Short Detail:
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi has made the JHTET / JTET 2026 Admit Card available from 15/10/2026. Candidates who filled the form earlier will take the test on 01/11/2026. Registration started on 21/04/2026 and closed on 20/07/2026. Paper I covers Classes 1 to 5, while Paper II covers Classes 6 to 8. Check the admit card option, paper subjects, required qualifications and passing marks for your level.
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi
Jharkhand JTET 2026
Advt No.: 24/2026
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 28/03/2026
- Form Start Date: 21/04/2026
- Form Last Date: 20/07/2026 (final extension, Web Notice 29/2026)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 20/07/2026
- Admit Card Date: 15/10/2026
- Exam Date: 01/11/2026
- Answer Key / Result Date: Not announced
Application Fees
- UR / BC-1 / BC-2 / EWS: One paper ₹1,300; both papers ₹1,500.
- SC / ST / PwD: One paper ₹700; both papers ₹800.
- Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG): One paper ₹500; both papers ₹600.
JAC JTET 2026 Exam Information:
Paper Levels: Classes 1–5 / Classes 6–8
- Exam Name: Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test, also called JHTET / JTET.
- Purpose: Checks teaching eligibility for Primary and Upper Primary levels in Jharkhand government and government-aided schools.
- Vacancies: None announced. This test gives teaching eligibility, not a direct job appointment.
- Certificate: Valid for a lifetime after qualifying.
Eligibility Details
Primary Paper I (Classes 1 to 5): Any One Qualification Route
- 12th / Intermediate with 50%: A 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), completed or in its final year.
- 12th / Intermediate with 45%: A 2-year D.El.Ed under National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Regulations, 2002, passed or appearing.
- 12th / Intermediate with 50%: A 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), completed or in its final year.
- 12th / Intermediate with 50%: A 2-year Diploma in Special Education, completed or in its final year.
- Graduation: A 2-year D.El.Ed, completed or appearing.
Upper Primary Paper II (Classes 6 to 8): Any One Qualification Route
- Graduation: Must also have a 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Graduation with 50%: A 1-year / 2-year B.Ed, completed or appearing.
- Graduation with 45%: A 1-year B.Ed under the NCTE rules, completed or appearing.
- 12th / Intermediate with 50%: A 4-year B.El.Ed, completed or appearing.
- 12th / Intermediate with 50%: A 4-year integrated B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed course, completed or appearing.
- Graduation with 50%: B.Ed in Special Education, completed or appearing.
- Post-Graduation with 55%: A 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed course, completed or appearing.
Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Examination Notice | Click Here |
| Online Application (Closed) | Closed |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | JAC Official Website |
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JTET 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Exam and Certificate Process
- Take the written paper for the level selected in the application: Paper I, Paper II or both.
- Answers must be marked on an OMR answer sheet during the offline test.
- JAC will declare the result. Candidates reaching their category’s minimum score will get a lifetime eligibility certificate.
Rules for Both Papers
| Exam Detail | Rule |
|---|---|
| Test Type | Offline multiple-choice examination |
| Questions | 150 in each paper |
| Maximum Marks | 150 per paper |
| Time Allowed | 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper |
| Marking | 1 mark for a correct answer. Wrong answers do not reduce your marks. |
| Language | Hindi and English; language sections follow their designated language. |
Paper I Subjects — Classes 1 to 5
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I: Regional / State Language | 30 | 30 |
| Language II: English / Hindi / Other | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II Subjects — Classes 6 to 8
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I: Regional / State Language | 30 | 30 |
| Language II: English / Hindi / Other | 30 | 30 |
| Teaching subject option | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II Subject Options
- For Maths and Science teachers, the 60-mark part includes 50 marks in Maths / Science and 10 in General Computer Knowledge.
- The Social Science option is for 60 marks.
- Biological Science / Language Teacher options follow the choices specified in the notification.
Category-Wise Passing Requirement
| Category | Percentage Needed | Required Marks / 150 |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 60% | 90 |
| BC-1 / BC-2 | 55% | About 83 |
| SC / ST / PVTG / PwD | 52% | 78 |
Jharkhand JTET 2026: FAQS
What is the JAC Jharkhand JTET 2026 exam date?
The test is scheduled for 01/11/2026. There are two paper levels: Primary for Classes 1 to 5 and Upper Primary for Classes 6 to 8. The admit card release date is 15/10/2026.
When did JAC Jharkhand JTET 2026 applications close?
Registration began on 21/04/2026. The final extended date for submitting the form and paying the fee was 20/07/2026, under Web Notice 29/2026. The August validation and correction activity covered only the specified candidate groups.
Who can take Paper I of JAC Jharkhand JTET 2026?
Candidates need one of the allowed education and teacher-training combinations. These include 12th with the required marks and D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed or a Diploma in Special Education. Graduation with D.El.Ed is another option. Course and appearing conditions differ between these routes.
What is the paper duration for JAC Jharkhand JTET 2026?
Candidates have 2 hours and 30 minutes for each paper. A paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions, worth 150 marks. Answers are recorded on an OMR sheet. Each correct answer gives 1 mark, without deductions for wrong answers.
How long is the JAC Jharkhand JTET 2026 certificate valid?
Candidates who pass receive an eligibility certificate with lifetime validity. It confirms that they have cleared the teacher eligibility examination. Appointment to a teaching post will depend on the conditions and selection process of a separate teacher recruitment.
What score is needed to pass JAC Jharkhand JTET 2026?
The required score depends on category. UR and EWS need 60% or 90 marks. BC-1 and BC-2 need 55%, about 83 marks. SC, ST, PVTG and PwD need 52% or 78 marks out of 150.
