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

Short Info : 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

Application Start Date

21 April, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

21 May, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

21 May, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit card for exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

21 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)

Maximum Age

As Per Rules.

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

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.

Vacancy Info

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
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30	02:30 Hours
Language-I	30	30
Language-II	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies (EVS)	30	30
Total	150	150	2:30 Hour

Paper-II Exam Pattern
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30	02:30 Hours
Language-I	30	30
Language-II	30	30
Math, Science, Computer Knowledge OR Social Science / Social Studies, Computer Knowledge	60	60
Total	150	150	2:30 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.