JEPC Recruitment 2026: The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), under the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand, has issued a draft recruitment advertisement for 106 posts across 14 job categories. The recruitment covers State Programme Manager, District Programme Manager, Assistant Programme Manager, Expert EMIS, Assistant Computer Programmer, Finance Controller, Accounts Officer, Auditor and Junior Engineer positions. The posts are on a short-term contractual basis at state, district and block-level offices in Jharkhand. Eligible candidates with relevant qualifications and experience can apply online through the JEPC recruitment portal. The advertisement specifies a closing date of 31 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 26,923 to Rs. 66,251, depending on the post. Candidates should check the post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees and selection procedure before applying. The final recruitment status and application dates should be verified on the official website because the supplied advertisement is marked as a draft.
| The Jharkhand Education Project Council is responsible for implementing Samagra Shiksha and other education programmes in Jharkhand. The recruitment covers management, information technology, finance, accounts and civil engineering positions. | Particulars |
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| Details | Organization |
| Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) | Department |
| School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand | Recruitment Name |
| JEPC Recruitment 2026 | Total Vacancies |
| 106 | Number of Post Categories |
| 14 | Post Names |
| State Programme Manager, District Programme Manager, Assistant Programme Manager, Expert EMIS, Assistant Computer Programmer, Finance Controller, Finance and Accounts Officer, Accounts Officer, Auditor and Junior Engineer | Qualification |
| Relevant Degree, Postgraduate Degree, Engineering Degree, Diploma, CA/CMA or other specified qualifications depending on the post | Salary |
| Rs. 26,923 to Rs. 66,251 per month | Minimum Age |
| 21 Years | Maximum Age |
| 35 to 40 Years, depending on category, with applicable relaxation | Selection Process |
| Written Test, Technical Proficiency, Personal Interview, Academic Qualification and Work Experience Evaluation | Application Mode |
| Online | Job Location |
| Jharkhand | Employment Type |
| Short-Term Contract | Official Website |
| https | //jepc.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
| Note | The final application schedule should be checked on the official JEPC website before submission. |
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| JEPC has listed 106 vacancies under five recruitment categories | senior professional management, mid-level management, IT, accounts and civil works. The following table provides the post-wise vacancy distribution and consolidated monthly remuneration. |
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| General Application Fee | State Programme Manager (Posts 1–5) |
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| District Programme Manager | Rs. 1,000 |
| Finance Controller | Rs. 1,000 |
| Assistant Programme Manager | Rs. 500 |
| Expert EMIS | Rs. 500 |
| Assistant Computer Programmer | Rs. 500 |
| Finance and Accounts Officer | Rs. 500 |
| Accounts Officer | Rs. 500 |
| Auditor | Rs. 500 |
| Junior Engineer | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ST Application Fee | 50% of the applicable fee for the post, subject to the advertisement's certificate requirements. |
| Payment Mode | Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI through the JEPC application portal after submitting the application form. |
The application processing fee varies depending on the post category. The advertisement also specifies a reduced fee for eligible Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.
Post / Group
Rs. 1,000
The application processing fee is non-refundable. Payment through cash, IPO or demand draft is not accepted.
| The minimum age for JEPC Recruitment 2026 is 21 years. | |
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| Category | |
| Maximum Age | |
| Unreserved / EWS | 35 Years |
| BC-I / BC-II | 37 Years |
| Female (UR/EWS/BC-I/BC-II) | 38 Years |
| SC / ST (Male and Female) | 40 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | |
| Additional relaxation of 10 years in the respective category | |
| The advertisement provides age and qualifying-date conditions in its age-limit section. Candidates should check those provisions and the applicable reservation rules before applying. |
The maximum age varies according to the applicant's category, with relaxation as prescribed in the advertisement.
Candidates must possess the educational qualifications and relevant experience prescribed for the post
Rs. 26,923 to Rs. 66,251 per month
The JEPC selection process includes written examination, technical proficiency, personal interview, academic qualification and work experience evaluation. The advertisement specifies a total merit assessment of 200 marks.
The shortlisting of candidates for interview will follow the applicable category-wise qualifying criteria. The recruitment notice also provides rules for awarding work experience marks to eligible candidates.
JEPC Recruitment 2026 Written Exam Pattern
The advertisement includes a written-test format covering General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, functional or subject-specific questions, and analytical or situational assessment.
Analytical / Situational / Comprehension / Case Study
| Written Test Duration | 3 hours. The examination is described as an MCQ/OMR-based test. |
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| JEPC Computer-Based Test | The advertisement also describes a computer-based assessment of 20 marks for the relevant post categories. |
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| Maximum marks | 20 |
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| Duration | 1 hour |
Questions are based on the functional requirements of the relevant post category.
The final examination instructions and applicability of the computer-based assessment should be confirmed through the official JEPC recruitment portal.
| JEPC Recruitment 2026 Contract Period | The advertised appointments are on a short-term contractual basis. The initial contract period is one year and may be extended based on satisfactory performance and programme requirements. |
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JEPC also provides for annual performance assessment for continuation or extension of the contract. Appointment does not, by itself, establish permanent government employment.
JEPC Recruitment 2026 Reservation and Qualification Relaxation
Reservation will be governed by the applicable Jharkhand Government rules. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must possess the required certificates in the prescribed format.
The advertisement provides a relaxation of 5 percentage points in the minimum educational marks requirement for candidates who have completed 10 years of service under specified education programmes, including SSA, Samagra Shiksha, RMSA, KGBV, Sakshar Bharat and Mahila Samakhya, subject to the stated conditions.
Applicants should carefully review the reservation, domicile and certificate requirements in the official advertisement, particularly where Jharkhand-specific reservation benefits are claimed.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official Jharkhand Education Project Council website. The advertisement instructs candidates to apply online before the prescribed closing date.
The supplied JEPC advertisement lists 106 vacancies across 14 post categories, including management, IT, accounts and Junior Engineer positions.
The draft recruitment advertisement specifies 31 October 2026 at 5:00 PM as the last date for online application. Candidates should confirm the final deadline on the official JEPC website.
Educational requirements vary by post and include relevant graduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, engineering qualifications, diploma qualifications and professional accounting qualifications. Candidates must satisfy the requirements for the post they choose.
Verify all details from the official notification before applying.