Name of Post
Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026 Notification Out : Online Apply, Last date, Eligibility & Pattern
Post Date / Update
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Short Information
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi has released the official notification for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 under Notification No. 487 dated 26 March 2026. This examination is conducted for determining eligibility of candidates for appointment as Assistant Teachers in primary and upper primary schools of Jharkhand.

Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026 Notification Out : Online Apply, Last Date, Eligibility & Pattern

Jharkhand TET Online Form 2026
WWW.BHARATNOTICE.COM
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. Rules
Age As On : 01-08-2026
Total Post Eligibility
Not Mentioned
  • Level-1 (Primary Class 1 to 5)
  • 12th Pass (Min. 50%) + 2-Year D.El.Ed
  • 12th Pass (Min. 45%) + 2-Year D.El.Ed (Old Norms)
  • 12th Pass (Min. 50%) + 4-Year B.El.Ed
  • 12th Pass (Min. 50%) + Diploma in Special Education
  • Graduation + 2-Year D.El.Ed
  • Level-2 (Class 6 to 8)
  • Graduation + 2-Year D.El.Ed
  • Graduation (Min. 50%) + B.Ed
  • Graduation (Min. 45%) + B.Ed (Old Norms)
  • 12th + 4-Year B.El.Ed
  • 12th + BA/B.Sc B.Ed Integrated
  • Graduation + B.Ed Special Education
  • Post Graduation + Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed
  • Read Official Notification for full details
Selection Process
  • Written Examination (OMR Based)
  • 150 Questions, 150 Marks
  • No Negative Marking
  • Duration : 2 Hours 30 Minutes (Each Level)
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks :
  • General / EWS : 60%
  • OBC : 55%
  • SC / ST / PVTG / Divyang : 52%
Exam Pattern / Other Details
  • Exam Mode : OMR Based MCQ
  • Two Levels : Level-1 (Primary), Level-2 (Upper Primary)
  • Each Level : 150 Questions, 150 Marks
  • No Negative Marking
  • Subjects include Child Development, Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Social Science
Level-1 Exam Pattern (Class 1 to 5)
Section Subject Questions Marks
IChild Development & Pedagogy3030
IILanguage-I3030
IIILanguage-II3030
IVMathematics3030
VEnvironmental Studies3030
Total150150
Level-2 Exam Pattern (Class 6 to 8)
Section Subject Questions Marks
IChild Development & Pedagogy3030
IILanguage-I3030
IIILanguage-II3030
IVMath & Science / Social Science / Other6060
Total150150
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2026?
Ans. JTET 2026 is a state-level teacher eligibility test conducted for recruitment of Assistant Teachers in Jharkhand elementary schools.
Q2. What is the application start and last date?
Ans. Application starts on 21 April 2026 and the last date is 21 May 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee for JTET 2026?
Ans. Fee ranges from Rs.700 to Rs.1500 depending on category and number of levels applied.
Q4. What is the minimum age for JTET 2026?
Ans. Minimum age is 21 years as on 01 August 2026.
Q5. What is the exam pattern?
Ans. Exam is OMR-based with 150 questions and no negative marking.
Q6. Can candidates apply for both levels?
Ans. Yes, candidates can apply for both Level-1 and Level-2.
Q7. What is the passing criteria?
Ans. General 60%, OBC 55%, SC/ST 52% minimum required.

Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi has released the official notification for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 under Notification No. 487 dated 26 March 2026. This examination is conducted for determining eligibility of candidates for appointment as Assistant Teachers in primary and upper primary schools of Jharkhand.

The JTET exam is conducted in two levels — Level-1 for Primary Classes (1 to 5) and Level-2 for Upper Primary Classes (6 to 8). Candidates can apply for one or both levels as per eligibility.

How To Apply:

Candidates need to visit the official JAC website, fill the online application form, upload required documents, pay the application fee, and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Exam Details:

The written examination will be conducted in OMR-based MCQ format. Each level will consist of 150 questions for 150 marks with no negative marking and a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

Eligibility Details:

Eligibility varies according to level and includes qualifications such as D.El.Ed, B.Ed, B.El.Ed, and integrated courses as per NCTE norms. Candidates are advised to read the official notification for detailed eligibility conditions.