Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) 

Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026 Online Form for Primary and Junior Level 

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Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 21/04/2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 20/07/2026 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 20/07/2026
  • Correction Date : To be announced
  • Exam Date : To be announced
  • Admit Card Available : Before Exam
  • Result Announced : Notified Soon

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS Category:
    • Single Paper (Paper I or II): ₹1,300/-
    • Both Papers (Paper I & II): ₹1,500/-
  • SC / ST / Divyang (PwD) Category:
    • Single Paper (Paper I or II): ₹700/-
    • Both Papers (Paper I & II): ₹800/-
  • Primitive Tribe (PVTG) Category:
    • Single Paper (Paper I or II): ₹500/-
    • Both Papers (Paper I & II): ₹600/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 21 years (as on 01/08/2026) no upper age limit
  • Selection Process: Written Exam (Paper 1 for Primary / Paper 2 for Upper Primary) – Qualifying Exam for Teacher Eligibility
ExamExam TypeEligibility/Details
Primary Teacher (Class 1-5) – Paper 1 Eligibility Test
  • 10+2 Intermediate with minimum 50% marks AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / BTC).
  • OR 10+2 Intermediate with minimum 50% marks AND a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
  • OR Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
  • Note: B.Ed degree holders are NOT eligible for Paper 1.Age and category relaxations apply as per JAC rules.
Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6-8) – Paper 2 Eligibility Test
  • Graduation / Post Graduation with minimum 50% marks AND a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
  • OR Graduation with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).OR 10+2 Intermediate with minimum 50% marks AND a 4-year integrated BA/B.Sc.B.Ed or BA.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.Subject-specific qualifications apply based on chosen groups (Maths & Science, Social Studies, or Languages).
  • Age and category relaxations apply as per JAC rules.

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Primary Teacher (Classes 1 to 5) – Paper 1:
    • Pay Level: Level 4
    • Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-
    • Starting Basic Pay: ₹25,500/-
  • Upper Primary Teacher / TGT (Classes 6 to 8) – Paper 2:
    • Pay Level: Level 5 / Level 7 (Depending on direct assistant/graduate trained categorization)
    • Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300/- (Level 5)
    • Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,200/-
  • Allowances & Perks: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), Medical Allowance, and Pension/EPF benefits as per Jharkhand Government rules.

Exam Pattern

  • Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Pen-Paper Based)
  • Question Type: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQs)
  • Total Questions: 150 questions per paper
  • Total Marks: 150 marks per paper
  • Time Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes total)
  • Marking Scheme: +1 mark for every correct answer
  • Negative Marking: NO Negative Marking for incorrect or unattempted answers
  • Medium of Exam: Bilingual (Both Hindi and English)

Paper I (Primary Level: Classes 1 to 5)

  • Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
  • Language I (Hindi / Urdu: 15 Qs + English: 15 Qs): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
  • Language II (Regional or Tribal Language): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
  • Mathematics: 30 Questions / 30 Marks
  • Environmental Studies (EVS): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
  • Total: 150 Questions / 150 Marks

Paper II (Upper Primary Level: Classes 6 to 8)

  • Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
  • Language I (Hindi / Urdu: 15 Qs + English: 15 Qs): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
  • Language II (Regional or Tribal Language): 30 Questions / 30 Marks
  • Subject Specialization Section (Choose Only One based on your stream): 60 Questions / 60 Marks
    • Maths & Science Teachers: Maths (25Q) + Science (25Q) + Computer (10Q)
    • Social Science Teachers: Social Studies (50Q) + Computer (10Q)
    • Language Specialist Teachers: Main Language (50Q) + Computer (10Q)
  • Total: 150 Questions / 150 Marks

Exam Centers

  • Jharkhand: Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Hazaribagh and other district centers
  • Center Allocation: As per choice filled in application form and availability
  • Admit card will mention exact center details

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