Opening Overview
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has invited online applications for the Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (JILCCE-2026), Advertisement No. 03/2026. The recruitment is for 326 regular vacancies in various departments of the Jharkhand Government. Eligible candidates who have passed Intermediate or the prescribed equivalent qualification can apply online from 20/07/2026 to 19/08/2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Examination | Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (JILCCE-2026) |
| Advertisement Number | 03/2026 |
| Post Names | Health Supervisor, Junior Regional Investigator, Multi-Purpose Health Worker, Veterinary Assistant/Medical Assistant, Insect Collector, Fisheries Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 326 |
| Qualification | Intermediate / 10+2 or post-specific equivalent qualification |
| Application Start Date | 20/07/2026 |
| Last Date | 19/08/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Application Start Date | 20/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Registration and Application Submission | 19/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment, Photo and Signature Upload, and Printout | 20/08/2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 21/08/2026 to 23/08/2026 |
The correction facility will generally be available until midnight on 23/08/2026. Candidates can correct eligible application fields, except the name, date of birth, email ID and mobile number. Any additional fee arising due to a category correction must be paid before submitting the corrected application.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other categories | ₹100 |
| Jharkhand Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates | ₹50 |
| Candidates with 40% or more disability belonging to Jharkhand | Full exemption |
The examination fee is non-refundable. Candidates claiming the concessional fee under the Jharkhand SC/ST category must satisfy the prescribed Jharkhand domicile and certificate requirements. Applications without the required fee payment may be rejected.
Age Limit
The minimum age limit is 18 years. The maximum age limit varies by category and is calculated with reference to the prescribed post-wise date.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 35 years |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 35 years |
| Extremely Backward Class, Schedule-I and Backward Class, Schedule-II Male | 37 years |
| Women of Unreserved, EWS, EBC-I and BC-II categories | 38 years |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe, Male and Female | 40 years |
Additional age relaxation includes 10 years for eligible persons with benchmark disabilities and 5 years for ex-servicemen. Only one of the applicable additional relaxations may be claimed. Disability benefits are available only where the disability is at least 40% and supported by the prescribed certificate issued by the competent medical authority.
The post-wise reference dates for calculating age are as follows:
| Post | Age Reference Date |
|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | 01/08/2023 |
| Junior Regional Investigator | 01/08/2025 |
| Multi-Purpose Health Worker | 01/08/2023 |
| Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant | 01/08/2023 |
| Insect Collector | 01/08/2024 |
| Fisheries Technical Assistant | 01/08/2024 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Department | Total Vacancies | Women Reservation | Horizontal Reservation Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | Directorate of Health Services | 137 | 07 | Sports: 03, Blindness and Low Vision: 02, Hearing Disability: 01, Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Palsy: 01, Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disability: 01 |
| Junior Regional Investigator | Planning and Development Department, Directorate of Economics and Statistics | 27 | 01 | Sports: 01, Blindness and Low Vision: 01, other listed horizontal categories as notified |
| Multi-Purpose Health Worker | Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department | 62 | 03 | Sports: 01, Blindness and Low Vision: 01, Hearing Disability: 01, Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Palsy: 01 |
| Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant | Urban Development Department and Housing Department | 27 | 01 | Sports: 01, Blindness and Low Vision: 01, Hearing Disability: 01 |
| Insect Collector | Directorate of Health Services | 32 | 02 | Blindness and Low Vision: 01, Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Palsy: 01 |
| Fisheries Technical Assistant | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department, Fisheries Division | 41 | 02 | Sports: 01, Blindness and Low Vision: 01, Hearing Disability: 01 |
| Total | — | 326 | 16 | Sports: 07, Blindness and Low Vision: 07, Hearing Disability: 03, Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Palsy: 03, Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disability: 01 |
The category-wise and post-wise vacancy numbers may be increased or decreased according to the requisitions received from the concerned departments.
Eligibility / Qualification
Educational qualification must be possessed by the last date of online application submission, which will be treated as the reference date for determining qualification.
| Post | Minimum Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | Intermediate / 10+2 with Science or I.Sc. from a recognised institution | Pay Band-I ₹5,200–20,200, Grade Pay ₹2,400 |
| Junior Regional Investigator | Intermediate / 10+2 with Mathematics from a recognised institution | Pay Band-I ₹5,200–20,200, Grade Pay ₹2,000 |
| Multi-Purpose Health Worker | Intermediate / 10+2 with Science or I.Sc. from a recognised institution | Pay Band-I ₹5,200–20,200, Grade Pay ₹1,900 |
| Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant | Intermediate in Biology from a recognised college or institution | Pay Band-I ₹5,200–20,200, Grade Pay ₹1,900 |
| Insect Collector | Intermediate / 10+2 with Biology from a recognised institution | Pay Band-I ₹5,200–20,200, Grade Pay ₹1,800 |
| Fisheries Technical Assistant | Intermediate / 10+2 with Biology from a recognised institution | Pay Band-I ₹5,200–20,200, Grade Pay ₹1,800 |
Candidates may give preferences for more than one post where they possess more than one eligible educational qualification. Post preference will be available in the online application.
Candidates claiming reservation must possess valid Jharkhand domicile, caste, EWS, non-creamy layer, disability or other prescribed certificates in the notified formats. Certificates issued by an unauthorised officer or in a format different from the prescribed format may not be accepted.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination, if conducted.
- Main Examination.
- Preparation of common merit list and category-wise selection list.
- Verification of original educational, domicile, caste, EWS, disability and other certificates.
- Counselling and recommendation for appointment.
- Appointment subject to fulfilment of character, antecedent and other government service requirements.
The Commission may decide not to conduct the Preliminary Examination if fewer than 50,000 applications are received. In appropriate circumstances, the Commission may also decide to conduct the Main Examination directly.
Exam Pattern
All questions will be objective and multiple-choice type. Each question carries 3 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The examination may be conducted through Computer-Based Test or OMR mode. Normalisation may be applied where the same subject is conducted in multiple shifts or groups. The examination language will be Hindi and English, wherever applicable.
Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 | 2 hours |
| Knowledge of Jharkhand State | 60 | 2 hours |
| General Mathematics | 10 | 2 hours |
| General Science | 10 | 2 hours |
| Mental Ability Test | 10 | 2 hours |
| Total | 120 | 2 hours |
The Preliminary Examination covers general studies, current affairs, India and neighbouring countries, history, culture, geography, environment, economy, Constitution, polity, Panchayati Raj, community development, Five-Year Plans, Jharkhand's geography, history, culture, languages, minerals, industries, development schemes, sports, personalities and achievements. Mathematics is generally of Matriculation or Class 10 level. General Science is based on everyday observations and basic scientific understanding. Mental Ability includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogy, classification, observation, problem-solving, series, memory, spatial visualisation and coding-decoding.
Preliminary Examination Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS | 40% |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Women | 32% |
| Extremely Backward Class, Schedule-I | 34% |
| Backward Class, Schedule-II | 36.5% |
| Primitive Tribe | 30% |
Main Examination
The Main Examination consists of three papers. Each paper is of 2 hours and each question carries 3 marks, with 1 mark negative marking for each incorrect answer.
Paper 1: Language Knowledge
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Hindi Language Knowledge | 60 |
| English Language Knowledge | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
For both Hindi and English, 20 questions are based on passages and 40 questions are based on grammar. Paper 1 is qualifying in nature and requires at least 30% marks. Marks obtained in Paper 1 will not be added to the merit list.
Paper 2: Regional / Tribal Language Knowledge
Candidates may choose one language from Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bengali, Mundari, Ho, Kharia, Kurukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia or Sanskrit. The paper contains 100 objective questions in the selected language. The minimum qualifying standard is 30%.
Paper 3: General Knowledge
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 |
| Knowledge of Jharkhand State | 40 |
| General Science | 20 |
| General Mathematics | 10 |
| Mental Ability Test | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
Paper 3 requires a minimum of 30% marks. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Papers 2 and 3, provided the candidate qualifies in Paper 1.
The Main Examination syllabus includes Hindi and English language and literature, selected regional and tribal languages, general studies, Jharkhand-specific knowledge, general science, mathematics, mental ability and basic computer knowledge. Regional language syllabi include grammar, prose, poetry, folk literature, folk songs, stories, essays and literature-related topics prescribed in the notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
The posts carry Pay Band-I of ₹5,200–20,200 with the following grade pay:
- Health Supervisor: Grade Pay ₹2,400
- Junior Regional Investigator: Grade Pay ₹2,000
- Multi-Purpose Health Worker: Grade Pay ₹1,900
- Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant: Grade Pay ₹1,900
- Insect Collector: Grade Pay ₹1,800
- Fisheries Technical Assistant: Grade Pay ₹1,800
Other admissible allowances and service benefits will be applicable according to Jharkhand Government rules.
Important Instructions
Candidates must carefully verify their name, father's or husband's name, date of birth, photograph, signature, category, domicile and other details before submitting the application. The spelling of the name and date of birth should match the Matriculation or Class 10 certificate.
The admit card will be uploaded on the JSSC website and will not be sent separately by post. Candidates must download and carry the admit card to the examination centre. Mobile phones, pagers, Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets are prohibited inside the examination centre. Original certificates and the application printout, fee payment record and admit card should be preserved for future verification.
The Commission may cancel candidature for failure to meet the age or qualification requirements, incomplete application, non-payment of the prescribed fee, failure to upload photograph or signature, submission of invalid certificates, use of unfair means, impersonation or submission of false information. Candidates with disabilities may request a scribe and additional time subject to the conditions and certificates prescribed in the notification.