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The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 inviting online applications for the Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination, known as JILCCE 2026. This recruitment drive covers 326 regular vacancies across six different posts under various state government departments, including Health Supervisor, Junior Field Investigator, Multipurpose Health Worker, Veterinary or Medical Assistant, Insect Collector, and Fisheries Technical Assistant. Candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualification and age limit can apply online through the JSSC website.
Last Date: 2026-08-19 23:59:00
Quick Highlights
- Organisation: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
- Advertisement Number: 03/2026
- Exam Name: Jharkhand Intermediate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JILCCE) 2026
- Total Vacancies: 326 posts (Regular Vacancy)
- Application Mode: Online
- Registration Starts: 20 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 19 August 2026 (midnight)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Filling of Details Starts | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration and Filling of Details | 19 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment, Photo and Signature Upload, and Printout | 20 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Correction Window for Application Errors | 21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026 (midnight) |
Application Fee
The examination fee has to be paid online while submitting the application. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Other Categories | Rs 100 |
| SC and ST candidates who are local residents of Jharkhand | Rs 50 |
| Disabled candidates (40 percent or more) who are local residents of Jharkhand | Fully exempted |
Local resident candidates from categories other than SC and ST who pay the fee at the concessional rate meant for SC/ST candidates risk having their application cancelled, so candidates should check the correct fee slab carefully before payment.
Vacancy Details (326 Posts)
The 326 vacancies notified under JILCCE 2026 are distributed across six posts as shown below. Figures may increase or decrease based on requests from the concerned departments.
| Post Name | Department | UR | ST | SC | EBC-I | BC-II | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | Health Directorate | 57 | 43 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 137 |
| Junior Field Investigator | Planning and Development Dept. (Economics and Statistics Directorate) | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Dept. | 35 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 62 |
| Veterinary or Medical Assistant | Urban Development and Housing Dept. | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| Insect Collector | Health Directorate | 15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 32 |
| Fisheries Technical Assistant | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Dept. (Fisheries Division) | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 41 |
| Total | 148 | 84 | 36 | 19 | 9 | 30 | 326 |
Horizontal Reservation (Within Total Vacancies)
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Women | 16 |
| Sports Quota | 7 |
| Blindness and Low Vision | 7 |
| Deafness and Hearing Impairment | 3 |
| Locomotor Disability | 3 |
| Autism, Intellectual Disability, and Multiple Disability including Cerebral Palsy | 1 |
Eligibility (Educational Qualification)
| Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | 10+2 Science or I.Sc. from a recognised institution |
| Junior Field Investigator | Intermediate or 10+2 with Mathematics from a recognised institution |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | 10+2 Science or I.Sc. from a recognised institution |
| Veterinary or Medical Assistant | Intermediate in Life Science from a recognised college or institution |
| Insect Collector | Intermediate or 10+2 Life Science from a recognised institution |
| Fisheries Technical Assistant | Intermediate or 10+2 Life Science from a recognised institution |
The educational qualification will be assessed based on the last date fixed for submission of the online application. Candidates who do not hold the required qualification by this date will not be considered eligible to apply.
Age Limit
The minimum age for all posts is 18 years. The reference date used to calculate age differs by post: 1 August 2023 for Health Supervisor, Multipurpose Health Worker, and Veterinary or Medical Assistant; 1 August 2024 for Insect Collector and Fisheries Technical Assistant; and 1 August 2025 for Junior Field Investigator.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 35 years |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 35 years |
| Extremely Backward Class - EBC-I (Male) | 37 years |
| Backward Class - BC-II (Male) | 37 years |
| Women (UR, EWS, EBC-I, BC-II) | 38 years |
| SC and ST (Male and Female) | 40 years |
An additional relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit is available to disabled candidates of all categories with 40 percent or more disability, subject to a valid certificate from the competent medical board. Ex-servicemen are entitled to an additional 5 years of relaxation. A candidate can avail only one of these two relaxations, not both.
Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Band | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Health Supervisor | PB-I Rs 5200-20200 | Rs 2400 |
| Junior Field Investigator | PB-I Rs 5200-20200 | Rs 2000 |
| Multipurpose Health Worker | PB-I Rs 5200-20200 | Rs 1900 |
| Veterinary or Medical Assistant | PB-I Rs 5200-20200 | Rs 1900 |
| Insect Collector | PB-I Rs 5200-20200 | Rs 1800 |
| Fisheries Technical Assistant | PB-I Rs 5200-20200 | Rs 1800 |
Selection Process
Selection under JILCCE 2026 will be carried out through the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (generally conducted only if the number of applications is 50,000 or more; otherwise the Commission may proceed directly to the Main Examination)
- Main Examination consisting of three papers
- Verification of certificates of shortlisted candidates
Based on the Preliminary Examination score, a common merit list will be prepared and candidates equal to 15 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted category-wise for the Main Examination. The final merit list for selection will be prepared using the combined marks of Paper 2 and Paper 3 of the Main Examination, since Paper 1 is qualifying in nature and its marks are not added to the merit.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination will be objective type with multiple choice answers, carrying a duration of two hours. Each question carries three marks, with one mark deducted for every wrong answer.
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 |
| Knowledge Related to Jharkhand State | 60 |
| General Mathematics | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| Mental Ability Test | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
Minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary Examination are 40 percent for UR and EWS, 32 percent for SC, ST and women, 34 percent for EBC-I, 36.5 percent for BC-II, and 30 percent for Primitive Tribal Groups.
Main Examination
The Main Examination has three papers, each of two hours duration, with three marks for a correct answer and a deduction of one mark for a wrong answer.
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Language Knowledge (Hindi 60 and English 60 questions) | 120 | Qualifying (30 percent minimum, not added to merit) |
| Paper 2 | Regional or Tribal Language (candidate's choice of one language) | 100 | Counted in merit (30 percent minimum qualifying) |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge (General Studies 30, Jharkhand-related 40, General Science 20, General Mathematics 10, Mental Ability 10, Computer Knowledge 10) | 120 | Counted in merit (30 percent minimum qualifying) |
How to Apply
Candidates need to complete the following steps to submit their online application for JILCCE 2026.
- Visit the official JSSC website at www.jssc.jharkhand.gov.in and click on the Online Application link for JILCCE-2026.
- Complete the registration process. A registration number and password will be sent to the candidate's mobile number and email ID; note these down and keep them safe.
- Log in again using the registration number and password, and fill in the detailed application form, saving and continuing after each page.
- Pay the examination fee online through the payment option after selecting JILCCE-2026 as the payment category.
- Upload a scanned passport-size photograph and a scanned signature as per the specified format.
- Review all entered details carefully, submit the application form, and take a printout for future reference.
Documents Required
- Matric or 10th certificate and mark sheet (for name and date of birth verification)
- Educational qualification certificates as applicable to the chosen post
- Local resident certificate of Jharkhand, in the prescribed format, where reservation is claimed
- Caste certificate (SC, ST, EBC-I, or BC-II), in the prescribed format, where reservation is claimed
- Income and asset certificate for EWS candidates, in the prescribed format
- Disability certificate from a competent medical board, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable
- Scanned photograph and signature in the specified format
General Rules
- Admission to the examination is entirely provisional. Issue of an admit card does not confirm that a candidate meets the eligibility conditions, since the Commission may verify eligibility-related certificates at any stage after the examination.
- Reservation benefits will not be given unless claimed in the prescribed column of the application form.
- Only local resident, caste, and income certificates issued in the prescribed formats and from the specified date onward, as listed in the notification, will be accepted.
- Name, father's name, and date of birth must be entered exactly as recorded in the Matric or 10th certificate.
- If a candidate submits more than one online application, only the latest submitted application will be treated as valid and the fee for earlier applications will not be refunded.
- Candidates found using unfair means, impersonation, or fake certificates during the examination or document verification will have their candidature cancelled and may be barred from JSSC examinations for the next two years.
- Carrying mobile phones, pagers, Bluetooth devices, or any other electronic equipment inside the examination centre is prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How Many Total Vacancies Are There In JSSC JILCCE 2026?
JSSC JILCCE 2026 has a total of 326 regular vacancies spread across six posts: Health Supervisor (137), Junior Field Investigator (27), Multipurpose Health Worker (62), Veterinary or Medical Assistant (27), Insect Collector (32), and Fisheries Technical Assistant (41).
Q2. What Is The Minimum Educational Qualification For JILCCE 2026?
The minimum qualification varies by post. Health Supervisor and Multipurpose Health Worker require 10+2 Science or I.Sc. from a recognised institution, Junior Field Investigator requires Intermediate or 10+2 with Mathematics, and the remaining three posts require Intermediate or 10+2 in Life Science or an equivalent stream.
Q3. What Is The Application Fee For JSSC JILCCE 2026?
The application fee is Rs 100 for general category 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.
Q4. What Is The Last Date To Apply Online For JILCCE 2026?
The online registration window is open from 20 July 2026 to 19 August 2026 till midnight. Fee payment and uploading of photo and signature must be completed by 20 August 2026 midnight, after which the application can be submitted and printed.
Q5. What Is The Age Limit For JSSC JILCCE 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years for all posts. 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 of either gender, with additional relaxation for disabled and ex-servicemen candidates.
Q6. How Many Stages Are There In The JILCCE 2026 Selection Process?
Selection involves a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination, both conducted in Computer Based Test or OMR mode, followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates. The Preliminary Examination will generally be skipped if the number of applications is below 50,000.
Q7. Is There Negative Marking In The JILCCE 2026 Examination?
Yes, both the Preliminary and Main Examinations carry three marks for each correct answer and a deduction of one mark for each incorrect answer.
Q8. How Can Candidates Apply Online For JSSC JILCCE 2026?
Eligible candidates can register on the JSSC official website, complete the registration process to receive a registration number and password, fill in personal and educational details, pay the examination fee, upload a scanned photo and signature, and submit the application before the closing date.
Source
This article is based on the official JILCCE-2026 brochure (Advertisement No. 03/2026) published by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission on its official website. Candidates are advised to refer to the original notification for complete terms and conditions before applying.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only, based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Candidates must verify all details, including dates, fees, and eligibility, from the official JSSC website before applying, as the Commission's notification remains the final authority in case of any discrepancy.
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