JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 – 355 Polytechnic Vacancies

The JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for appointment of Lecturers in Government Polytechnic and Government Women’s Polytechnic Institutes under the Higher & Technical Education Department, Jharkhand. A total of 355 vacancies (349 Regular + 6 Backlog) have been announced for various Engineering, Technology, Science, and Humanities disciplines.

Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official portal of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). This recruitment offers a prestigious state government teaching opportunity with 7th Pay Commission salary benefits and long-term career stability.

Candidates interested in JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 must carefully review eligibility criteria, subject-wise vacancies, important dates, and the application procedure before submitting the form.

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📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	20 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	12 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	14 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date for Hard Copy Submission	25 March 2026 (5:00 PM)

Applicants must complete the application before the LAST DATE: 12 March 2026 to avoid disqualification.

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📊 Vacancy Details

✅ Total Vacancies: 355 Posts

• Regular Posts: 349
• Backlog Posts: 6

📌 Subject-wise Vacancy (Regular – 349 Posts)

Discipline	Vacancies
Civil Engineering	41
Mechanical Engineering	44
Electrical Engineering	45
Computer Science & Engineering	60
Electronics & Communication Engineering	18
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering	10
Production Engineering	11
Environmental Engineering	6
Mining Engineering	13
Metallurgical Engineering	15
Physics	14
Mathematics	30
Chemistry	21
English	21

Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women categories will be applicable as per Jharkhand Government rules.

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🎓 JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the prescribed educational qualifications and age criteria to apply for JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026.

📘 Educational Qualification

For Engineering / Technology Subjects:

• B.E./B.Tech/B.S. in relevant branch with First Class
  OR
• M.E./M.Tech in relevant branch with First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level

For Science & Humanities Subjects:

• Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with First Class or equivalent
  AND
• NET/SET qualification
  OR
• Ph.D. degree as per UGC regulations

All qualifications must be completed before the closing date of application.

🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)

The age of candidates applying for JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 will be calculated as on 01.08.2025.

Minimum Age:

• 21 Years

Maximum Age (Category-wise):

Category	Maximum Age
Unreserved (General/EWS)	35 Years
BC-I / BC-II	37 Years
Female (Unreserved / BC)	38 Years
SC / ST (Male & Female)	40 Years

Age Relaxation:

• Additional relaxation will be applicable for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and other special categories as per Jharkhand Government rules.

Candidates must ensure they fall within the prescribed age limit before applying.

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💰 Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / EWS / OBC	₹600
SC / ST (Jharkhand)	₹150

• Application fee is non-refundable.
• Payment mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI).

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🧪 Selection Process

The selection for JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 will be based on:

1️⃣ Academic Record Evaluation
2️⃣ Research Publications & Academic Achievements
3️⃣ Interview (20 Marks)

A final merit list will be prepared based on the total score secured in evaluation and interview. Reservation norms will be applied as per government rules.

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💼 Salary & Allowances

Selected candidates will receive salary under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix:

• ₹56,100/- (Pay Level 9A)
• ₹57,700/- (Pay Level 10)

Along with basic pay, selected Lecturers will be eligible for:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical and other state government benefits

This makes the JPSC Lecturer post a financially secure and respected career option.

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📝 How to Apply for JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit the official website of JPSC.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Fill the online application form with accurate details.
4. Upload required documents and photograph/signature.

5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the application and download confirmation page.
7. Send the hard copy of the application before 25 March 2026.

⚠️ Important Application Tips

• Ensure correct spelling of name and qualification details.
• Upload clear and valid certificates.
• Select correct category while applying.
• Do not wait until the last date to apply.

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🔗 Important Links

⚠️ Note: Online application will be activated on 20.02.2026.

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⚠️ Important Instructions

• LAST DATE to Apply Online: 12 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Fee payment deadline: 14 March 2026
• Hard copy submission deadline: 25 March 2026
• Keep printed copy and payment receipt safely.
• Applications submitted after deadline will not be accepted.

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