Jharkhand Secondary Teacher Eligibility 2025: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has invited applications from eligible candidates to fill 1373 vacancies for Secondary Teacher posts. Interested aspirants can apply online for these posts from June 18 to July 17, 2025, only at the official website. Before applying online, they must check the eligibility requirements associated with the respective post specified in the notification PDF. They must fulfil the prescribed age limit criteria, educational qualification, and other parameters to participate in the recruitment drive. Those who are found ineligible at any stage may have to face disqualification of their candidature. Read on to learn about JSSC Teacher Eligibility and other details on this page.
Jharkhand Secondary Teacher Eligibility 2025
Familiarity with the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility can simplify your application process and save you time. You must carefully read the official notification PDF to determine whether you meet the eligibility conditions and can apply for the post. The eligibility criteria vary as per the post in terms of educational qualification. Candidates who have completed a Post-Graduation in a relevant subject with a Graduation in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent can apply. Additionally, they must be between 21 and 40 years old and should be an Indian National when filling out the form. Relaxation shall be provided to the applicants belonging to the reserved categories. Candidates will be required to submit documents/certificates regarding their eligibility and other factors for verification as and when asked by the exam authorities.
JSSC Teacher Age Limit 2025
The age of candidates applying for the Jharkhand Secondary Teacher post will be calculated as on 01-08-2025. As per the official notification, the minimum age of aspirants must be at least 21 years when filling out the form. The maximum age limit varies as per the categories, including General, SC, ST, etc. It implies that there shall be relaxation in the upper age limit of the reserved category candidates. Check the maximum Jharkhand Teacher age limit tabulated below for reference purposes:
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| Unreserved and EWS | 40 years |
| Extremely Backward Class and Backward Class | 42 years |
| Female (UR, OBC) | 43 years |
| Scheduled Caste (Male & Female) | 45 years |
| Scheduled Tribe (Male & Female) | 45 years |
| Disabled Candidates | 5 years of age relaxation in the maximum age limit |
JSSC Secondary Teacher Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification is the next important component of the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility. The academic qualifications vary as per the post. However, the minimum required qualification is a Post-Graduation Degree in a relevant subject with a Graduation in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent. Let’s discuss the post-wise JSSC Secondary Teacher educational qualification below:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Secondary Teacher Political Science | Post Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in the subject of appointment from any recognised University in one of the subjects taught at secondary level (Classs 9-12) and Graduation in Education (B.Ed) Or Post Graduate Degree with at least 50% marks in the subject of appointment from any recognised University in one of the subjects taught at secondary level (Classs 9-12) and B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Or Post Graduate Degree with at least 55% marks in the subject of appointment from any recognised University in one of the subjects taught at secondary level (Classs 9-12) and three-year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. |
| Secondary Teacher Sociology | |
| Secondary Teacher Psychology | |
| Secondary Teacher Anthropology | |
| Secondary Teacher Philosophy | |
| Secondary Teacher Home Science | |
| Home Science Geology | |
| Home Science Applied English | |
| Secondary Teacher Urdu | Post Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in the subject of appointment from any recognised University in one of the subjects taught at secondary level (Classs 9-12) and Graduation in Education (B.Ed) Or Post Graduate Degree with at least 50% marks in the subject of appointment from any recognised University in one of the subjects taught at secondary level (Classs 9-12) and B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed. Or Post Graduate Degree with at least 55% marks in the subject of appointment from any recognised University in one of the subjects taught at secondary level (Classs 9-12) and three-year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. |
| Secondary Teacher Santhali | |
| Secondary Teacher Bangla | |
| Secondary Teacher Mundari | |
| Secondary Teacher Ho | |
| Secondary Teacher Kudukh | |
| Secondary Teacher Kurmali | |
| Secondary Teacher Nagpuri | |
| Secondary Teacher Panchpargania | |
| Secondary Teacher Kortha | |
| Secondary Teacher Oriy | |
| Special Education Teacher (Secondary) | 1. Masters Degree from recognized university. 2. B.Ed. (Special Education) OR B.Ed. (General Education) with one year Diploma in Special Education or two years Diploma in Special Education or Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education. OR B.Ed. (General Education) and Post Graduate Professional Certificate in Special Education. OR PG Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation) OR PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability: Physical and Neurological). OR PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor Impairment and Cerebral Palsy). OR Secondary Level Teacher Training Course in Visual Impairment. OR Senior Diploma in Teaching the Deaf. OR BA B.Ed. in visual Impairment. 3. Registration with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) |
| Secondary Teacher Artificial Intelligence & Coding | 1. M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT)/MCA (Regular) from Recognized University with at least 50% marks. Or M.E. or M.Tech. (Computer Science/I.T.) from a Recognized University/Institution with at least 50% marks. Or B.E or B.Tech (Computer Science/I.T.) from a Recognized University/Institution with at least 50% marks with Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application or B Or C Level Diploma from DOEACC, Ministry of Communication and IT. 2. B.Ed. Degree from NCTE Recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks. Or Three Years integrated B.Ed.- M.Ed. from NCTE Recognized Institution/University with at least 50% marks. Or Four Years integrated Degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE Recognized Institution/University including B.Ed. component |
| Secondary Teacher Cyber Security and Data Science | |
| Secondary Teacher Computer Science |
Jharkhand Secondary Teacher Eligibility 2025: Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India when applying for the Jharkhand Teacher recruitment.
Documents to Prove JSSC Secondary Teacher Eligibility
Applicants must ensure they submit correct details about their identity, eligibility, and other factors when filling out the form. The exam authorities may ask them to submit all the documents to support their claims made in the application form at any stage. Failing to produce any of the required certificates may lead to the cancellation of their candidature. The list of documents required to prove their Jharkhand Teacher eligibility is as follows:
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Marksheet and Certificates of All Educational Qualifications
- Caste Certificate, if any
- Disability Certificate, if any
- Valid ID Proof
- Other Relevant Documents
