The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released the JSSC JILCCE 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 03/2026, dated 25 June 2026) for 326 regular vacancies across 6 posts including Health Supervisor, Multipurpose Health Worker, Insect Collector, Fishery Technical Assistant, and more. Candidates aged 18 to 35 years (with category-wise relaxation) can apply online from 20 July 2026 to 19 August 2026 (midnight). The application fee is ₹100 for General/EWS and ₹50 for SC/ST of Jharkhand.
JSSC JILCCE 2026 Notification PDF Download
The official JSSC JILCCE 2026 Notification PDF (Brochure / Vivranika) was released on 25 June 2026 and is available on the JSSC official website. Candidates are strongly advised to download the full brochure before filling the application form, as it contains detailed eligibility conditions, certificate format requirements, exam pattern, and reservation rules. The advertisement notification (Advt. No. 03/2026) is a separate short document announcing the application window.
The brochure contains 11 appendices (Parishisht I to XI) covering prescribed formats for caste certificates, local resident certificates, EWS income certificates, disability certificates, and the non-creamy layer self-declaration form - all of which are required at the document verification stage.
Quick Overview - JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Notification Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 326 |
| Application Start Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Fee Payment & Upload Deadline | 20 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Correction Window | 21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
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Important Dates for JSSC JILCCE 2026
Every candidate planning to apply for JSSC JILCCE 2026 must track the key dates carefully, as multiple deadlines are spread across different stages - registration, fee payment, and correction. The application window runs for 30 days from 20 July to 19 August 2026. A separate correction window is available from 21 to 23 August 2026 for fixing errors except name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Registration & Application Opens | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Application | 19 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment, Photo & Signature Upload, and Printout | 20 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Correction Window (except name, DOB, email, mobile) | 21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026 (midnight) |
JSSC JILCCE 2026 Vacancy Breakdown - Post-wise and Category-wise
The JSSC JILCCE 2026 Vacancy covers 326 posts across 6 different departments of the Jharkhand government. The largest share of vacancies is for Health Supervisor (137 posts) under the Health Directorate, followed by Multipurpose Health Worker (62 posts). Category-wise reservations include horizontal quotas for women (sports quota included) and PwBD candidates across all posts.
Post-wise Vacancy Summary
| Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor (Swasthya Paryavekshak) | Health Directorate | 137 |
| Junior Regional Investigator (Kaniya Kshetriya Anveshak) | Planning & Development Dept. (Economics & Statistics Directorate) | 27 |
| Multipurpose Health Worker (Bahuddesheey Swasthya Karyakarta) | Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Dept. | 62 |
| Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant (Bhetanari Sahayak / Chikitsa Sahayak) | Urban Development & Housing Dept. | 27 |
| Insect Collector (Keet Sangrahkarta) | Health Directorate | 32 |
| Fishery Technical Assistant (Matsyiki Takniki Sahayak) | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperation Dept. (Fisheries Branch) | 41 |
| Total | 326 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown (All Posts Combined)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 91 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 67 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 29 |
| Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I) | 14 |
| Backward Class (Schedule-II) | 7 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 17 |
| Women (Sports Quota - Horizontal) | 16 |
| PwBD – Blindness/Low Vision (Horizontal) | 7 |
| PwBD – Deafness/Hearing Impairment (Horizontal) | 7 |
| PwBD – Locomotor Disability / Cerebral Palsy (Horizontal) | 3 |
| PwBD – Intellectual Disability / Multiple Disabilities (Horizontal) | 1 |
The number of category-wise and post-wise vacancies may increase or decrease based on requisitions from the concerned departments.
Eligibility Criteria for JSSC JILCCE 2026
Candidates must carefully verify both the educational qualification and age limit before applying, as the reference dates for age calculation differ post-wise. The last date of online application submission is the reference date for determining educational qualification eligibility. Candidates who do not hold the required qualification and valid certificates by the last application date will be considered ineligible.
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
| Post | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | 10+2 (Science / I.Sc.) from a recognised institution |
| Junior Regional Investigator | Intermediate / 10+2 with Mathematics from a recognised institution |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | 10+2 (Science / I.Sc.) from a recognised institution |
| Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant | Intermediate in Life Sciences (Biology) from a recognised college/institution |
| Insect Collector | Intermediate / 10+2 in Life Sciences from a recognised institution |
| Fishery Technical Assistant | Intermediate / 10+2 in Life Sciences from a recognised institution |
Age Limit and Reference Dates
The minimum age for all posts is 18 years. The maximum age varies by post and is calculated based on specific reference dates as specified in the notification.
| Post | Age Reference Date | Maximum Age (General) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | 01 August 2023 | 35 years |
| Junior Regional Investigator | 01 August 2025 | 35 years |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | 01 August 2023 | 35 years |
| Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant | 01 August 2023 | 35 years |
| Insect Collector | 01 August 2024 | 35 years |
| Fishery Technical Assistant | 01 August 2024 | 35 years |
Age Relaxation (Upper Limit)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS | 35 years |
| Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I) / Backward Class (Schedule-II) - Male | 37 years |
| Female (Unreserved, EWS, EBC-I, BC-II) | 38 years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 40 years |
| All PwBD candidates (all categories) | Additional 10 years over their category limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | Additional 5 years |
Age relaxation under ex-serviceman OR PwBD provisions can be claimed - not both simultaneously.
Application Fee - JSSC JILCCE 2026
The application fee for JSSC JILCCE 2026 is affordable and category-specific. Candidates of Jharkhand state's Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes pay a reduced fee, while PwBD candidates of Jharkhand with 40% or above disability are fully exempt from the fee. The fee is non-refundable once paid.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | ₹100 (One Hundred Rupees) |
| SC / ST of Jharkhand State | ₹50 (Fifty Rupees) |
| PwBD of Jharkhand (40% or above disability) | Nil (Full Exemption) |
Candidates from categories other than SC/ST of Jharkhand who attempt to claim the concessional rate will have their applications cancelled.
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How to Apply Online - JSSC JILCCE 2026 Apply Online
The JSSC JILCCE Apply Online 2026 process is entirely web-based at the official JSSC portal. No offline applications are accepted under any circumstances. Candidates must complete registration, fill the form, pay the fee, and upload photo and signature in separate stages - each with its own deadline.
Step-by-step application process:
- Visit the official JSSC website at https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
- Click on the "Online Application for JILCCE-2026" link
- Complete the Registration process - you will receive a Registration Number and Password on your registered mobile number and email
- Note down the Registration Number and Password carefully - they are required for all future logins
- Log in again using these credentials and fill in your detailed personal, educational, and reservation information page by page, clicking "Save and Continue" after each page
- Select the posts you wish to apply for in order of preference (candidates with one or more qualifying degrees can give preference order for multiple posts)
- Proceed to fee payment - click "Submit to Proceed Payment", tick the Terms & Conditions checkbox, select JILCCE-2026 as the payment category, enter your Registration Number, and complete the payment
- After fee payment, upload your scanned photograph and full signature
- Once satisfied with the uploaded photo and signature, Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
- Corrections (except name, DOB, email, and mobile) can be made between 21 August 2026 and 23 August 2026 (midnight)
If a candidate submits more than one online application, the most recently submitted application will be treated as valid and all previous applications will be cancelled - with no refund of fee for cancelled applications.
Salary and Pay Scale - JSSC JILCCE 2026
Candidates selected through JSSC JILCCE 2026 will be placed on the pay band and grade pay as specified in the Jharkhand government's pay structure. All six posts fall under Pay Band PB-I: ₹5,200–₹20,200 with varying Grade Pay amounts depending on the post.
| Post | Pay Band | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | PB-I: ₹5,200–₹20,200 | ₹2,400 |
| Junior Regional Investigator | PB-I: ₹5,200–₹20,200 | ₹2,000 |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | PB-I: ₹5,200–₹20,200 | ₹1,900 |
| Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant | PB-I: ₹5,200–₹20,200 | ₹1,900 |
| Insect Collector | PB-I: ₹5,200–₹20,200 | ₹1,800 |
| Fishery Technical Assistant | PB-I: ₹5,200–₹20,200 | ₹1,800 |
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Selection Process - JSSC JILCCE 2026
The JSSC JILCCE 2026 selection process is a two-stage examination - Preliminary Exam followed by Main Exam - conducted via Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR method. If applications for a particular subject exceed 50,000, a Preliminary Exam will generally be held before the Main Exam; if applications are fewer than 50,000, the commission may directly conduct the Main Exam. Scores across multiple shifts are normalised using a published formula available on the JSSC website.
Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Exam is a single paper of 120 multiple-choice questions (3 marks each) with a duration of 2 hours. There is negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The paper consists of:
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 |
| Knowledge Related to Jharkhand State | 60 |
| General Mathematics | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| Mental Ability Test | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
Minimum qualifying marks in Preliminary Exam:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS | 40% |
| SC / ST / Female | 32% |
| Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I) | 34% |
| Backward Class (Schedule-II) | 36.5% |
| Primitive Tribe (Aadim Janjati) | 30% |
Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Exam are shortlisted for the Main Exam in a ratio of 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise).
Stage 2 - Main Examination
The Main Exam consists of three papers, each of 2 hours duration with 3 marks per correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer:
Paper 1 - Language Knowledge (Qualifying)
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Hindi Language (Passage + Grammar) | 60 |
| English Language (Passage + Grammar) | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
Minimum qualifying marks: 30%. Marks from Paper 1 are not counted towards the merit list.
Paper 2 - Regional/Tribal Language Knowledge
Candidates choose one language from: Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bengali, Mundari (Munda), Ho, Kharia, Kudukh (Oraon), Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, Sanskrit. This paper has 100 multiple-choice questions. Minimum qualifying marks: 30%.
Paper 3 - General Knowledge
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 |
| Knowledge Related to Jharkhand State | 40 |
| General Science | 20 |
| General Mathematics | 10 |
| Mental Ability Test | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
Final merit is determined by combining marks from Paper 2 and Paper 3 (candidates must score minimum 30% in each). The merit list is common, and final post allotment is done based on merit-cum-preference.
Tie-breaking rule: Equal marks → older candidate ranked higher → equal age → alphabetical order of name as entered in the application (in English).
Minimum qualifying marks in Main Exam (Paper 2 + Paper 3 combined):
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS | 40% |
| SC / ST / Female | 32% |
| Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I) | 34% |
| Backward Class (Schedule-II) | 36.5% |
| Primitive Tribe (Aadim Janjati) | 30% |
Documents Required for JSSC JILCCE 2026
The document verification stage happens after the Main Exam result. All original documents must be produced at the time of certificate verification; candidates who fail to produce valid certificates in the prescribed format will have their candidature cancelled. The documents must have been issued by the competent authority, and certificates issued before the prescribed dates or by lower-level authorities than specified will not be accepted.
Key documents required:
- Matriculation (Class 10) Certificate / Marksheet - for name and date of birth proof (this is the only accepted DOB proof)
- Intermediate (10+2) Certificate and Marksheet - as educational qualification proof
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST - from District/Sub-Divisional level authority, in prescribed format as per Appendix I, II, or III)
- OBC / EBC Certificate with Non-Creamy Layer status (Appendix IV or VI) - issued on or after 29 August 2012 by District/Sub-Divisional authority
- Non-Creamy Layer Self-Declaration Form (Appendix V) - mandatory if earlier certificate has expired
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (Appendix VII) - issued by Sub-Divisional or Anchal officer; family annual income below ₹8 lakh
- Local Resident Certificate of Jharkhand (Appendix VIII or IX) - issued by Sub-Divisional officer on or after 02 June 2016, or by Anchal officer on or after 19 July 2019
- PwBD Disability Certificate (Appendix X) - from State Government-constituted Medical Board; minimum 40% disability
- Scribe Request Certificate (Appendix XI) - from Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon; must be submitted at least 15 days before exam date
- Sports Certificate (for Sports Quota candidates) - as per resolution No. 1709 dated 12 September 2007
Caste certificates issued before the specified dates or by authorities below the prescribed level are not valid. OBC certificates issued for central government appointments are also not valid for this recruitment.
Facility for PwBD Candidates
PwBD candidates of JSSC JILCCE 2026 with qualifying disabilities are entitled to a scribe and additional time during the examination. Candidates with blindness/low vision, locomotor disability (both hands affected), and cerebral palsy who have 40% or more disability will receive a scribe and 20 extra minutes per hour of examination time. Other PwBD candidates can avail of a scribe if they produce a certificate of physical inability to write from the Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon in the prescribed format (Appendix XI). The scribe request must be submitted to the JSSC office at least 15 days before the examination date.
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Troubleshooting and Common Mistakes to Avoid
Many candidates make avoidable errors during the JSSC JILCCE 2026 application process. Here are the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them:
- Entering name differently from Matriculation certificate: The spelling of your name in the application must exactly match your Class 10 certificate/marksheet - character for character. Do not use prefixes like "Shri," "Mr.," or "Smt." in the name field.
- Wrong date of birth entry: Enter exactly the date, month, and year as recorded in your Matriculation certificate. No other document is accepted for date of birth proof.
- Claiming concessional fee without being SC/ST of Jharkhand: Candidates from categories other than Jharkhand SC/ST who claim the ₹50 fee concession will have their applications cancelled. If you are OBC, EWS, or General, pay ₹100.
- Submitting multiple applications: If you submit more than one application, only the most recently submitted one is valid. All earlier applications are cancelled - and their fees are non-refundable. Submit once, carefully.
- Not saving each page before moving to the next: The application is multi-page. You must click "Save and Continue" on each page before proceeding. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- Missing the fee payment deadline (20 August 2026): Registration closes on 19 August, but fee payment and photo/signature upload can be done until 20 August midnight. Many candidates miss this distinction and lose their fee without completing the application.
- Uploading wrong photo format: The photo must be passport-size (2.5 × 3.5 inches), with 80% of face visible including ears. Background must be plain; glasses are not acceptable. Photo rejected due to format issues = application rejected.
- Using caste/income/residence certificates in wrong format: The brochure contains Appendix I through XI prescribing exact formats. Certificates in any format other than the prescribed one - even if from the correct authority - are not accepted.
- Certificates issued before prescribed dates: Local resident certificates issued before 02 June 2016 are invalid. Anchal officer-level caste certificates issued before 25 February 2019 are invalid. Check the dates on your documents before applying.
- Not taking a printout after submission: The admit card will only be available on the JSSC website for download. Save your application printout and bank challan/payment receipt safely for future reference.
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