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Last Date to Apply Online: 13 January 2026
JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025; 3451 Vacancies, Apply Online Last Date 13th January 2026
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released Advertisement No. 08/2025 (JIGTSEATCCE-2025) inviting online applications for 3451 Special Education Trained Assistant Teacher posts under the Jharkhand Intermediate & Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher Combined Competitive Examination 2025. The recruitment includes Intermediate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) and Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8) for Mathematics & Science, Social Science and Language. Eligible candidates can apply online through the JSSC website within the prescribed schedule.
Job Overview – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Title | JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025 (JIGTSEATCCE-2025) |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2025 – Jharkhand Intermediate & Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher Combined Competitive Examination 2025 |
| Post Name | Special Education Trained Assistant Teacher (Intermediate & Graduate level) |
| Total Vacancies | 3451 posts (combined across Class 1–5 and Class 6–8 special education categories) |
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), Ranchi |
| Job Category | State Government Teaching Jobs – Special Education |
| Exam Name | JIGTSEATCCE-2025 |
| Official Website | https://jssc.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
Important Dates – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication | Notification No. 08/2025 (JIGTSEATCCE-2025) – 2025 |
| Start of Online Registration & Application | 14 December 2025 (00:00 midnight onwards) – as per schedule in notification |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 13 January 2026 (till midnight) |
| Application Correction Window | 14 January 2026 to 15 January 2026 (till midnight) |
| Reference Date for Age & Eligibility | 01 August 2025 |
Vacancy Details – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Category | Post Name | Classes | Pay Level | Key Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher | Special Education Trained Assistant Teacher | Class 1 to 5 | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) | Foundation and primary level teaching for children with special needs (all disabilities) |
| Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher – Maths & Science | Special Education Trained Assistant Teacher (Maths & Science) | Class 6 to 8 | Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300) | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology |
| Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher – Social Science | Special Education Trained Assistant Teacher (Social Science) | Class 6 to 8 | Level-5 | History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Accountancy, Business Studies |
| Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher – Language | Special Education Trained Assistant Teacher (Language) | Class 6 to 8 | Level-5 | Hindi, English, Urdu, Santhali, Bangla, Mundari, Ho, Kharia, Kurukh, Kurmali, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Odia, Sanskrit |
Age Limit – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Category | Minimum Age (as on 01.08.2025) | Maximum Age (as on 01.08.2025) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Categories | 21 years | – | Minimum age is 21 years for all candidates. |
| Unreserved (UR) & EWS | 21 | 40 years | Base upper age limit for UR/EWS. |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC-I) & Backward Class (BC-II) Male | 21 | 42 years | Male candidates of EBC-I and BC-II. |
| All Female (UR, EWS, EBC-I, BC-II) | 21 | 43 years | Women from UR/EWS/EBC-I/BC-II categories. |
| SC (Male & Female) | 21 | 45 years | Scheduled Caste candidates. |
| ST (Male & Female) | 21 | 45 years | Scheduled Tribe candidates. |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 21 | +5 years over respective category limit | Additional 5 years relaxation for PwBD (minimum 40% disability). |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 | +5 years | Relaxation up to 5 years in upper age limit. |
| Samagra Shiksha Resource Persons (Special Education) | As per rules | Up to 58 years | Relaxation equal to contractual service period as Resource Person, subject to maximum age of 58 years, with valid experience certificate. |
Salary Structure – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 | State Govt Teaching Cadre |
| Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8) | Level-5 | Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 | State Govt Teaching Cadre |
Eligibility Criteria – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India. |
| Intermediate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 1–5) | Senior Secondary (+2) / Higher Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% for candidates who entered training before 09.12.2007), along with RCI-approved special education qualifications such as D.Ed Special Education (2 years), 1-year Diploma in Special Education, Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation with 6-month Certificate Course in Education of Children with Special Needs, Diploma in Multi Rehabilitation Worker with 6-month Certificate in Special Needs, Junior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf, Primary Level Teacher Training in Visual Impairment, or specified vocational rehabilitation diplomas, and valid RCI registration. Must have passed Jharkhand TET (JETET) for Classes 1–5. |
| Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher (Class 6–8) | Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject group (Science/Social Science/Language) with 50% marks (45% for pre-29.07.2011 batches) and B.Ed (Special Education) or B.Ed (General) with recognised special education diploma/PG diploma/PG certificate as per RCI norms, and valid RCI CRR number. Must have passed Jharkhand TET (JETET) for Classes 6–8. |
| Minimum Educational Qualification Date | Candidates must possess the required minimum educational qualification on or before the last date of online application submission. |
| Reservation Eligibility | Reservation and age relaxations are applicable only to eligible domiciles of Jharkhand with valid local resident, caste and EWS certificates in prescribed formats. |
Category-Wise Breakdown (GEN, OBC, SC/ST, EWS)
| Category | Reservation & Relaxations | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Vacancies as per district-wise tables; no category-based age relaxation. | Eligible for general seats; must pay full exam fee. |
| SC | Reserved seats as per notified district-wise tables; age relaxation up to 45 years. | Valid SC certificate from competent authority in prescribed Jharkhand format required. |
| ST (including Primitive Tribes) | Significant reservation; 2% of ST vacancies horizontally reserved for Primitive Tribes. | Valid ST certificate required; Primitive Tribe candidates get horizontal reservation within ST quota. |
| EBC-I (Extremely Backward Class) | Reserved posts as per category; age relaxation to 42 years (males) and 43 years (females). | Non-creamy layer OBC certificate in state-prescribed format required. |
| BC-II (Backward Class) | Reserved posts; similar relaxations as EBC-I. | Must submit Jharkhand BC-II non-creamy layer certificate; central OBC format not accepted. |
| EWS | Reserved seats for Economically Weaker Sections. | Income & Asset certificate in prescribed format (EWS) from competent authority required. |
Application Fee – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Category | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General / EBC-I / BC-II / EWS / Other Categories (Jharkhand and other states) | Rs. 100/- | Exam fee is Rs. 100 for all non-SC/ST categories; fee is non-refundable. |
| SC / ST of Jharkhand | Rs. 50/- | Concessional fee for SC/ST domiciles of Jharkhand. |
| PwBD (40% & above) – Jharkhand | Concession as per state orders | PwBD candidates of Jharkhand with 40% or more disability are eligible for fee concession as per 23.10.2019 instructions. |
| Fee Policy | Fee must be paid online; applications without fee (where applicable) will be rejected. Fee is non-refundable. | |
How to Apply – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Step | Application Process |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the JSSC website and open the application link for JIGTSEATCCE-2025. |
| Step 2 | Click on “Online Application for JIGTSEATCCE-2025” and complete the registration with mobile number and email ID. |
| Step 3 | Log in using registration number and password, fill in personal, educational, reservation and other details carefully. |
| Step 4 | Save and continue each page, then on the next day after 12:00 noon, log in again to pay the examination fee online. |
| Step 5 | After successful fee payment, log in again, upload scanned photo and signature, verify all entries and submit the application form. |
| Step 6 | Take a printout of the finally submitted application form and keep it safely for future certificate verification and counselling. |
Essential Links – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Resource | Link & Description |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification – JIGTSEATCCE-2025 | Download JSSC JIGTSEATCCE-2025 Detailed Notification (Advertisement No. 08/2025) for 3451 Special Education Trained Assistant Teacher Posts – PDF |
| Online Application – JSSC Portal | Apply Online for SSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025 via JSSC Application Forms Portal |
| Official Website – JSSC | Visit Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Official Website for Notifications, Exam Dates and Updates |
Documents Required – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Document | Purpose / Notes |
|---|---|
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Scanned in required size and format; must be clear and recent. |
| Signature | Scanned full signature for upload in the application form. |
| 10th / Matric Certificate | Proof of date of birth and name; spelling must match application details. |
| 11th/12th / Intermediate Certificates | Educational qualification proof for Intermediate Trained posts. |
| Graduation Degree / Mark Sheets | Required for Graduate Trained Special Education posts (Maths-Science, Social Science, Language). |
| B.Ed / Special Education Diplomas | RCI-approved B.Ed (Special) or B.Ed (General) with special education diplomas/PG diplomas as per notification. |
| RCI Registration Certificate | Valid RCI CRR number proof for special educators. |
| Jharkhand TET (JETET) Certificate | JETET qualification for relevant class levels (1–5 and/or 6–8). |
| Local Resident Certificate | Jharkhand domicile certificate in prescribed format from SDO or CO. |
| Caste / OBC / EWS Certificates | SC/ST/OBC (EBC-I, BC-II) caste certificates and EWS Income & Asset certificate in prescribed state format. |
| PWD Disability Certificate | Benchmark disability certificate (40% or more) in prescribed format from competent medical board. |
| Experience Certificate (Resource Persons) | Experience certificate (Annexure-XIII) for Samagra Shiksha Inclusive Education Resource Persons claiming age relaxation. |
Exam Pattern – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Exam Type | Mode | Papers | Question Type | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIGTSEATCCE-2025 Main Examination | CBT or OMR-based |
Intermediate Trained: 3 papers (Paper 1 – Mother tongue, Paper 2 – Notified language, Paper 3 – GK & Child Development/Pedagogy + Social Science + Science & Maths). Graduate Trained: 4 papers (Paper 1 – Mother tongue, Paper 2 – Notified language, Paper 3 – GK & Child Development/Pedagogy, Paper 4 – Optional subject: Maths & Science / Social Science / Language). |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | No negative marking for wrong answers. |
Selection Procedure – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Stage | Process & Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Main Examination | Single-stage Main Examination with multiple papers. Paper-1 (Mother tongue) is qualifying; minimum 30% marks required. Only candidates qualifying this paper will have other papers evaluated. For other papers and sections (languages, GK/pedagogy, optional subject), candidates must obtain minimum qualifying marks (33% in each subject for many components) and overall category-wise cut-offs (UR/EWS – 40%, SC/ST/Women – 32%, EBC-I – 34%, BC-II – 36.5%, Primitive Tribes – 30%). |
| Stage 2: Merit List Preparation | Merit list is prepared using normalized marks (if exam held in multiple shifts) based on papers contributing to merit (qualifying paper excluded). Tie-breaking is done by considering less negative aspects (if any), then date of birth (older candidate higher), then other criteria as per Jharkhand government norms. |
| Stage 3: Certificate Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification/counselling. Local resident, caste, EWS, PwBD, educational, TET and experience certificates are verified. Non-submission or invalid certificates may lead to cancellation or conversion to UR category as per rules. |
| Stage 4: Final Selection & Appointment | Final selection is made according to merit-cum-reservation and subject/post category. Appointment is subject to character and antecedent verification and compliance with all service rules and reservation policies of Jharkhand Government. |
Job Location – JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Jharkhand |
| Posting Districts | Multiple districts across Jharkhand (Ranchi, Khunti, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Saraikela-Kharsawan, Palamu, Latehar, Garhwa, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Koderma, Chatra, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Dumka, Jamtara, Giridih, Sahibganj, Pakur, Godda, Deoghar and others as per vacancy tables). |
| Workplace | Government primary and upper primary schools under School Education & Literacy Department, Jharkhand, in inclusive and special education settings. |
Disclaimer: We strongly suggest applicants to verify the given information from credible sources such as the official website of the hiring organization. While we strive to provide accurate and timely updates, only the organization’s website should be treated as the final authority.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the JSSC Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025?
This recruitment is conducted by JSSC to fill 3451 Special Education Trained Assistant Teacher posts under JIGTSEATCCE‑2025 for Classes 1–5 and 6–8.
2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 3451 vacancies are available across Intermediate and Graduate Trained Special Education Assistant Teacher posts.
3. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 13 January 2026.
4. What qualifications are required?
Intermediate or Graduation with RCI‑approved Special Education qualifications and JETET (for relevant levels) are required.
5. Is JETET mandatory?
Yes. JETET (Classes 1–5 or 6–8) is mandatory depending on the post applied for.
6. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 21–40 years for UR, with relaxations up to 45 years for SC/ST and additional relaxations for women, OBC, PwBD and Ex‑Servicemen.
7. What is the salary for Special Education Teachers?
Intermediate Trained Teachers receive Level‑4 (₹25,500–81,100), while Graduate Trained Teachers receive Level‑5 (₹29,200–92,300).
8. What is the selection process?
Selection includes a Main Examination (CBT/OMR), qualifying language papers, subject‑wise papers, and document verification.
9. Is there negative marking?
No. There is no negative marking in the JIGTSEATCCE‑2025 examination.
10. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹50 for SC/ST of Jharkhand. PwBD candidates receive concessions as per rules.
11. How can I apply?
Candidates must apply online through the JSSC portal at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in by completing registration, fee payment and form submission.
12. Where will selected candidates be posted?
Selected teachers will be posted in government schools across various districts of Jharkhand.