Ranchi TET Notification 2026 OUT: Check JTET Application Form Date, Fees & Eligibility

Ranchi TET Notification 2026 OUT:  dreams of thousands of teaching candidates in, Ranchi, Jharkhand are about to take flight! The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has officially published the highly anticipated Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) Notification 2026. This state-level eligibility test is a mandatory gateway for candidates who wish to create a career as a primary or upper-primary teacher in government schools.

So, If you have been waiting for the JTET 2026 application form, this comprehensive guide will provide you with every details—from the application start date to the latest syllabus and eligibility criteria of this recruitment.

1. JTET 2026 Notification: An Overview

On March 28, 2026, the JAC released the official advertisement and the updated Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test Rules-2026. According to this announcement, the online registration window will open from April 21, 2026, and remain active until May 21, 2026.

Particulars More Details
Exam Authority Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)
Exam purpose JTET 2026 (Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test)
Level Primary (Class 1-5) & Upper Primary (Class 6-8)
Application Mode Online
Exam Mode Offline (OMR Based)
Official Website jacexamportal.in
Certificate Validity Lifetime

2. Important Dates for JTET 2026

Of Cource, timing is crucial when it comes to government exams. Below are the confirmed dates as per the JAC notification:

  • Notification publish Date: March 28, 2026
  • Application Starting Date: April 21, 2026
  • Last Date of Online Submission Form: May 21, 2026
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: May 21, 2026
  • JTET Exam Date 2026: To be announced later on official website.

3. Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

A. Age Limit (As of August 1, 2026)

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years.
  • Maximum Age: As per Jharkhand government service norms.

B. Educational Qualifications for Paper I (Class 1–5)

Candidates must possess one of the following criteria:

  1. 10+2 with at least 50% marks + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
  2. Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
  3. 10+2 with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed.
  4. 10+2 with 50% marks + 2-year D.Ed (Special Education).

C. Educational Qualifications for Paper II (Class 6–8)

  1. Graduation with 50% marks + 2-year D.El.Ed or B.Ed.
  2. 10+2 with 50% marks + 4-year B.El.Ed/B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
  3. Graduation with 50% marks + B.Ed (Special Education).

Note: A 5% relaxation in marks is applicable for candidates of SC/ST/PVTG/BC-I/BC-II/Divyang.

4. JTET 2026 Application Fee as per category

Category Single Paper (Rs.) Both Papers (Rs.)
General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II 1,300/- 1,500/-
SC / ST / Divyang 700/- 800/-
PVTG 500/- 600/-

5. How to Apply Online?

  1. At first visit the official website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
  2. Then go to the ‘Exam Form Portal’ section.
  3. After that complete the New Registration with your mobile and email.
  4. Fill the application form with personal and academic details.
  5. Upload your Photograph and Signature (Scanned).
  6. At last pay the application fee via online payment gateway.
  7. Submit and download the confirmation page.

6. Selection Process & Qualifying Marks

JTET is a qualifying exam consisting of Paper I and Paper II. The minimum qualifying marks are:

  • General: 60%
  • BC-I / BC-II: 55%
  • SC / ST / PWD: 52%

Qualified candidates will get a certificate of tet passed with lifetime validity.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to fill the online form is May 21, 2026.

Q2. Can final year students apply?
Ans: Yes, final year teacher training students can apply subject to conditions.