Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET/JHTET) 2026 notification for eligibility to teach Classes 1-8 in government schools. Online applications started 21 April 2026 and close 21 May 2026 at jac.jharkhand.gov.in/jac/.
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)JTET Syllabus Details 2026JAC TET Exam 2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
JTET 2026 – Exam Pattern (JAC JTET Online Form 2026
Paper‑1 (Class 1–5 – Primary Level)
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I | Child Development & Teaching Methods | 30 | 30 | |
| Section II | Language I (Hindi/Urdu + English) | 30 | 30 | |
| Section III | Language II (Regional Language) | 30 | 30 | |
| Section III | Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Section III | Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hrs 30 min |
- Mode: Offline (OMR‑based).
- Question Type: MCQ only.
- Negative Marking: None.
Paper‑2 (Class 6–8 – Upper Primary Level)
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I | Child Development & Teaching Methods | 30 | 30 | |
| Section II | Language I (Hindi/Urdu + English) | 30 | 30 | |
| Section III | Language II (Regional Language) | 30 | 30 | |
| Section IV | Mathematics & Science / Social Studies | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hrs 30 min |
- Either‑or choice:
- Maths & Science
or - Social Studies (as per your subject stream).
- Maths & Science
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Detailed Syllabus – JAC JTET 2026
1) Child Development & Teaching Methods
- Child Development:
- Concept of development, domains (physical, cognitive, social, emotional).
- Principles of development, age‑stages (early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence).
- Role of heredity & environment, individual differences, IQ & intelligence (basic concepts).
- Learning & Pedagogy:
- Meaning & types of learning (classical, operant, social learning, etc.).
- Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner – basic ideas (Piaget stages, Vygotsky’s ZPD, etc.).
- Different learning styles, learner‑centred pedagogy, inclusive education, CWSN, disability & education.
- Teaching & Assessment:
- Concept of teaching, teaching‑learning process, classroom management.
- Assessment: formative & summative, continuous & comprehensive evaluation (CCE), qualities of a good teacher.
2) Language‑I (Hindi/Urdu + English)
Hindi / Urdu (if opted)
- Reading Comprehension (short passage + questions).
- Pedagogy of language teaching (language acquisition, stages of language development).
- Language learning & teaching (methods, activities, language laboratories, multilingual classroom issues).
English
- Reading Comprehension.
- Grammar (tenses, subject‑verb agreement, basic sentence structures).
- Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, basic idioms, one‑word substitutions).
3) Language‑II (Regional Language – Typically Bengali / Santhali / Odia, etc.)
- Reading Comprehension in regional language.
- Basic grammar & vocabulary (noun, verb, tense, sentence formation).
- Language‑pedagogy based questions (how to teach regional language at primary level).
4) Mathematics (Paper‑1 & 2 Core)
- Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, basic operations.
- Number system (HCF, LCM, divisibility, prime numbers).
- Geometry (shapes, lines, angles, basic Mensuration – area, perimeter, volume of simple solids).
- Data Handling (pictographs, bar graphs, basic statistics).
- Algebra (simple expressions, patterns, basic equations).
- Word problems (time & work, age, ratio‑proportion, mixture, percentage, profit‑loss, simple interest).
5) Environmental Studies (EVS – Paper‑1)
- Family & Friends (relationships, emotions, social values).
- Food & Nutrition, Clothes, Housing, Travel & Safety.
- Plants & Animals (classification, adaptation, basic life processes).
- Human Body: basic organs & functions (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous).
- Work, Life & Leisure (occupations, skills, traditions).
- Games & Sports, Strengths‑Weaknesses, likes‑dislikes.
- Our environment (air, water, land, pollution), solar system, weather & climate basic ideas.
6) Paper‑2 – Subject‑specific (Maths & Science / Social Studies)
Maths & Science (for Maths & Science Teachers)
- Maths: Same as above, plus advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry basics, probability & statistics (mean, median, mode, bar‑graph, pie‑chart, pictograph).
- Science:
- Physics: motion, force, work‑energy, light, magnetism, sound – basic level.
- Chemistry: states of matter, elements, compounds, mixtures, acids‑bases, salts, basic periodic table.
- Biology: cell structure, tissues, plant & animal nutrition, reproduction, health & disease, environment & biodiversity basics.
Social Studies (for SST Teachers)
- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian history (industrial, cultural, scientific, political – basic level).
- Geography: Earth, continents, India’s physical & political map, climate, rivers, resources, population.
- Civics: Constitution, rights & duties, democracy, Panchayati Raj, local self‑government, basic governance structure.
Important Links : JTET Online Form 2026
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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| Official Notification PDF | Download Now |
| Official Website | JTET |
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Preparation Tips – JAC JTET 2026
- Child Development & Pedagogy:
- 10–15 MCQs daily practice; focus on Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, CCE, inclusive education.
- Maths & EVS:
- Daily 10–15 maths + 10 EVS MCQs; cover basic formulae + NCERT‑level diagrams & concepts.
- Languages:
- One short comprehension (Hindi/English/regional) daily + 10 vocab/grammar questions.
- Paper‑2 subject:
- Speed & accuracy build karo; 60‑questions section me sectional time‑management zaroori hai.
JAC JTET 2026 – FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET / JHTET) 2026. |
| Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC). |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR‑based). |
| Total Papers | 2 Papers – Paper‑I (Class 1–5) & Paper‑II (Class 6–8). [web 51] |
| Total Questions per Paper | 150 MCQs. [web 52] |
| Total Marks per Paper | 150 marks. [web 52] |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes per paper. [web 52] |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking. [web 52] |
| Minimum Passing Marks | 60% (55% for Backward Classes, 52% for SC/ST/SEBC/PH). [web 49] |
| What is JTET valid for? | Teaching classes 1–5 (Paper‑I) & 6–8 (Paper‑II) in Jharkhand government schools. [web 51] |
| Online Form Link | JTET 2026 Application Portal – JAC. |
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