The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has announced the JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 to fill 355 vacancies in Government Polytechnics and Government Women’s Polytechnics across Jharkhand. This recruitment offers a strong opportunity for candidates with engineering, science, and humanities backgrounds who want a Group-B Gazetted government position.
The official notification was released on February 13, 2026. The online application window is open from February 20 to March 12, 2026 at the official website jpsc.gov.in.
JPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organisation: Jharkhand Public Service Commission
Post Name: Lecturer (Government Polytechnic / Women’s Polytechnic)
Total Vacancies: 355 (349 Regular + 6 Backlog)
Application Mode: Online
Notification Release Date: February 13, 2026
Application Start Date: February 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply: March 12, 2026
Selection Process: Academic Record, GATE Score or Written Test, Interview
Job Category: Group-B Gazetted
Official Website: jpsc.gov.in
Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the online application form.
JPSC Lecturer Vacancy 2026: Discipline-wise Posts
Vacancies are distributed across multiple technical and academic departments. Computer Science Engineering has the highest number of posts.
Computer Science & Engineering – 66
Electrical Engineering – 45
Mechanical Engineering – 43
Civil Engineering – 40
Mathematics – 30
Chemistry – 21
Physics – 14
English – 18
Electronics & Communication – 18
Other Departments (Mining, Metallurgy and more) – 54
JPSC Lecturer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet all educational and age requirements before applying.
Educational Qualification
Engineering and Technology (Level 9A):
Applicants must hold a B.E., B.Tech, or B.S. degree in the relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent.
Science and Humanities (Level 10):
Candidates must have a Master’s degree with First Class in the concerned subject. They must also qualify NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or an equivalent test such as SLET or SET.
Age Limit (As on August 1, 2025)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age for General Category: 40 Years
Age relaxation is provided as per Jharkhand Government rules:
SC/ST candidates – up to 45 years
OBC candidates – up to 42 or 43 years
JPSC Lecturer Selection Process 2026
The selection procedure evaluates both academic performance and professional competence. Candidates are shortlisted based on:
• Academic record and qualifications
• GATE score or written examination
• Personal interview
Final selection is made after document verification and merit evaluation.
Why This Recruitment Matters
This recruitment provides a stable teaching career in government technical institutions with strong pay structure, career growth, and job security. Candidates with strong academic backgrounds in engineering, science, or humanities disciplines should consider applying within the deadline.
