The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has announced recruitment for 355 Lecturer posts in government polytechnic institutions under the Higher and Technical Education Department. The application process is open until 12 March 2026, and eligible candidates may apply online within the stipulated deadline.
Recruitment Objective
The recruitment has been initiated to address a long‑standing shortage of faculty in state polytechnic institutions and to improve the quality of technical education. The vacancies cover multiple technical and academic disciplines, with subject‑wise post details specified in the official notification.
Total Vacancies
A total of 355 Lecturer posts will be filled through this recruitment drive across government polytechnic colleges in Jharkhand.
Educational Qualification and Academic Scoring Criteria
Applicants must possess the required academic qualifications in the relevant subject. The selection process includes academic evaluation in which marks are awarded for educational performance, research credentials, and achievements. Candidates with 60 percent or more marks in Graduation will receive 15 marks, those with 55 to 60 percent will receive 10 marks, and those with 45 to 55 percent will receive 5 marks.
For Post Graduation, candidates with 60 percent or more will receive 20 marks, while those with 55 to 60 percent will receive 15 marks. Reserved category candidates may receive 15 marks for scoring above 50 percent.
Research and Higher Qualification Weightage
Candidates holding an M.Phil degree may receive up to 7 marks, while PhD degree holders will receive 15 marks. Candidates who have qualified NET, JET, or JRF may receive between 10 and 15 marks. Engineering background candidates will be awarded between 7.5 and 15 marks based on GATE score.
Additional marks are prescribed for research publications, teaching experience, and national or state‑level awards as specified in the official criteria.
Interview Assessment
The recruitment process includes an interview carrying a maximum of 20 marks. Subject knowledge, teaching skills, and communication ability will be evaluated during this stage.
Age Limit
The minimum age for applicants is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years. Reserved category candidates will receive upper age relaxation in accordance with Jharkhand Government rules. Age calculation will be based on the cut‑off date specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection procedure will be conducted in multiple stages. Academic qualifications, research work, experience, and achievements will be evaluated first. Written examination or qualifying scores such as NET or GATE will also be considered where applicable. Final selection will be based on the combined marks of all stages, including the interview, and a merit list will be prepared accordingly.
Application Fee
Candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EBC categories must pay an application fee of ₹600. Candidates from Jharkhand belonging to SC and ST categories must pay ₹150. Applicants with 40 percent or more disability are exempted from payment of the application fee.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 9A with an initial salary of ₹56,100, which may increase up to ₹1,77,500. The post also includes dearness allowance, travel allowance, medical facilities, and other government benefits.
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit their applications through the official JPSC website. Candidates are required to complete One Time Registration before filling out the application form. After registration, candidates must log in, enter personal and academic details, upload photograph and signature, select the Polytechnic Lecturer Recruitment 2026 link, complete the form, and pay the prescribed fee online. Applicants are advised to retain a printed copy of the submitted form for record purposes.
