(JSSC) Special Teacher(JSSC) Special Teacher Recruitment 2026 (3451 posts) — who can apply, how, when, and what to check carefully 👇
✅ What is this recruitment about
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The recruitment drive is for Special Education / Special Teacher (Assistant Teacher) posts under JSSC.
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Total posts: 3,451.
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The recruitment is through a combined competitive exam named JIGTSEATCCE-2025 (Jharkhand Intermediate and Graduate Teacher Special Education Assistant Teacher Combined Competitive Examination 2025).
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Job location: Schools in Jharkhand (state-level).
📋 Vacancy Breakdown & Eligibility
Vacancy Distribution
| Post Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Intermediate-Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | 2,399 |
| Graduate-Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8 — Science & Maths) | 356 |
| Graduate-Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8 — Social Science) | 352 |
| Graduate-Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8 — Language) | 344 |
| Total | 3451 |
Educational Qualification
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For Class 1–5 (Intermediate-Trained): 12th pass + Diploma in Special Education (D.Ed. Special Education or equivalent recognized by RCI) + Valid RCI/CRR number + (JTET pass where applicable).
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For Class 6–8 (Graduate-Trained): Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed (Special Education) or B.Ed + Diploma/PG-Diploma in Special Education (as per notification) + Valid RCI/CRR number.
Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025)
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Minimum Age: 21 years
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Maximum Age (varies by category):
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General / EWS: 40 years
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OBC: 42 years
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Women (Gen / EWS / OBC): 43 years
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SC / ST: 45 years
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PwD / others as per norms: Additional relaxation as per rules.
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📝 Application Process & Important Dates
| Event | Date / Detail |
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| Notification Release Date / Application Start | 14 December 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 13 January 2026 (midnight) |
| Offline / Upload last date for Photo / Signature & Fee Payment | 13 January 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 14–15 January 2026 (if correction allowed) |
| Application Mode | 100% Online via official website |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹100, SC/ST: ₹50, PwD: Nil (or as per notification) |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) — objective type; no negative marking. |
| Exam Date & Admit Card | To be announced (watch official site) |
🧑⚖️ Who Should Apply — Key Eligibility Check
You should consider applying if:
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You fulfill the educational qualification (as per post level) with required credentials (Special Education diploma/B.Ed + RCI certification if applicable).
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Your age is within the prescribed limit by your category (with applicable relaxations).
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You are willing to work as Special Education Assistant Teacher in schools in Jharkhand.
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You can commit to online application, document upload, fee payment within deadlines.
⚠️ Important Things to Verify / Keep In Mind
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Make sure your Special Education qualification is recognized by the appropriate authority/RCI — without that certificate, your application may be rejected.
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Upload clear documents (photo, signature, certificates) as per specifications.
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Check reservation/ domicile norms (some reserved vacancies may require Jharkhand domicile or other provisions) — especially if you belong to SC/ST/OBC or are PwD.
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Keep a printout / PDF copy of submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
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Monitor the official website for exam date, admit card release, and further instructions.
📌 What to Do Now (If You Want to Apply)
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Visit the official JSSC website — jssc.jharkhand.gov.in.
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Download and carefully read the official notification (Advt. No. 08/2025) — check vacancy, post-wise eligibility, syllabus, reservation details.
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Register / Login → Fill application form correctly → Upload necessary documents → Pay fee → Submit → Save/ print confirmation & fee receipt.
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After submission, watch for admit card release and exam date notifications.