- JSSC JILCCE 2026 overview and application dates
- JSSC JILCCE vacancy 2026 post-wise breakup
- JSSC JILCCE eligibility and age limit
- JSSC JILCCE qualification for each post
- JSSC JILCCE application fee and exemption
- JSSC JILCCE exam pattern and negative marking
- JSSC JILCCE selection and documents
- How to apply for JSSC JILCCE 2026
- JSSC JILCCE 2026 candidate decision guide
- JSSC JILCCE 2026 live updates
- Important Links
JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026 is Advertisement No. 03/2026 of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. The official brochure confirms 326 regular Intermediate-level vacancies across six posts. Applications open on 20.07.2026 and close on 19.08.2026 at midnight. This page was fact-checked against the JSSC portal and brochure on 30.07.2026.
JSSC JILCCE 2026 overview and application dates
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission |
| Advertisement | 03/2026 dated 25.06.2026 |
| Total vacancies | 326 regular posts |
| Application start | 20.07.2026 |
| Application last date | 19.08.2026, midnight |
| Fee / upload deadline | 20.08.2026, midnight |
| Correction window | 21.08.2026 to 23.08.2026 |
| Exam date | To be announced by JSSC |
JSSC JILCCE vacancy 2026 post-wise breakup
| Post | Department | Posts | Qualification stream | Pay / grade pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | Health Directorate | 137 | 10+2 Science / I.Sc. | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,400 |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare | 62 | 10+2 Science / I.Sc. | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹1,900 |
| Fishery Technical Assistant | Agriculture / Fisheries Branch | 41 | 10+2 Life Sciences | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹1,800 |
| Insect Collector | Health Directorate | 32 | 10+2 Life Sciences | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹1,800 |
| Junior Regional Investigator | Planning & Development | 27 | 10+2 with Mathematics | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹2,000 |
| Veterinary / Medical Assistant | Urban Development & Housing | 27 | 10+2 Life Sciences | ₹5,200–20,200 + GP ₹1,900 |
| Total | All departments | 326 | Post-specific 10+2 stream | As prescribed |
JSSC JILCCE eligibility and age limit
| Category or condition | Official rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Unreserved / EWS | Maximum 35 years |
| EBC-I / BC-II male | Maximum 37 years |
| Female, UR / EWS / EBC-I / BC-II | Maximum 38 years |
| SC / ST male and female | Maximum 40 years |
| PwBD | Additional 10 years over category limit |
| Ex-servicemen | Additional 5 years; not combined with PwBD relaxation |
JSSC JILCCE qualification for each post
| Post | Required qualification |
|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | Intermediate / I.Sc. with Science |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | Intermediate / I.Sc. with Science |
| Junior Regional Investigator | Intermediate with Mathematics |
| Veterinary / Medical Assistant | Intermediate with Life Sciences |
| Insect Collector | Intermediate with Life Sciences |
| Fishery Technical Assistant | Intermediate with Life Sciences |
JSSC JILCCE application fee and exemption
| Candidate category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST of Jharkhand | ₹50 |
| Jharkhand PwBD with 40% or more disability | Nil |
| Payment mode | Online gateway enabled by JSSC |
| Refund | Non-refundable after payment |
JSSC JILCCE exam pattern and negative marking
| Stage or paper | Structure |
|---|---|
| Preliminary, if held | 120 MCQs, 2 hours, 3 marks per correct answer |
| Preliminary subjects | GS 30; Jharkhand knowledge 60; Mathematics 10; Science 10; Mental Ability 10 |
| Negative marking | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Main Paper 1 | Hindi 60 + English 60; qualifying |
| Main Paper 2 | 100 questions in one regional / tribal language |
| Main Paper 3 | 120 questions: GS 30, Jharkhand 40, Science 20, Mathematics 10, Mental Ability 10, Computer 10 |
| Merit | Paper 2 and Paper 3 after qualifying conditions |
JSSC JILCCE selection and documents
| Stage or document | Candidate action |
|---|---|
| Preliminary test | May be held for shortlisting when application volume requires |
| Main examination | Three papers; Paper 1 qualifying |
| Class 10 certificate | Proof of name and date of birth |
| Class 12 certificate | Proof of stream and qualification |
| Jharkhand caste / EBC / BC / EWS certificate | Use prescribed format and issuing authority |
| Local resident certificate | Use brochure format |
| PwBD / ex-servicemen certificate | Submit only when claiming the benefit |
How to apply for JSSC JILCCE 2026
- Open the JSSC official portal and select Online Application for JILCCE-2026.
- Register with an active mobile number and email address.
- Complete personal, educational, domicile and category fields from original documents.
- Select only posts whose stream requirement appears on your marksheet.
- Pay the correct fee before the separate payment deadline.
- Upload photograph and signature, submit the form and save the printout.
- Use the correction window only for permitted fields.
A “12th pass” headline hides the main decision in this recruitment: the six posts do not share one stream. Science candidates should compare Health Supervisor and MPW first; life-science candidates should read the Veterinary, Insect Collector and Fishery rows; Mathematics candidates should examine Junior Regional Investigator. Selecting a post before reading its qualification can make an otherwise complete form unusable.
The deadlines are split across stages. Registration and application close on 19 August, while fee payment, photo and signature upload continue until 20 August. That second date does not create a fresh registration opportunity. Complete the application before the first deadline and use the extra day only for the tasks the notice permits.
Jharkhand certificate rules deserve the same attention as the written syllabus. A candidate claiming EBC, BC, EWS, SC, ST or local-resident benefits should compare the certificate with the brochure appendices before paying. The correct category in the form cannot repair an invalid certificate at verification.
The preliminary syllabus gives heavy weight to Jharkhand knowledge. National current affairs alone will not cover those 60 questions. Build preparation around Jharkhand history, geography, administration, economy and current affairs, then add the general studies, mathematics, science and mental-ability portions.
The preliminary paper, if held, is a screening stage. Final merit comes from the main examination papers that the notice identifies for merit. Candidates should therefore prepare language, regional or tribal language, general knowledge and computer topics from the start instead of waiting for a preliminary result.
Save the submitted form, receipt and certificate scans in one folder named with the registration number. The same details may be needed for an admit card, correction request, document verification or result query.
JSSC JILCCE 2026 candidate decision guide
| Reader question | Source-backed answer |
|---|---|
| Which post suits a science candidate? | Health Supervisor and Multipurpose Health Worker require the Science / I.Sc. stream; the brochure should be checked for the exact certificate wording. |
| Which post suits Mathematics? | Junior Regional Investigator is the row tied to Intermediate with Mathematics. |
| Can every 12th-pass candidate apply? | No. The six cadres use Science, Mathematics or Life Sciences conditions, so the marksheet stream must match. |
| Does the application close on the fee date? | No. Registration and application close on 19.08.2026; fee, photo and signature tasks continue to 20.08.2026. |
| What does the correction window do? | It permits corrections in the fields allowed by JSSC from 21.08.2026 to 23.08.2026; it is not a new application window. |
| What is the main preparation priority? | The preliminary scheme gives 60 questions to Jharkhand knowledge, while the main paper has a separate Jharkhand section. |
| Does preliminary score decide final merit? | The brochure structure uses the preliminary stage for shortlisting when held; main Paper 2 and Paper 3 drive final merit after qualifying conditions. |
| Can PwBD and ex-servicemen relaxations be combined? | The published rule treats the additional provisions separately; use the applicable rule in the brochure rather than adding both automatically. |
| What should be saved after submission? | The submitted form, payment record, registration details, photograph, signature and prescribed certificates should be retained. |
| Where will later notices appear? | The JSSC official portal is the authority for the application, admit card, examination, result and corrigendum notices. |
JSSC JILCCE 2026 live updates
30.07.2026: JSSC portal and Advertisement No. 03/2026 brochure checked. The last date remains 19.08.2026 and the examination date is not officially announced.
Important Links
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Official website | Open JSSC official portal |
| Notification PDF | Download GD-hosted verified brochure |
| Official PDF source | Open official JSSC PDF |
| Online application | Apply on official JSSC portal |
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