JHTET 2026 Application Form Started Now

April 24, 2026 by Govt Exam Study Team

Jharkhand TET (JHTET) 2026 – Online Application Started Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) \| Jharkhand Shikshak Patrata Pariksha Paper 1 (Primary – Class 1-5) and Paper 2 (Junior – Class 6-8) \| Apply: 21 April to 21 May 2026
Important Dates – JHTET 2026
Online Application Start Date	21 April 2026 (Started)
Online Application Last Date	21 May 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	21 May 2026
Exam Date	To be notified later
Admit Card Release	Before exam (to be notified)
Result Date	Will be updated soon
Application Fee
General / BC / EWS (Paper I or II only)	Rs. 1300/-
SC / ST (Paper I or II only)	Rs. 700/-
General / BC / EWS (Both Papers)	Rs. 1500/-
SC / ST (Both Papers)	Rs. 800/-
Payment Mode	Online – Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (as on 01 August of Examination Year)
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	As per government service norms
Age Relaxation (Para Teachers)	Equal to service period (maximum up to 58 years)
One Time Age Relaxation	1 year relaxation between two consecutive examinations
Total Vacancies
Total Posts	To be notified separately by Department of School Education
Eligibility Criteria – Paper 1 (Primary Level – Classes 1 to 5)
10+2 (Intermediate) with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) 10+2 with at least 45% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed (as per NCTE 2002 norms – for older batches) 10+2 with at least 50% marks + 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) 10+2 with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) + 2-year D.El.Ed Note: SC/ST/PVTG/BC/EBC/PwBD candidates get 5% marks relaxation.
Eligibility Criteria – Paper 2 (Junior Level – Classes 6 to 8)
Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) + 2-year B.Ed / L.T. / Shiksha Shastri (Regular) Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks + B.Ed (as per NCTE norms) Bachelor's Degree with at least 45% marks + B.Ed (for older batches, NCTE 2002 norms) 10+2 with at least 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed 10+2 with at least 50% marks + 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed / B.A.B.Ed / B.Sc.B.Ed Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks + B.Ed (Special Education) – RCI recognized Master's Degree with at least 55% marks + 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed Subject Specific Requirements: For Math & Science Teacher: Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Technology/Agriculture or Mathematics For Social Science Teacher: Bachelor's degree in Arts/Humanities/Social Science/Commerce/Management For Language Teacher: Bachelor's degree in concerned language (Hindi/Sanskrit/Urdu/English) Note: SC/ST/PVTG/BC/EBC/PwBD candidates get 5% marks relaxation.
Exam Pattern – Paper 1 (Primary Level Class 1-5)
Exam Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
Total Questions	150 Questions
Total Marks	150 Marks
Negative Marking	No Negative Marking
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Subject wise Distribution	Child Dev. & Pedagogy (30), Language I (30), Language II (30), Mathematics (30), EVS (30)
Exam Pattern – Paper 2 (Junior Level Class 6-8)
Exam Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
Total Questions	150 Questions
Total Marks	150 Marks
Negative Marking	No Negative Marking
Compulsory Section	Child Development & Pedagogy (30), Language I (30), Language II (30)
Optional Section (Choose any one)	Math & Science (50 Ques + 10 Computer) OR Social Science (50 Ques + 10 Computer) OR Language (as per choice)
How to Apply for Jharkhand TET 2026
Step 1	Visit official JAC website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in or jacetet.com
Step 2	Click on "Jharkhand TET 2026 Online Application" link
Step 3	Register yourself with basic details (name, mobile, email)
Step 4	Fill the application form with educational and personal details
Step 5	Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications
Step 6	Pay application fee online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
Step 7	Submit the form and download confirmation page for future reference
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates appearing in final year of qualifying exam can also apply provisionally Both Paper I and Paper II can be applied together in a single application No negative marking – attempt all questions without fear of penalty PwD candidates (Blindness, Cerebral Palsy, Both arms affected) get 30 minutes extra time and scribe facility Keep your registration number and password safe for future reference Regularly check JAC website for exam date and admit card updates Original documents will be verified at the time of counselling/document verification
Important Links
Apply Online (JHTET 2026)	Click Here – jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Jharkhand Academic Council Official Website	jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Download Official Notification	Click Here – JHTET 2026 Notification PDF
Join Telegram for Updates	@govtexam_study
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Jharkhand TET (JHTET) 2026 – Apply Online from 21 April to 21 May 2026 Exam Level: Paper 1 (Class 1-5) & Paper 2 (Class 6-8) \| Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes \| Total Questions: 150 \| No Negative Marking Application Fee: Rs. 1300/- (General/BC/EWS) \| Rs. 700/- (SC/ST) for single paper Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi – Jharkhand Shikshak Patrata Pariksha 2026 Visit official portal: jac.jharkhand.gov.in for online application and latest updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is <strong>JHTET 2026 application form</strong> and who should apply?

The <strong>JHTET 2026 application form</strong> is for candidates who want to become teachers in Jharkhand government schools. If you want to teach classes 1 to 5 or 6 to 8, you must qualify this exam.

What is the last date to apply for <strong>JHTET 2026</strong>?

The last date to submit the <strong>JHTET 2026 application form</strong> is <strong>21 May 2026</strong>. Candidates should apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

How to apply online for <strong>JHTET 2026</strong>?

To apply for <strong>JHTET 2026</strong>, visit jac.jharkhand.gov.in, register yourself, fill the form, upload documents, pay fee and submit the form.

What is the eligibility for <strong>JHTET 2026</strong>?

For Paper 1, candidates must have 10+2 with D.El.Ed or equivalent. For Paper 2, candidates must have graduation with B.Ed or equivalent qualification.

What is the exam pattern of <strong>JHTET 2026</strong>?

The <strong>JHTET 2026 exam</strong> includes 150 questions with no negative marking. The exam duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.