Are you preparing for the Jharkhand TET 2025 (JTET) exam? The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) is set to conduct the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test to recruit teachers for primary (Class 1–5) and upper primary (Class 6–8) levels in government schools across the state. Here’s everything you need to know, including the exam date, eligibility, syllabus, and application process.
Jharkhand TET 2025 Latest Notification
The official notification for the Jharkhand TET 2025 was released by the Jharkhand Academic Council in July 2024. It includes complete information on the eligibility criteria, paper structure, important dates, and application process. Candidates are advised to download the notification PDF from the official website jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
Important Dates – JTET 2025
Event | Date |
---|---|
Notification Release Date | 20 July 2024 |
Application Start Date | 23 July 2024 |
Last Date to Apply | 30 August 2024 |
Admit Card Release Date | JUNE 2025 (Tentative) |
JTET Exam Date | JUNE 2025 (Expected) |
JTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
For Paper 1 (Primary Level – Classes 1 to 5):
- Education: Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
- OR 10+2 with 45% + D.El.Ed (NCTE norms)
- OR 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed
- OR 10+2 with 50% + 2-year Diploma in Special Education
For Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level – Classes 6 to 8):
- Education: Graduation + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- OR Graduation with 50% + B.Ed
- OR Graduation with 45% + B.Ed (NCTE norms)
- OR 10+2 with 50% + 4-year B.El.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
Note: Final-year candidates of the qualifying degree are also eligible.
Application Process
- Visit the official website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in
- Click on “Jharkhand TET 2025 Apply Online”
- Fill out the form with personal and academic details
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.)
- Pay the application fee via online mode
- Submit and take a printout for reference
Application Fees:
Category | Paper I or II | Both Papers |
---|---|---|
General/OBC | ₹500 | ₹1000 |
SC/ST | ₹250 | ₹500 |
JTET 2025 Exam Pattern
Paper 1: Primary Teacher (Classes 1 to 5)
Subject | Questions | Marks |
---|---|---|
Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (Urdu/Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2: Upper Primary Teacher (Classes 6 to 8)
Subject | Questions | Marks |
---|---|---|
Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 |
Language II (Urdu/Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics & Science / Social Science | 60 | 60 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
No negative marking. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes for each paper.
JTET Syllabus 2025 – Topic Wise Breakdown
🔹 Child Development & Pedagogy
- Child psychology
- Inclusive education
- Learning theories (Piaget, Vygotsky)
- Educational psychology
🔹 Languages I & II
- Grammar
- Unseen passages
- Language comprehension
- Teaching methodology
🔹 Mathematics
- Number system
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
- Data handling
- Pedagogical issues
🔹 Environmental Studies
- Food, Shelter, Travel, Family, Water
- Plants & Animals
- Environment & Pollution
- Teaching materials & activities
🔹 Social Studies (Paper 2)
- History, Civics, Geography
- Indian Constitution
- Social issues & governance
JTET 2025 Admit Card
- The Jharkhand TET Admit Card 2025 will be released 10 days prior to the exam.
- Download from jac.jharkhand.gov.in
- Details in admit card: Roll number, exam center, time, subject, and instructions
Why JTET Certificate is Important?
Clearing Jharkhand TET qualifies you to:
- Apply for teacher posts in government & aided schools in Jharkhand
- Be eligible for state teaching vacancies as per NCTE norms
- Receive a valid TET Certificate (valid for lifetime)
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