JT
Jharkhand TET
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi
📚 TET / Teaching
📍 Jharkhand
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JHTET — the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test, also written JTET — is conducted by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi under the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Rules, 2026. It is a qualifying test for appointment as a teacher in the state's elementary schools, held at two levels:
- Level 1 — Primary, for classes I to V.
- Level 2 — Upper Primary, for classes VI to VIII.
A candidate may appear at one level or both. The JHTET 2026 notification (Advertisement 24/2026) was published in March 2026, and online applications are open from 21 April to 21 May 2026.
Key facts
- Conducting body: Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi.
- Levels: Level 1 (classes I–V) and Level 2 (classes VI–VIII).
- Mode: a single objective (OMR) paper per level, 150 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, with no negative marking.
- Medium: the question paper is in Hindi and English; language-subject questions are in the language concerned.
- Application: online at jactetonline.com, from 21 April to 21 May 2026.
Qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum % |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 60% |
| Backward Class 1 / Backward Class 2 | 55% |
| SC / ST / PVTG / Differently-abled | 52% |
JHTET qualifies you to apply — it does not appoint you
Qualifying JHTET does not confer any right to appointment as an Assistant Teacher or Special-Education Assistant Teacher. It is only an eligibility test; the vacancy is filled through a separate recruitment process, and eligibility is finally verified at the time of appointment.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Does clearing Jharkhand TET give me a teaching job?
No. A teaching eligibility test qualifies you to apply for teaching posts — it establishes that you meet the required standard. Actual vacancies are filled through a separate recruitment process run by the relevant authority.