Jharkhand Paramedical Exam 2026 (PMECE)
Official Guide + Free PYQ Papers
Based on the official JCECEB notification (Advt. No. JCECEB/05/26-26) — exam date, eligibility, PCM/PCB & Matric-level pattern, fee, dates, and free MCQs to practice online, all in one place.
Exam Highlights
Jharkhand Paramedical entrance (PMECE) 2026 is a state-level exam conducted by JCECEB for admission to Pharmacy, Para-Medical Diploma and Certificate courses across Jharkhand — details below are from the official notification dated 29 June 2026.
At a Glance — Official 2026 Notification
| Exam Name | Para-Medical Entrance Competitive Examination (PMECE) – 2026 |
| Notification No. | JCECEB/05/26-26, dated 29 June 2026 |
| Conducting Body | JCECEB, Jharkhand |
| Exam Level | State-Level — Two Separate Levels: Intermediate & Matric |
| Admission To | Pharmacy, Para-Medical Diploma & Certificate Courses — Govt. & Private Institutions |
| Course Duration | Pharmacy: 2 Yrs 3 Months | Para-Medical Diploma: 2 Years | Certificate Courses: 1 Year |
| Exam Mode | Offline – Objective (MCQ), Bilingual Hindi & English |
| Exam Date | 2 August 2026 (Sunday) — Two Separate Shifts |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs (Both Levels) |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks (1 Mark Each) |
| Marking Scheme | Not specified as negative in the notification — confirm marking scheme on your admit card / instruction sheet |
| Age Limit — Pharmacy | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026; no upper limit |
| Age Limit — Para-Medical Diploma & Certificate Courses | No minimum or maximum age limit |
| Gender Eligibility | Both Male & Female Candidates Eligible |
Courses Offered Under PMECE 2026
Three distinct tracks, each with its own eligibility and age norms — check which matches your qualification.
Subject-wise Distribution (Official)
150 objective questions in both levels, but the subject combination differs by level and group. Exam is held in two shifts on the same day.
Intermediate Level — Pharmacy & Para-Medical Diploma
PCM Group (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
PCB Group (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Matric Level — Certificate Courses
Exam Shift Timings — 2 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria 2026
Official eligibility as per JCECEB PMECE 2026 notification (Advt. No. JCECEB/05/26-26).
Pharmacy (D.Pharm) — Intermediate Science Pass
10+2 (Science) examination passed with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology. Minimum age 17 years as on 31 December 2026 — no upper age limit prescribed.
Para-Medical Diploma — Intermediate Science Pass
Intermediate Science / 10+2 (Science) examination passed, for 2-year diploma courses such as DMLT, OT Technician, Radiographer, Ophthalmic Assistant, and others. No minimum or maximum age limit for these courses.
Certificate Courses — Matric Pass
For the 1-year certificate courses in Dresser / Medical Lab Attendant / Radiographer Attendant, candidate must have passed Matric / Madhyamik / 10th or an equivalent examination. No minimum or maximum age limit.
Jharkhand Domicile Required
Candidate must be a citizen of India and fall under the permanent/local resident category of Jharkhand State, as per the residential certificate norms notified by the Jharkhand Government (Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Department).
Both Male & Female Candidates Eligible
All courses under PMECE — Pharmacy, Para-Medical Diploma and Certificate courses — are open to both male and female candidates, subject to fulfilling the respective eligibility conditions.
Medical Fitness at Enrollment
Candidates recommended for admission must submit a health/medical fitness certificate issued by a registered doctor at the time of enrollment in the respective institution. Unfit candidates will not be admitted.
Application-cum-Examination Fee 2026
Fee is category and gender based, as per the official notification. Payment is via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI and is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II | ₹900 |
| SC / ST & Female Candidates (All Categories) | ₹450 |
| PwBD / Divyang Candidates | Exempted (No Fee Payable) |
* This fee schedule applies uniformly whether a candidate is applying for a Matric-level or Intermediate-level course.
Important Dates 2026 (Official)
As notified in Advt. No. JCECEB/05/26-26, dated 29 June 2026. The Board reserves the right to change the exam date, mode or centre — always check jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in for the latest update.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
Official online application process as per the JCECEB PMECE 2026 notification.
📝 Registration & Form Filling
Visit jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in → Click 'Click Here for All Online Application Submission – JCECEB 2026' on the homepage → Select the Para-Medical Entrance Competitive Examination – 2026 application form. Fill in your personal, educational and category details online between 30 June and 15 July 2026.
📷 Upload Photograph, Signature & Thumb Impression
Upload a scanned colour passport-size photograph (with both ears clearly visible, not edited), signature, and left-hand thumb impression as specified. Submit the form — the printout does NOT need to be sent to the Board office.
💳 Pay Fee & Use the Correction Window if Needed
Pay the application-cum-exam fee online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI (non-refundable). If any correction is needed in the submitted entries, candidates can log in and edit only between 16 and 17 July 2026 — no correction or fresh application will be accepted after this window.
Documents Required at Interview
To be submitted at the time of interview/document verification, as specified in the official notification.
Tie-Breaking Rules (Official)
For the Intermediate level, PCM and PCB group candidates eligible for both are combined into a single 'PCMB' merit list. If two or more candidates score equal marks, rank is decided in this order:
Intermediate Level (PCMB Merit List)
| Priority | Resolution |
|---|---|
| #1 | Higher marks in Physics |
| #2 | Higher marks in Chemistry (if Physics also equal) |
| #3 | Candidate with earlier Date of Birth (if Chemistry also equal) |
| #4 | Alphabetical order of First Name in English (if DOB also equal) |
Matric Level (Certificate Courses)
| Priority | Resolution |
|---|---|
| #1 | Higher marks in Mathematics |
| #2 | Higher marks in Science (if Maths also equal) |
| #3 | Candidate with earlier Date of Birth (if Science also equal) |
| #4 | Alphabetical order of First Name in English (if DOB also equal) |
Category-wise Reservation
As per the Jharkhand Government's prevailing reservation policy, applicable to state institutions and services, referenced in the official PMECE notification.
| Category / Quota | Details |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | As per the Jharkhand Government's prevailing reservation policy |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | Includes special provision for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) residing in Jharkhand |
| BC-I / BC-II (Backward Classes) | Non-Creamy Layer certificate mandatory as per Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Dept. norms; Creamy Layer candidates are not eligible for reservation benefit |
| PwBD / Divyang | Horizontal reservation as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016; also exempted from application fee |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Concessional application fee of ₹450, same as SC/ST candidates |
Jharkhand Paramedical PYQ Papers
Official PYQ Papers — Jharkhand PMECE
PMECE exam में पुराने papers से questions repeat होते हैं। जैसे ही official papers उपलब्ध होंगे, Intermediate (PCM/PCB) और Matric level — दोनों के papers यहाँ free download के लिए मिलेंगे।
| Year | Paper Name | Level | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PMECE 2025 | Inter · Matric | 📥 Read & Download PDF |
| 2024 | PMECE 2024 | Inter · Matric | 📥 Read & Download PDF |
| 2023 | PMECE 2023 | Inter · Matric | 📥 Read & Download PDF |
| 2022 | PMECE 2022 | Inter · Matric |
Practice Paramedical Online — Free MCQs
How to Prepare for PMECE 2026
Practical tips based on the official exam pattern.
Recommended Daily Schedule
7:00 – 9:00 AM
Theory reading (NCERT Science — Physics, Chemistry, and Maths or Biology per your group)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Practice MCQs — subjects relevant to your course level (Intermediate or Matric)
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Matric-level candidates: daily current affairs & General Knowledge revision
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Full-length mock tests, timed to 2.5 hours — track speed and accuracy
Recommended Books
NCERT Class 10–12 Science, Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur Science
NCERT Class 10–12 Mathematics or Biology (per your group), R.S. Aggarwal Class 10 Maths
NCERT Class 9–10 Science, Lucent's General Science
Lucent's General Knowledge, Jharkhand GK Manual, Daily Newspaper / Current Affairs Digest
Frequently Asked Questions
Common doubts about Jharkhand Paramedical Entrance Exam (PMECE) 2026, answered from the official notification.
Official Website – JCECEB Jharkhand
Apply online, download admit card, check results & counselling schedule at the official portal.
All information above is compiled from the official JCECEB PMECE-2026 notification (Advt. No. JCECEB/05/26-26, dated 29 June 2026). The Board reserves the right to change the exam date, mode, or centre — always verify the latest updates at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Futurely is not affiliated with JCECEB or the Government of Jharkhand.