Jharkhand TET Online Form 2026

Name of Examination:
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026

Short Information:
Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi has invited online applications for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026. JHTET is conducted for candidates seeking teacher eligibility for Primary Level Classes 1 to 5 and Upper Primary Level Classes 6 to 8. The extended last date to submit the online application and examination fee is 20 July 2026.

The online application process for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 started on 21 April 2026. According to the latest application information, the last date has been extended to 20 July 2026.

Candidates may apply for Level 1, Level 2 or both levels, depending on their educational and teacher-training qualifications. Applicants should submit the form and examination fee before the application portal closes.

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2026
• Maximum Age: As prescribed under the applicable Jharkhand Government service age rules.
• Eligible working para-teachers may receive upper-age relaxation equal to their contractual service period, subject to a maximum age of 58 years.
• The notification also provides one-time upper-age relaxation because of the gap between the 2016 and 2026 examinations.

A candidate should fulfil any one of the following qualification combinations:

• Senior Secondary or 10+2 with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Senior Secondary or 10+2 with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with applicable NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary or 10+2 with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education.
• Senior Secondary or 10+2 with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education or Special Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

SC, ST, PVGT, BC-I, BC-II and PwD candidates may receive relaxation of 5 percentage points in the prescribed minimum educational marks, as applicable under the rules.

A candidate should fulfil any one of the following qualification combinations:

• Bachelor’s Degree and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed., L.T. or Shiksha Shastri.
• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 45% marks and B.Ed. according to applicable NCTE regulations.
• Senior Secondary or 10+2 with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed.
• Senior Secondary or 10+2 with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 4-year B.A.Ed., B.Sc.Ed. or B.A./B.Sc.Ed. programme.
• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. in Special Education.
• Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks and a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. programme, wherever applicable.

• Examination Mode: Offline OMR Based
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
• Total Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
• Negative Marking: No
• Question-paper language: Hindi and English, except language-subject questions.
• Eligible candidates may apply for one or both levels.

For Mathematics and Science or Social Science options, the 60-mark section includes 50 subject-related questions and 10 questions related to general computer knowledge.

The JHTET certificate issued to qualified candidates will remain valid for life, subject to verification of educational, training and category documents.

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Valid mobile number and email address
• Aadhaar card or another accepted identity document
• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Graduation or postgraduate documents, where applicable
• D.El.Ed., B.Ed., B.El.Ed. or other teacher-training documents
• Category, EWS, PVGT or disability certificate, if applicable
• Jharkhand domicile or other documents required by the application portal

1. Open the official JHTET online application portal.
2. Select the new-candidate registration option.
3. Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number and email address.
4. Complete the verification process and save the registration credentials.
5. Log in and select Level 1, Level 2 or both levels.
6. Enter personal, address, educational and teacher-training information.
7. Select the applicable category, languages and Paper 2 subject.
8. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
9. Preview every detail before final submission.
10. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
11. Download and print the final application form and fee receipt.

1. Offline written OMR examination
2. Evaluation according to category-wise qualifying marks
3. Declaration of JHTET result
4. Issuance of eligibility certificate to qualified candidates
5. Verification of qualifications and certificates when required

When is the last date for Jharkhand TET Online Form 2026?

The extended last date to apply online and pay the examination fee is 20 July 2026.

When did the JHTET application process start?

The online application process started on 21 April 2026.

What is the minimum age for JHTET 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years as calculated on 01 August 2026.

Can a candidate apply for both JHTET papers?

Yes. Candidates meeting the required qualifications may apply for both Level 1 and Level 2 by paying the prescribed combined examination fee.

Is there negative marking in Jharkhand TET?

No. The official examination rules state that there will be no negative marking.

How many questions are asked in JHTET?

Each level contains 150 objective questions carrying a total of 150 marks.

Does passing JHTET guarantee a teacher job?

No. JHTET is a qualifying examination and does not itself guarantee appointment to a teaching post.

What is the official JHTET application website?

The online application portal is jactetonline.com, linked through the Jharkhand Academic Council examination website.

Disclaimer:
Information published on Sarkari Chatra is provided for the immediate reference of candidates. Applicants must verify the application deadline, eligibility, category, fee, age limit and examination instructions from the official Jharkhand Academic Council websites before submitting the form. Sarkari Chatra is not responsible for subsequent changes made by the examination authority.