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Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026

Starts 21 Apr, 2026
Last date 21 May, 2026

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Short Information

Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the notification for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026. The candidates who are interested to apply for this Vacancy can apply online from 21 April, 2026 to 21 May, 2026. Read the notification to know the eligibility conditions for the recruitment, information about the post, selection process, salary scale and all other information.

Important Dates

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Application Start Date
21 April, 2026
Last Date For Applying Online
20 June, 2026
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
20 June, 2026
Exam Date
01 November, 2026
Admit Card for Exam
15 October, 2026

Application Fee

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General / BC-1 / BC-2 / EWS - Primary Level or Upper Primary Level (For Any 1)
1300 Rs./-
General / BC-1 / BC-2 / EWS - Primary Level & Upper Primary Level (For Both)
1500 Rs./-
SC / ST / PH - Primary Level or Upper Primary Level (For Any 1)
700 Rs./-
SC / ST / PH - Primary Level & Upper Primary Level (For Both)
800 Rs./-
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) - Primary Level or Upper Primary Level (For Any 1)
500 Rs./-
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) - Primary Level & Upper Primary Level (For Both)
600 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Age Limit & Eligibility

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Minimum Age
21 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)
Maximum Age
As Per Rules.
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules.

Vacancy Details

Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026 - Qualification Details

JTET Paper 1 (Primary) (Classes 1–5) Qualifications
  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 45% marks, coupled with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) program from a recognized institution.
  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Special Education (D.Ed. – Special Education).
JTET Paper 2 (Upper Primary) (Classes 6–8) Qualifications
  • Graduation with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), either completed or appearing in the final year.
  • Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and enrollment in or completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) or B.A./B.Sc.Ed program from a recognized institution.
  • B.A. (Education), B.Sc. (Education), or B.Ed (Special Education) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized institution.

Paper-I Exam Pattern 

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Child Development and Pedagogy3030

02:30 Hours

Language-I3030
Language-II3030
Mathematics3030
Environmental Studies (EVS)3030
Total1501502:30 Hour

Paper-II Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Child Development and Pedagogy3030

02:30 Hours

Language-I3030
Language-II3030
Math, Science, Computer Knowledge OR Social Science / Social Studies, Computer Knowledge6060
Total1501502:30 Hour

How to Apply?

  • Visit Website : Go to the official Jharkhand Academic Council portal: jac.jharkhand.gov.in or [jacexamportal.in](https://jacexamportal.in/jhtet.html).
  • Locate Application Form : Click on the "JHTET 2026 - Exam Application Form Portal" or "Apply Online for JTET 2026" link.
  • Registration : Select "New Candidate Registration" to generate a user ID and password.
  • Fill Details : Log in and enter personal information, academic qualifications, and choose Paper 1, Paper 2, or both.
  • Upload Documents : Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  • Fee Payment : Pay the application fee through online modes like UPI, Debit/Credit Card, or Net Banking.
  • Fee Structure : General/OBC/EWS - ₹1,300 (Single Paper), ₹1,500 (Both papers); SC/ST/PWD - ₹700 (Single Paper), ₹800 (Both papers).
  • Submission : Review all entered details carefully, as corrections are generally not allowed later.
  • Finalize : Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Selection Process

  • Online Registration & Application (21 April - 21 May 2026) :
    • Candidates must visit the official website (e.g., jacexamportal.in or jssc.jharkhand.gov.in) to register using a valid email and mobile number.
    • Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and subject details.
  • Document Upload :
    • Scanned copies of photograph, signature, and necessary educational certificates must be uploaded in the specified format.
  • Application Fee Payment :
    • Pay the required fee online (General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,300; SC/ST: ₹700; PwD: ₹700; Special Tribal Group: ₹500).
  • Submission & Printing :
    • Review all details carefully and submit the application form. Download and print the confirmation page.
  • Admit Card Release :
    • JAC will release the admit card (expected 7-10 days before the exam) on the official website.
  • Offline Examination (JHTET 2026) :
    • Appear for the exam (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for Classes 6-8).
    • The exam features 150 objective-type questions (MCQ) with no negative marking.
  • Result & Certification :
    • Results will be declared based on qualifying marks. Successful candidates will receive a qualifying certificate with lifetime validity.

Age Limit & Eligibility

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