JPSC 349 Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Full Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary

JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Notification Overview

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 349 Lecturers in Government Polytechnic and Government Women’s Polytechnic institutes. This recruitment is conducted under the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand. It is a prime opportunity for academic professionals holding B.E./B.Tech or Master's degrees with NET/SET/JET qualifications.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on academic merit and an interview. Unlike typical government exams, there is no Prelims or Mains written examination. Selection is based on a scoring system comprising 80 marks for academic achievements and 20 marks for the interview.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)

A total of 349 vacancies have been announced across 16 disciplines. The breakdown is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the following qualifications relevant to their discipline:

• Engineering Streams (Automobile, Civil, CS, EE, ECE, Mech, Mining, etc): B.E./B.Tech./B.S. in the relevant discipline or equivalent with First Class.
• Science/Arts Streams (Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics): Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with First Class AND NET/SLET/SET/JET qualification.

2. Age Limit & Relaxation

• Age Calculation Date: 1st August 2025. (Candidates must check their age as on this date).
• Age Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable as per Jharkhand Government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates (typically 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC).

Selection Process (Merit & Interview)

Since there is no written examination, the selection is strictly merit-based on the following criteria:

Stage 1: Preparation of Merit List (80 Marks)

The Commission prepares a merit list based on Academic Record/Achievements (80 marks). Candidates with higher academic scores, publications, and NET/SET/JET/GATE scores are prioritized.

Stage 2: Document Verification

5 times candidates against each post will be called for Document Verification.

Stage 3: Interview (20 Marks)

After Document Verification, 3 times candidates against each post will be called for the Interview. The interview carries 20 marks.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

In case of a tie in total marks:

1. Candidate with higher marks in Post-Graduation is placed higher.
2. If still equal, the older candidate (by age) is placed higher.

Application Fee

(Note: Fee structure is standard for JPSC; please verify specific amounts in the PDF if listed).

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 600/-
• SC/ST (Jharkhand Domicile): Rs. 150/-
• PwD (Jharkhand Domicile): No Fee
• Mode of Payment: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Visit Official Website: Go to www.jpsc.gov.in.
2. One Time Registration (OTR): Click on “Online Application” or “OTR”. Register using Name, Mobile, Email, and DOB. Note your Registration Number and Password.
3. Login & Apply: Login and select Advertisement No. 04/2026 (Lecturer, Govt. Polytechnic).
4. Fill Details: Enter Personal Info, Educational Qualifications, Category, Experience, and Publications.
5. Upload Documents: Upload Photo, Signature, Educational Certificates, NET/JET/GATE Certificates, Category Certificate, and Local Resident Certificate.
6. Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit & Print: Submit the form and download the Acknowledgement Slip.
8. Hard Copy: Send the hard copy of the application to the JPSC office by 25th March 2026.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Notification PDF: Download JPSC Lecturer Notification 2026 PDF
• Official Website: https://www.jpsc.gov.in/