Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test
JTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Result Date (Expected) | After Exam |
JTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
- Primary Level (Class 1–5)
- 10+2 with 50% marks + 2 Year D.El.Ed / BTC
- OR 10+2 with 45% (as per NCTE norms)
- OR 4 Year B.El.Ed
- OR Graduation + 2 Year D.El.Ed
- Junior Level (Class 6–8)
- Graduation + D.El.Ed
- OR Graduation with 50% + B.Ed
- OR 4 Year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed
- OR Graduation + B.Ed Special Education
Final year appearing candidates are also eligible.
Vacancy Overview
| Application Level | State Level (Jharkhand) |
| Application Type | Government Exam |
| Recruitment Body | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) |
| Post Name | Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Total Vacancies | Not Applicable (Eligibility Test) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Expected) |
| Application Short Name | JTET |
| Application Full Form | Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Official Website | https://jacexamportal.in/ |
JTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Paper I/II | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1300 | ₹1500 |
| SC/ST | ₹700 | ₹800 |
Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Wallet
JTET 2026 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | As per JAC Rules |
| Maximum Age | As per JAC Rules |
Limited relaxations will be available from 2026 onwards as per Government rules.
JTET 2026 Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Final Eligibility Certificate
JTET 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Child Development & Pedagogy
- Language I (Hindi/Regional)
- Language II (English)
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies (Primary)
- Social Science / Science (Junior Level)
The exam will be objective type.
How to Apply Online for JTET 2026
- Visit the official website – https://jacexamportal.in/
- Click on the “Apply Online” link
- Register and login
- Upload personal details and documents
- Pay the application fee
- Final submission and printout
Important: Read the notification carefully before filling out the form. Incorrect details may result in the form being rejected.
Important Links
| Online Registration | Apply Now (From 21 April 2026) |
| Notification Download | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Now |
Conclusion
JTET 2026 is an important eligibility test to become a teacher in Jharkhand. If you have completed your B.Ed, D.El.Ed, or graduation, don’t miss this opportunity. Read the official notification carefully and apply before the deadline.
