Classes 1 to 5 – Intermediate Trained Assistant Acharya

Candidates need the prescribed Intermediate / Senior Secondary qualification together with an accepted elementary teacher-training qualification such as D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed. or Special Education qualification, depending on the eligibility route mentioned in the notification.

The relevant Teacher Eligibility Test requirement must also be satisfied. Candidates should check the exact marks and training combination applicable to their qualification before selecting this level in the form.

Classes 6 to 8 – Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya

For Language, Social Science and Mathematics & Science posts, the candidate needs Graduation with the relevant subject or subject combination along with the prescribed teacher-training qualification such as B.Ed., B.El.Ed., B.A.Ed., B.Sc.Ed. or another accepted qualification, as applicable.

TET Requirement

The candidate must satisfy the Teacher Eligibility Test condition applicable to the teaching level. JTET is the principal eligibility test mentioned for these posts. The notification also contains specific provisions concerning eligible Jharkhand candidates who have passed CTET or a neighbouring state's TET, so such candidates should read that clause before applying.

Para Teacher Condition

This JTAACCE-2026 application is specifically for the Para Teacher category. The current application portal states that eligible applicants must have at least two years of continuous service as an Assistant Teacher / Para Teacher under Jharkhand Education Project Council, Ranchi, and must be working on the date prescribed in the advertisement.

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• UR / EWS Maximum Age: 35 Years
• EBC-I / BC-II Male Maximum Age: 37 Years
• UR / EWS / EBC-I / BC-II Female Maximum Age: 38 Years
• SC / ST Male & Female Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026
• PwD candidates get an additional 10 years of age relaxation as applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen get an additional 5 years of relaxation as prescribed.
• Eligible serving Para Teachers can receive relaxation for contractual service, subject to the prescribed maximum age of 58 years.

Category-Wise Regular Vacancy

Pay Scale

The revised application window is already open. Before starting registration, applicants should first confirm that they meet the Para Teacher service condition as well as the qualification and TET requirement for the teaching level they want to choose.

Online Application Process

1. Open the official JSSC website or JTAACCE-2026 application portal.
2. Select the online application for JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher).
3. Complete the new registration and keep the generated registration details safely.
4. Log in and enter personal, educational, teacher-training, TET and Para Teacher service details.
5. Select the appropriate post / teaching level carefully.
6. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents within the prescribed period.
8. Review every entry before final submission.
9. Submit the form by 18 October 2026.
10. Download or print the completed application for future reference.

Do not leave qualification or service details for guesswork while filling the form. This recruitment has different eligibility routes for Classes 1–5 and Classes 6–8, and an incorrect post selection can affect candidature later during document verification.

JTAACCE-2026 uses a competitive written examination followed by merit and document verification. There is no interview stage shown in the current selection information.

Selection Stages

1. Main Written Competitive Examination
2. Preparation of Merit List
3. Document Verification
4. Final Selection / Appointment

Classes 1 to 5 Exam

Paper I is qualifying in nature, with the prescribed minimum qualifying requirement. Merit for the Intermediate Trained level is based on the papers counted for merit under the examination scheme.

Classes 6 to 8 Exam

The Graduate Trained Assistant Acharya examination has separate papers covering language, general knowledge/current affairs and the relevant optional/subject area. Candidates applying for Language, Social Science or Mathematics & Science should prepare according to the syllabus prescribed for their chosen stream.