Jharkhand Paramedical 2026 is the Para-Medical Entrance Competitive Examination that JCECEB, Ranchi, holds for admission to the Diploma in Pharmacy, para-medical diplomas and certificate courses in Jharkhand for 2026-27. Applications closed on 15 July 2026. The exam, set for 2 August 2026, was postponed and the new date is yet to be announced.
Jharkhand Paramedical 2026
This page covers the Jharkhand Paramedical 2026 exam status, dates, fee, eligibility, courses and exam pattern.
| Full name | Para-Medical Entrance Competitive Examination 2026 (Intermediate and Matric level) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), Ranchi |
| Exam level | State level (Jharkhand) |
| Courses / Purpose | Diploma in Pharmacy, 2-year para-medical diplomas and 1-year certificate courses in Jharkhand |
| Exam date | Postponed from 2 August 2026; new date to be announced by JCECEB |
| Application | 30 June to 15 July 2026, online only (closed) |
| Application fee | Rs 900 (General, EWS, BC-I, BC-II); Rs 450 (SC, ST, all women); no fee for PwD |
| Eligibility | Jharkhand residents; Class 12 science for the diplomas, Class 10 for the certificate courses |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR), at centres in Ranchi |
| Questions and marks | 150 MCQs in each paper (Intermediate PCB or PCM, or Matric level), scored out of 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Official website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
Jharkhand Paramedical 2026 Important Dates
JCECEB postponed the 2 August 2026 exam on 27 July 2026, so the exam, admit card, answer key and result dates are all to be announced. JCECEB says the new date will appear in newspapers and on its website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 29 June 2026 Released |
| Online application | 30 June to 15 July 2026 Closed |
| Online correction window | 16 to 17 July 2026 Closed |
| Exam postponed until further orders | 27 July 2026 Released |
| Original exam date | 2 August 2026 Released |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Rescheduled exam | To be announced |
| Answer keys | To be announced |
| Objections by email | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Online counselling | To be announced |
How to Apply for Jharkhand Paramedical 2026
The Jharkhand Paramedical 2026 application is closed. It ran online from 30 June to 15 July 2026 on cet.jceceb.co.in, with a correction window on 16 and 17 July 2026. Only registered candidates can sit the rescheduled exam.
Apply Online for Jharkhand Paramedical 2026
The Jharkhand Paramedical 2026 application window (30 June to 15 July 2026) has closed.
If you applied, keep your registration details safe. You will need them to log in and download the admit card once the new date is announced. The 2026 form worked like this:
- Open jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and click “Click here for All Online Application Submission – JCECEB 2026”.
- Choose the Para-Medical Entrance Competitive Examination and register with a mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, category, residence and education details, and choose the Intermediate level (PCB or PCM group) or the Matric level.
- Upload a scanned colour passport-size photo showing the face and both ears, not edited, with signature and left thumb impression.
- Pay the fee online by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI, and submit the form.
| Category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, BC-I, BC-II | Rs 900 |
| SC, ST and women of all categories | Rs 450 |
| Persons with disabilities | No fee |
If you missed the 2026 form, the next chance is the 2027 application, expected in June to July 2027.
Who can apply for Jharkhand Paramedical 2026?
Indian citizens who are permanent or local residents of Jharkhand could apply if they had passed the qualifying exam for their course level. These are the rules in the 2026 detailed notice.
| Course | Qualifying exam | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Pharmacy (2 years 3 months) | Class 12 (science) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology | At least 17 years by 31 December 2026 |
| Para-medical diploma (2 years) | Class 12 (Intermediate) science | No minimum or maximum age |
| Certificate course (1 year): Dresser, Medical Lab Attendant, Radiographer Attendant | Class 10 (Matric) or equivalent | No minimum or maximum age |
The two-year para-medical diploma covers these courses:
- DMLT / MLT / Lab Technician
- OT Technician / Assistant
- X-Ray / Radio Imaging Technician / Radiographer
- Ophthalmic Assistant
- Anaesthesia Technician
- ECG Technician / Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab Technician
- Dialysis Technician
- Cath Lab Technician
- ICU Technician
- Hearing, Language and Speech Therapy
- Sanitary Inspector
At admission you must also give a health certificate from a registered doctor. Reservation follows the Jharkhand government policy, and BC-I and BC-II candidates need a non-creamy layer caste certificate.
What is the Jharkhand Paramedical 2026 exam pattern?
Jharkhand Paramedical 2026 has two offline papers of 150 multiple choice questions each: an Intermediate-level paper for the diplomas and a Matric-level paper for the certificate courses. Questions are printed in both English and Hindi.
| Paper | For | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate level, PCM group | Diploma in Pharmacy and para-medical diplomas | Physics 50, Chemistry 50, Mathematics 50 |
| Intermediate level, PCB group | Diploma in Pharmacy and para-medical diplomas | Physics 50, Chemistry 50, Biology 50 |
| Matric level | 1-year certificate courses | Mathematics 50, Science 50, General Knowledge 50 |
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes. The original schedule had the Intermediate paper from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the Matric paper from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
- Mode: pen and paper, answers marked on an OMR sheet.
- Centres: exam centres at the Ranchi district headquarters only.
- Negative marking: the 2025 result shows scores below zero in steps of 0.25, which fits 1 mark for a right answer and 0.25 deducted for a wrong one.
The subjects and chapters to study are on the Jharkhand Paramedical 2026 syllabus page.
Jharkhand Paramedical Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFAdvt 44: Para-Medical Entrance 2026 exam postponed (27 July 2026)Official site · jceceb.jharkhand.gov.inOpen
- PDFAdvt 26: Para-Medical Entrance 2026 detailed notice (29 June 2026)Official site · jceceb.jharkhand.gov.inOpen
- PDFAdvt 27: Para-Medical Entrance 2026 indicative notice (29 June 2026)Official site · jceceb.jharkhand.gov.inOpen
- LINKJCECEB official website: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.inOfficial site · jceceb.jharkhand.gov.inOpen