JPSC to Release 2400+ Faculty Notification in Jharkhand Universities

JPSC is set to release the notification for over 2400 Assistant and Associate Professor vacancies across Jharkhand universities after the JET 2026 result. Get the latest updates on recruitment timelines, vacancy details, and eligibility developments.

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The upcoming Jharkhand teaching recruitment has taken a significant step forward as JPSC informed the High Court that the advertisement for Assistant and Associate Professor posts across eight state universities will be released only after the JET 2026 result. With more than 2400 vacancies expected, this update finally provides clarity for thousands of aspirants preparing for regular faculty posts in Jharkhand.

Latest Update on JPSC Recruitment 2025

Jharkhand Public Service Commission confirms that the upcoming recruitment for Assistant and Associate Professors across eight state universities will be conducted only after the JET 2026 result is declared. With more than 2400 vacancies expected, the recruitment drive is set to be one of the biggest faculty hiring phases in the state.

Recruitment notification to be released only after JET 2026 result.
Over 2400 Assistant & Associate Professor vacancies to be filled.
Vacancies include 2154 regular posts and 250 backlog posts.
Eight universities have already submitted their requisitions to JPSC.
JET is expected to be conducted in March 2026.
High Court urges speedy completion of the recruitment process.

JET 2025 Exam Date

The Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) is expected to be conducted in March 2026. The examination timeline directly impacts the recruitment cycle since JPSC will publish the advertisement for Assistant and Associate Professor vacancies only after the JET results are declared. This ensures all qualified candidates get an equal opportunity to participate in the selection process.

Massive Recruitment: 2400+ Teaching Posts to Be Filled

Jharkhand is gearing up for one of the biggest university-level hiring drives in recent years. As shared with the High Court:

2154 regular Associate Professor posts
250 backlog posts

will be filled across eight universities. These positions aim to end long-term reliance on contractual teaching staff and bring stability to higher education institutions.

Recruitment Advertisement After JET 2026 Result

JPSC clarified that the recruitment notification will be issued only after the JET results are announced. This decision ensures:

No eligible candidate is excluded due to exam timing.
JET-qualified candidates can directly apply for the university recruitment.
A streamlined, fair and transparent selection cycle.

With JET expected in March 2026, the recruitment advertisement is likely to follow soon after the results.

High Court Observations and Next Hearing on 29 January 2026

The update was presented during the hearing of a PIL highlighting delays in regular appointments across Ranchi University and other institutions. The division bench of the Chief Justice and Justice Rajesh Shankar heard all sides, including the State Government, JPSC and JSSC, and directed them to expedite the process. The next hearing is scheduled for 29 January 2026, where further updates will be reviewed.

Government’s Stand and Universities’ Preparedness

The government informed the court that proposals for vacant posts have already been sent to the Finance Department for approval and will be placed before the Cabinet soon. All eight universities have submitted their requisitions to JPSC, ensuring that once JET results are out, recruitment can progress without delay.