Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Jharkhand Academic Council has extended the JTET 2026 application deadline multiple times, with the latest extension allowing candidates to apply until July 20, 2026. The application process began on April 21, 2026, and candidates can apply online through the official JAC portal.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Jharkhand Academic Council has announced a correction facility allowing candidates who made major errors in their application forms to cancel and resubmit their applications before the deadline, though a fee will be charged for corrections.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
With the exam scheduled for June 14, the Jharkhand Academic Council is expected to release admit cards approximately 7-10 days before the examination date on the official website jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
The Jharkhand Academic Council has extended the JTET 2026 application deadline to 20 June 2026, giving additional time to candidates who faced difficulties with their registered mobile numbers and email IDs from JTET 2024. Candidates can apply for Primary (Classes 1-5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) teaching positions through the official portal.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
JAC has officially announced that the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted on 14 June 2026 in offline OMR-based mode. Both Paper I (Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) will be held on the same day in different shifts, with 150 MCQs carrying 150 marks each and no negative marking.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
The admit card for JTET 2026 is expected to be released approximately 7-10 days before the examination date. Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the official JAC website using their registration number and date of birth.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Jharkhand Academic Council has officially announced that the Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted on June 14, 2026 in offline OMR-based mode. Both Paper I (Classes 1-5) and Paper II (Classes 6-8) will be held on the same day in different shifts.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Under government order memo no. 836 dated May 25, 2026, candidates enrolled in recognized teacher training institutions under the 2025-27 session can now apply for JTET 2026 even while their training is ongoing, providing relief to thousands of trainee teachers.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The online application window for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test has been extended beyond the initial May 21 deadline. Candidates can now apply until June 20, 2026 through the official portal jacexamjportal.in.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
While the JTET 2026 application process has been active since April 21, the exam schedule has not been officially announced yet. The exam date is expected to be released soon after the application window closes on June 2, 2026.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Through Government Memo No. 836 dated May 25, 2026, candidates currently pursuing teacher training courses at recognized institutions under the 2025-27 session are now eligible to apply for JTET 2026 even while their training is ongoing.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
The Jharkhand Academic Council has opened an application correction window allowing candidates who made major errors to cancel their previous form and fill a new one before the extended deadline. A fixed fee is required for corrections.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Jharkhand Academic Council has extended the last date to submit the JTET 2026 online application form from May 21 to June 2, 2026 through Web-Notice 18/2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their applications for the Primary and Upper Primary teacher eligibility test.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Jharkhand Academic Council released the official JTET 2026 notification on 28 March 2026, with the online application process commencing on 21 April 2026. The exam assesses eligibility for teaching positions in government schools across Jharkhand for Classes 1-8.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced an extension to the JTET 2026 application deadline following requests from candidates in remote districts. The revised last date allows additional time for document upload and fee payment.
Archived 29 May 2026
JAC has published the list of examination centers across all 24 districts of Jharkhand for the upcoming JTET cycle. Candidates can now check their allotted city on the official portal, with specific venue details to follow with admit cards.
Archived 29 May 2026
The official notification for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 was released on March 28, 2026, under notification no. 487 dated March 26, 2026. The exam is conducted to determine eligibility for assistant teacher positions in primary and upper primary schools across Jharkhand.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Department of School Education and Literacy has reiterated that JTET qualification certificates remain valid for appointment purposes until candidates secure a teaching position. This follows queries about the seven-year validity clause under central guidelines.
Archived 29 May 2026
The revised syllabus for Paper-I (Classes I-V) and Paper-II (Classes VI-VIII) has been uploaded on the official website. The examination will follow the NCERT curriculum framework with emphasis on child pedagogy and Jharkhand-specific content in language papers.
Archived 29 May 2026
Jharkhand Academic Council released the official JTET 2026 notification on March 28, inviting applications for teaching eligibility test for Classes 1-5 and 6-8. The exam is conducted to assess candidates' eligibility for government school teaching positions across Jharkhand.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Result declaration expected
Fri, 25 Sept, 2026Final result expected to be announced after answer key finalization
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Result announcement (expected)
Tue, 1 Sept, 2026Final results typically announced 1.5-2 months after exam
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Answer key release expected
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key expected shortly after exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍JTET 2026 exam (Paper I & II)
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026Expected exam date; both papers likely to be held on same day in different shifts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release expected
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Expected to be released a few days before the exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Result announcement
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Looking for the current cycle? Back to live JTET page →
Final JTET 2026 results declared with qualifying candidates list
Archived 29 May 2026
Result announcement expected
Tue, 28 Jul, 2026Results typically declared 4-6 weeks after examination on official JAC website
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Result declaration (Expected)
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026Final results expected to be announced within 4-6 weeks of the exam
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Final date to submit online applications - July 20, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key release (expected)
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Provisional answer key typically released within a week after exam
Archived 6 Jun 2026
📍JTET 2026 exam date (expected)
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Offline MCQ-based exam for Paper I and Paper II in separate shifts
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Answer key publication
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026Provisional answer keys released with objection submission window
Archived 29 May 2026
📍Paper-I examination date (Classes I-V)
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Morning session examination for primary level teaching eligibility
Archived 29 May 2026
📍Paper-II examination date (Classes VI-VIII)
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Afternoon session examination for upper primary level teaching eligibility
Archived 29 May 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Typically released 10-15 days before exam date
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Answer key release (Expected)
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026Provisional answer key typically released within a week after exam
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Application deadline (Extended)
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online application - extended from original 21 May deadline
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Last date to submit online applications extended to June 20, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
📍JTET 2026 Exam Day
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Paper I (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) and Paper II (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM) - OMR based offline exam
Archived 13 Jun 2026
📍JTET 2026 examination day
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Paper I (Classes 1-5) and Paper II (Classes 6-8) conducted in separate shifts; offline OMR mode
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026JTET admit cards available for download with examination center details
Archived 29 May 2026
Admit card release (Expected)
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Hall tickets expected to be available 7-10 days before exam
Archived 13 Jun 2026
JTET 2026 admit card release expected
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026Admit cards typically released 7-10 days before exam on jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Application deadline extended (Final)
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Extended last date to submit JTET 2026 applications
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Tue, 26 May, 2026Candidates can make corrections to submitted application forms
Archived 29 May 2026
Original application deadline
Thu, 21 May, 2026Initial last date, later extended to June 2
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Last date for online application
Tue, 19 May, 2026Final deadline for application form submission and fee payment
Archived 29 May 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 21 Apr, 2026Online registration begins for both Paper I and Paper II
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 21 Apr, 2026Online registration begins for both Paper I and Paper II
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Online application portal opens
Tue, 21 Apr, 2026Application window started on April 21, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 21 Apr, 2026Online application process begins
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Online registration begins on JAC portal for JTET 2026
Archived 29 May 2026
Notification released
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026Official JTET 2026 notification published by JAC
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Notification release
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026Official JTET 2026 notification published by JAC
Archived 6 Jun 2026
JTET 2026 notification released
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026Official notification No. 487 released by Jharkhand Academic Council on March 28, 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Official notification released
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026Notification no. 487 dated March 26, 2026 released by JAC
Archived 5 Jul 2026