JSSC Jharkhand JILCCE Inter Level Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 326 Posts

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released the official notification for the Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (JILCCE-2026). The recruitment has been announced under Advertisement No. 03/2026 for regular vacancies in various departments of the Jharkhand Government.

According to the official notification, a total of 326 vacancies have been announced for different Intermediate-level posts. Eligible candidates who have the required educational qualification and satisfy the prescribed age and other conditions can apply online through the official JSSC website.

The online application process for JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026 will begin on 20 July 2026 and the registration process will remain open until 19 August 2026 at midnight. Candidates will have time until 20 August 2026 at midnight to pay the examination fee, upload their photograph and signature and take a printout of the submitted application. A correction window will subsequently remain available from 21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026 for permissible corrections.

This recruitment is an important opportunity for candidates who have passed Intermediate/10+2 or possess the specific qualification prescribed for the relevant post.

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission
Exam Name	Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2026
Short Name	JILCCE-2026
Advertisement No.	03/2026
Vacancy Type	Regular Vacancy
Total Vacancies	326 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	20 July 2026
Last Date to Register	19 August 2026
Last Date for Fee/Photo/Signature	20 August 2026
Correction Window	21 August to 23 August 2026
Official Website	jssc.jharkhand.gov.in

The official notification states that applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for various regular vacancies under different departments of the Jharkhand Government.

JSSC JILCCE Vacancy 2026

A total of 326 posts have been announced under JILCCE-2026.

The vacancies are distributed among six different posts.

Post	Department	Vacancies
Health Supervisor	Directorate of Health	137
Junior Field Investigator	Planning & Development Department	27
Multipurpose Health Worker	Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department	62
Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant	Urban Development & Housing Department	27
Insect Collector	Directorate of Health	32
Fisheries Technical Assistant	Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative Department	41
Total		326

The vacancy table in the official notification gives a total of 326 regular vacancies. The Commission also states that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon requisitions received from the concerned departments.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

1. Health Supervisor – 137 Posts

The largest number of vacancies are available for the post of Health Supervisor under the Directorate of Health.

Total vacancies: 137

The vacancy distribution includes reserved categories as prescribed by the Jharkhand Government.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed:

10+2 with Science / I.Sc.

from a recognized institution.

Pay Scale

The post carries:

Pay Band-I: ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400

as mentioned in the notification.

2. Junior Field Investigator – 27 Posts

JSSC JILCCE 2026 Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification depends upon the post.

Candidates should carefully check the post-wise qualification before applying.

The major qualifications include:

10+2 with Science
I.Sc.
Intermediate with Mathematics
Intermediate with Biology
Other prescribed qualifications, wherever applicable

The official notification specifies that the educational qualification will be considered as on the last date of online application, and candidates who do not possess the prescribed qualification by the reference date will not be eligible to apply.

Therefore, candidates should make sure that their required qualification has been completed before the application deadline.

JSSC JILCCE Age Limit 2026

The minimum age limit for the advertised posts is:

18 Years

The maximum age varies according to category and gender.

As per the notification:

Category	Maximum Age
Unreserved	35 Years
EWS	35 Years
Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I) Male	37 Years
Backward Class (Schedule-II) Male	37 Years
Women	38 Years
SC/ST Male & Female	40 Years

The age is calculated according to the reference dates prescribed separately for the respective posts.

Candidates with disabilities are eligible for an additional 10 years of upper-age relaxation, subject to the conditions and valid disability certificate prescribed by the Commission. The notification specifies that the disability should generally be 40% or more for the applicable benefit.

Eligible ex-servicemen are also entitled to the prescribed 5 years of additional age relaxation.

JSSC JILCCE Application Fee 2026

The examination fee for JILCCE-2026 is:

₹100

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe categories of Jharkhand State have to pay a reduced examination fee of:

₹50

Candidates with 40% or more disability belonging to Jharkhand State are eligible for complete exemption from the examination fee as per the notification.

The examination fee is non-refundable.

Candidates should ensure that the prescribed fee is paid successfully within the given deadline. Applications submitted without the required fee may be rejected.

JSSC JILCCE Important Dates 2026

The important dates for the recruitment are:

Event	Date
Online Registration Starts	20 July 2026
Last Date for Registration	19 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	20 August 2026
Last Date for Photo & Signature Upload	20 August 2026
Last Date to Print Application	20 August 2026
Correction Window	21–23 August 2026

The registration window will remain open until midnight on 19 August 2026. Candidates must complete fee payment, photograph/signature upload and application printout by midnight on 20 August 2026.

JSSC JILCCE Selection Process 2026

The JILCCE-2026 examination will generally consist of two stages:

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination

The official notification states that the Commission may conduct the examination through Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR mode. If the same examination is conducted in multiple groups/shifts, normalization of marks may be applied.

The Commission also states that if fewer than 50,000 applications are received, ordinarily a Preliminary Examination may not be conducted. If applications exceed that number, the Commission may decide to conduct the Preliminary Examination.

JSSC JILCCE Preliminary Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Examination will contain 120 objective-type multiple-choice questions.

The subjects and number of questions are:

Subject	Questions
General Studies	30
Knowledge of Jharkhand State	60
General Mathematics	10
General Science	10
Mental Ability Test	10
Total	120

The duration of the Preliminary Examination will be 2 hours.

Negative Marking

Each question will carry 3 marks for a correct answer.

For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

Therefore, candidates should answer questions carefully.

Preliminary Exam Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying percentage prescribed for the Preliminary Examination is:

Category	Minimum Marks
Unreserved / EWS	40%
SC/ST / Women	32%
Extremely Backward Class Schedule-I	34%
Backward Class Schedule-II	36.5%
Primitive Tribe	30%

These minimum qualifying marks are prescribed by category in the official notification.

JSSC JILCCE Main Examination Pattern

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the Preliminary Examination will be called for the Main Examination.

The Main Examination will consist of three papers.

Each paper will have a duration of 2 hours.

Each question will carry 3 marks, and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Paper 1 – Language Knowledge

Paper 1 will contain:

Hindi Language

60 questions

English Language

60 questions

Total: 120 Questions

The paper will contain questions based on comprehension passages and grammar.

A minimum of 30% marks is required in Paper 1.

Paper 1 is qualifying in nature, and marks obtained in this paper will not be included in the merit calculation.

Paper 2 – Regional/Tribal Language

Candidates can choose one language from the languages prescribed by the Commission.

The available options include:

Hindi
English
Urdu
Santhali
Bengali
Mundari
Ho
Kharia
Kurukh
Kurmali
Khortha
Nagpuri
Panchpargania
Odia
Sanskrit

Paper 2 will contain 100 objective-type questions based on the selected language.

A minimum of 30% marks is required in Paper 2.

Paper 3 – General Knowledge

Paper 3 will contain 120 questions.

The distribution is:

Subject	Questions
General Studies	30
Jharkhand State Knowledge	40
General Science	20
General Mathematics	10
Mental Ability	10
Computer Knowledge	10
Total	120

A minimum of 30% marks is required in this paper.

JSSC JILCCE Main Exam Merit

Paper 1 is qualifying in nature.

Candidates who achieve the required minimum marks in Paper 1 will have their Paper 2 and Paper 3 marks considered for preparation of the merit list.

The final merit is therefore based on the marks obtained in the relevant merit-counting papers, subject to the prescribed qualifying conditions.

The Commission will prepare the Common Merit List after the Main Examination and select candidates according to available vacancies, category and merit-cum-option.

JSSC JILCCE Preliminary to Main Selection

On the basis of the Preliminary Examination, the Commission will prepare a Common Merit List.

Candidates will generally be shortlisted for the Main Examination up to 15 times the number of vacancies, subject to the provisions relating to category-wise representation and equal marks.

The notification states that candidates with equal marks at the relevant cut-off may also be considered according to the prescribed rules.

JSSC JILCCE Syllabus

Preliminary Examination Syllabus

The Preliminary Examination covers:

General Studies

Questions may be asked from:

Current Affairs
General knowledge
Indian History
Indian Culture
Geography
Environment
Indian Economy
Freedom Movement
Indian Agriculture
Natural Resources
Indian Constitution
Political System
Panchayati Raj
Community Development
Five-Year Plans
National and International events
Science and technology
Sports
Awards
Books and authors

Special emphasis may be given to Jharkhand, India and neighbouring countries.

Jharkhand State Knowledge

Questions can cover:

Geography of Jharkhand
History
Civilization
Culture
Language and literature
Places
Mines and minerals
Industries
Contribution to the national movement
Development schemes
Sports
Personalities
Awards
Important achievements

General Mathematics

Questions are generally expected at around the Class 10 level, covering areas such as:

Arithmetic
Elementary Algebra
Geometry
General Trigonometry
Mensuration

General Science

Questions will be based on general science, everyday observations and practical understanding expected from an educated person who has not necessarily studied science as a specialized subject.

Mental Ability

Questions may cover:

Verbal reasoning
Non-verbal reasoning
Similarities and differences
Spatial visualization
Problem solving
Analysis
Visual memory
Observation
Number series
Numerical reasoning
Coding and decoding

JSSC JILCCE Salary 2026

The pay scale varies according to the post.

As mentioned in the notification:

Post	Pay Scale	Grade Pay
Health Supervisor	₹5,200–20,200	₹2,400
Junior Field Investigator	₹5,200–20,200	₹2,000
Multipurpose Health Worker	₹5,200–20,200	₹1,900
Veterinary/Medical Assistant	₹5,200–20,200	₹1,900
Insect Collector	₹5,200–20,200	₹1,800
Fisheries Technical Assistant	₹5,200–20,200	₹1,800

These pay details are based on the official notification.

JSSC JILCCE Online Application Process

Candidates have to submit the application online through the official JSSC website.

Step 1 – Visit JSSC Website

Visit:

jssc.jharkhand.gov.in

Step 2 – Open JILCCE-2026 Application

Click on the link for:

Online Application for JILCCE-2026

The official notification specifically directs candidates to the JSSC website for registration.

Step 3 – Complete Registration

Complete the registration process using the required personal details.

After successful registration, the Registration Number and Password will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email address.

Candidates should save these credentials carefully because they will be required for future login.

Step 4 – Login

Use the registration number and password to log in and fill in the detailed application form.

Each page should be completed using the Save and Continue option.

Step 5 – Select Post Preference

Candidates who possess more than one eligible educational qualification may be allowed to provide preferences for more than one post based on the relevant qualification.

The post preference facility is available within the online application.

Step 6 – Pay Examination Fee

Select JILCCE-2026 under the payment category and enter the registration number to complete the fee payment.

Step 7 – Upload Photograph and Signature

After payment of the examination fee, candidates have to upload their scanned photograph and complete signature.

Step 8 – Submit Application

After checking all details carefully, submit the application form.

Candidates should take a printout of the final application and preserve it for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

Recent scanned photograph
Scanned signature
Matriculation/10th certificate
Intermediate/10+2 certificate
Mark sheets
Caste certificate, if applicable
Local/domicile certificate, if applicable
EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable
PwD certificate, if applicable
Ex-serviceman documents, if applicable
Other qualification certificates
Valid identity proof

Candidates should verify that the name, father’s name and date of birth mentioned in their certificates match the information entered in the application.

The notification specifically instructs candidates to use the same spelling of their name as recorded on their Matriculation/10th certificate or marksheet.

JSSC JILCCE Correction Window

Candidates will be given an opportunity to correct permissible errors in the online application.

The correction window will remain open from:

21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026

However, the Commission does not allow correction of every field. According to the notification, certain details such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, email ID and mobile number are excluded from the correction facility.

Therefore, candidates should enter these details with particular care.

Multiple Applications

If a candidate submits more than one online application, the latest finally submitted application will be treated as valid.

Earlier applications will be cancelled, and the examination fee paid for the cancelled applications will not be refunded.

Therefore, candidates should avoid submitting duplicate applications.

Jharkhand Reservation and Certificates

Candidates claiming reservation benefits must possess valid certificates issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.

The notification contains detailed provisions regarding:

SC
ST
Extremely Backward Class
Backward Class
EWS
Local/Domicile
PwD
Sports quota
Ex-servicemen

Candidates claiming reservation should carefully check the prescribed certificate format and validity requirements before submitting the application.

JSSC JILCCE Sports Reservation

The notification also contains provisions for sports quota reservation.

Eligible sports achievements may include prescribed levels of:

National-level competitions
State championships
Recognized competitions
National records

The exact eligibility and achievement criteria are governed by the applicable Jharkhand Government rules mentioned in the notification.

JSSC JILCCE Exam Mode

The examination may be conducted through:

Computer Based Test (CBT)
OMR-based examination

If the same subject examination is conducted in different groups or shifts, the Commission may apply normalization to the marks.

The normalized marks will be used for preparation of the merit list where applicable.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates applying for JILCCE-2026 should remember the following:

Read the complete official notification before applying.
Check the qualification for the desired post.
Check the applicable age limit.
Keep valid certificates ready.
Enter the name exactly as mentioned in the 10th certificate.
Enter the correct date of birth.
Use an active mobile number and email ID.
Save the registration number and password.
Pay the examination fee within the deadline.
Upload a clear photograph and signature.
Check all details before final submission.
Download and preserve the application form.
Do not submit unnecessary multiple applications.
Use the correction window carefully.
Keep the application and payment receipt safe.

The Commission will verify original certificates during the document verification process. Candidates must produce the required original documents when called for verification.

JSSC JILCCE 2026 – Important Highlights

The major highlights of the recruitment are:

326 total vacancies
JILCCE-2026
Advertisement No. 03/2026
Regular vacancies
Six different posts
Intermediate-level recruitment
Minimum age 18 years
Multiple categories eligible
Online application process
₹100 general examination fee
₹50 fee for eligible Jharkhand SC/ST candidates
Fee exemption for eligible 40%+ PwD candidates of Jharkhand
Preliminary and Main Examination system
CBT/OMR examination mode
Negative marking
Jharkhand-specific General Knowledge
Hindi/English and regional/tribal language papers
Post preference facility
Online correction window

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are available in JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026?

A total of 326 regular vacancies have been announced.

Q2. What is the full form of JILCCE?

JILCCE stands for Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination.

Q3. What is the JSSC JILCCE 2026 advertisement number?

The advertisement number is 03/2026.

Q4. When does the online application start?

The online registration starts on 20 July 2026.

Q5. What is the last date to register?

The last date for registration is 19 August 2026 up to midnight.

Q6. What is the last date for fee payment?

The examination fee, photograph/signature upload and application printout process must be completed by 20 August 2026 up to midnight.

Q7. Is there an application correction facility?

Yes. The correction window is available from 21 August to 23 August 2026 for permissible fields.

Q8. What is the examination fee?

The general examination fee is ₹100. Eligible Jharkhand SC/ST candidates have to pay ₹50, while eligible 40% or more PwD candidates of Jharkhand are entitled to full fee exemption.

Q9. What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 18 years.

Q10. What is the maximum age?

The maximum age varies according to category and gender. It ranges from 35 years for Unreserved/EWS candidates to 40 years for SC/ST candidates, with other prescribed limits for reserved categories and women.

Q11. What is the Preliminary Exam pattern?

The Preliminary Examination has 120 questions and a duration of 2 hours. It covers General Studies, Jharkhand State Knowledge, Mathematics, General Science and Mental Ability.

Q12. Is there negative marking?

Yes. Each correct answer carries 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.

Q13. What is the Main Examination pattern?

The Main Examination has three papers: Language Knowledge, Regional/Tribal Language and General Knowledge. Paper 1 has 120 questions, Paper 2 has 100 questions and Paper 3 has 120 questions.

Q14. Is Paper 1 qualifying?

Yes. Paper 1 requires a minimum of 30% marks and its marks are not included in the merit calculation.

Q15. Where can I apply?

Candidates can apply online through the official JSSC website:

jssc.jharkhand.gov.in

The notification specifically directs candidates to the JSSC website for the JILCCE-2026 online application.

Conclusion

The JSSC Jharkhand JILCCE Inter Level Recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs in Jharkhand at the Intermediate/10+2 level. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 03/2026 for 326 regular vacancies across six different posts.

The available positions include Health Supervisor, Junior Field Investigator, Multipurpose Health Worker, Veterinary/Medical Assistant, Insect Collector and Fisheries Technical Assistant. The required educational qualification differs from post to post, with qualifications such as 10+2 Science, I.Sc., Mathematics and Biology being prescribed for the respective positions.

The online registration process starts on 20 July 2026, and candidates can register up to 19 August 2026. The examination fee payment, photograph and signature upload and application printout must be completed by 20 August 2026. A correction facility will be available from 21 August to 23 August 2026.

The selection process may involve a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination, depending on the number of applications received. The Preliminary Examination consists of 120 questions, while the Main Examination contains three papers covering language knowledge, regional/tribal language and general knowledge.
Candidates should carefully check the post-wise educational qualification, age limit, category requirements and certificate conditions before applying. They should also enter their personal details exactly according to their official documents and preserve the final application form and payment details for future use.

For the latest updates related to JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026, exam date, admit card, answer key and result, candidates should regularly check the official JSSC website.