Overview
The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has extended the application deadline for the Jharkhand Trained Assistant Acharya Combined Competitive Examination (JTAACCE) 2026. The recruitment drive covers 7,299 Sahayak Acharya (Para Teacher) posts, comprising 6,101 regular vacancies under Advertisement No. 04/2026 and 1,198 backlog vacancies under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official JSSC portal. The revised last date to complete online registration is October 18, 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Post Name | Sahayak Acharya (Para Teacher) |
| Total Vacancies | 7,299 — 6,101 regular and 1,198 backlog |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 29, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 18, 2026 (extended) |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should not wait until the closing day to apply, as heavy traffic on the recruitment portal may cause delays in registration, fee payment or final submission.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The required qualification varies according to the teaching level and post category selected by the applicant. Broadly, candidates must meet the following conditions:
- For relevant primary-level posts, applicants should have passed Senior Secondary or Class 12 with the prescribed minimum marks and hold an approved teacher-training qualification such as D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed or an equivalent qualification specified in the notification.
- For graduate-trained posts, candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in the relevant subject or subject combination along with the prescribed professional teaching qualification.
- Applicants must have qualified the applicable Teacher Eligibility Test, including the relevant JTET paper, wherever required.
- Candidates applying under the para-teacher category must satisfy the service, experience and employment-status requirements prescribed by JSSC.
- Degrees, diplomas and teacher-training certificates must be issued by recognized boards, universities or institutions.
- Applicants should check Advertisement Nos. 04/2026 and 05/2026 for post-wise subject combinations, minimum marks, equivalence rules and category-specific requirements before applying.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 21 years for the advertised posts.
- The standard upper age limit is generally 40 years for unreserved and EWS candidates.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to BC, EBC, women, SC, ST, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Jharkhand government rules.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified in the relevant advertisement. Candidates must verify their date-of-birth eligibility before submitting the form.
Fees
- General, EWS, BC and EBC candidates are generally required to pay an application fee of Rs. 100.
- Jharkhand SC and ST candidates are generally required to pay Rs. 50.
- Any exemption or concession for candidates with disabilities or other categories will apply as stated in the official notification.
- The fee must be paid online using the available payment options. An application may remain incomplete if the payment is unsuccessful.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Examination: Eligible applicants will appear for the JTAACCE 2026 examination. The paper structure, subjects, marks and qualifying criteria will be governed by the official examination scheme.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, teacher-training, eligibility-test, category, domicile and para-teacher service documents.
- Final Merit and Appointment: The final selection list will be prepared on the basis of examination performance, eligibility verification, reservation rules and vacancy availability.
How to Apply
- Visit the JSSC website at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Open the application section and select the link for JTAACCE-2026 Sahayak Acharya Recruitment.
- Read Advertisement No. 04/2026 for regular vacancies and Advertisement No. 05/2026 for backlog vacancies.
- Complete the new registration process using an active mobile number and email address.
- Log in with the generated registration credentials and enter personal, academic, teacher-training and employment details.
- Select the appropriate post, subject, reservation category and vacancy advertisement carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment facility and confirm the transaction status.
- Review every entry before final submission. Incorrect category, qualification or subject details may affect candidature.
- Download and print the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What is the revised last date for JSSC JTAACCE 2026 applications?
The online application deadline has been extended to October 18, 2026.
2. How many Sahayak Acharya vacancies are available?
There are 7,299 vacancies, including 6,101 regular posts and 1,198 backlog posts.
3. Where can candidates apply for JTAACCE 2026?
Applications must be submitted online through the official JSSC website at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
