Jharkhand TET New Syllabus 2026: Paper 1 & Paper 2 Exam Pattern and Topics

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must meet the JTET eligibility norms, typically requiring a minimum educational qualification of at least 12th standard (or equivalent) for Paper 1 and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent for Paper 2, along with any state-specific teacher education requirements as notified by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC).
• Specific qualification details, age limits, and category relaxations are governed by the official JTET notification issued by JAC and should be verified from the official source before applying.

Important Dates

• Updated: April 6, 2026 3:45 PM

No application dates are provided in the current notification. Please refer to the official JTET notification for any future deadlines.

Preparation Highlights

• Study NCERT textbooks from Class 1 to 8.
• Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks in both papers).
• Practice previous JTET papers and mock tests.
• Emphasize Jharkhand-specific topics in EVS and Social Studies.
• Review pedagogical concepts across subjects to strengthen teaching aptitude.

About the exam

• Papers: Paper 1 (Classes 1-5) and Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)
• Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total questions: 150 per paper; Total marks: 150 per paper
• Duration: 150 minutes per paper; No negative marking

Official resources

• Official JTET portal: jacexamportal.in (verify all details on the site)