JSSC पैरा टीचर भर्ती 2026: 7,299 पद, पात्रता, तिथियां व आवेदन तरीका

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has reopened online applications for the Jharkhand Trained Assistant Acharya Combined Competitive Examination (JTAACCE-2026), popularly called the JSSC Para Teacher recruitment. With 7,299 Assistant Teacher posts, it is the biggest teaching recruitment in the state this year. This guide covers everything you need before you apply — vacancies, eligibility, dates, fee, salary and common mistakes.

Why the application was reopened

The JTAACCE process first opened earlier in 2026, but on 30 July 2026 JSSC put the online application on hold because of a technical problem in the application software. The commission has now reopened registration from 29 September 2026. If you could not complete your form earlier, this is your chance.

Important dates

Vacancy details

The recruitment is split into two advertisements: Advt. 04/2026 (regular, 6,101 posts) and Advt. 05/2026 (backlog, 1,198 posts). Backlog posts are reserved for existing para teachers with at least two years of continuous service.

Eligibility

Class 1 – 5 (Intermediate Trained)

• 10+2 / Intermediate with at least 50% marks
• 2-year D.El.Ed (or 4-year B.El.Ed / equivalent as per NCTE)
• JTET pass for Classes 1 – 5 (Paper I)

Class 6 – 8 (Graduate Trained)

• 3-year graduation in the relevant stream (Science/Engineering for Science & Maths; Arts/Humanities for Social Science; the approved language for Language posts)
• B.Ed
• JTET pass for Classes 6 – 8 (Paper II)

Age: minimum 21 years. Upper age limit (as on 1 August 2026) is 35 years for UR/EWS, with relaxation for BC, women, SC/ST, PwD and ex-servicemen as per state rules. Check the notification for your exact category limit.

Application fee

• General and other candidates: Rs 100
• SC/ST candidates of Jharkhand: Rs 50

Only one fee is payable even if you apply under both advertisements.

Salary

• Class 1 – 5: Pay Level-4, Rs 25,500 – 81,100
• Class 6 – 8: Pay Level-5, Rs 29,200 – 92,300

How to apply: step by step

1. Open jssc.jharkhand.gov.in and go to Application Forms (Apply) → Online Application for JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher).
2. Register with a working mobile number and email ID you will keep for the next one to two years.
3. Fill personal, category, domicile, educational and JTET details exactly as in your certificates.
4. Select the post(s) and advertisement(s) you are eligible for.
5. Upload a recent photograph and signature in the size and format specified.
6. Pay the fee online before 22 October and download the final confirmation page.
7. Use the 23 – 24 October correction window only if needed — after that, no changes are allowed.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying for a Class 6 – 8 post without a Paper II JTET certificate.
• Leaving the fee payment to the last day, when the payment gateway is slow.
• Wrong category or domicile details — these can lead to rejection at document verification.
• Trusting unofficial "direct apply" links shared on WhatsApp or Telegram.

Preparation tip

Since the exam date is not out yet, use this window well. Revise Child Development & Pedagogy, your subject paper and Jharkhand GK. If you are also writing JTET 2026 on 1 November, the pedagogy preparation overlaps strongly with this exam.