Jharkhand TET JHTET Online Form 2026

Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)

Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026 Online Form for Primary and Junior Level

Short Details of Notification

Sarkari Job

Important Dates

General / OBC / EWS Category:
- Single Paper (Paper I or II): ₹1,300/-
- Both Papers (Paper I & II): ₹1,500/-
SC / ST / Divyang (PwD) Category:
- Single Paper (Paper I or II): ₹700/-
- Both Papers (Paper I & II): ₹800/-
Primitive Tribe (PVTG) Category:
- Single Paper (Paper I or II): ₹500/-
- Both Papers (Paper I & II): ₹600/-
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit: Minimum 21 years (as on 01/08/2026) no upper age limit
Selection Process: Written Exam (Paper 1 for Primary / Paper 2 for Upper Primary) - Qualifying Exam for Teacher Eligibility

ExamExam TypeEligibility/Details

Primary Teacher (Class 1-5) - Paper 1 Eligibility Test

10+2 Intermediate with minimum 50% marks AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / BTC).
OR 10+2 Intermediate with minimum 50% marks AND a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
OR Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Note: B.Ed degree holders are NOT eligible for Paper 1.Age and category relaxations apply as per JAC rules.

Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8) - Paper 2 Eligibility Test

Graduation / Post Graduation with minimum 50% marks AND a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
OR Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).OR 10+2 Intermediate with minimum 50% marks AND a 4-year integrated BA/B.Sc.B.Ed or BA.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.Subject-specific qualifications apply based on chosen groups (Maths & Science, Social Studies, or Languages).
Age and category relaxations apply as per JAC rules.

Primary Teacher (Classes 1 to 5) - Paper 1:
- Pay Level: Level 4
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 - ₹81,100/-
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹25,500/-

Upper Primary Teacher / TGT (Classes 6 to 8) - Paper 2:
- Pay Level: Level 5 / Level 7 (Depending on direct assistant/graduate trained categorization)
- Pay Scale: ₹29,200 - ₹92,300/- (Level 5)
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,200/-
Allowances & Perks: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Allowance, and Pension/EPF benefits as per Jharkhand Government rules.

Paper I (Primary Level: Classes 1 to 5)

Paper II (Upper Primary Level: Classes 6 to 8)

Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
Language I (Hindi / Urdu: 15 Qs + English: 15 Qs): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
Language II (Regional or Tribal Language): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
Subject Specialization Section (Choose Only One based on your stream): 60 Questions / 60 Marks
- Maths & Science Teachers: Maths (25Q) + Science (25Q) + Computer (10Q)
- Social Science Teachers: Social Studies (50Q) + Computer (10Q)
- Language Specialist Teachers: Main Language (50Q) + Computer (10Q)
Total: 150 Questions / 150 Marks

Jharkhand: Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Hazaribagh and other district centers
Center Allocation: As per choice filled in application form and availability
Admit card will mention exact center details

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.