JAC
Jharkhand TET Online Form 2026
Organization
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)
Last Date to Apply
20 July 2026
Job Location
Jharkhand
Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date
21 April 2026
Online Apply Last Date
20 July 2026
Application Fees
For Paper I or Paper II Only
For General/ BC/ EWS
₹ 1300/-
For SC/ ST
₹ 700/-
For Both Paper
For General/ BC/ EWS
₹ 1500/-
For SC/ ST
₹ 800/-
Please decide whether you want to apply for one paper or both paper!
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
21 Years Maximum Age
N/ARecruitment Overview
Jharkhand Academic Council has activated the online application link for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026. Check eligibility requirements, fee rules, and registration deadlines here.
JHTET 2026 Qualification Criteria
| Exam Category | Target Teaching Level | Core Educational Requirements | Mandatory Professional Credentials |
| Paper I | Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5) | Senior Secondary (10+2 / Intermediate) or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks applicable under older NCTE structural norms). | Must have completed or be in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). ⚠️ Note: As per current Supreme Court & NCTE regulations, B.Ed holders are strictly ineligible for Paper I. |
| Paper II | Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8) | A completed Graduation Degree (B.A / B.Sc / B.Com / B.Tech, etc.) or a Post-Graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks. | Must possess a completed or final-year 2-year D.El.Ed diploma, a 1-to-2 year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed / B.Ed Special Education), OR a 4-year integrated BA-B.Ed / B.Sc-B.Ed program with at least 50% marks. |
JHTET 2026 Exam Pattern & Structure
| Parameter | Details & Specifications |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper-based using OMR Sheets) |
| Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 150 Questions per paper |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks (1 mark per correct answer) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours and 30 Minutes (150 minutes total) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking (No marks deducted for wrong answers) |
How to Fill the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026 Online Form
Here are the simple steps to Fill the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026 Online Form:
- Go to jac.jharkhand.gov.in and access the Exam Form Portal. Click on "New Candidate Registration" and provide your mobile number and active email ID to receive your unique system password.
- Log into your dashboard using your registration ID. Carefully fill in your personal identifiers, select your targeted level selection (Level 1, Level 2, or both), and enter your matching academic metrics.
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and your signature in the specified file formats. Trainees applying under the appearing quota must attach their official institutional principal-signed certificate in a clear PDF format.
- Process your category fee balance online using UPI, Debit/Credit Card, or Net Banking options. Fees scale from ₹500 up to ₹1,500 depending on your social category and single/dual paper selections.
- Click on the application preview page to cross-check all spelling entries. Confirm the declaration check-boxes, execute the Final Submit button, and save a local printout of the generated confirmation receipt.
Important Useful Links
| JHTET Official Website | Click Here |
| Check New Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Download JHTET Syllabus | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The exam is divided into two parts: Paper 1 for primary teachers targeting Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 for upper primary teachers focusing on Classes 6 to 8.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 Intermediate with at least 50% marks alongside a completed or appearing status in a 2-year D.El.Ed or 4-year B.El.Ed course.
For a single paper, General/EWS/BC candidates pay ₹1,300 (₹1,500 for both), while SC/ST/PwD candidates pay ₹700 for a single paper (₹800 for both papers).
The council will conduct the JTET 2026 exam in a traditional offline mode using OMR sheets with multiple-choice questions and no negative marking.
To pass, General/EWS candidates must score a minimum of 60% marks, BC candidates require 55%, and SC/ST/PVTG/Divyang candidates need 52% marks.