The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has officially announced the exam schedule for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET) 2026. With the exam set for November 1, 2026, candidates can download their official JHTET Admit Card starting October 15, 2026. Read on for the direct download link, shift timings, and essential exam-day guidelines.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start Date
21 April 2026
Registration / Fee Payment Last Date
20 July 2026
Application Correction Window
20 August – 31 August 2026
Admit Card Release Date
15 October 2026
Exam Date
01 November 2026
Educational Qualification Details
Level
Educational Qualification Details
Paper I (Primary: Classes 1–5)
10+2 (Senior Secondary) with at least 50% marks AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed / BTC) OR a 4-year B.El.Ed.
Paper II (Upper Primary: Classes 6–8)
Graduation Degree in a relevant stream AND a 2-year D.El.Ed OR Graduation with at least 50% marks AND a B.Ed Degree.
Age Limit
Criteria
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age
21 Years (as of 1 August 2026).
Maximum Age & Relaxation
Follows state government norms. A special one-time upper age relaxation of up to 9 years is provided for all candidates since the exam was last conducted in 2016.
