🏛️ JPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
📢 Backlog Vacancies in Govt. Engineering Colleges
Advt. No. 02/2026 | Department of Higher & Technical Education | 📍 Jharkhand
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released an important Press Release regarding the recruitment of Assistant Professors in Government Engineering Colleges under the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand. This recruitment drive is specifically for Backlog Vacancies vide Advertisement No. 02/2026.
Eligible Indian Citizens who possess the requisite educational qualifications (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D.) are invited to apply online through the JPSC Online Application System (OTR). The online application link will be active from 18th February 2026 to 10th March 2026. Candidates must also submit the Hard Copy of their application form along with self-attested documents to the commission’s office by 23rd March 2026. This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates and postgraduates seeking a prestigious government teaching job in Jharkhand. 👇 Check the detailed schedule, eligibility criteria, and application procedure below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 🏢 Commission Name | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
| 🆔 Advt. No. | 02/2026 |
| 💼 Post Name | Assistant Professor (Engineering) – Backlog |
| 🏫 Department | Higher and Technical Education Department, Jharkhand |
| 📍 Job Location | Government Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand |
| 📲 Application Mode | Online + Hard Copy Submission |
📅 Important Dates Schedule
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Online Application Start Date | 18.02.2026 |
| 🔴 Online Application End Date | 10.03.2026 (Till 05:00 PM) |
| 💸 Last Date for Fee Payment | 12.03.2026 (Till 05:00 PM) |
| 📦 Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 23.03.2026 (Till 05:00 PM) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Expected as per AICTE/JPSC Norms)
1. Educational Qualification:
- For Engineering Subjects: B.E. / B. Tech. / B.S. and M.E. / M. Tech. / M.S. or Integrated M. Tech. in relevant branch with first class or equivalent in any one of the degrees.
- For Science & Humanities Subjects: A Master‘s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. + NET/JET/SLET Qualified or Ph.D..
2. Age Limit (As per Jharkhand Govt Rules for Backlog):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: As per the specific backlog vacancy category rules (usually relaxed for reserved categories like ST/SC/BC/EBC). Refer to the detailed brochure for the exact cutoff date.
💸 Application Fees
The application fee must be paid online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI.
- 🔸 Unreserved / EWS / OBC: ₹ 600/- + Bank Charges (Expected)
- 🔸 SC / ST of Jharkhand: ₹ 150/- + Bank Charges (Expected)
- 🔸 PWD Candidates: Exempted
*Note: Please confirm the exact fee in the detailed advertisement PDF before payment.
⚖️ Selection Process
The selection for the post of Assistant Professor (Backlog) will likely be based on:
- Academic Record & Research Performance: Weightage given to Marks in Graduation, Post Graduation, and Ph.D.
- Interview: Personality Test conducted by the JPSC Board.
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates.
📝 How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official website of JPSC: www.jpsc.gov.in.
- Click on “Online Application” and select “Recruitment of Assistant Professor (Backlog) Advt. No. 02/2026”.
- Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Fill in the detailed application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Final Submit the application and take a printout.
📮 Submission of Hard Copy (Crucial Step)
After submitting the online application, candidates MUST send the hard copy of the application along with self-attested copies of all certificates to the JPSC office.
- 📅 Deadline: 23.03.2026 (05:00 PM)
- 📍 Address:
The Controller of Examinations,
Jharkhand Public Service Commission,
Circular Road, Ranchi – 834001. - ✉️ Envelope: The envelope must be superscribed with “Application for the post of Assistant Professor (Backlog), Advt. No. 02/2026”.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the online application start for JPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
The online application process begins on 18th February 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to submit the hard copy of the application?
The hard copy of the application form must reach the JPSC office by 23rd March 2026 (05:00 PM).
Q3. Is this recruitment for fresh vacancies?
No, this recruitment (Advt No. 02/2026) is specifically for Backlog Vacancies in Government Engineering Colleges.
Q4. What is the official website to apply?
Candidates must apply online through the official website: www.jpsc.gov.in.
Q5. What is the required qualification for Assistant Professor (Engineering)?
Generally, a B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech in the relevant branch with First Class is required. For detailed criteria, refer to the official brochure.
Vinit Rajput is the Founder of GovtRank.com. He is an education news analyst from Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar with 5+ years of experience in tracking government job notifications. He specializes in verifying official circulars and simplifying them for students.
