JTET Exam 2026
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test — dates, syllabus, eligibility, pattern & free mock tests, all in one place
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About JTET
JTET (Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level eligibility exam conducted by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi, for candidates seeking teaching posts at the primary level (Classes 1–5) and upper primary level (Classes 6–8). It's an offline, OMR-based, multiple-choice exam with no negative marking, and qualifying it is mandatory for teacher recruitment in Jharkhand government schools.
Important Dates
Key JTET 2026 dates — subject to change by JAC
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 20 July 2026 |
| Candidate Validation Process | 01 – 08 August 2026 |
| Application (Validated Candidates Only) | 20 – 31 August 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 20 – 31 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced |
| Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Result Date | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Age & qualification requirements for JTET 2026
- Age: Minimum 21 years; maximum as per government rules (relaxation for para teachers up to 58 years).
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Paper 1 (Classes 1–5): Senior Secondary + 2-year D.El.Ed, or 4-year B.El.Ed, or Graduation + D.El.Ed (specific % criteria apply — check the official notification).
- Paper 2 (Classes 6–8): Graduation + D.El.Ed, or Graduation + B.Ed, or 4-year B.El.Ed/B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed (specific % criteria apply — check the official notification).
- Marks relaxation: 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PVTG/BC/Divyang candidates.
Exam Pattern
Format for both Primary and Upper Primary levels
- Offline, OMR-based, objective-type (MCQ) exam.
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (30 minutes extra for candidates with disabilities).
- No negative marking.
- Primary level (Paper 1) is based on the Class 10 curriculum; Upper Primary level (Paper 2) is based on the Class 10+2 curriculum.
Syllabus & Marks Distribution
Section-wise marks for Paper 1 (Primary) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary)
| Section | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) | 30 Marks | — |
| Language I (Hindi / English / Urdu / Sanskrit) | 30 Marks | — |
| Language II (Regional/Tribal language) | 30 Marks | — |
| Mathematics | 30 Marks | 25 Marks |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 Marks | — |
| Science | — | 25 Marks |
| Social Studies | — | 50 Marks |
| Computer Knowledge | — | 10 Marks |
| Total | 150 Marks | 150 Marks |
Qualifying Marks
Minimum marks needed to qualify, by category
| Category | Percentage | Marks (out of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved), EWS | 60% | 90 Marks |
| ST, SC, PVTG, PwD | 52% | 78 Marks |
| BC-1, BC-2 | 55% | 82.5 Marks |
Application Fee
Fee by category and level applied for
| Category | Primary (1–5) | Upper Primary (6–8) | Both Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC-1 / BC-2 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,500 |
| ST / SC / PwD | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| Primitive Tribe (PVTG) | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
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