Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Form 2026, The School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand, through the Jharkhand Academic Council, has released the official notification for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026. Candidates preparing for government teaching jobs in the state of Jharkhand and interested in appearing for this examination are advised to fill out the application form.
The examination is conducted for two levels: Primary Level (Classes 1–5) and Junior Level (Classes 6–8). Candidates who have completed a Diploma in Elementary Education (BTC/D.El.Ed.) are eligible to apply for the Primary Level (Classes 1–5) and can also apply for the Junior Level (Classes 6–8) as per eligibility norms. Candidates who have completed a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree are eligible to apply for the Junior Level (Classes 6–8).
The online application process will begin on 21 April 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is 21 May 2026.
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Form 2026 : Overview
| Exam Conduct Body | School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand |
| Advertisement | Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 |
| Exam Type | Primary Level and Junior Level |
| Educational Qualification | (BTC/D.El.Ed.) & (B.Ed.) |
| Mode of Examination | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Date of Post | 31 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Others State Candidates | Students residing outside the state of Jharkhand will be admitted under the General / Unreserved category. |
| Mode of Application | Online |
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 21/04/2026 |
| Last Date Application Form | 21/05/2026 |
| Last Date Fees Application Form | 21/05/2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Before Exam |
| Exam Date | Notified Soon |
| Answer Key Available | Notified Soon |
| Result Declare Date | Notified Soon |
Application Fees
| For Paper I or Paper II Only | For Both Paper (Junior / Primary) |
| General / EWS / BC : ₹ 1300 | General / EWS / BC : ₹ 1500 |
| SC / ST Candidates : ₹ 700 | SC / ST Candidates : ₹ 800 |
| Candidates pay their application fees via Net Banking (from nearly all banks), Master Card, RuPay Card, Maestro Card, Visa Card, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, QR Code, PhonePe, Google Pay (GPay), Paytm, or SBI Challan Mode only. | |
Age Limit : Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Form 2026
| Age Count Date | 01/08/2026 |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Age Relaxation: In this recruitment drive, age relaxation will be granted to candidates belonging to all reserved categories such as (EWS, SC, ST, BC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in accordance with the Admission Rules of the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand, through the Jharkhand Academic Council. | |
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Form 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
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Primary School (For Classes 1–5) |
| Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks and completed a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) (by any recognized name), provided the candidate was admitted to the training course on or after 09.12.2007. OR
Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 45% marks and completed a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, recognized under NCTE Regulations, 2002, and admitted to the training course before 09.12.2007. OR Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks and completed a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). OR Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks and completed a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). OR Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by any recognized name). |
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Upper Primary School (For Classes 6–8) |
| Graduation (or equivalent) and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.). OR
Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. degree, provided the candidate was admitted to the course after 29.07.2011. OR Graduation with at least 45% marks and B.Ed. degree, in accordance with NCTE norms and regulations, admitted before 29.07.2011. OR Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). OR Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks and 4-year integrated course such as B.A. B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed. / B.A.Ed. / B.Sc.Ed. OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. (Special Education). OR Postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade and 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. Note: For teaching Mathematics & Science, Social Science, and Language subjects at the Upper Primary level (Classes 6–8), candidates must have passed graduation with the relevant subject as prescribed by the state government. |
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Form 2026 : Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category |
Percentage |
| General / EWS | 60 % |
| BC – 1 / BC – 2 | 55 % |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | 52 % |
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Form 2026 : Short Syllabus
| Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) | 2 hours 30 minutes | No Negative Marking |
| Subject | Total questions | Total Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Choose any two from Hindi / Sanskrit / Urdu / English; for Urdu teachers, Urdu selection is compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (Any one regional/tribal language mentioned in Schedule-I) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Eligibility Test Pattern for Classes 6 to 8 | 2 hours 30 minutes | No Negative Marking |
| Section 1 (Compulsory) Subject | Total questions | Total Marks |
| I. Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| II. Language-I (Hindi / Sanskrit / Urdu / English; Urdu compulsory for Urdu teachers) | 30 | 30 |
| III. Language-II (Any regional/tribal language from Schedule-I) | 30 | 30 |
| Section 2 (Optional) Candidates must choose one of the following: (a) Mathematics & Science Teacher (b) Social Science Teacher (Choose either option (a) or (b) | ||
| Maths & Science related questions | 50 | 50 |
| General Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| (b) Social Science Teacher | ||
| Social Studies related questions | 50 | 50 |
| General Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Candidates who are visually impaired, have Cerebral Palsy, or have disabilities in both hands will receive 30 extra minutes and a scribe facility. | ||
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How to Apply Online Application Form
- To fill out the online form, visit School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Jharkhand, website; navigate to the JHTET 2026 Notification 2026 link Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Online Form 2026 and click on New Registration apply online form.
- First of all, do the basic registration; Fill the form with name, father name, mother name, and date of birth as per high school (10th) certificate.
- Please upload all the required documents requested in the form.
- The form will not be considered complete without the payment of the application fee.
- Always check details before form final submission.
- Any false or incorrect information can cancel application form or even remove you from the Jharkhand Academic Council, Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Form 2026
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