The Jharkhand Education Project Council, the body that runs Samagra Shiksha and other school education programmes in Jharkhand under the School Education and Literacy Department, has announced recruitment for 106 posts across 14 categories. The openings include Junior Engineer, Assistant Programme Manager, Accounts Officer, Assistant Computer Programmer and other management, finance and technical roles at state, district and block level offices on a short-term contractual basis.
JEPC Junior Engineer, Assistant Programme Manager and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
106
Last Date
31 Oct
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About JEPC Junior Engineer, Assistant Programme Manager and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Jharkhand Education Project Council
- Post Name
- State Programme Manager (HR Management), State Programme Manager (Media, Publications and Communication Engagement) and 12 more
- Job Location
- Jharkhand
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initial contract period of one year, extendable based on satisfactory performance and programme requirements
Vacancy Breakdown
State Programme Manager (HR Management)
1
State Programme Manager (Media, Publications and Communication Engagement)
1
State Programme Manager (Digital and ICT)
1
State Programme Manager (Residential, KGBV and Out of School Children)
1
State Programme Manager (Procurement)
1
District Programme Manager
5
Assistant Programme Manager
30
Expert EMIS
1
Assistant Computer Programmer
14
Finance Controller
1
Finance and Accounts Officer
1
Accounts Officer
16
Auditor
1
Junior Engineer (Civil Works)
32
Total106
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| State Programme Manager (HR Management) | 1 |
| State Programme Manager (Media, Publications and Communication Engagement) | 1 |
| State Programme Manager (Digital and ICT) | 1 |
| State Programme Manager (Residential, KGBV and Out of School Children) | 1 |
| State Programme Manager (Procurement) | 1 |
| District Programme Manager | 5 |
| Assistant Programme Manager | 30 |
| Expert EMIS | 1 |
| Assistant Computer Programmer | 14 |
| Finance Controller | 1 |
| Finance and Accounts Officer | 1 |
| Accounts Officer | 16 |
| Auditor | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil Works) | 32 |
| Grand Total | 106 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
State Programme Manager (HR Management)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Management, HR Management or Personnel Management from a recognized institution with the prescribed minimum marks.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in HR management.
- Key Responsibilities
- Human resource planning, personnel management, recruitment support, employee training, performance monitoring and HR database management
State Programme Manager (Media, Publications and Communication Engagement)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or another specified communication-related discipline with the prescribed minimum marks.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in media handling, communications, public relations, publications or content development.
- Key Responsibilities
- Public communication, media coordination, publications, awareness campaigns, community mobilization and programme communication
State Programme Manager (Digital and ICT)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate qualification in Computer Science, IT, B.Tech., B.E. or another specified technical discipline.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the development and implementation of digital education or ICT solutions.
- Key Responsibilities
- Digital education initiatives, ICT implementation, technology monitoring and coordination with educational institutions
State Programme Manager (Residential, KGBV and Out of School Children)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Education or another specified discipline with the prescribed minimum marks.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in education or child-focused development programmes.
- Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring residential schools, KGBV programmes, out-of-school children initiatives, educational planning and programme implementation
State Programme Manager (Procurement)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounts, CA, ICWA, CS or a specified management-related qualification with the prescribed minimum marks.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in tendering, procurement, purchase or financial management.
- Key Responsibilities
- Procurement planning, purchase management, tendering, compliance and coordination of procurement activities
District Programme Manager5 posts
- Qualification
- Master's degree in a recognized discipline with the prescribed minimum marks.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in government or development-sector programme implementation.
- Key Responsibilities
- District-level programme management, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and coordination
Assistant Programme Manager30 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in a recognized discipline with the prescribed minimum marks.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in education, development or programme implementation.
- Key Responsibilities
- Programme planning, field monitoring, data analysis, reporting, coordination and support for district-level education activities
Expert EMIS1 post
- Qualification
- B.E., B.Tech. or another specified computer-related qualification.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in MIS design, development, data management or analytics.
- Key Responsibilities
- Educational Management Information System (EMIS), database administration, software support, data collection and reporting
Assistant Computer Programmer14 posts
- Qualification
- BCA, IT, Computer Application, Computer Science or another specified computer-related graduate qualification.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in programming, software development or database work.
- Key Responsibilities
- Computer programming, MIS support, database management, application development, information analysis and technical coordination
Finance Controller1 post
- Qualification
- M.Com. with MBA Finance, CA, ICWA/CMA or another specified finance qualification.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting management.
- Key Responsibilities
- Financial monitoring, accounting supervision, budget management, fund utilization, audits and financial reporting
Finance and Accounts Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate qualification in Commerce or a specified professional accounting qualification.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience in a recognized organization.
- Key Responsibilities
- Financial accounting, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, audit support and accounts management
Accounts Officer16 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate qualification in Commerce or a specified accounting-related qualification.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounts or finance.
- Key Responsibilities
- Accounts maintenance, finance records, expenditure monitoring, reporting and compliance with financial procedures
Auditor1 post
- Qualification
- CA/CMA Inter, ICWA with the prescribed minimum marks or another specified accounting qualification.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in accounting or audit work.
- Key Responsibilities
- Audit of accounts, examination of financial records, compliance reporting and monitoring of audit observations
Junior Engineer (Civil Works)32 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution with minimum 55% marks.
- Experience
- Relevant experience supervising building construction work in government, public sector, institutional or other recognized projects.
- Desirable Experience
- Relevant experience supervising building construction work in government, public sector, institutional or other recognized projects
- Key Responsibilities
- Civil works supervision and support for infrastructure-related projects
Age Limit
21 to 35 years for Unreserved / EWS, 37 years for BC-I / BC-II, 38 years for female candidates of UR / EWS / BC-I / BC-II, 40 years for SC / ST (male and female), with additional relaxation for PwBD
Age Relaxation
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 additional relaxation of 10 years in the respective category
Application Fee
State Programme Manager (HR Management)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST)
State Programme Manager (Media, Publications and Communication Engagement)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST)
State Programme Manager (Digital and ICT)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST)
State Programme Manager (Residential, KGBV and Out of School Children)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST)
State Programme Manager (Procurement)
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST)
District Programme Manager
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST)
Assistant Programme Manager
Application Fee: Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST)
Expert EMIS
Application Fee: Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST)
Assistant Computer Programmer
Application Fee: Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST)
Finance Controller
Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST)
Finance and Accounts Officer
Application Fee: Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST)
Accounts Officer
Application Fee: Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST)
Auditor
Application Fee: Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST)
Junior Engineer (Civil Works)
Application Fee: Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST)
| Post | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| State Programme Manager (HR Management) | Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST) |
| State Programme Manager (Media, Publications and Communication Engagement) | Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST) |
| State Programme Manager (Digital and ICT) | Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST) |
| State Programme Manager (Residential, KGBV and Out of School Children) | Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST) |
| State Programme Manager (Procurement) | Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST) |
| District Programme Manager | Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST) |
| Assistant Programme Manager | Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST) |
| Expert EMIS | Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST) |
| Assistant Computer Programmer | Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST) |
| Finance Controller | Rs. 1,000 (50% for SC/ST) |
| Finance and Accounts Officer | Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST) |
| Accounts Officer | Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST) |
| Auditor | Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil Works) | Rs. 500 (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection Process
- 1Written Test Evaluation
100 marks; MCQ/OMR-based test of 3 hours covering General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, functional or subject-specific questions and analytical or situational assessment.
- 2Technical Proficiency
20 marks; computer-based assessment of 1 hour based on the functional requirements of the relevant post category.
- 3Personal Interview
20 marks; shortlisting follows the applicable category-wise qualifying criteria.
- 4Academic Qualification
50 marks.
- 5Work Experience
10 marks; the notice provides rules for awarding work experience marks to eligible candidates.
Exam Pattern
3 hoursMCQ/OMR-based written test
General Knowledge
20 questions · 20 marks
Logical Reasoning
20 questions · 20 marks
Functional / Subject-Specific Questions
30 questions · 30 marks
Analytical / Situational / Comprehension / Case Study
30 questions · 30 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 20 | 20 | — |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | — |
| Functional / Subject-Specific Questions | 30 | 30 | — |
| Analytical / Situational / Comprehension / Case Study | 30 | 30 | — |
Salary Structure
Annual increment of 3%, subject to satisfactory performance. Basic monthly honorarium may be revised as decided by the JEPC State Executive Committee. Applicable project, house rent, medical and conveyance allowances. Retiral benefits as applicable under the relevant government and JEPC provisions.
State Programme Manager (HR Management)
Pay: Rs. 63,523 per month
State Programme Manager (Media, Publications and Communication Engagement)
Pay: Rs. 63,523 per month
State Programme Manager (Digital and ICT)
Pay: Rs. 63,523 per month
State Programme Manager (Residential, KGBV and Out of School Children)
Pay: Rs. 63,523 per month
State Programme Manager (Procurement)
Pay: Rs. 63,523 per month
District Programme Manager
Pay: Rs. 55,738 per month
Assistant Programme Manager
Pay: Rs. 39,322 per month
Expert EMIS
Pay: Rs. 39,322 per month
Assistant Computer Programmer
Pay: Rs. 29,344 per month
Finance Controller
Pay: Rs. 66,251 per month
Finance and Accounts Officer
Pay: Rs. 39,322 per month
Accounts Officer
Pay: Rs. 39,322 per month
Auditor
Pay: Rs. 26,923 per month
Junior Engineer (Civil Works)
Pay: Rs. 26,923 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| State Programme Manager (HR Management) | Rs. 63,523 per month |
| State Programme Manager (Media, Publications and Communication Engagement) | Rs. 63,523 per month |
| State Programme Manager (Digital and ICT) | Rs. 63,523 per month |
| State Programme Manager (Residential, KGBV and Out of School Children) | Rs. 63,523 per month |
| State Programme Manager (Procurement) | Rs. 63,523 per month |
| District Programme Manager | Rs. 55,738 per month |
| Assistant Programme Manager | Rs. 39,322 per month |
| Expert EMIS | Rs. 39,322 per month |
| Assistant Computer Programmer | Rs. 29,344 per month |
| Finance Controller | Rs. 66,251 per month |
| Finance and Accounts Officer | Rs. 39,322 per month |
| Accounts Officer | Rs. 39,322 per month |
| Auditor | Rs. 26,923 per month |
| Junior Engineer (Civil Works) | Rs. 26,923 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official JEPC website at jepc.jharkhand.gov.in
- 2Find the recruitment notice for Senior Professionals, Officials and Support Staff on a short-term contractual basis
- 3Read the complete advertisement and verify the eligibility requirements for the desired post
- 4Open the official recruitment application link
- 5Complete the online application with the required personal, educational and experience information
- 6Select the applicable post and reservation category
- 7Upload the required supporting certificates in accordance with the application instructions
- 8Pay the application processing fee through the available online payment modes
- 9Review the submitted information and complete the application process
- 10Retain the application details and payment acknowledgement for future reference
Important Details
- The supplied advertisement is a draft, so the final recruitment status and application dates should be verified on the official JEPC website.
- Reservation follows the applicable Jharkhand Government rules and candidates claiming reservation benefits must hold the required certificates in the prescribed format.
- A relaxation of 5 percentage points in the minimum educational marks requirement is available to 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.
- Only one application is permitted per candidate and applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.
- The application processing fee is non-refundable and payment through cash, IPO or demand draft is not accepted.
Category-wise Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
Vacancies: 33
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Vacancies: 34
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Vacancies: 16
Backward Class-I (BC-I)
Vacancies: 5
Backward Class-II (BC-II)
Vacancies: 8
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Vacancies: 10
Total
Vacancies: 106
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 34 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16 |
| Backward Class-I (BC-I) | 5 |
| Backward Class-II (BC-II) | 8 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10 |
| Total | 106 |
Merit Assessment
Written Test Evaluation
Marks: 100
Technical Proficiency
Marks: 20
Personal Interview
Marks: 20
Academic Qualification
Marks: 50
Work Experience
Marks: 10
Total
Marks: 200
| Selection Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Test Evaluation | 100 |
| Technical Proficiency | 20 |
| Personal Interview | 20 |
| Academic Qualification | 50 |
| Work Experience | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
No. Only one application is permitted per candidate.
Is the JEPC recruitment a permanent government job?
No. The appointments are on a short-term contractual basis for an initial period of one year, extendable based on satisfactory performance and programme requirements, and the appointment does not by itself establish permanent government employment.
Is the JEPC advertisement final?
The advertisement supplied with this recruitment is marked as a draft, so the final recruitment status and application dates should be verified on the official JEPC website.
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