The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has activated online registration for the Jharkhand Trained Assistant Acharya Combined Competitive Examination (JTAACCE-2026), covering 6,101 Regular vacancies for the post of Assistant Acharya (Para Teacher). The notification was originally released on 22 July 2026 under Advertisement No. 04/2026, but the actual online application window only opened months later, on 29 September 2026, following a separate notice confirming the final application schedule. This article covers the complete, updated recruitment details — vacancy breakup, eligibility, fee, and how to apply.

1. Recruitment Overview

Particular	Details
Conducting Body	Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
Department	School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand
Examination Name	Jharkhand Trained Assistant Acharya Combined Competitive Examination (JTAACCE-2026)
Advertisement Number	04/2026 (Regular Vacancy)
Post	Assistant Acharya (Para Teacher)
Regular Vacancies (this notification)	6,101
Notification Release Date	22 July 2026
Online Application Portal Activated	29 September 2026
Mode of Application	Online only

Important timeline note: This recruitment’s notification was issued in July 2026, but the online application link itself did not go live until 29 September 2026, following Notice No. 2, dated 29.09.2026, which specifically confirmed the revised application schedule. If you saw earlier reports mentioning different application dates (such as late July or August), treat the dates in this article — confirmed as of the portal’s actual activation — as the current, correct schedule.

2. Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification released	22 July 2026
Online application start	29 September 2026
Online application last date	18 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Last date for fee payment	18 October 2026
Last date to upload photograph & signature	22 October 2026
Application correction window	23 – 24 October 2026
Age reckoning date	1 August 2026
Examination date	To be notified separately

3. Vacancy Details

Total Regular Vacancies: 6,101

This notification (Advertisement No. 04/2026) covers only the Regular vacancies. A separate notification (Advertisement No. 05/2026) covers an additional 1,198 Backlog vacancies, bringing the combined JTAACCE-2026 total to 7,299 across both notifications. This article focuses specifically on the 6,101 Regular posts, matching the recruitment you’re applying for.

Category	Vacancies
Trained Assistant Acharya — Intermediate Level (Classes 1–5)	1,909
Remaining Regular Teaching Posts (Classes 1–5 and Classes 6–8, various subjects)	4,192
Total Regular Vacancies	6,101

Vacancies are distributed district-wise and category-wise across Jharkhand’s 24 districts — refer to the official Regular Vacancy Brochure PDF for the exact number of seats in your preferred district and subject.

4. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification & JTET Requirement

For Classes 1–5 (Primary) posts, as per NCTE Regulations, 2002, candidates need one of the following:

• 10+2 with 50% marks, plus a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
• 10+2 with 50% marks, plus a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
• 10+2 with 50% marks, plus a 2-year Diploma in Special Education
• Graduation, plus a 2-year D.El.Ed

In addition to the above, candidates must have passed the JTET (Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test) for Classes 1–5, or an equivalent recognised Teacher Eligibility Test, as specified in the official notification.

For Classes 6–8 (Upper Primary) posts, candidates generally need a Graduation degree along with a B.Ed qualification, plus the corresponding JTET/CTET Paper-2 qualification — refer to the official notification for the exact subject-wise requirement.

Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 35 years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per JSSC rules for reserved categories.

5. Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / Other State candidates	₹100
SC / ST candidates	₹50

• Fee is payable online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
• Fee payment must be completed by 18 October 2026, the same day as the application deadline.

6. How to Apply

1. Visit the official JSSC website: jssc.jharkhand.gov.in, or go directly to the dedicated application portal: jsscjtaacce.ibtexamination.com
2. On the JSSC website, go to the “Online Application” section and select the link for JTAACCE-2026 (Para Teacher).
3. Register with your basic personal details to generate your login credentials.
4. Log in and complete the application form with your educational qualification, JTET/CTET details, category, and district/subject preference.
5. Upload your photograph and signature — this can be done up to 22 October 2026, a few days after the main application deadline.
6. Pay the applicable application fee (₹100 or ₹50, depending on your category) online before 18 October 2026.
7. Review your application carefully, and use the correction window (23–24 October 2026) if you need to fix any errors after submission.
8. Submit your final application and download a copy for your records.

Important: Keep your JTET/CTET certificate, educational mark sheets, category certificate, and photo ID ready before starting your application, since these details are required during the online form-filling process.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

8. Official Links

Resource	Link
Official Notification – Regular Vacancy Brochure (6,101 Posts)	Download PDF
Notice No. 2 (29.09.2026) – Online Application Schedule	Download PDF
Online Application Portal	jsscjtaacce.ibtexamination.com
Official JSSC Website	jssc.jharkhand.gov.in

Read the complete official Regular Vacancy Brochure and Notice No. 2 carefully to confirm the exact district-wise vacancy breakup and subject-wise eligibility for your qualification. Apply well before 18 October 2026, and complete your photo/signature upload by 22 October 2026 to avoid rejection.