Jharkhand TET 2026 – JTET Notification Out, Apply Online for Paper I & II (Classes 1–8)
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)|Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)|📍 Jharkhand
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the JTET 2026 notification for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test. This state-level qualifying exam determines eligibility for teaching Classes 1–8 in Jharkhand government schools. Paper I is for Classes 1–5 and Paper II is for Classes 6–8. Online applications open from 21 April to 21 May 2026 at jac.jharkhand.gov.in. No negative marking. JTET certificate is valid for lifetime.
Last Date
21 May 2026
44 days left
Location
Jharkhand
Job Overview
Vacancy Details
JTET Paper I – Eligibility for Classes 1 to 5
JTET-PAPER-IPrimary Level
🏛 Government Schools, Jharkhand
Category-wise Breakup
GEN
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
SEBC
FEMALE
OTHER
Gender-wise
JTET Paper II – Eligibility for Classes 6 to 8
JTET-PAPER-IIUpper Primary Level
🏛 Government Schools, Jharkhand
Category-wise Breakup
GEN
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
SEBC
FEMALE
OTHER
Gender-wise
🎓Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility listed post-wise with education, experience and skill requirements.
JTET Paper I – Classes 1 to 5
Education
Senior Secondary (10+2)
Any
Min. Marks: 50%
D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed
Elementary Education
Alternative Qualifications
- ›Appearing in D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed — Candidates appearing in final year of D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed are also eligible
JTET Paper II – Classes 6 to 8
Education
Graduation (Bachelor's Degree)
Any
Min. Marks: 50%
D.El.Ed / B.Ed
Education
Alternative Qualifications
- ›Appearing in D.El.Ed / B.Ed — Candidates appearing in final year of D.El.Ed or B.Ed are also eligible
General Requirements
- ›Only candidates from Jharkhand are eligible as per JAC norms
- ›Candidates may apply for Paper I only, Paper II only, or both papers
- ›No correction window — fill form carefully before submission
- ›JTET certificate is valid for lifetime (as per current JAC rules)
- ›Eligibility as per JTET Rules 2026 — refer official JAC notification for final details
Age Criteria
Physical Standards
Selection Process
- 1
Written Examination – Paper I (Classes 1 to 5)Qualifying
Offline MCQ exam. 150 questions / 150 marks / 2.5 hours. Sections: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II (English), Mathematics, Environmental Studies. No negative marking. Qualifying: 60% General/OBC, 55% SC/ST/PH. ⚠️ Qualifying marks ASSUMED by Leo AI — verify from official JAC notification.
- 2
Written Examination – Paper II (Classes 6 to 8)Qualifying
Offline MCQ exam. 150 questions / 150 marks / 2.5 hours. Sections: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II (English), Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies (60 marks). No negative marking. Qualifying: 60% General/OBC, 55% SC/ST/PH. ⚠️ Qualifying marks ASSUMED by Leo AI — verify from official JAC notification.
Application Fee
📅Important Dates
Short Notice Release
1 Mar 2026
Detailed Notice Release
1 Mar 2026
Application Start
21 Apr 2026
Application Last Date
21 May 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
Tentative21 May 2026
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