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The JSSC Special Teacher Exam 2026 has been postponed. The exam was supposed to happen from 20 to 23 May 2026, but it has been cancelled for now due to some unavoidable reasons.The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has confirmed that the revised exam dates will be published on the official website shortly. Candidates are advised to keep checking jssc.jharkhand.gov.in regularly for the latest updates.
Latest Update: JSSC Special Teacher 2026 Exam Date Postponed
The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) put out an official notice on 18 May 2026. This notice said that the JSSC Special Teacher Exam 2026 has been postponed. The exam was planned for 20 to 23 May 2026, but it will not happen on those dates anymore.
This is the second revision to the exam calendar. The commission had earlier revised the schedule on 27 April 2026, shifting the exam from 5-7 May to 20-23 May 2026. The fresh postponement, effective 18 May 2026, just two days before the exam was to begin, has come as a significant development for the nearly 3,451 Special Teacher vacancies being filled through this recruitment drive.
JSSC Special Teacher Recruitment 2026: Overview
The JSSC Special Teacher Recruitment 2026 overview gives candidates a quick snapshot of the key details of the examination, including exam dates, vacancies, exam mode, and selection process.
| JSSC Special Teacher Recruitment 2026 | |
| Recruitment Body | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Post Name | Special Teacher (Class 1-5 & Class 6-8) |
| Total Vacancies | 3451 |
| Exam Mode | Offline(OMR Based) |
| Exam Date | From 20 May to 23 May 2026 (Postponed) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Merit List |
| Official Website | www.jssc.nic.in |
Jharkhand Special Teacher New Exam Date 2026
The JSSC has not yet announced the new exam date. As per the official notice dated 18 May 2026, the new date will be shared on the official website at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in. Candidates will also get an SMS and email on their registered mobile number and email ID when the new date is out.
Here is what candidates should do right now:
- Keep visiting jssc.jharkhand.gov.in regularly
- Make sure your registered mobile number and email ID are working
- Do not go to any exam centre until the new date is officially confirmed
Jharkhand Special Teacher Exam 2026 Scribe Form
Following the release of the JIGTSEATCCE-2025 exam dates by the Commission, candidates with 40% or more disability, including those with blindness or low vision, cerebral palsy, or locomotor disability affecting both hands, who require a scribe facility, must submit the prescribed application form given below along with required documents at the concerned district office by 30 April 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
JSSC Special Educator Exam Pattern 2026
The selection process for JSSC Special Educator posts consists of a single-stage written examination, followed by document verification. The written exam is designed to test candidates’ general awareness, reasoning ability, teaching aptitude, and knowledge of special education.
| Section | Type | Marking Scheme | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Objective-Type (MCQs) | 1 mark per question | No |
| Topics | GK, Reasoning, Child Development, Pedagogy, Special Education | – | – |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) | – | – |
JSSC Special Teacher Qualifying Marks 2026
To be included in the merit list, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. Candidates scoring below the qualifying percentage will not be considered for the merit list.
| Category | Marks |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 40% |
| SC / ST / Female / Scheduled Tribe / Scheduled Caste | 32% |
| Extremely Backward Class (Anusuchit-I) | 34% |
| Backwards Class (Anusuchit-II) | 36.5% |
| Primitive Tribe (Aadim Janjati) | 30% |
JSSC Special Educator Syllabus 2026
The goal of the JSSC Special Educator Syllabus 2025-26 is to assess the candidate’s general awareness, reasoning ability, aptitude for teaching, child psychology, and special education. With the help of this syllabus, it will be ensured that those selected are not only knowledgeable on the subject but are also professionally able to teach children with special needs at the levels of primary 1-,5 as well as upper primary classes 6-8. Graduate-trained candidates will have additional subject-specific queries as per their subject of teaching. Primary subjects covered.
- General Awareness and Current Affairs.
- Reasoning Ability in General.
- Instructing Aptitude and Child Psychology.
- Essential Concepts and Guidelines for Special Education.
- The material is restricted to a particular subject (Science, Mathematics, Language, Social Science- for Classes 6 to 8 only).
JSSC Special Educator Hall Ticket 2026
The JSSC Special Educator admit card will be released on the official website a few days before the exam. Candidates must download it using their registration ID and date of birth and carry a colour printout to the exam centre. The hall ticket will mention important details such as exam date, time, centre address, roll number, and exam-day instructions. Candidates should carefully check all details and immediately contact JSSC in case of any error, as entry will not be allowed without a valid admit card.
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