Jharkhand PECE Application Form 2026: Fee, Documents Required, Apply Online at polycet.jceceb.org.in

Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026 ( Jharkhand Polytechnic )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Jan 4, 2026 19:30 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

Jharkhand PECE Application Form 2026: Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will release the PECE application form at polycet.jceceb.org.in. Candidates who wish to participate in the Jharkhand PECE exam must fill out he online application form. The Jharkhand PECE 2026 application form is expected to be released in March 2026. The application process includes registration, form-filling, document uploading and payment of the application fee. Only those who submit the completed application form for PECE 2026 before the last date will be issued the PECE admit card. The authorities will announce the Jharkhand PECE registration date along with the exam notification.

The PECE registration fee is Rs 650 (Rs 325 for SC/ST candidates). Students must check the exam centres list before filling out the Jharkhand Polytechnic application form to fill in their centre preferences. The authorities will allot the PECE exam centres as per the preference marked by the candidates during registration. Check out the complete details on the Jharkhand PECE application form 2026 below. 

Table of contents
  • Jharkhand PECE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • Jharkhand PECE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Steps to Complete the Jharkhand PECE Registration 2026
  • How to Fill the Jharkhand PECE 2026 Application Form?
  • Documents Required to Fill Jharkhand Polytechnic Application Form 2026
  • Jharkhand PECE Application Fee 2026
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Jharkhand PECE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Those who wish to fill the PECE application form must start by checking the eligibility criteria. The Jharkhand PECE eligibility criteria provide the minimum requirements to fill the form and appear for the test. The eligibility criteria for PECE 2026 will be mentioned in the official notification. Until then, check the eligibility as per last year's notification below.

Jharkhand PECE Eligibility Criteria

Particulars

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

The candidate must be an Indian national

Age Criteria

There is no upper or lower age limit for the candidates to fill out the application form.

Only Mining Engineering aspirants should be between 17 years old as of July 1, 2026.

Domicile

Students must be in a local or permanent domicile of the state of Jharkhand.

Qualifying Exam

Candidate must qualify Class 10 or equivalent exam from a recognised board.

Qualifying Marks

Candidates must qualify Class 10 or equivalent with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks.

Appearing candidates

Students who are appearing in the Class 10 board exam or waiting for the result can also apply.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the PECE exam?
A: 

The Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) is a state level entrance exam conducted by the JCECE Board for Diploma admission at government and private Polytechnic institutions in Jharkhand. The authority conducts the exam in May, while the registrations start in March.

Q:   Who is eligible for Jharkhand PECE exam?
A: 

Those who are appearing or have passed class 10 with a minimum of 35% marks can fill the Jharkhand PECE application form. To apply for the test students must be permanent residents of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand PECE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26

Jharkhand PECE application form 2026

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

Jharkhand PECE exam date 2026

TENTATIVE
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Steps to Complete the Jharkhand PECE Registration 2026

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board will commence the PECE registration 2026 tenatively in March 2026. The authority will release the PECE application form online on its website. To fill the Jharkhand PECE 2026 application form, candidates have to first register themselves and create their login. The step-by-step process to submit the Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 is given below.

  • Visit the JCECEB website at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
  • Click on the button mentioned “Click Here for All Online Application Submission- JCECEB 2026”.
  • Click on the “Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination- 2026 (PECE)”.
  • Search “New registration” and click on it.
  • Enter personal details such as the Candidate’s Name, Father’s Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Category, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
  • After entering all the details, click on the “Submit” button.
  • PECE Registration ID will be generated for the candidate which must be noted.

Also check: Jharkhand PECE 2026 Exam Pattern

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the documents required to fill the Jharkhand Polytechnic Application Form?
A: 

Applicants are required to upload the following documents in the mentioned specification:

Documents to UploadFormatSize
PhotographJPG10 KB to 100 KB
SignatureJPG10 KB to 30 KB
Left Hand Thump ImpressionJPG10 KB to 50 KB
Mark Sheet of 10th or Equivalent ExaminationJPG100 KB to 200 KB
Q:   What is the Jharkhand PECE 2026 registration fee?
A: 

The Jharkhand PECE application fee 2026 for General/OBC candidates is Rs 650, while for SC/ST/Female candidates have to pay Rs 325. 

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How to Fill the Jharkhand PECE 2026 Application Form?

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) will release the Jharkhand Polytechnic application form in online mode online. All applicants have to submit the completed Jharkhand PECE application form before the last date. Registered candidates will have to fill in all the details while filling out the Jharkhand PECE 2026 application form:

Application Submission

After successful registration, candidates need to enter the other details and complete the application form by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website again and click on “Already Registered User”
  • Enter the login ID and password to enter the remaining details
  • After entering all the relevant details such as personal, educational qualification and communication, click on the submit button
  • Candidates must fill all the details with utmost care as once submitted, candidates may not get a chance to correct it

Candidates need to fill up the following details in the application form:

  • Name of candidate
  • Parent’s Name
  • Type of Resident
  • Person with Disability
  • Type of Relevant
  • Annual Family Income
  • Muslim Minority (Yes/No)
  • Nationality
  • Aadhar Number
  • Exam City Preference
  • Academic Details
  • Communication Details
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the Jharkhand PECE registration date 2026?
A: 

The authority will announce the Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 registration online on its official website.

Q:   When will Jharkhand PECE 2026 be conducted?
A: 

The authority will conduct the Jharkhand PECE exam 2026 in May 2026, tentatively.

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Documents Required to Fill Jharkhand Polytechnic Application Form 2026

While filling Jharkhand PECE application form, candidates have to upload some of their documents. Details of the documents required to fill the Jharkhand PECE application form and the acceptable format and size are given below.

Documents to Upload Format Size
Photograph JPG 10 KB to 100 KB
Scanned Signature JPG 10 KB to 30 KB
Scanned Left Hand Thumb Impression JPG 10 KB to 50 KB
Mark Sheet of 10th or Equivalent Examination JPG 100 KB to 200 KB
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any negative marking in Jharkhand PECE 2026?
A: 

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the Jharkhand PECE exam. There is no negative marking for unattempted/unanswered questions. 

Q:   What is Jharkhand PECE?
A: 

Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination, Jharkhand PECE, a state-level exam held for admission to Diploma courses at participating colleges in Jharkhand. The exam is conducted annually, as an offline test.

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Jharkhand PECE Application Fee 2026

PECE application fee has to be paid before the last date. Jharkhand Polytechnic 2026 application fee for General, OBC, Scheduled Caste (SC) /Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, as well as female candidates, is mentioned below:

Category

Application Fee

General and Other Backward Class (OBC)

Rs 650

Schedule Caste (SC), Schedule Tribe (ST) and Female candidates

Rs 325

The application fee must be paid through any payment method like a credit card, debit card or net banking.

Note:

Candidates must take a printout of the duly filled Application form for future reference.

They must retain the mobile number and email ID till the completion of the examination process

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What should I do if I am unable to download my Jharkhand Polytechnic Admit Card?
A: 

In case of any issues in downloading Jharkhand Polytechnic admit card reach out to the officials on the helpline numbers or email address. The jharkhand Polytechnic admit card will be available online is a mandatory document to appear for the test.

Q:   When will the Jharkhand Polytechnic admit card release?
A: 

The Jharkhand Polytechnic admit card will be released a few days before the exam.

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Those who are appearing or have passed class 10 with a minimum of 35% marks can fill the Jharkhand PECE application form. To apply for the test students must be permanent residents of Jharkhand.

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The Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) is a state level entrance exam conducted by the JCECE Board for Diploma admission at government and private Polytechnic institutions in Jharkhand. The authority conducts the exam in May, while the registrations start in March.

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