Overview of Notification
The Jharkhand TET notification was released on 28 March 2026. The Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi conducts the examination to determine eligibility for teacher recruitment in primary (Class 1–5) and upper primary (Class 6–8) schools.
Candidates can access detailed information regarding eligibility, qualifications, syllabus, language, and criteria on the official website. The board invites online application forms from eligible candidates.
According to the official notification, candidates who filled the form earlier must fill it again because the authorities did not conduct the examination. However, such candidates will not have to pay the fee again.
Application forms are invited from 21 April 2026 to 21 May 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Basic Conditions
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must not have been convicted by any competent court in a criminal case.
Educational and Training Qualification
- Qualifications must be as per Notification No. 487 dated 26-03-2026 (Jharkhand TET Rules 2026).
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST, PVTG, OBC (Category 1 & 2), and PwD will get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks as per training session norms.
- Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying.
- Candidates must possess the minimum eligibility on the date of notification publication.
Appearing Candidates
- Candidates who are appearing for the required training qualification exam can also apply.
- However, they must submit proof of qualification completion before the result declaration as per the prescribed timeline.
Important Clarification
- Permission to appear in the exam does not confirm eligibility.
- The concerned authority will conduct final verification at the time of recruitment.
Improvement Attempt
- A candidate can appear multiple times to improve their score.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years (as on 1 August of the exam year)
- Maximum Age: As per government service rules of Jharkhand
Age Relaxation
- Para-teachers working under Jharkhand Education Project Council will get relaxation equivalent to their service period (maximum up to 58 years).
- One-time age relaxation is also applicable based on the gap between previous and current TET exams.
Exam Levels
The examination will be conducted at two levels:
- Level 1: Primary (Class 1 to 5)
- Level 2: Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8)
Candidates can appear for both levels.
Exam Duration
- Duration for both levels: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Extra time: 30 minutes for visually impaired, cerebral palsy, or candidates with both-hand disabilities (with scribe facility)
Exam Language
- Question papers will be available in Hindi and English.
- Language subjects will be in the respective language.
- Medium of exam: Hindi or English
Syllabus and Difficulty Level
- Level 1 questions will be based on Class 1–5 syllabus, but the difficulty level will be up to secondary level.
- Level 2 questions will be based on Class 6–8 syllabus, but the difficulty level will be up to higher secondary level.
Candidates must have proper knowledge of language and grammar and should be able to express correctly.
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Percentage |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 60% |
| OBC (Category 1 & 2) | 55% |
| SC / ST / PVTG / PwD | 52% |
Nature of Exam
- All questions will be objective type (MCQs)
- Answers must be marked on OMR sheet
- No negative marking
- Instructions on OMR sheet must be followed carefully
- Any incorrect marking or tampering may lead to cancellation of candidature
OMR Instructions
- Answers must be filled completely using black or blue ink
- Improper marking will result in rejection of that answer
- Re-evaluation or rechecking of OMR sheets will not be allowed after result declaration
Application Fee
| Category | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1300 | ₹1300 | ₹1500 |
| SC / ST | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| PVTG | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| PwD | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
- Fee once paid is non-refundable
Application Process
- Candidates must fill applications online only.
- Candidates must fill all details carefully.
- The board will not allow corrections after submission.
- The system will generate the admit card and result based on the submitted details.
Admit Card & Exam Date
- The board will announce the admit card download date and exam date later.
- The board will not send admit cards via post.
Verification and Cancellation
- All details will be verified at the time of recruitment
- If the authorities find any information incorrect or misleading, they will cancel the candidature even after the candidate passes the exam.
- The candidate will be responsible
Misconduct Rules
- Authorities will debar candidates who engage in malpractice from the next two exams.
Certificate Validity
- Qualification in Jharkhand TET does not guarantee a job
- It is only an eligibility test
- Certificate validity depends on verification of qualifications and documents
Important Instructions
- Candidates must carefully read all rules, guidelines, and instructions available on the official website
- Provisions mentioned in the official notification will be final
Key Summary from Explanation
- The syllabus is similar to CTET/UPTET with pedagogy in all subjects
- CDP and language sections are important as per NEP and NCF 2023
- Candidates must choose a regional or tribal language as Language 2.
- The exam follows an OMR-based format and has no negative marking.
- Both fresh and previous applicants can apply (previous applicants without fee)
- Candidates appearing in teacher training can also apply
