Jharkhand TET: The Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi has officially notified the notification on JTET (Jharkhand Shikshak Patrata Pariksha) for year 2026 through the notification number 487 issued on 26-03-2026 as per Jharkhand Shikshak Patrata Pariksha Niyamawali -2026.
It is the Teacher Eligibility Test to assess the eligibility of the candidates for appointment as Sahayak Aacharya (Assistant Teacher) for elementary schools (Primary Class 1–5 and Upper Primary Class 6–8) in the state of Jharkhand. The examination will be conducted at two different levels, viz., Level-1 for primary class (1-5) and Level-2 for upper primary class (6-8).
Note: Candidates who wish to fill the form must read the official notification once and then apply for the form.
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Eligibility Criteria for Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026
For Primary Teacher (Class 1–5)
Candidates must have:
- 12th pass with at least 50% marks and D.El.Ed
OR - Graduation with D.El.Ed
OR - B.Ed qualification (as per updated norms)
For Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6–8)
Candidates must have:
- Graduation with B.Ed
OR - Graduation with D.El.Ed
As mentioned in the official notification, different qualification combinations are accepted based on NCTE guidelines.
How to Apply for Jharkhand TET 2026
- Go to the official JAC website www.jac.jharkhand.gov.in
- Find and Click on “JTET 2026 Apply Online”
- Register with basic details
- Fill the application form
- Upload documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download confirmation
JTET Vacancy 2026
- JTET is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment.
- Therefore, no fixed total vacancy or total posts are defined.
Jharkhand TET 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper I- Exam Pattern
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Child Development and Teaching Methodology (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Language–I (Hindi/Sanskrit/Urdu/English – any one language) (For Urdu subject teachers, Urdu will be compulsory in place of any one language) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language–II (Any one language other than Language–I) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II- Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compulsory | ||
| I | Child Development and Teaching Methodology (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| II | Language–I (Hindi/Sanskrit/Urdu/English – any one language) (For Language Teachers / Special Teachers (Urdu), one of the subjects must be chosen accordingly) | 30 | 30 |
| III | Language–II (Any one language other than Language–I) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Optional | ||
| (a) | For Mathematics & Science Teacher: | ||
| Questions related to Mathematics & Science | 50 | 50 | |
| General Knowledge of Computer | 10 | 10 | |
| (b) | For Social Science Teacher: | ||
| Questions related to Social Studies | 50 | 50 | |
| General Knowledge of Computer | 10 | 10 | |
| (c) | For Language Teacher / Urdu Teacher: (Choose either IV(a) or IV(b)) | ||
| Total | 150 | 150 |
JTET 2026 Selection Process
- Written Examination (JTET)
- Qualifying Marks Requirement
- Certificate Issuance
- Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks:
- General: 60%
- OBC/SC/ST: Relaxation applicable
JTET 2026 – Salary Structure
- JTET does not provide direct salary.
- After qualifying, candidates can apply for teaching jobs in Jharkhand.
- Salary depends on government teacher pay scale (approx ₹35,000 – ₹70,000/month).
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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| Official Youtube Channel | Click to Subscribe |
FAQ
Q1. What is JTET 2026?
JTET is a state-level eligibility test for teacher recruitment in Jharkhand.
Q2. Is JTET mandatory for teaching jobs?
Yes, qualifying JTET is mandatory for government teaching jobs.
Q3. How many papers are there in JTET?
There are two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
