JSSC Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
Updated On - March 24, 2026
Rishabh
JSSC (Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission) is a state-level staff selection commission for the state of Jharkhand. JSSC will be recruiting group B and group C posts for the various departments of the state government. The commission has been established under the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Act 2008.
Latest updates:
Jharkhand Police Constable: A new notification for approximately 4,000 Constable vacancies is expected to be released by JSSC soon .
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JSSC highlights
| JSSC Full Form | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission |
| Official website | @jssc.nic.in |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Examination Mode | Offline |
| Helpdesk | Contact number: +91-9264431721
Email id: Jharkhand_ssc@rediffmail.com |
| Exam phase | Prelims and Mains |
JSSC Important Dates
| Post Name | Important Date | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| ANM (3,181 Vacancies) | 18โ19 March 2026 | Written CBT exam was recently conducted across Ranchi |
| JSSC Teacher (Madhyamik) | 15 January 2026 | Examination for 1,373 vacancies was successfully held |
| JSSC CGL 2026 | 21โ22 June 2026 | Tentative revised dates for the Combined Graduate Level exam |
| Excise Constable | March 2026 | PET results were released on March 22; written exam dates are pending |
| Special Education Teacher | To be announced | Application deadline was extended to 23 February 2026 |
| Jail Warder (Kakshapal) | To be announced | Application window closed on 08 February 2026 |
JSSC Vacancies
518 Posts
JSSC Eligibility Criteria
Education qualification
The most common qualifications JSSC require are 10th, 12th, Diploma, B.Ed, Graduate Degree and Postgraduate Degree.
Age restrictions:
| Category | Maximum age allowed |
|---|---|
| General | 35 years |
| OBC / BC โ Male candidates | 37 years |
| General / OBC / BC โ Female candidates | 38 years |
| SC / ST | 40 years |
Online Application
| General and OBC category | INR 800/- |
| SC / ST / PWD category | INR 200/- |
JSSC Exam Pattern
Prelims exam pattern:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 | 90 |
| General Science | 20 | 60 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 60 |
| Personality check questions | 20 | 60 |
| Questions related to Jharkhand state | 30 | 90 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
Mains Exam pattern:
| Subject | No. of questions | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language (Hindi, English) | 120 | 120 minutes | 360 |
| Ethnic and Regional Languages | 100 | 120 minutes | 300 |
| General Knowledge | 150 | 120 minutes | 450 |
- A negative one (-1) will be awarded in case of any wrong answers in both prelims and mains.
JSSC Exam Syllabus
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| General Knowledge |
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| Mathematics |
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| Mental Ability |
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| Knowledge related to Jharkhand |
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Mains Syllabus
| Paper I - Language |
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| Paper II - Tribal or Regional Language |
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| Paper III - General Knowledge |
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JSSC Job profile
JSSC Panchayat Secretary Job Profile
- Finalizing the agenda that has to be followed for the meeting of Panchayat and Gram Sabha.
- To record the participants of these meetings as well as the discussions done by them.
- Taking votes for any decision that has to be made in the meeting.
- To ensure that the panchayat meetings are a smooth affair and work as a mediator.
- To prepare a report of all the Panchayat meetings and send it to the senior officials.
JSSC Salary
Basic pay of INR 5,200-20,200 for the Lower Division Clerk position with a grade pay of INR 1,900/- is offered.
JSSC Cutoff
How to download:
- Open the JSSC website, jssc.nic.in
- Click on the candidate's corner button on the front page.
- A drop-down list will appear with cut off marks as the second last option.
- Click on it, and you'll be redirected to a page with cut off notifications for different examinations.
- Search for the notification of the exam you want to download the cut off marks for.
- Click on the notification when you find it, and the cut off marks will be downloaded on your device.
JSSC Admit Card
JSSC provides an admit card for all of the registered candidates through the official website only and must be downloaded from the official website only.
Preparation
- Pay close attention to the Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Make a study schedule and stick to it.
- Do not read a lot of books. Choose one or two and finish them. Do a thorough revision.
- Solve previous year's papers and try to offer Mock Tests on a regular basis. Candidates benefit greatly from routine practice.
- Offer each segment the same amount of time and attention.
- Keep a safe and balanced lifestyle. Have faith in yourself.
JSSC Results
Candidates have to check their results from the official website of JSSC only. The results will be declared in the form of the final merit list generated based upon the qualifying marks.
JSSC Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is there any registration fee for JSSC Recruitment?
Ans: Yes, there is a nominal registration fee for the application process as mentioned:
- INR 800/- for General and OBC category candidates
- INR 200/- for SC / ST / PWD category candidates
Ques. How long is the examination for the JSSC?
Ans: The exam duration is of 2 hours for prelims (full paper) and 2 hours for each paper (total 3 papers, so 6 hours) in Mains
Ques. What is the expected date for the registration process to start?
Ans: The registration is set to begin from 2026 tentatively for the JSSC Recruitment for the year 2026. For further confirmation, you may keep a regular watch on the official website.
Ques. What is the mode of examination?
Ans: The mode of examination is Offline. The place, date and the time for the examination shall be displayed on your admit card.
Ques. Is it mandatory to download the admit card?
Ans: Yes, it is mandatory to download the admit card as you have to carry the hard copy (print out) of your admit card to the examination centre.
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