative Department
2. Total Vacancies and Category-wise Breakup
Total Vacancies: 326 posts
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Health Supervisor (Health Directorate) | 137 |
| Junior Field Investigator (Economics & Statistics Directorate) | 27 |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | 62 |
| Veterinary Assistant/Medical Assistant | 27 |
| Insect Collector | 32 |
| Fisheries Technical Assistant | 41 |
| Total | 326 |
These vacancies are further distributed across Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), Extremely Backward Class (EBC-I), Backward Class (BC-II), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories, with horizontal reservation for women, sportspersons, and persons with disabilities (visual impairment, hearing impairment, locomotor disability/cerebral palsy, and autism/intellectual disability/multiple disabilities).
Note: The number of category-wise/post-wise vacancies may increase or decrease based on requests from the concerned administrative departments.
3. Pay Scale and Minimum Educational Qualification
| Post | Pay Band / Grade Pay | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | PB-1: ₹5200–20200, Grade Pay ₹2400 | 10+2 (Science) or I.Sc. passed from a recognized institution |
| Junior Field Investigator | PB-1: ₹5200–20200, Grade Pay ₹2000 | Intermediate/10+2 (with Mathematics) from a recognized institution |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | PB-1: ₹5200–20200, Grade Pay ₹1900 | 10+2 (Science) or I.Sc. passed from a recognized institution |
| Veterinary Assistant/Medical Assistant | PB-1: ₹5200–20200, Grade Pay ₹1900 | Intermediate in Biology from a recognized college/institution |
| Insect Collector | PB-1: ₹5200–20200, Grade Pay ₹1800 | Intermediate/10+2 – Biology passed from a recognized institution |
| Fisheries Technical Assistant | PB-1: ₹5200–20200, Grade Pay ₹1800 | Intermediate/10+2 – Biology passed from a recognized institution |
Reference Date for Educational Qualification: The last date for submission of the online application will be considered the reference date for determining educational eligibility. Candidates not holding the required qualification by this date will be deemed ineligible.
Sports Quota Reservation: Reservation under the sports quota (for direct recruitment to Group "C" posts) will be admissible as per Resolution No. 1709 dated 12-09-2007 of the Art, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs Department, based on standards such as: - 2nd/3rd position in national-level competitions organized by the Indian Olympic Association or affiliated federations - 1st position in state championships organized by the Jharkhand Olympic Association - National record holders
4. Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age Limit (as per Resolution No. 03 dated 02-01-2026):
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 35 years |
| EWS | 35 years |
| EBC-I / BC-II (Male) | 37 years |
| Women (UR, EWS, EBC-I, BC-II) | 38 years |
| ST/SC (Male & Female) | 40 years |
Age Reference Dates (for calculation purposes) vary by post: - Health Supervisor, Multipurpose Health Worker, Veterinary/Medical Assistant: 01-08-2023 - Junior Field Investigator: 01-08-2025 - Insect Collector, Fisheries Technical Assistant: 01-08-2024
Additional Age Relaxation: - Persons with Disabilities (40% or more disability): 10 years additional relaxation in maximum age limit (disability certificate must be in the prescribed Appendix-X format from a competent medical board) - Ex-Servicemen: 5 years additional relaxation - Only one of the above relaxations (disability OR ex-servicemen) will be applicable to a candidate, not both.
5. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General candidates | ₹100 |
| ST/SC candidates of Jharkhand | ₹50 |
| Persons with disabilities (40% or more, Jharkhand domicile) | Full Fee Exemption |
The fee is non-refundable. Applications submitted without fee payment will not be accepted and may be rejected. If a candidate falsely claims a fee concession, their candidature can be cancelled.
6. Scribe (Writer) Facility for Disabled Candidates
- Candidates with 40% or more disability in the categories of blindness/low vision, locomotor disability (both hands affected), and cerebral palsy are eligible for a scribe and 20 minutes extra time per hour.
- Other disabled candidates may also avail scribe facility if a physical incapacity certificate (Appendix-XI) is provided by the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon.
- Scribe facility will only be given to candidates whose Admit Card carries the "PH" marking.
- A request for scribe facility must be submitted to the Commission's office at least 15 days before the exam date.
7. Eligibility – Important Conditions
- Permission to sit for the exam is entirely provisional. Issuance of an admit card does not certify that the candidate fulfills all eligibility conditions for the post — the Commission can verify eligibility documents at any stage after the exam.
- Candidates must ensure before applying that they fulfill all published conditions related to educational qualification, age limit, reservation category, local residency, and disability category.
8. Reservation Claims and Domicile/Caste Certificates
- Reservation benefits will only be given if claimed in the prescribed field in the application form.
- Local Residency Certificate: Must be issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer (on or after 02-06-2016, Appendix-VIII) or by the Circle Officer (on or after 19-07-2019, Appendix-IX). Certificates issued by Circle Officers before 19-07-2019, or by any level before 02-06-2016, will not be accepted.
- Caste Certificates (SC/ST): Issued per Appendix-I, II, or III by competent authority (District Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Officer or Circle Officer, depending on date).
- EBC-I/BC-II Caste Certificates: Must be Non-Creamy Layer certificates issued on or after 29-08-2012 (Appendix-IV), with a self-declaration (Appendix-V) required if the original certificate's validity has expired.
- EWS Certificate: Income & Asset Certificate as per Appendix-VII, issued by the competent officer.
- Certificates obtained on the basis of marriage migration into Jharkhand are not valid for claiming reservation benefits for women.
- Only certificates issued in the father's name (not husband's, except where specified) will generally be accepted; an affidavit is required if names differ across documents.
- Caste/income certificates issued for educational or army recruitment purposes are not acceptable for determining reservation category in this recruitment.
- If a reserved category candidate submits a certificate in a format different from that prescribed, their candidature will be restricted to the Unreserved category (subject to availability), and they will be required to pay the unreserved category fee difference.
9. Important Dates for Online Application
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration & filling details begins | 20-07-2026 |
| Last date for registration & filling details | 19-08-2026 (midnight) |
| Last date to pay fee, upload photo/signature & print application | 20-08-2026 (midnight) |
| Window to correct application errors | 21-08-2026 to 23-08-2026 (midnight) |
Editable fields during correction window exclude name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. If an SC/ST candidate changes their category to UR/EBC-I/BC-II/EWS during correction, they must pay the fee difference.
Note: If a candidate submits multiple applications, only the latest submitted application will be considered valid; earlier ones will be cancelled (fee non-refundable for cancelled applications).
10. How to Apply Online
- Visit the official JSSC website: https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in/
- Click on "Online Application for JILCCE-2026" and complete registration.
- Note down your Registration Number and Password (sent via SMS/email) — keep them safe for future login.
- Log in again and fill in detailed personal information; use "Save and Continue" after each page.
- Pay the examination fee, then upload a scanned photograph and full signature.
- Review all details carefully, then click Submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form and preserve it for future reference.
Fee Payment Steps: Click "Submit to Proceed Payment" → tick Terms & Conditions → click "Proceed" → select Payment Category "JILCCE-2026" → enter Registration Number → complete payment.
Option for Multiple Posts: Candidates with more than one educational qualification can opt for multiple posts in order of preference (based on only one qualification) within the online form itself.
11. Examination Pattern
The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) / OMR mode. If a subject is examined in multiple groups/shifts, scores will be normalized, and the final merit list will be based on normalized marks.
Two-Stage Examination:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
If total applications are fewer than 50,000, the Preliminary Exam will generally not be held, and the Commission may decide to conduct the Main Exam directly.
All questions are objective/multiple-choice. Each question carries 3 marks; for every wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted (negative marking). The exam language will be Hindi/English.
Preliminary Examination Structure (Duration: 2 hours)
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 |
| Knowledge of Jharkhand State | 60 |
| General Mathematics | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| Mental Ability Test | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Preliminary Exam:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS | 40% |
| SC/ST/Women | 32% |
| EBC-I | 34% |
| BC-II | 36.5% |
| Primitive Tribe | 30% |
A merit list (15 times the number of vacancies, category-wise) is prepared from the Preliminary Exam to shortlist candidates for the Main Exam.
Main Examination Structure (3 Papers, each 2 hours)
Paper 1 – Language Knowledge (120 Questions) - Hindi Language Knowledge – 60 questions (20 passage-based + 40 grammar-based) - English Language Knowledge – 60 questions (20 passage-based + 40 grammar-based) - Minimum qualifying marks: 30%. This paper is qualifying in nature — marks are NOT added to the final merit calculation.
Paper 2 – Regional/Tribal Language Knowledge (100 Questions) Candidates can choose one language from: Hindi, English, Urdu, Santali, Bengali, Mundari (Munda), Ho, Kharia, Kurukh (Oraon), Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, or Sanskrit. - Minimum qualifying marks: 30%
Paper 3 – General Knowledge (120 Questions)
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 |
| Knowledge of Jharkhand State | 40 |
| General Science | 20 |
| General Mathematics | 10 |
| Mental Ability Test | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30%
Important: Marks from Paper 2 and Paper 3 are combined to prepare the Common Merit List, provided the candidate scores at least 30% in Paper 1 (the qualifying language paper).
12. Detailed Syllabus Topics
Preliminary Exam
- General Studies: Current events, scientific outlook, history, culture, geography, environment, economy, freedom movement, Indian agriculture & resources, Indian Constitution & polity, Panchayati Raj, five-year plans, and Jharkhand-specific geography/politics.
- Knowledge of Jharkhand: Geography, history, civilization, culture, language-literature, places, minerals/industries, contribution to freedom movement, development schemes, sports personalities, awards.
- General Mathematics: Arithmetic, basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration (Matric/10th level).
- General Science: Day-to-day observational science for a general literate person (no specialist science study assumed).
- Mental Ability Test: Verbal & non-verbal reasoning — analogy, similarities/differences, spatial visualization, problem-solving, observation, coding-decoding, numerical reasoning.
Main Exam
- Paper 1 (Hindi & English): Unseen passages and grammar.
- Paper 2: Detailed literature, grammar, and folk literature syllabus specified separately for each of the 14 regional/tribal languages (e.g., for Hindi: prescribed textbooks "Aarohan Part-2" and "Vitan Part-2"; for English: prescribed novels, drama, poetry, and essays from authors like Kiran Desai, Arthur Miller, William Shakespeare, Rabindranath Tagore, etc.)
- Paper 3: Similar to Preliminary GS/Jharkhand-specific topics, plus Computer Knowledge (basic computer hardware and operation).
13. Merit List Preparation and Document Verification
- The Common Merit List from the Preliminary Exam decides who advances to the Main Exam (15x vacancy ratio per category).
- After the Main Exam, the final Common Merit List is based on combined marks of Paper 2 + Paper 3, following "Merit-cum-Option."
- Tie-breaking rules: Older candidate ranked higher; if still tied, alphabetical order of name (in English) is used.
- Minimum qualifying marks for Main Exam merit inclusion:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40% |
| SC/ST/Women | 32% |
| EBC-I | 34% |
| BC-II | 36.5% |
| Primitive Tribe | 30% |
| EWS | 40% |
- Document verification of shortlisted candidates will be conducted with the cooperation of the Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Department.
14. Appointment and Conduct Rules
- Passing the exam does not confer an automatic right to appointment — final appointment depends on character and antecedent verification by the Jharkhand Government.
- The Jharkhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Prevention and Control of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2023 will apply during exam conduct.
- Severe penalties — including cancellation of candidature, debarment from JSSC exams for the next 2 years, and legal action — apply for:
- Submitting false information or fake certificates
- Using unfair means/copying during exam
- Impersonation
- Fraudulent documents/identity during counselling
- Candidates failing to meet age limits, qualifications, or failing to complete the application/fee process correctly risk having their candidature rejected.
- No electronic devices (mobile phones, pagers, Bluetooth devices, etc.) are allowed inside the exam center.
- The Admit Card will only be available for download from the JSSC website — it will not be sent by post.
- Candidates may apply for re-evaluation within 7 days of result publication by submitting a prescribed form along with a fee of ₹500.
Quick Summary Table
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 326 |
| Application Mode | Online only (Link will be Available Soon !) |
| Application Start Date | 20-07-2026 |
| Application End Date | 19-08-2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 20-08-2026 |
| Correction Window | 21-08-2026 to 23-08-2026 |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35–40 years (category-dependent) |
| Exam Mode | CBT/OMR |
| Exam Stages | Preliminary + Main (subject to applicant volume) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (₹50 for SC/ST; free for 40%+ disability) |
Disclaimer: This blog post is a summary guide based on the official JILCCE-2026 brochure released by JSSC. Candidates are strongly advised to read the complete official notification and visit https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in for authoritative details, updates, and to download the application form, as the Commission's decision on all matters is final.
