JSSC JTGLCCE 2026 Notification Out — 645 Lower Cadre Group B & C Posts in Jharkhand State Government
The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has finally released the long-awaited Jharkhand Tribal & General Lower Cadre Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (JTGLCCE-2026) notification, opening 645 vacancies across 10 different posts in five Jharkhand state departments. From Block Statistics Supervisor and Auditor positions in the Finance and Planning departments, to Inspectors in the Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, this is one of the biggest combined recruitments for graduates in Jharkhand state government jobs this year.
Online registrations open on 01 June 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 30 June 2026 (midnight). The recruitment offers Pay Matrix Level 5, 6 or 7 posts with a starting basic of ₹29,200 going up to ₹1,42,400 per month — plus full Jharkhand state government allowances and a permanent Group B/C identity. Eligible candidates need a graduate or post-graduate degree (subject-specific), minimum age 21, and an Odia-language-proof-equivalent local-resident certificate. In this article GovtJobsAlert.in walks you through the post-wise vacancy break-up, eligibility, exam pattern, fee structure and how-to-apply guide — everything you need before clicking that “Apply” button.
Key Highlights — JSSC JTGLCCE Recruitment 2026
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), headquartered at Namkum, Ranchi, is the constitutional recruitment body for Group B and Group C posts under the Jharkhand State Government. JTGLCCE is JSSC’s flagship combined examination conducted to fill lower-cadre technical and ministerial vacancies across multiple state departments through a common preliminary plus mains examination route.
- Recruiting Body: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), Namkum, Ranchi
- Examination Name: Jharkhand Tribal & General Lower Cadre Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (JTGLCCE-2026 Regular)
- Advertisement Number: 01/2026
- Total Vacancies: 645
- Posts Available: 10 (Auditor, Block Statistics Supervisor, Inspector VBD Control, Dairy Technical Officer, Fisheries Extension Supervisor, Lab Assistant — Physics & Chemistry, Junior Scientific Assistant and 2 Vector Disease Control roles)
- Pay Range: ₹29,200 – ₹1,42,400 (Pay Matrix Levels 5, 6 & 7)
- Eligibility: Graduate / Postgraduate (subject-specific) — see eligibility section
- Age Limit: 21 years (minimum) – 35-40 years (maximum, category-wise)
- Application Mode: Online only via the JSSC portal
- Application Dates: 01 June 2026 to 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Pay Fee: 03 July 2026
- Job Location: Jharkhand State (post-wise district allocation)
This is a great opportunity for graduate-level government job seekers from Jharkhand who want a stable Group B / Group C state government position with a clear pay matrix and reservation benefits.
Vacancy Breakdown — JSSC JTGLCCE 2026
The 645 vacancies are split across 10 posts under five Jharkhand state departments. Auditor (Ankekshak) under the Finance Department is the largest single category with 145 seats, followed by Block Statistics Supervisor under Planning & Development with 228 seats. Pay-level-wise, posts are divided into three bands.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Auditor (Ankekshak) — Finance Dept | Level 5 | 145 |
| Block Statistics Supervisor / Junior Statistical Assistant | Level 6 | 228 |
| Fisheries Extension Supervisor (Matsya Prasar Paryavekshak) | Level 6 | 78 |
| Dairy Technical Officer (Gavya Takniki Padadhikari) | Level 6 | 72 |
| Inspector — Vector Borne Disease Control | Level 6 | 42 |
| Lab Assistant (Physics) — Technical Education Dept | Level 5 | 17 |
| Lab Assistant (Chemistry) — Technical Education Dept | Level 5 | 17 |
| Junior Scientific Assistant — Drug Testing Lab | Level 5 | 6 |
| Assistant Vector Borne Disease Control Officer | Level 7 | 4 |
| Assistant Keet Vigyanvetta (Entomologist) | Level 7 | 2 |
| Total | — | 645 |
Reservation follows Jharkhand state policy (UR / SC / ST / BC-I / BC-II / EWS) with horizontal 33% reservation for women and 4% for PwBD candidates. A separate Backlog Advertisement (Advt. 02/2026) covers 4 backlog posts and uses the same examination — single fee covers both notifications.
Eligibility Criteria — JSSC JTGLCCE 2026
Educational Qualification
Each of the ten posts has its own subject-specific degree requirement. The qualification must be acquired on or before the last date of online application.
- Auditor: Graduate degree in Mathematics OR Economics OR Commerce OR Statistics from a recognised university.
- Block Statistics Supervisor: Graduate degree with Mathematics / Economics / Statistics.
- Inspector & Asst. Officer (VBD Control): Graduate (Science) from a recognised university.
- Asst. Keet Vigyanvetta: Postgraduate in Life Science (Entomology).
- Dairy Technical Officer: Graduate in Dairy Technology / Dairy (Gavya) Science.
- Fisheries Extension Supervisor: Graduate in Fisheries Science / Zoology (Honours).
- Lab Assistant (Physics): Graduate (Honours) in Physics from a UGC-recognised university.
- Lab Assistant (Chemistry): Graduate (Honours) in Chemistry from a UGC-recognised university.
- Junior Scientific Assistant: Graduate / Postgraduate in Science / Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicine, plus 6 months drug-testing experience under the Drugs Act.
A complete list of subjects and equivalences is given in Appendix-XIII of the notification. Candidates with post-graduate qualifications automatically qualify for posts requiring only a graduate degree, provided the subject matches.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01 August 2025. The minimum age is 21 years for all posts. Maximum age varies by category and gender:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS (Male) | 35 years |
| BC-I & BC-II (Male) | 37 years |
| Female (UR / EWS / BC-I / BC-II) | 38 years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 40 years |
PwBD candidates with 40% or higher disability get an additional 10-year relaxation, and Ex-Servicemen get 5 years extra — but only one type of relaxation is allowed.
Domicile & Language
A valid Jharkhand Local Resident Certificate is mandatory for claiming reservation. Knowledge of one regional language — Hindi, Santali, Mundari, Ho, Khariya, Kurukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchparganiya, Odia, Bengali, Urdu or Sanskrit — is required as a qualifying paper in the Mains examination.
What is the Salary for JSSC JTGLCCE 2026 Posts?
Salary follows the 7th CPC Jharkhand State Pay Matrix, with three pay levels depending on the post you opt for.
- Level 7 (Asst. Officer / Asst. Entomologist): ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month
- Level 6 (Inspector, BSS, DTO, FES): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month
- Level 5 (Auditor, JSA, Lab Asst.): ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 per month
In-hand salary range: approximately ₹29,200 to ₹1,42,400 per month (basic pay, before Jharkhand state allowances).
Apart from basic pay, employees receive the standard Jharkhand state allowances — Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, medical reimbursement, contributory pension, leave benefits and post-retirement gratuity. State employees are also entitled to LTC and child-education allowance as per the latest 7th CPC orders.
What is the Selection Process for JSSC JTGLCCE 2026?
JSSC has designed a three-stage selection process to filter and finalise candidates fairly across diverse subject backgrounds.
Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination
Objective MCQ-based test of 120 questions in 2 hours, with subjects: General Studies (30Q), Jharkhand-related GK (60Q), General Mathematics (10Q), General Science (10Q), and Mental Ability (10Q). Each correct answer = 3 marks; wrong answer = -1 mark. 15 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for Mains based on Prelims merit. The Prelims may be skipped if total candidates are less than 50,000.
Stage 2 — Main Examination (3 Papers)
- Paper 1 — Language Knowledge (qualifying — 30%): 60 Hindi + 60 English questions, 2 hours.
- Paper 2 — Tribal & Regional Language (qualifying — 30%, marks counted): 100 questions, choose any one of 15 listed languages.
- Paper 3 — Technical / Specialist Subject + GS/Maths/Science: 150 questions (100 subject + 20 GS + 20 Maths + 10 Science), 2 hours 30 minutes — merit-deciding paper.
Stage 3 — Document Verification
Verification of original certificates after the Mains result. Failure to produce required certificates leads to cancellation of candidature.
For deeper preparation and topic-wise breakdowns, you can also browse GovtJobsAlert.in’s syllabus and exam pattern hub.
How to Apply Online for JSSC JTGLCCE 2026?
JSSC accepts applications only online through its official portal. Before you start, keep your scanned photo, signature, qualification mark sheets, caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable) and online payment details ready.
- Visit the JSSC official portal at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click on the active recruitment link for “JTGLCCE 2026 — Advt. 01/2026”.
- Click “New Registration” and fill basic personal, educational and contact details.
- Note down your registration number / login ID for future reference.
- Login again, select preferred posts in order of priority and fill the detailed application form.
- Upload your photograph, signature, marksheets and category certificate in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee online via debit card / credit card / net banking.
- Take a print-out of the final application — you will need it during document verification.
The correction window opens on 05 July 2026 and closes on 10 July 2026 (midnight). Editing is allowed for all fields except Name, Date of Birth, Email and Mobile Number.
Important Dates — JSSC JTGLCCE 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 01 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 30 June 2026 (Midnight) |
| Last Date to Pay Examination Fee | 03 July 2026 (Midnight) |
| Photo / Signature Upload Last Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 05 July 2026 – 10 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be announced |
| Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fees — JSSC JTGLCCE 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR / OBC / Other-State Candidates | ₹100 |
| SC / ST (Jharkhand State Residents Only) | ₹50 |
| EWS | ₹100 (treated as General) |
| PwBD (Jharkhand, 40% disability or above) | Exempted |
Fee is to be paid online via debit card / credit card / net banking on the JSSC portal. A single fee covers both Advt. 01/2026 (regular) and 02/2026 (backlog) if the candidate applies under both. Fee is non-refundable.
Essential Links — JSSC JTGLCCE Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for JSSC JTGLCCE 2026
- Visit JSSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Jharkhand Government Jobs
JSSC JTGLCCE 2026 is one of the most accessible state government recruitment routes for Jharkhand graduates this year, with permanent Pay Level 5–7 posts spread across multiple departments. Apply between 01 June and 30 June 2026, prepare honestly for the Prelims and Mains, and stay calm during the language qualifying paper — every section is doable with steady effort. For more Jharkhand government job notifications and latest exam results, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.