The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released the Acharya Combined Competitive Exam 2025, opening 1,373 secondary teacher positions across 23 subjects—ranging from traditional disciplines like Political Science to modern subjects like AI, Cyber Security, and Special Education. The online application window is open from 18 June 2025 to 27 July 2025 via the official JSSC portal
🗂 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Post Name | Secondary Teacher (Acharya) – Class 9–12 (Various Subjects) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,373 |
| Advt. No. | Combined Competitive Exam 02/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online via jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Application Period | 18 June 2025 – 27 July 2025 |
| Job Location | Government high schools across Jharkhand |
| Official Website | jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
📋 Vacancy List
| Subject Area | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 221 |
| Sociology | 159 |
| Psychology | 53 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Philosophy | 19 |
| Home Science | 96 |
| Geology | 32 |
| Applied English | 54 |
| Urdu | 92 |
| Santhali, Bangla, Mundari, Ho, Kudukh, Kurmali, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Khortha, Odia | Combined total ~273 |
| Special Education Acharya | 150 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Coding | 54 |
| Cyber Security & Data Science | 54 |
| Computer Science | 131 |
| Total | 1,373 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age (as of 01 August 2025)
Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum:
- UR/EWS: 40 years
- OBC/EBC: 42 years
- Women (UR/OBC/EBC): 43 years
- SC/ST: 45 years
- PwBD: +5 years relaxation; SC/ST PwBD: +15 years
- Ex‑servicemen: as per state government rules
Educational Qualification
For traditional subjects (e.g., Political Science, Sociology):
- Postgraduate degree (≥ 50% marks) in relevant subject
- PLUS B.Ed or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. or integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed
For technology & language subjects (e.g., AI, CS, Cyber Sec, English, Urdu):
- PG degree or equivalent (M.Sc, MCA, BE/B.Tech in relevant field)
- PLUS B.Ed or integrated degree (all ≥ 50%)
For Special Education Acharya:
- PG degree + B.Ed (Special Education) OR B.Ed + 1–2 year Special Education diploma OR professional PG diploma in Special Education
💸 Pay & Benefits
- Pay Level: Level 6 under 7th CPC
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/month
- Approx In-hand: ₹44,000–₹52,000 with allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.)
- Additional perks: pension under NPS, medical benefits, leave entitlements, and state-sponsored allowances
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Released: 18 June 2025
- Application Period: 18 June – 27 July 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: ~19 July 2025
- Form Edit/Correction Window: 23–25 July 2025
- Exam Schedule: Two CBT exams—Gen Awareness + subject paper; dates to be announced
💳 Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST (Jharkhand domicile): ₹50
- PwBD & Ex‑Servicemen: Exempted
- Payment mode: Online (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI)
📝 How to Apply
- Visit jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
- Click “Online Application” under Acharya 2025
- Register with valid details
- Fill in academic, personal and subject preference details
- Upload required documents (see below)
- Pay fee and submit application before 27 July 2025
- Print or save confirmation page
📎 Documents Required
- Postgraduate degree certificate
- B.Ed/B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed/PG diploma certificate
- Class 10th certificate (DOB proof)
- Category/PwBD/Ex‑SM certificates (if applicable)
- Passport-sized photograph & digital signature
- TET certificate (if required by JSSC)
🔍 Selection Process
Written Exam – Paper I: General Awareness, Hindi/English language, basic computer knowledge (200 marks)
- Written Exam – Paper II: Subject-specific MCQs (300 marks)
- Document Verification & Medical Exam
- Final Merit List: Combined scores across both papers decide final ranking
🔗 Download / Apply Links
- 📄 Official Notification PDF & Online Form: jssc.jharkhand.gov.in (search for “Acharya CCE‑II 2025”)
- 🆘 Helpline: Contact details available on JSSC portal
✅ Tips & Notes
- Early registration advised to avoid last-minute server issues
- Ensure your B.Ed and PG subject match the post applied
- Fee is non-refundable; upload proof safely before deadline
- Use the correction window (23–25 July) wisely to fix any mistakes
- Go through past year question papers for CBT pattern familiarity
- Prepare documents well in advance (especially category/PwBD certificates)
This 2025 recruitment offers a prime opportunity for postgraduate teachers to secure government roles with solid pay, transferable postings, and professional growth. Want help with exam preparation strategies or subject-specific materials? Just ask!