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JTET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official JTET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-105 marks (60-70%) |
| EWS | 85-100 marks (57-67%) |
| OBC | 83-98 marks (55-65%) |
| SC | 75-90 marks (50-60%) |
| ST | 75-90 marks (50-60%) |
| PwD | 68-83 marks (45-55%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 10-15 marks higher than OBC, and 15-20 marks higher than SC/ST categories. The gap reflects reservation policy while maintaining 60% minimum qualifying threshold for unreserved candidates.
- Cutoff drivers: Paper difficulty level (varies between Paper-I for Class I-V and Paper-II for Class VI-VIII), number of applicants versus vacancy announcements, and overall candidate performance distribution shift cutoffs by ±5-8 marks annually.
- Qualifying vs. Selection: These represent *minimum qualifying scores* for TET certificate eligibility. Actual teacher recruitment cutoffs in subsequent appointment processes are substantially higher and depend on specific district/block vacancy positions.
What does your score in Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Excellent — Top scorers
90–100%
- 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%
- 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%
- 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%
- 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%
- Does not meet JTET qualifying criteria (60% required)
- Certificate not issued
- Focus on Paper I (Classes I-V) or Paper II (Classes VI-VIII) fundamentals
- Revise Child Development & Pedagogy and subject methodology
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