JTET 2026 : Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification, Online Form

Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026
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Important Dates Application Fee
  • Notification Date : 26-03-2026
  • Advertisement Date : 28-03-2026
  • Application Start : 21-04-2026
  • Last Date Apply Online : 21-05-2026
  • Admit Card : To Be Notified Later
  • Exam Date : To Be Notified Later
  • Level I
  • General /OBC /EWS : Rs. 1,300/-
  • SC /ST /Ph : Rs. 700/-
  • Level I & II
  • General /OBC /EWS : Rs. 1,500/-
  • SC /ST /Ph : Rs. 800/-
  • Payment Mode : Online Only
  • Fee is Non-Refundable
Age Limit
Minimum Age : 21 Years Maximum Age : As Per Jharkhand Govt. Service Rules
Total Post Eligibility
Not Applicable
  • Level-1 (Primary | Class 1 to 5)
  • 12th Pass (Min. 50%) + 2-Year D.El.Ed (Session On/After 09.12.2007)
  • 12th Pass (Min. 45%) + 2-Year D.El.Ed (NCTE Norms 2002, Session Before 09.12.2007)
  • 12th Pass (Min. 50%) + 4-Year B.El.Ed
  • 12th Pass (Min. 50%) + 2-Year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
  • Graduation + 2-Year D.El.Ed (Any Name)
  • Level-2 (Upper Primary | Class 6 to 8)
  • Graduation + 2-Year D.El.Ed (Any Name)
  • Graduation (Min. 50%) + B.Ed (After 29.07.2011)
  • Graduation (Min. 45%) + B.Ed (Before 29.07.2011)
  • 12th (Min. 50%) + 4-Year B.El.Ed
  • 12th (Min. 50%) + B.A/B.Sc B.Ed or B.A.Ed /B.Sc.Ed
  • Graduation (Min. 50%) + B.Ed (Special Education)
  • Post-Graduation (Min. 55%) + 3-Year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed
  • For More Eligibility Read Official Notification
Selection Process
  • Written Test (OMR Based MCQ)
  • Total Questions : 150
  • Total Marks : 150
  • No Negative Marking
  • Duration : 2 Hours 30 Minutes Per Level
  • Qualifying Marks :
  • General /EWS : 60%
  • OBC-1 /OBC-2 : 55%
  • SC /ST /PVTG /Divyang : 52%
Exam Pattern / Other Details
  • Exam Type : OMR Based MCQ
  • Each Level : 150 Questions, 150 Marks
  • No Negative Marking
  • Level-1 Subjects : Child Development, Language I & II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies
  • Level-2 Subjects : Child Development, Language I & II, Optional Subject (Math & Science / Social Science / Others)
  • Each Section Carries Equal Weightage
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is JTET 2026? Answer: JTET 2026 is a state-level Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by Jharkhand Academic Council for appointment as Assistant Teacher in Jharkhand elementary schools. Q2. What is the application start and last date? Answer: Application starts from 21 April 2026 and last date is 21 May 2026. Q3. What is the application fee? Answer: General/OBC/EWS candidates need to pay Rs. 1300 for one level and Rs. 1500 for both levels. SC/ST candidates pay reduced fees. Q4. What is the minimum qualifying percentage? Answer: General/EWS require 60%, OBC require 55%, and SC/ST require 52%. Q5. What is the validity of JTET certificate? Answer: The certificate is valid for lifetime. Q6. Can candidates apply for both levels? Answer: Yes, candidates can apply for both Level-1 and Level-2. Q7. What is the exam pattern? Answer: The exam consists of 150 MCQ questions with 150 marks and no negative marking. Q8. What is the minimum age? Answer: Minimum age is 21 years as on 01 August 2026. About Post: Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi has released the official notification for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 under Notification No. 487 dated 26-03-2026. This examination is conducted for determining eligibility of candidates for appointment as Assistant Teacher in primary and upper primary schools of Jharkhand. This is a state-level eligibility test conducted in two levels. Level-1 is for Primary Classes (1 to 5) and Level-2 is for Upper Primary Classes (6 to 8). Candidates are allowed to appear in both levels. How To Fill Online Form:
  • Visit the official JAC website and open the Exam Form Portal
  • Click on JTET 2026 Online Application Form link
  • Fill personal, educational and training details carefully
  • Upload photograph, signature and required documents
  • Pay the application fee online as per category
  • Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
JTET 2026 Exam Pattern (Level-1)
Section Subject Questions Marks
I Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30
II Language-I 30 30
III Language-II 30 30
IV Mathematics 30 30
V Environmental Studies 30 30
Total 150 150
 
JTET 2026 Exam Pattern (Level-2)
Section Subject Questions Marks
I Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30
II Language-I 30 30
III Language-II 30 30
IV Math & Science / Social Science / Others 60 60
Total 150 150
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