JHTET 2026: Key Information
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
21 April 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date |
21 May 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
21 May 2026 |
| Exam Date |
Notify Later |
| Admit Card Availability |
Before Exam |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Fee (₹) |
| General/ BC/ EWS (Paper I or II Only) |
1300/- |
| SC/ ST |
700/- |
| General/ BC/ EWS (Both Papers) |
1500/- |
| SC/ ST (Both Papers) |
800/- |
Payment for the application fee can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit
Age limits for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 will be as per JAC rules Refer to the official website for detailed information
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
| Primary Level Class 1-5 |
Candidates must have 10+2 Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and must have passed or be appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C. / D.El.Ed.), or 10+2 with at least 45% marks with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (as per NCTE 2002 norms). Alternatively, candidates may have 10+2 with at least 50% marks and be appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.), or 10+2 with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C. / D.El.Ed.) are also eligible. |
| Junior Level Class 6-8 |
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) and must have passed or be appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C. / D.El.Ed.), or a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of B.Ed. / L.T. / Shiksha Shastri (Regular). Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 45% marks and B.Ed. (as per NCTE norms) are also eligible. Alternatively, candidates who have 10+2 Intermediate / Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and are appearing in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.), or a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed program are eligible. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. (Special Education), or those having a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks along with a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. course, are also eligible. For more details, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully. |
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the JHTET post before 21 May 2026 Ensure all steps are completed before the deadline Candidates are advised to carefully read the Official Notification before filling the form, paying special attention to Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
