Jharkhand TET 2025 application, Exam,syllabus and PYQ

Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2025

The Jharkhand TET 2025 exam notification is expected soon after the 2024 attempt was cancelled; it will be conducted by JPSC for teacher eligibility in primary (Classes 1-5) and upper primary (Classes 6-8).​

Jharkhand TET (JTET) is a state-level Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the JPSC to certify candidates’ eligibility for teaching positions in primary (Classes 1-5, Paper 1) and upper primary (Classes 6-8, Paper 2) government schools across Jharkhand.

Key Dates (Tentative/Expected)

Event	Date
Notification Release	Soon (post-cancellation update) ​
Application Window	Likely Jan-Feb 2026 (last was Jul-Aug 2024) ​
Exam Date	February 2026 (tentative) ​
Admit Card	7-10 days before exam ​
Result	Post-exam, with scorecard ​

Eligibility

Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2025 Eligibility Criteria

JTET 2025 eligibility is set by Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) for primary (Paper 1: Classes 1-5) and upper primary (Paper 2: Classes 6-8) teaching posts; must hold NCTE-recognized qualifications.​

Educational Qualifications

Paper	Minimum Requirement
Paper 1	12th (50% marks) + 2-year D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed OR Graduation + B.Ed ​
Paper 2	Graduation (50% marks) + 2-year B.Ed OR Post-Graduation + B.Ed-M.Ed ​

• Special Education: 12th (50%) + D.Ed Special Ed (Paper 1) or Graduation + B.Ed Special Ed (Paper 2).​
• Final Year Students: Eligible if completing course before exam (verify notification).​

Age & Other Criteria

• Minimum Age: 21 years.
• Maximum Age: 40 years (relaxation: SC/ST 5 yrs, OBC 3 yrs, PwD 10 yrs).​
• Nationality: Indian; Jharkhand domicile preferred.
• Attempts: Unlimited; certificate lifelong valid.​

Note: 5% relaxation in marks for reserved categories; apply via jac.jharkhand.gov.in once notified

JTET 2025 Exam Pattern

The JTET Paper 1 targets primary teachers with 150 MCQs (1 mark each), 2.5 hours duration, no negative marking.​

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks
I	Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
II	Language I (Hindi/English or Urdu/English)	30	30
III	Language II (Regional Language)	30	30
IV	Mathematics	30	30
V	Environmental Studies (EVS)	30	30
Total		150	150 ​

JTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern (Classes 6-8)

The JTET Paper 2 for upper primary teachers has 150 MCQs (1 mark each), 2.5 hours, choose one from Section IV options.​

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks
I	Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
II	Language I (Hindi/English or Urdu/English)	30	30
III	Language II (Regional Language)	30	30
IV	Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies OR Language/Other Teacher	60	60
Total		150	150

Qualifying Marks:

General: 60% (90/150); Reserved: 55% (82.5/150).​

Apply at: jac.jharkhand.gov.in; check for JET (Eligibility Test) confusion—JTET is separate.​

JTET 2025 Syllabus Changes

JTET 2025 syllabus has been revised after 9 years, with updates released in June 2025 by Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC); key changes focus on aligning with NEP 2020 and current pedagogy.​

Major Changes vs Previous Cycle

Aspect	Previous (Pre-2025)	JTET 2025 (Revised)
Child Development	Basic theories (Piaget, Kohlberg)	Added: NEP emphasis, inclusive education, ZPD (Vygotsky), RTE updates, special needs children ​
Language Sections	General grammar/comprehension	Enhanced: Communicative skills, regional languages (Hindi/Urdu options), pedagogy for discrepancies ​
Paper 1 (Classes 1-5)	Standard Maths/EVS	New: Project-based learning, creativity, continuous evaluation; EVS includes environment conservation ​
Paper 2 (Classes 6-8)	Subject-specific (Maths/Science/SST)	Science: Added human body, force/motion; SST: Freedom struggle, Constitution; pedagogy weightage increased ​
Exam Pattern	150 Qs, 2.5 hrs	Same structure, but subject-wise 60% passing for General rumored (verify official) ​

Key Addition: More focus on teaching methods, motivation, individual differences across sections; download revised PDF from jac.jharkhand.gov.in. Videos confirm changes for Paper 1 (1-5) and Paper 2 Science (6-8)

Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) previous year papers for Paper 1 (Primary) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary) are available on the official JAC website

Exam Pattern Quick View

Paper	Subjects	Questions/Marks
Paper 1	Child Dev, Lang I/II, Maths, EVS	150/150 ​
Paper 2	Child Dev, Lang I/II, Subject-specific (Maths/Science/SST)	150/150

TET Qualifying Marks 2025

Jharkhand TET (JTET) requires minimum qualifying marks out of 150 to pass; no negative marking applies.​

Category-Wise Cut-Off

Category	Qualifying %	Marks (out of 150)
General	60%	90 ​
OBC/SC/ST/PwD	55%	82.5 ​
EBC/BC II/EWS	55%	82.5 ​

Note: Recent updates suggest subject-wise 60% mandatory for General (check official JAC notification); qualifying JTET is lifelong validity. Results show scaled scores and percentiles.

Jharkhand TET syllabus 2025

Paper I Topics

JTET Paper 1 Topics (Classes 1-5)

JTET Paper 1 syllabus covers foundational topics for primary teaching, aligned with NCERT Classes 1-5 and revised 2025 updates.​

Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Qs)

• Child growth stages (physical, cognitive, emotional, social).
• Learning theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg).
• Inclusive education, RTE 2009, special needs children.
• Motivation, intelligence, individual differences.

Language I (30 Qs: Hindi/English/Urdu)

• Comprehension (unseen passages, poems).
• Grammar: Tenses, voice, idioms, vocabulary.
• Language acquisition, teaching principles.
• Pedagogy of language development.

Language II (30 Qs: Regional Language)

• Comprehension and grammar basics.
• Oral/written skills, sentence formation.
• Regional language pedagogy (e.g., Hindi/Urdu/Bengali/Santhali).

Mathematics (30 Qs)

• Numbers, fractions, decimals, geometry (shapes, patterns).
• Mensuration, data handling, time/money.
• Pedagogical issues: Problem-solving, teaching aids.

Environmental Studies (EVS) (30 Qs)

• Family, food, water, shelter, travel.
• Plants/animals, environment conservation, pollution.
• Maps, weather, solar system, health/hygiene.

Note: All sections emphasize pedagogy (teaching methods); focus on practical application for 2025 exam

JTET Paper 2 Topics (Classes 6-8)

JTET Paper 2 syllabus for upper primary teachers emphasizes advanced concepts with pedagogy focus, revised for 2025 per NCERT Classes 6-8.​

Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Qs)

• Adolescent psychology, moral/social development (Kohlberg, Erikson).
• Learning theories, motivation, intelligence assessment.
• Inclusive education, RTE, diverse learners, teaching strategies.

Language I (30 Qs: Hindi/English/Urdu)

• Comprehension (prose/poetry), grammar (syntax, semantics).
• Language teaching methods, communicative competence.
• Pedagogy for advanced language skills.

Language II (30 Qs: Regional Language)

• Advanced comprehension, literary devices.
• Grammar, phonetics, regional pedagogy.
• Bilingual teaching approaches.

Section IV (Choose One: 60 Qs)

Mathematics & Science (Maths/Science Teachers)

• Mathematics: Algebra (equations, polynomials), geometry (triangles, circles), trigonometry basics, statistics, mensuration.
• Science: Physics (motion, force, electricity), Chemistry (acids/bases, metals), Biology (nutrition, reproduction, ecosystems).
• Pedagogy for each subject.

Social Studies (SST Teachers)

• History: Ancient/modern India, freedom struggle.
• Geography: Resources, climate, maps, disasters.
• Civics: Constitution, democracy, governance.
• Economics: Poverty, food security.
• Pedagogical issues in SST.

OR Language/Other Teacher (Any Subject)

• Subject-specific content + teaching methodology.

Note: 60 Qs in Section IV; total 150 MCQs; pedagogy integrated throughout

JET PYQs (previous year Papers)

Jharkhand TET Question Paper 2012 Paper -I English	Download Now
Jharkhand TET Question Paper  2012 Paper -II English	Download Now
Jharkhand TET Question Paper 2015 Paper-I English	Download Now

Jharkhand TET (JTET) 2025 FAQs