Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification: The Jharkhand TET Notification is finally released at Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) on 28th March 2026. Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 announcement came as a welcome news for the aspirants waiting to become teacher for primary and upper primary schools. The Jharkhand TET 2026 Online Application Link shall be active from 21st April 2026 and the last date to apply online is 21st May 2026. More details on Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 Notification like eligibility, deadline, important etc. are available in the sections below.
UPDATE: The Jharkhand TET Notification 2026 is officially released on 28th March 2026. Online Application shall start from 21st April 2026.
Overview of Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification
| Exam Conducting Body | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) |
| Notification No | 24/2026 |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand TET (JHTET) |
| Category | Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date to Apply | 21st April 2026 |
| Closing Date of Application | 21st May 2026 |
| Number of Paper | 2 (Two) – Papar 1 & Paper 2 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| State Concerned | Jharkhand |
| Official Website | jac.jharkhand.gov.in |
Jharkhand TET Notification 2026 Released !
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Ranchi has announced to conduct the Teacher Eligibility Test 2026. The Teacher Eligibility Test as per NCTE guidelines is a mandatory qualification to apply for school teacher vacancies. Therefore, JAC Ranchi conducts this test to issue TET pass certificate to the interested candidates. Moreover, the Jharkhand TET shall be organised for Primary and Upper Primary Level schools for which the exam pattern is different. More on the Jharkhand TET 2026 is available here.
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 is a popular competitive examination for the school teaching job aspirants. Thus, we advice the interested ones to complete the registration as early as possible. The Online Registration for Jharkhand TET 2026 starts on 21st April 2026 and we assure to update the application link immediately on the activation of the same at the JAC portal.
Eligibility to Apply for Jharkhand TET 2026
The Jharkhand TET Notification is released for the Primary and Upper Primary Level School Teacher vacancies. Thus, to apply for Jharkhand TET the interested aspirants mus fulfill the following eligibility conditions as under –
Jharkhand TET 2026 Eligibility for Paper 1
The candidates who want to appear for primary level (Class I to V) Teacher Eligibility Test should have the following eligibility criteria as under –
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (or one year Diploma in Education up to academic session 2004-05) by whatever name known. Or,
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education by whatever name known, in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002 (or one year Diploma in Education up to academic session 2004-05). Or,
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.). Or,
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). Or,
- Graduation and two year Diploma in Elementary Education (or one year Diploma in Education up to academic session 2004-05) by whatever name known. Or,
- Graduation with at least 50 % marks and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). (Further, a candidate having B. Ed. from any NCTE recognized institution with 50% marks in Graduation shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in classes I to V provided the person so appointed as a teacher shall mandatorily undergo a six month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by NCTE, within two years of such appointment as primary teacher.)
Jharkhand TET 2026 Eligibility for Paper 2
The candidates who want to appear for upper primary level (Class VI to VIII) Teacher Eligibility Test should have the following eligibility criteria as under –
- Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (or one year Diploma in Education up to academic session 2004-05) by whatever name known Or,
- At least 50% marks either in Graduation or Post-Graduation and Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.). Or,
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and Bachelor in Education (B. Ed.), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard. Or,
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-years Bachelor in Elementary Education (B. El. Ed.). Or,
- Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-years B.A. / B. Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed / B. Sc. Ed. Or,
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and Bachelor in Education (B. Ed.) (Special Education).
Note: There is no upper age limit to register and appear for Jharkhand TET; however for recruitment as school teacher under the state government there is an upper age limit.
Jharkhand TET Notification 2026 Application Form
Interested Candidates who fulfill the eligibility must submit the application for Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification through the official website @ jac.jharkhand.gov.in. Details of the JTET 2026 Application form including the steps to apply online is available in the section below.
Jharkhand TET Application Fees
| Category | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Both Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1300/- | 1300/- | 1500/- |
| SC | 700/- | 700/- | 800/- |
| ST | 700/- | 700/- | 800/- |
| Primitive Tribe | 500/- | 500/- | 600/- |
| EBC (List-1) | 1300/- | 1300/- | 1500/- |
| BC (List-2) | 1300/- | 1300/- | 1500/- |
| EWS | 1300/- | 1300/- | 1500/- |
| PWD | 700/- | 700/- | 800/- |
Steps to Jharkhand TET 2026 Application Form
- Visit the Official website of JAC @ jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
- The official website of JAC Ranchi opens on the screen.
- Next find the Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification.
- Download the notification.
- Go through the Official Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification.
- Ensure the eligibility details and click on apply online.
- Next fill up the details and upload the image as required.
- Finally, remit the application fee and submit the application.
- At last take a print of the JTET Application Form.
Jharkhand TET 2026 Notification – Key Dates
| Release Date of Notification | 28th March 2026 |
| Opening date of registration | 21st April 2026 |
| Closing date of registration | 21st May 2026 |
| Exam date announcement | Update Soon |
Jharkhand TET Notification 2026 – Important Links
| Jharkhand TET Links | |
| Notice | Jharkhand TET Notice |
| Apply Online | Jharkhand TET Apply Online |
| Syllabus | Jharkhand TET Syllabus |
| Previous Papers | Jharkhand TET Previous Papers |
| Admit Card | Jharkhand TET Admit Card |
| Answer Keys | Jharkhand TET Answer Keys |
| Result | Jharkhand TET Result |
Jharkhand TET Exam Pattern Overview
The Examination Pattern of Jharkhand TET is discussed here shall cover the exam topics, test duration, number of questions, marking scheme etc. Hence, the Jharkhand TET Exam Pattern shall surely help the aspirants to prepare for the exam perfectly. The paper wise JTET Exam Pattern is thus available here for reference of the intenders.
Jharkhand TET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| S.No. | Subject Names | No. of Qs | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| 1. | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 150 Minutes (2 Hours 30 Mins) |
| 2. | Language – I (Hindi / English / Urdu) | 30 | 30 | |
| 3. | Language – II (Regional Language) | 30 | 30 | |
| 4. | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| 5. | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Jharkhand TET Paper 2 Test Pattern
| S. No. | Subject Names | No. of Qs | Total Marks | Exam Duration | |
| 1. | Compulsory | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 150 Minutes (2 Hours 30 Mins) |
| 2. | Language – I (Hindi / English / Urdu) | 30 | 30 | ||
| 3. | Language – II (Regional Language) | 30 | 30 | ||
| 4. | Optional | Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 | |
| 5. | Social Studies/ Social Science | 60 | 60 | ||
| 6 | English or Hindi | 60 | 60 | ||
| Total | 150 | 150 | |||
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Jharkhand TET
Candidates who are going to appear can check the Minimum Qualifying Marks in Jharkhand TET as they will be declared to have qualified only on securing the following category wise marks in the test.
| Sl. No | Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks in each part | Overall Qualifying Marks |
| 1 | UR | 40% | 60% |
| 2 | SC | 30% | 50% |
| 3 | ST | 30% | 50% |
| 4 | Primitive Tribe | 30% | 50% |
| 5 | EBC (List-1) | 35% | 55% |
| 6 | BC (List-2) | 35% | 55% |
| 7 | EWS | 35% | 55% |
| 8 | PWD | 30% | 50% |
Hopefully, info existing on our page has been beneficial to you in clearing your queries on Jharkhand TET Notification 2026. Furthermore, make sure to refer our portal for Rojghar Samachar of Sarkari Naukri at State and Central Level.
FAQs
Yes, the notification is released on 28th March 2026.
The apply online shall start on 21st April 2026.
jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
