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JTET
Shishya's tracker has no announced JTET exam date yet. JTET Level-1: 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, no negative marking (JAC notice, 26 Mar 2026). Official site: jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET)
JTET — Jharkhand TET. Paper I + Paper II.
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2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 150)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 150)
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21 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 150)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 150)
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Child Development and Teaching Methods
28 QsLanguage I — Hindi / English
14 QsLanguage II — Tribal / Regional
10 QsMathematics (Paper I)
15 QsEnvironmental Studies (Paper I)
15 QsMathematics and Science (Paper II)
20 QsSocial Studies (Paper II)
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Average score
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Top score
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Excellent — Top scorers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Top percentile among JTET qualified candidates statewide
- •Maximum advantage in merit-based direct recruitment for government teaching posts
- •Highly preferred for prestigious postings (Navodaya Vidyalaya, if applying separately)
- •Strong profile for selection in Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission teacher recruitments
- •Excellent foundation for pursuing B.Ed/D.El.Ed if not already completed
- •Competitive edge for Principal/Headmaster positions in career progression
Very good — Top tier candidates
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Highly competitive for urban postings (Ranchi Municipal Corporation schools)
- •Strong contender for Assistant Teacher (TGT equivalent) in Jharkhand government schools
- •Preferred for Model School and Eklavya Model Residential School positions
- •Excellent positioning for future recruitment cycles with merit weightage
- •Competitive advantage in interview-based selection rounds
- •Eligible for specialized subject teacher roles (if subject-specific Paper II cleared)
Good score — Competitive range
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong position for Jharkhand Education Department recruitment drives
- •Eligible for Assistant Teacher posts in Zila Parishad schools
- •Competitive for postings in district headquarters towns (Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad)
- •Advantageous in merit-based selection for government-aided schools
- •Preferred candidate pool for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya positions
Qualified — Basic eligibility
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •JTET certificate issued (valid 7 years for Jharkhand teaching posts)
- •Eligible for Primary Teacher (Classes I-V) recruitment in government schools
- •Eligible for Upper Primary Teacher (Classes VI-VIII) positions
- •Competitive for rural and remote block postings
- •May need higher scores for urban district preferences
Below qualifying threshold
0–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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Jharkhand Academic Council has opened the JTET 2026 application correction portal from August 20 to August 31, 2026. Candidates who made errors in their forms can now make corrections. The application window is also open for validated candidates during this period.
The application deadline for JTET 2026 has been extended several times, from the initial May 21 to June 2, then to June 20, and finally to July 20, 2026. This follows procedural issues including a regional language dispute over Bhojpuri, Angika, and Magahi languages.
The JTET 2026 exam was initially scheduled for June 14, 2026, but the exam date is now pending confirmation. Delays stem from an unresolved linguistic dispute and procedural errors that led to revisions in the notification.
Important dates
Application end date (extended)
passedMon, 20 Jul, 2026
Reportedjtet.jacportal.inExtended from original May 21 deadline to June 2, then June 20, and finally July 20
Application correction window start
passedThu, 20 Aug, 2026
Reportedjtet.jacportal.inApplication correction window end
passedMon, 31 Aug, 2026
Reportedjtet.jacportal.inCandidates can cancel incorrect forms and fill new ones with fee payment
Admit card release (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected admit card date has passed
ExpectedTypically released 7-10 days before exam; exact date pending exam date announcement
📍JTET 2026 exam - Paper I & II (expected)
4 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedOriginally scheduled for June 14 but postponed; exam likely in October after correction window closes. Paper I (Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) conducted on same day in different shifts
Result declaration (expected)
50 days awayMon, 30 Nov, 2026
ExpectedTypically 4-6 weeks after exam; qualifying marks: 60% General, 55% OBC, 52% SC/ST/PH
Syllabus
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Child Development and Teaching Methods
Concept of Development
Concept of growth and development and principles.
Theories of Learning
Major learning theories with educational implications.
Intelligence, Creativity and Personality
Constructs and assessment of intelligence, creativity and personality.
Motivation and Implications
Concept and theories of motivation.
Individual Differences and Inclusive Education
Diverse learners and inclusive practices.
Assessment, RTE and CCE
Assessment and evaluation in elementary classrooms.
Language I — Hindi / English
Apathit Gadya / Unseen Prose
Two unseen prose passages with comprehension and grammar questions.
Apathit Padya / Unseen Poem
Unseen poem with comprehension and figures of speech.
Varnamala / Phonology
Vowels, consonants and pronunciation.
Shabd Bhed / Word Categories
Tatsam, tadbhav, deshi and videshi shabd; word formation.
Sandhi and Samas
Sandhi rules and samas types in Hindi.
Prefixes and Suffixes
Word formation through upsarg and pratyay.
Parts of Speech
Sangya, sarvanaam, visheshan, kriya etc.
Grammar and Sentence Structure
Tense, gender, number, case and sentence structure.
Idioms and Proverbs
Common idioms and proverbs and their use.
Alankar and Ras
Figures of speech and ras.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms and antonyms.
Pedagogy of Language Development
Pedagogy for teaching the chosen Lang I at primary stage.
Language II — Tribal / Regional
Unseen Prose Passages
Unseen prose passages in chosen Lang II — Santhali, Mundari, Ho, Kharia, Kurukh, Khortha, Nagpuri, Panchpargania, Bengali, Odia, Urdu, English.
Unseen Poem
Unseen poem in chosen Lang II with comprehension.
Script and Phonology
Script (Ol Chiki for Santhali, Devanagari for tribal languages) and phonology.
Parts of Speech
Parts of speech in the chosen Lang II.
Tense, Gender, Number and Case
Verb tense, gender, number and case forms.
Sentence Structure
Sentence types and punctuation in chosen Lang II.
Idioms and Proverbs
Idioms and proverbs in chosen Lang II.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms and antonyms.
Literature of Lang II
Folk songs, oral traditions and major writers in chosen Lang II.
Pedagogy of Lang II
Pedagogy of teaching tribal/regional language.
Mathematics (Paper I)
Number System
Whole numbers, integers, place value, factors and multiples.
Fractions and Decimals
Operations on fractions and decimals.
LCM and HCF
Lowest common multiple and highest common factor.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
Profit, Loss and Discount
Commercial mathematics for primary level.
Simple Interest
Simple interest calculations.
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, proportion and unitary method.
Geometry
Lines, angles and basic shapes.
Mensuration
Area and perimeter of plane figures.
Measurement
Length, mass, capacity, time and temperature.
Data Handling
Pictograph and bar graph.
Money and Time
Money calculations and clock problems.
Pedagogy of Mathematics
Mathematics pedagogy at primary level.
Environmental Studies (Paper I)
Family and Friends
Family relationships, peers and social bonds.
Food
Sources of food, balanced diet and food preservation.
Shelter
Houses across regions of Jharkhand and India.
Water
Sources, conservation and water-borne diseases.
Travel and Communication
Modes of transport and communication.
Things We Make and Do
Local crafts, dokra art, bamboo crafts and traditional occupations of Jharkhand.
Our Body and Health
Body parts, sense organs, hygiene and common diseases.
Plants and Animals Around Us
Plant and animal life and conservation.
Geography of Jharkhand
Chota Nagpur plateau, rivers (Subarnarekha, Damodar) and forests of Jharkhand.
Culture and Heritage of Jharkhand
Tribal culture (Santhal, Munda, Oraho, Ho), Sarhul, Karma festivals and folk dances.
Minerals and Industry of Jharkhand
Coal, iron, mica deposits and key industries.
Earth and Universe
Earth's motion, solar system and basic space concepts.
Environmental Protection
Pollution, climate change and conservation.
Pedagogical Issues in EVS
EVS-specific pedagogy at primary level.
Mathematics and Science (Paper II)
Algebra
Algebraic expressions, identities and linear equations.
Quadratic Equations
Roots of quadratic equations and applications.
Geometry
Triangles, quadrilaterals, congruence and similarity.
Mensuration
Area, surface area and volume of solids.
Statistics and Probability
Mean, median, mode and elementary probability.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios and identities.
Living and Non-living
Characteristics of living things and classification.
Human Body Systems
Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems.
Plant Life
Plant structure, function and reproduction.
Matter and its Nature
Atoms, molecules, elements and compounds.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Properties of acids, bases, salts and pH.
Force, Motion and Energy
Force, motion, work, energy and Newton's laws.
Heat, Light and Sound
Heat transfer, reflection/refraction and sound waves.
Electricity and Magnetism
Current, circuits and magnetic effects.
Environment and Ecosystem
Ecosystem, food chains and pollution.
Pedagogy of Math and Science
Pedagogy specific to math and science at upper-primary level.
Social Studies (Paper II)
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta empires.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, bhakti and sufi movements.
Modern India
British conquest, colonial rule and freedom struggle.
History of Jharkhand
Birsa Munda, Santhal Hul, tribal uprisings and statehood movement.
Earth and the Universe
Solar system, latitudes, longitudes and motions.
Physical Features of India
Mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers and climate.
Natural Resources
Soil, water, forest, mineral and energy resources.
Geography of Jharkhand
Chota Nagpur plateau, rivers, forests, minerals and tribal regions.
World Geography
Continents, oceans and important countries.
Indian Constitution
Preamble, fundamental rights, duties and DPSPs.
Indian Democracy
Parliament, executive, judiciary and elections.
Local Self-Government
Panchayati raj, PESA Act and tribal self-rule in Jharkhand.
Indian Economy
Sectors of the economy, agriculture, industry and services.
Environment and Sustainable Development
Pollution, climate change and conservation.
Tribal Culture of Jharkhand
Santhal, Munda, Oraho, Ho — folk dances (Chhau), music and festivals.
Pedagogical Issues in Social Studies
Pedagogy specific to social studies.