JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 326 Posts

📅 Posted: 25/06/2026 📝 Updated: 25/06/2026

Total Vacancy326

SalaryPay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200), Grade Pay Rs. 1,800–2,400 [Approx. Rs. 18,000–28,000/Month]

LocationJharkhand

Last Date19/08/2026

Short Information: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has announced the Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (JILCCE-2026) under Advertisement No. 03/2026 for 326 regular vacancies across 6 different posts in multiple state government departments. This is a solid state government opportunity for candidates who have passed their 10+2 or Intermediate (Science) from a recognized board. The posts include Health Supervisor, Junior Field Investigator, Multipurpose Health Worker, Veterinary Assistant/Medical Assistant, Insect Collector, and Fisheries Technical Assistant — all under various Jharkhand state departments. The pay scale for all posts is Pay Band PB-I: Rs. 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay ranging from Rs. 1,800 to Rs. 2,400 depending on the post. Online applications open from 20 July 2026 to 19 August 2026. The exam fee is Rs. 100 for General/EWS candidates and Rs. 50 for SC/ST of Jharkhand. PwD candidates with 40% or more disability are fully exempt. The selection involves a Preliminary Exam followed by a Main Exam, both computer-based (CBT) or OMR-based. Candidates must be Jharkhand local residents to apply.

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JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	25/06/2026
Application Begin	20/07/2026
Last Date to Apply & Registration	19/08/2026 (Midnight)
Last Date to Pay Fee & Upload Photo/Signature	20/08/2026 (Midnight)
Correction Window	21/08/2026 to 23/08/2026 (Midnight)
Exam Date	To be notified

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

General / EWS	₹100
SC / ST (Jharkhand)	₹50
PwD (40% or more disability)	₹0

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card)

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 326 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Minimum 18 Years; Maximum 35–40 Years (category-wise, as per reference date of each post)

(Unreserved / EWS: Max 35 Years, EBC (Schedule-I) Male: Max 37 Years, BC (Schedule-II) Male: Max 37 Years, Female (Unreserved/EWS/EBC/BC): Max 38 Years, SC / ST (Male & Female): Max 40 Years, PwD (All Categories): Additional 10 Years relaxation, Ex-Servicemen: Additional 5 Years relaxation)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Health Supervisor (Health Directorate)	137	10+2 / Intermediate in Science (Biology) from recognized institution.
Junior Field Investigator (Planning & Development Dept.)	27	Intermediate / 10+2 with Mathematics from recognized institution.
Multipurpose Health Worker (Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Dept.)	62	10+2 / Intermediate in Science (Biology) from recognized institution.
Veterinary Assistant / Medical Assistant (Urban Development & Housing Dept.)	27	Intermediate in Life Sciences from recognized college/institution.
Insect Collector (Health Directorate)	32	Intermediate / 10+2 in Life Science from recognized institution.
Fisheries Technical Assistant (Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co-operation Dept.)	41	Intermediate / 10+2 in Life Science from recognized institution.
Total Vacancy	326
Note: Vacancy count may increase or decrease as per requisition from departments.

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy — All Posts Combined

Post Name	UR	ST	SC	EBC (Sch-I)	BC (Sch-II)	EWS	Total
Health Supervisor	57	43	16	08	00	13	137
Junior Field Investigator	12	04	03	03	03	02	27
Multipurpose Health Worker	35	14	07	00	00	06	62
Veterinary / Medical Assistant	12	07	03	02	01	02	27
Insect Collector	15	06	03	03	02	03	32
Fisheries Technical Assistant	17	10	04	03	03	04	41
Total	148	84	36	19	9	30	326
Note:EBC = Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-I); BC = Backward Class (Schedule-II); EWS = Economically Weaker Section. 1 post under Health Supervisor is earmarked for Primitive Tribe.

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (Women Sports Quota / PwD)

Post Name	Women Sports	Blind/Low Vision	Deaf/Hearing Impaired	Locomotor Disability	Cerebral Palsy	Intellectual Disability
Health Supervisor	07	03	02	01	01	01
Junior Field Investigator	01	01	01	00	00	00
Multipurpose Health Worker	03	01	01	00	01	00
Veterinary / Medical Assistant	01	01	01	01	00	00
Insect Collector	02	00	01	00	01	00
Fisheries Technical Assistant	02	01	01	01	00	00
Note:Horizontal reservation is distributed within vertical categories. PwD minimum 40% disability required.

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have passed Intermediate / 10+2 from a recognized board/institution in the relevant stream (Science/Life Science/Biology/Mathematics as required per post).
Candidate must be a Local Resident (Domicile) of Jharkhand state. Valid Local Resident Certificate issued by competent authority in prescribed format is mandatory.
Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: 35–40 years depending on category (calculated as per reference date of each post).
Caste/category certificates must be issued by prescribed competent authority in the format given in the brochure annexures.
Qualification reference date: Last date of online application submission.
Candidates applying under reserved categories must ensure they hold valid and prescribed format certificates before applying.

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Health Supervisor	Pay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200) + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400
Junior Field Investigator	Pay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200) + Grade Pay Rs. 2,000
Multipurpose Health Worker	Pay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200) + Grade Pay Rs. 1,900
Veterinary / Medical Assistant	Pay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200) + Grade Pay Rs. 1,900
Insect Collector	Pay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200) + Grade Pay Rs. 1,800
Fisheries Technical Assistant	Pay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200) + Grade Pay Rs. 1,800

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (if applications exceed 50,000; otherwise directly Main Exam)
Stage 2: Main Examination (3 Papers)
Document Verification
Final Merit List based on Main Exam scores (Paper-2 + Paper-3 combined)

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) / OMR based.
Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice (MCQ).
Each Question Marks: 3 marks for correct answer.
Negative Marking: Yes — 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Language: Hindi and English.
Normalisation: Applied if exam held in multiple shifts.

Recruitment Table: Preliminary Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Studies	30	90	2 Hours
Jharkhand GK	60	180	2 Hours
General Mathematics	10	30	2 Hours
General Science	10	30	2 Hours
Mental Ability Test	10	30	2 Hours
Total	120	360

Recruitment Details: Preliminary Exam — Minimum Qualifying Marks

Unreserved / EWS: 40% (48 marks out of 120 questions x 3 marks)
SC / ST / Female: 32%
EBC (Schedule-I): 34%
BC (Schedule-II): 36.5%
Primitive Tribe (Aadim Janjati): 30%

Recruitment Table: Main Exam — Paper Wise Pattern

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration	Nature
Paper 1	Language (Hindi + English — 60 each)	120	360	2 Hours	Qualifying Only (30% min)
Paper 2	Regional / Tribal Language (Candidate's choice)	100	300	2 Hours	Merit Counted
Paper 3	General Knowledge (GS + Jharkhand GK + Science + Maths + Mental Ability + Computer)	120	360	2 Hours	Merit Counted

Recruitment Details: Main Exam — Important Notes

Paper-1 (Language): Qualifying in nature only. 30% minimum required. Marks NOT added to merit.
Merit List: Based on Paper-2 + Paper-3 combined marks only.
Paper-2 Language Options: Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bengali, Mundari (Munda), Ho, Kharia, Kudukh (Oraon), Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, Sanskrit.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Main): 30% for all categories in Paper-2 and Paper-3.
Tie-breaking: By date of birth (older candidate gets higher rank); then alphabetical order of name in English.

Recruitment Table: Job Profile by Post

Post Name	Primary Responsibilities
Health Supervisor	Supervise primary health activities at village/block level, monitor health workers, maintain health records, coordinate immunization and disease surveillance programs under Health Directorate.
Junior Field Investigator	Collect field-level economic and statistical data, assist in survey operations, compile district-level data under Economics & Statistics Directorate, Planning & Development Department.
Multipurpose Health Worker	Conduct door-to-door health visits, provide maternal and child health services, assist in family planning programs, maintain health records at sub-centre level.
Veterinary / Medical Assistant	Assist veterinary officers in animal health camps, treat common livestock diseases, maintain records of vaccinations, support urban livestock management under Urban Development Dept.
Insect Collector	Collect insect/vector samples from field locations, assist in disease vector surveillance, support malaria and vector-borne disease control programs under Health Directorate.
Fisheries Technical Assistant	Assist in fisheries development activities, monitor fish pond management, collect aquaculture data, support fish farmers under Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co-operation Department.

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

Preliminary Exam is based on Intermediate / 10+2 level. Main Exam Paper-2 is based on chosen regional language at Intermediate level. Paper-3 covers General Knowledge topics.

📚 Preliminary — General Studies

Current Affairs (Jharkhand, India, Neighbouring Countries)
History, Culture, Geography, Economy of India
Indian Constitution & Political System
Panchayati Raj, Community Development, Five-Year Plans
Scientific Progress, National/International Awards
Indian Languages, Books, Scripts, Capitals, Currencies
Sports & Games, Important Events

📚 Preliminary — Jharkhand GK

Geography, History, Civilization & Culture of Jharkhand
Languages & Literature of Jharkhand
Mines & Minerals, Industries
Contribution of Jharkhand in National Movement
Development Plans, Sports Personalities
Awards, National & International Importance topics

📚 Preliminary — General Mathematics (10th Level)

Arithmetic
Elementary Algebra
Geometry
General Trigonometry
Mensuration

📚 Preliminary — General Science

Day-to-day observation and experience-based science
General understanding of Physics, Chemistry, Biology concepts

📚 Preliminary — Mental Ability Test

Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning
Similarities & Differences
Space Visualization
Problem Solving
Analysis, Visual Memory, Discrimination
Observation, Arithmetical Reasoning
Number Series, Coding-Decoding

📚 Main — Paper 3 (Additional Topics)

All Preliminary topics (updated)
Computer Basics: Hardware/Software components, Operating system basics, MS Office operations, Internet & Networking fundamentals

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the official JSSC website: www.jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
Click on 'Online Application for JILCCE-2026'.
Complete Registration — enter your details; you will receive Registration Number and Password on mobile and email.
Log in with Registration Number and Password and fill in all required details page by page using 'Save and Continue'.
Pay the exam fee online after completing the form.
Upload scanned Photograph and full Signature after fee payment.
Review the complete application form and click 'Submit'.
Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safe for future reference.
Application correction window available from 21/08/2026 to 23/08/2026 (except Name, DOB, Email ID, Mobile Number).
Admit Card will be available on the JSSC website; it will NOT be sent by post.

Recruitment Note: About Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), established under the Government of Jharkhand, is the premier state-level body responsible for conducting competitive examinations for recruitment to Group-C and equivalent posts in various departments of the Jharkhand government. Headquartered at Kalinagar, Chayabagan, Namkum, Ranchi, JSSC conducts multiple combined competitive examinations annually catering to intermediate, graduate, and technical level vacancies. The Commission ensures transparent, merit-based selection for thousands of government positions across Jharkhand's health, agriculture, planning, urban development, and other departments. JILCCE is one of JSSC's flagship intermediate-level combined exams, filling vacancies across multiple departments simultaneously through a single unified examination process.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Employees selected through JILCCE-2026 are entitled to full Jharkhand state government service benefits after joining. These include Dearness Allowance (DA) revised periodically, House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per posting location, Medical Allowance and government health coverage for self and dependents, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Provident Fund (PF) contribution, Gratuity on completion of service, National Pension System (NPS) contribution, annual leave entitlements including casual leave and earned leave, Maternity/Paternity leave as per government rules, and Group Insurance coverage. Increments are provided annually within the Pay Band as per the 7th Pay Commission norms applicable to Jharkhand state employees.

Recruitment Note: Important Rules for Post Preference & Merit

Candidates holding more than one educational qualification can apply for multiple posts but only on the basis of one qualification. Post preferences must be given in priority order during the online application. Final allocation is based on Merit-cum-Option (merit rank combined with candidate's post preference). If two candidates have equal marks in the Main Exam, the tie is broken first by date of birth (older candidate ranks higher), then by alphabetical order of the candidate's name as filled in the application form in English.

JSSC JILCCE Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 20/07/2026 to 19/08/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 03/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	JSSC
Post Name	JILCCE Various Posts
Total Vacancy	326
Salary	Pay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200), Grade Pay Rs. 1,800–2,400 [Approx. Rs. 18,000–28,000/Month]
Job Location	Jharkhand
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	19/08/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

The single biggest risk in JILCCE-2026 is your Local Resident Certificate (Domicile). JSSC strictly requires this — issued by Sub-Divisional Officer level or above, dated 02/06/2016 or later (or Anchal Adhikari level, dated 19/07/2019 or later). Many candidates get rejected at document verification due to incorrect certificate format or wrong issuing authority. Get your domicile certificate from the EXACT prescribed format given in the brochure (Annexure VIII or IX). Also note: Paper-1 (Language) in the Mains is only qualifying — 30% minimum required — and its marks are NOT added to the merit list. Focus your preparation on Paper-2 and Paper-3 which determine your final merit ranking.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for JSSC JILCCE posts? ▼

Ans: All JILCCE-2026 posts fall under Pay Band PB-I (Rs. 5,200–20,200) with Grade Pay ranging from Rs. 1,800 (Insect Collector, Fisheries Technical Assistant) to Rs. 2,400 (Health Supervisor). After adding Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other allowances as per Jharkhand government norms, the estimated in-hand salary ranges from approximately Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 28,000 per month depending on the post and posting location.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for JSSC JILCCE 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date for online registration and filling the application form is 19/08/2026 (midnight). The last date for fee payment and uploading photo/signature is 20/08/2026 (midnight). A correction window is available from 21/08/2026 to 23/08/2026 for rectifying errors in the submitted application (except Name, DOB, Email ID, and Mobile Number).

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in JILCCE 2026 exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, there is negative marking in both Preliminary and Main examinations. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, and for every wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted. There is no penalty for unattempted questions. Candidates should be careful and avoid guessing randomly, especially in sections where they are unsure, as the 1-mark penalty per wrong answer can significantly impact the final score.

Q.4 What is the age limit for JSSC JILCCE 2026? ▼

Ans: The minimum age is 18 years for all posts. The maximum age varies by category: Unreserved/EWS — 35 years; EBC (Schedule-I) and BC (Schedule-II) males — 37 years; Females (Unreserved/EWS/EBC/BC) — 38 years; SC/ST (male and female) — 40 years. PwD candidates get an additional 10 years relaxation. Ex-servicemen get an additional 5 years. Age is calculated as per the reference date specified for each individual post in the notification.

Q.5 How to download the JSSC JILCCE 2026 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The official brochure (Vivaranika) for JILCCE-2026 is available on the JSSC official website at www.jssc.jharkhand.gov.in. Candidates should download and read the full brochure carefully before applying, as it contains all details about post-wise eligibility, age limits, reservation norms, exam pattern, syllabus, and required certificate formats (Annexure I to XI). All updates will also be published on this website only.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification for JSSC JILCCE 2026? ▼

Ans: The basic qualification is 10+2 / Intermediate from a recognized board. However, the stream requirement varies by post: Health Supervisor and Multipurpose Health Worker require Science (Biology); Junior Field Investigator requires Intermediate with Mathematics; Veterinary/Medical Assistant, Insect Collector, and Fisheries Technical Assistant require Intermediate in Life Sciences. The qualification must be obtained on or before the last date of application submission.

Q.7 What is the selection process for JSSC JILCCE 2026? ▼

Ans: The selection has two stages. First, a Preliminary Examination of 120 questions (360 marks, 2 hours) if applications exceed 50,000 — based on General Studies, Jharkhand GK, Maths, Science, and Mental Ability. Shortlisted candidates (15 times the vacancies) appear for the Main Examination, which has 3 papers: Paper-1 (Language — qualifying only), Paper-2 (Regional/Tribal Language), and Paper-3 (General Knowledge). Final merit is based on Paper-2 + Paper-3 combined scores.

Q.8 Is Jharkhand domicile certificate mandatory for JILCCE 2026? ▼

Ans: Yes, a valid Jharkhand Local Resident Certificate (domicile) is mandatory for all applicants regardless of category. The certificate must be issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) level or above in the format prescribed in Annexure-VIII (dated 02/06/2016 or later), OR by Anchal Adhikari level in the format of Annexure-IX (dated 19/07/2019 or later). Certificates issued before these dates or by lower authorities are NOT accepted. Candidates must submit this at the document verification stage.