JAC Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test JTET 2026: Apply Online | Syllabus Pdf Available

📅 Posted: 21/04/2026 📝 Updated: 22/04/2026

Total VacancyN/A

LocationJharkhand

Last Date21/05/2026

Short Information: The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi has officially released the notification for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having B.Ed / D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed to acquire the eligibility certificate required for teaching posts in Primary and Upper Primary schools across the state. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 21 April 2026 to 21 May 2026 through the official website jac.jharkhand.gov.in.

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JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	21/04/2026
Application Begin	21/04/2026
Last Date to Apply	21/05/2026
Exam Date	To be notified
Admit Card Available	To be notified

JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026 2026Application Fee

Gen / OBC / EWS (Level 1 OR Level 2)	₹1,300
SC / ST / PwD (Level 1 OR Level 2)	₹700
Gen / OBC / EWS (Level 1 AND Level 2)	₹1,500
SC / ST / PwD (Level 1 AND Level 2)	₹800
PVTG (Level 1 OR Level 2)	₹500
PVTG (Level 1 AND Level 2)	₹600

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI)

JAC Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test JTET 2026: Apply Online | Syllabus Pdf AvailableVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Minimum 21 Years (as on 01/08/2026)

(Maximum age as per Jharkhand Govt Rules, Para Teachers: Age relaxation up to years of service (Max age 58 Years), All candidates: 9 Years one-time relaxation (Gap between 2016 and 2026 exam minus 1 year))

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Level-1 (Primary Teacher Class 1 to 5)	N/A	12th Pass with 50% Marks AND 2 Year D.El.Ed OR 12th Pass with 45% Marks AND 2 Year D.El.Ed (NCTE 2002 Norms) OR 12th Pass with 50% Marks AND 4 Year B.El.Ed OR 12th Pass with 50% Marks AND 2 Year D.Ed (Special Education) OR Graduation AND 2 Year D.El.Ed.
Level-2 (Upper Primary Teacher Class 6 to 8)	N/A	Graduation AND 2 Year D.El.Ed OR Graduation with 50% Marks AND 1 Year B.Ed OR Graduation with 45% Marks AND 1 Year B.Ed (NCTE Norms) OR 12th Pass with 50% Marks AND 4 Year B.El.Ed OR 12th Pass with 50% Marks AND 4 Year BA/BSc.Ed or BA.Ed/BSc.Ed OR Graduation with 50% Marks AND 1 Year B.Ed (Special Education) OR Post Graduation with 55% Marks AND 3 Year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed.
Total Vacancy

Recruitment Table: Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage
General / EWS	60%
OBC-1 / OBC-2	55%
SC / ST / PVTG / PwD	52%

JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026Eligibility Criteria

Must be a citizen of India.
Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying training exam (B.Ed/D.El.Ed) are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the final verified marksheet on the date prescribed by the exam conducting authority.
5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/PVTG/OBC-1/OBC-2 and PwD categories based on training session.

JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
JTET Eligibility Certificate	Valid for Lifetime

JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026Selection Process Steps

Written Examination (Objective Type OMR Based)

JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode: Offline OMR Based (Objective & Multiple Choice Questions).
Levels: Level-1 (Class 1-5) and Level-2 (Class 6-8).
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes for each level.
Negative Marking: No negative marking mentioned in official notification.

Recruitment Table: Level-1 (Class 1 to 5) Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language-I (Any two from Hindi/Sanskrit/Urdu/English)	30	30
Language-II (Regional/Tribal Language from Schedule-I)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

Recruitment Table: Level-2 (Class 6 to 8) Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language-I (Any two from Hindi/Sanskrit/Urdu/English)	30	30
Language-II (Regional/Tribal Language from Schedule-I)	30	30
Optional: Math & Science (50) + Computer (10) OR Social Science (50) + Computer (10)	60	60
Total	150	150

Recruitment Note: Note for Previously Applied Candidates

Candidates who had applied with fee under the previously published Advt No. 30/2024 MUST apply again. They will select Language-I and Language-II as per the 2026 rules. No additional fee will be charged from these candidates.

JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The standard of questions for Level-1 will be of Matriculation/Secondary level, based on the Class 1-5 syllabus. For Level-2, it will be of Higher Secondary/10+2 level, based on the Class 6-8 syllabus.

📚 Child Development and Pedagogy

Child development (Primary School Child), Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs, Learning and Pedagogy.

📚 Language I & II

Language Comprehension, Pedagogy of Language Development.

📚 Mathematics & Science

Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Pedagogical issues, Food, Materials, The World of the Living, Moving Things People and Ideas, How things work, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources.

📚 Environmental Studies

Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things We Make and Do, Pedagogical Issues.

📚 Social Studies/Social Sciences

History, Geography, Social and Political Life, Pedagogical issues.

JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026How to Apply

Visit the Official Website of JAC (jac.jharkhand.gov.in).
Go to the 'Exam Form Portal' section.
Carefully read the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Rules 2026.
Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
Select the appropriate Language I and Language II options.
Upload scanned copies of required documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee based on your category and the level(s) you are applying for.
Submit the application and keep a printed copy for future reference.

Recruitment Note: Certificate Validity

The JTET qualifying certificate will be valid for a lifetime. This also applies to certificates issued for JTET 2013 and 2016.

JAC Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 21/04/2026 to 21/05/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Syllabus Advt No. 24/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 24/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Press Note Advt No. 24/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	JAC
Post Name	Jharkhand TET (JTET)
Total Vacancy	N/A
Salary	N/A
Job Location	Jharkhand
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	21/05/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the validity of the JTET 2026 Certificate? ▼

Ans: The JTET qualifying certificate will be valid for a lifetime. This lifetime validity is also applicable to candidates who passed JTET in 2013 and 2016.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for JTET 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 21 May 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the JTET exam? ▼

Ans: No negative marking mentioned in official notification. There will be no deduction of marks for wrong answers.

Q.4 What is the minimum qualifying marks for General Category? ▼

Ans: Candidates belonging to the General and EWS categories must score a minimum of 60% marks to qualify the JTET.

Q.5 Do candidates who applied under Advt 30/2024 need to apply again? ▼

Ans: Yes, candidates who had successfully applied and paid the fee under the previous Advt No. 30/2024 must fill out the application form again according to the new 2026 rules to select Language I and II. However, they do not need to pay the application fee again.