JTET 2026 — Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test | Last Date Extended to 2 June
JTET 2026 notification released by Jharkhand Academic Council. Last date for online application extended to 2 June 2026. Mandatory for teaching jobs in Jharkhand government schools.
Eligibility Test — Not a direct job; required for teacher recruitment in Jharkhand
Salary
18–
Age (yrs)
Jharkhand (Exam Centres across Jharkhand)
Location
About This Notification
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 notification. JTET is mandatory for appointment as Primary (Class 1–5) and Upper Primary (Class 6–8) school teacher in Jharkhand government schools.
The JTET 2026 application deadline has been extended. Eligible candidates (B.Ed / D.El.Ed / D.Ed holders) must apply online before 2 June 2026 on the official JAC website.
JTET certificate is valid for 7 years. Clearing JTET is essential before applying for any Jharkhand government teacher recruitment (JPSC / JSSC Teacher posts). Without a valid JTET certificate, you cannot be appointed as a government school teacher in Jharkhand.
Key Details
Organization
Jharkhand Academic Council
Exam Name
Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026
Job Location
Jharkhand (Exam Centres across Jharkhand)
Selection Process
Written Examination — MCQ Paper (Qualifying) — No interview
Official Website
https://jac.jharkhand.gov.in
Educational Qualification
- Paper 1 (Class 1–5 Teacher): Senior Secondary (12th pass) + D.El.Ed / D.Ed / B.El.Ed or 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Paper 2 (Class 6–8 Teacher): Graduation + B.Ed from a recognized institution
- Candidates appearing in final year of qualifying course are also eligible
Age Limit
General Category: 18– years
