Short Detail:
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi has released the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026 Admit Card on 15/10/2026. The examination will be held on 01/11/2026 for Primary and Upper Primary levels. Online applications were accepted from 21/04/2026 to 20/07/2026. Registered candidates can check the admit card download option below. Read the paper-wise eligibility, fees, exam pattern and minimum qualifying marks before the examination.
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi
Jharkhand JHTET 2026 – Admit Card Out
Advt No.: 24/2026
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 28/03/2026
- Application Start Date: 21/04/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 20/07/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 20/07/2026
- Admit Card Date: 15/10/2026
- Exam Date: 01/11/2026
- Answer Key / Result: To be notified
Application Fees
- UR / BC-1 / BC-2 / EWS: ₹1,300 for one paper; ₹1,500 for both papers
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹700 for one paper; ₹800 for both papers
- PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups): ₹500 for one paper; ₹600 for both papers
JHTET 2026 Exam Information:
Exam Levels: Primary & Upper Primary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET / JTET) 2026 |
| Purpose | Eligibility for teaching Classes 1–5 and Classes 6–8 in Jharkhand government and government-aided schools. |
| Vacancies | Not applicable. This is an eligibility test, not direct recruitment. Passing it does not give a job. |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
Eligibility Details
Paper I: Classes 1 to 5 — Meet Any One Option
- 12th or equivalent with 50% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed, passed or appearing in the final year.
- 12th or equivalent with 45% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed under NCTE Regulations, 2002, passed or appearing.
- 12th or equivalent with 50% marks and a 4-year B.El.Ed, passed or appearing in the final year.
- 12th or equivalent with 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Special Education, passed or appearing in the final year.
- Graduation with a 2-year D.El.Ed, passed or appearing.
Paper II: Classes 6 to 8 — Meet Any One Option
- Graduation with a 2-year D.El.Ed.
- Graduation with 50% marks and a 1-year / 2-year B.Ed, passed or appearing.
- Graduation with 45% marks and a 1-year B.Ed under NCTE norms, passed or appearing.
- 12th or equivalent with 50% marks and a 4-year B.El.Ed, passed or appearing.
- 12th or equivalent with 50% marks and a 4-year integrated B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed, passed or appearing.
- Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed (Special Education), passed or appearing.
- Post-Graduation with 55% marks and a 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed, passed or appearing.
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JAC JHTET 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Procedure
- Candidates will take Paper I, Paper II or both papers, based on the level applied for.
- The written exam will be held offline on an OMR answer sheet.
- Candidates who meet the category-wise qualifying requirement will receive an eligibility certificate valid for life.
Exam Pattern
| Detail | Paper I / Paper II |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Questions / Marks | 150 multiple-choice questions / 150 marks per paper |
| Time | 2 hours 30 minutes per paper |
| Correct Answer | 1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | No marks will be deducted for wrong answers. |
| Medium | Hindi and English, except the designated language papers. |
Paper I: Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Regional / State Language) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English / Hindi / Other) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II: Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Regional / State Language) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English / Hindi / Other) | 30 | 30 |
| Subject option based on teaching background | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Mathematics and Science option: 50 marks for Maths / Science + 10 marks for General Computer Knowledge.
- Social Science option: 60 marks.
- Biological Science / Language Teacher options: as specified in the notification.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Percentage | Marks out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 60% | 90 |
| BC-1 / BC-2 | 55% | Approximately 83 |
| SC / ST / PVTG / PwD | 52% | 78 |
JHTET 2026: Important Questions
When was the JAC JHTET 2026 admit card released?
The admit card was released on 15/10/2026. Candidates who registered for the exam can check the admit card download option. The application process has already closed. The written examination is scheduled for 01/11/2026.
What are the paper levels in JAC JHTET 2026?
Paper I is for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 5. Paper II covers Classes 6 to 8. Candidates must meet the education and teacher-training conditions for the paper they selected in their application.
What is the fee for JAC JHTET 2026?
For one paper / both papers, the fee is ₹1,300 / ₹1,500 for UR, BC-1, BC-2 and EWS. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay ₹700 / ₹800. PVTG candidates pay ₹500 / ₹600.
Is there an upper age limit for JAC JHTET 2026?
No specific upper age limit is given for appearing in this test. Candidates must meet the required educational conditions. Any age rules for a later teacher job application will depend on that separate recruitment notification.
Does JAC JHTET 2026 have negative marking?
Each correct answer gives 1 mark, and no marks will be deducted for a wrong answer. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks. Candidates get 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete each paper.
What are the qualifying marks for JAC JHTET 2026?
UR and EWS candidates need 60%, which is 90 out of 150 marks. BC-1 and BC-2 candidates need 55%, approximately 83 marks. The minimum for SC, ST, PVTG and PwD candidates is 52%, or 78 marks.
