JSSC JILCCE Inter Level 2026: Apply Online for 326 Intermediate-Level Vacancies

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
• Advertisement No.: 03/2026
• Exam Name: Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JILCCE-2026)
• Total Vacancies: 326 (Regular)
• Application Mode: Online
• Registration Start Date: 20 July 2026
• Last Date to Register: 19 August 2026 (midnight)

About JILCCE-2026 Recruitment

This recruitment has been brought out on the request of the Health Medical Education and Family Welfare Department, the Urban Development and Housing Department, the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department, and the Planning and Development Department of the Jharkhand government. Through JILCCE-2026, JSSC will fill sanctioned and vacant posts of Health Supervisor, Junior Regional Investigator, Multipurpose Health Worker, Veterinary Assistant or Medical Assistant, Insect Collector, and Fisheries Technical Assistant. The notification makes clear that the number of vacancies in each post and category may increase or decrease based on requests from the concerned departments.

Important Dates

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the Commission's website. Applications submitted without fee payment will not be accepted and may be rejected.

Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

Category-wise, the 326 vacancies include 150 for Unreserved, 84 for Scheduled Tribe, 36 for Scheduled Caste, 19 for Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-1), 6 for Backward Class (Schedule-2), and 31 for the Economically Weaker Section, as per the notification. Horizontal reservations under women, sports quota, and various disability categories also apply within these numbers as detailed in the official brochure.

Eligibility: Educational Qualification and Pay Scale

The last date for online application submission is treated as the reference date for determining educational qualification. Candidates who do not hold the prescribed qualification by that date will be considered ineligible.

Age Limit

The minimum age for all posts is 18 years. The maximum age limit, as fixed by the Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department's resolution dated 2 January 2026, is as follows:

• Unreserved: 35 years
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 35 years
• Extremely Backward Class (Schedule-1) and Backward Class (Schedule-2), male: 37 years
• Women (Unreserved, EWS, EBC-I, BC-II): 38 years
• Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste (male and female): 40 years

Persons with disabilities in all categories get an additional 10 years of relaxation in the upper age limit, provided their disability is 40 percent or more and certified in the prescribed format. Ex-servicemen get an additional 5 years of relaxation. A candidate can avail only one of these two relaxations, not both.

Age is calculated with reference to different dates depending on the post: 1 August 2023 for Health Supervisor, Multipurpose Health Worker, and Veterinary Assistant/Medical Assistant; 1 August 2024 for Insect Collector and Fisheries Technical Assistant; and 1 August 2025 for Junior Regional Investigator.

Selection Process

Selection for JILCCE-2026 will be made through a two-tier examination process:

1. Preliminary Examination: Held generally only if the number of applications is 50,000 or more. If applications are fewer, the Commission may decide to conduct the Main Examination directly.
2. Main Examination: Conducted for all candidates shortlisted through the preliminary stage (or directly, if no preliminary exam is held), consisting of three papers.

All questions in both stages are objective, multiple-choice type, carrying 3 marks each, with a penalty of 1 mark for every wrong answer. The medium of the examination is Hindi and English.

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (2 Hours, 120 Questions)

Main Examination (Three Papers, 2 Hours Each)

The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks scored in Paper 2 and Paper 3 by candidates who clear the qualifying marks in Paper 1.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Preliminary Examination)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official JSSC website at www.jssc.jharkhand.gov.in and click on Online Application for JILCCE-2026, then complete your registration.
2. Note down the registration number and password sent to your registered mobile number and email address, and keep them safe for future logins.
3. Log in again using your registration number and password, and fill in your detailed personal, educational, and category information, using Save and Continue on each page.
4. Pay the examination fee online, then upload your scanned passport-size photograph and full signature as per the specified format.
5. Check the uploaded photo and signature carefully, submit the application form, and download or print a copy for your own records.

Candidates should note that once the final application is submitted, corrections to most fields are allowed only during the correction window from 21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026. Name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number cannot be changed during this window. If a candidate submits more than one application, only the most recently submitted one will be treated as valid, and the fee paid for earlier applications will not be refunded.

Documents Required

• Scanned passport-size photograph and full signature
• Matriculation/10th certificate and mark sheet (for name and date of birth verification)
• Educational qualification certificates as per the post applied for
• Caste certificate, in the prescribed format, for candidates claiming SC/ST/EBC-I/BC-II reservation
• Economically Weaker Section certificate, where applicable
• Local resident certificate of Jharkhand, in the prescribed format
• Disability certificate from the competent medical board, for PwBD candidates
• Ex-servicemen certificate, where age relaxation is claimed on this basis

General Rules

• Being permitted to sit for the examination or being issued an admit card does not confirm that a candidate meets the eligibility criteria for the post; this is verified later during document scrutiny.
• Candidates must ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions relating to qualification, age, reservation category, and local residency before applying, as admission to the exam is purely provisional.
• Reservation benefits will not be given unless specifically claimed in the prescribed column of the application form.
• Caste, income and asset, local residence, or disability certificates issued in a format other than the one prescribed in the brochure will generally not be accepted.
• A candidate with more than one educational qualification can opt for more than one post based on only one of those qualifications, in order of preference, within the online application.
• Candidates should avoid using electronic devices, including mobile phones, inside the examination centre, as this can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• The Commission's decision on all matters relating to eligibility, scrutiny of documents, and conduct of the examination will be final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is JSSC JILCCE Inter Level 2026

JILCCE-2026 stands for Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2026, conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission under Advertisement No. 03/2026 to fill 326 regular vacancies across six intermediate-level posts.

Q2. How Many Vacancies Are There In JILCCE 2026

There are 326 total vacancies spread across six posts: Health Supervisor (137), Multipurpose Health Worker (62), Junior Regional Investigator (27), Veterinary Assistant or Medical Assistant (27), Insect Collector (32), and Fisheries Technical Assistant (41).

Q3. What Is The Minimum Educational Qualification For JILCCE 2026

The minimum qualification varies by post but is generally a 10+2 or Intermediate pass in Science or Biology from a recognized institution, except for Junior Regional Investigator, which requires Intermediate or 10+2 with Mathematics.

Q4. What Is The Application Fee For JILCCE 2026

The application fee is Rs 100 for general candidates and Rs 50 for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates who are local residents of Jharkhand. Candidates with 40 percent or more disability who are local residents of Jharkhand are fully exempted from the fee.

Q5. What Is The Last Date To Apply For JILCCE 2026

Candidates can register and fill in their details until midnight of 19 August 2026, while fee payment, photo and signature upload, and the final printout must be completed by midnight of 20 August 2026.

Q6. Will There Be A Preliminary Exam For JILCCE 2026

A preliminary examination will generally be held only if the number of applications is 50,000 or more. If applications fall below this number, the Commission may decide to conduct the Main Examination directly.

Q7. How Many Papers Are There In The JILCCE 2026 Main Examination

The Main Examination has three papers: Paper 1 on Language Knowledge (Hindi and English, qualifying in nature), Paper 2 on Regional or Tribal Language, and Paper 3 on General Knowledge, with Papers 2 and 3 counted toward the merit list.

Q8. What Is The Age Limit For JILCCE 2026

The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 35 years for unreserved and EWS candidates, 37 years for EBC-I and BC-II male candidates, 38 years for women in these categories, and 40 years for SC and ST candidates, with additional relaxation available for persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen.

Source

This article is based on the official brochure and Advertisement No. 03/2026 published by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) for JILCCE-2026.

Disclaimer: The information in this article has been prepared from the official JSSC JILCCE Inter Level-2026 notification. Candidates are advised to read the complete brochure on the official JSSC website before applying and to rely on the official notification for any updates or corrigenda.