Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification released. Check JTET eligibility, apply date, syllabus, exam pattern, application form and qualification details.
Jharkhand TET 2026
Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification Out, Apply Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern


Introduction
Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification
Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification has been released by Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) on 28 March 2026. The online application process will start from 21 April 2026 and continue till 21 May 2026. Candidates who want to become Primary (Class 1-5) or Upper Primary (Class 6-8) teachers in Jharkhand must qualify JTET exam.
Official Authority: Jharkhand Academic Council
Official Website: https://jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Jharkhand TET 2026 Overview
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) |
Conducting Body | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) |
Notification Release | 28 March 2026 |
Application Start | 21 April 2026 |
Last Date Apply | 21 May 2026 |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Papers | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
Selection Type | Eligibility Test |
Official Website | jac.jharkhand.gov.in |
Exam Pattern
Jharkhand TET Exam Pattern 2026
JTET consists of two papers.
✔ MCQ based
✔ No negative marking
✔ Offline exam
JTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Child Development | 30 | 30 |
Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
EVS | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
JTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Child Development | 30 | 30 |
Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
Maths / Science / Social | 60 | 60 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
How To Apply
How to Apply for Jharkhand TET 2026
Follow these steps:
1 Visit official website
2 Click JTET Apply Online
3 Register using email and mobile
4 Fill application form
5 Upload documents
6 Pay application fee
7 Submit form
8 Download confirmation
Jharkhand TET Application Fee 2026
Category | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
General / EWS / BC | 1300 | 1300 | 1500 |
SC / ST / PwD | 700 | 700 | 800 |
Primitive Tribe | 500 | 500 | 600 |
Syllabus
Jharkhand TET Syllabus 2026
Main subjects include:
Child Development
Learning theories
Child psychology
Teaching methods
Educational psychology
Language
Grammar
Comprehension
Teaching methods
Mathematics
Number system
Geometry
Measurement
Fractions
Environmental Studies
Natural resources
Pollution
Energy
Health
Science (Paper 2)
Physics basics
Chemistry basics
Biology
Pedagogy
Eligibility Criteria
Jharkhand TET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility depends on the paper candidate chooses.
Paper 1 Eligibility (Primary Teacher Class 1-5)
Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years
Upper age: No limit specified
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have:
✔ 12th with 50% marks
AND
One of the following:
✔ 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
✔ 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education
OR
✔ D.El.Ed qualified candidates eligible
Paper 2 Eligibility (Upper Primary Teacher Class 6-8)
Age Limit
Minimum age: 21 years
Qualification
Candidate must have:
✔ Graduation degree
AND
✔ B.Ed OR D.El.Ed
OR
✔ Integrated B.Ed program