Exam Overview
The Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) is conducted by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) to assess the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become government teachers in Jharkhand.
The 2026 syllabus has been revised to align with the latest NCERT guidelines, emphasizing pedagogy and teaching aptitude across two papers: Paper 1 for Classes 1-5 and Paper 2 for Classes 6-8.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Classes 1-5) | 150 | 150 |
| Paper 2 (Classes 6-8) | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 150 minutes per paper
Negative Marking: None
Subject-wise Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy (Common for Paper 1 & 2)
- Child Development Concept and Stages
- Learning and its Principles, Theories of Learning
- Motivation and Learning
- Individual Differences, Intelligence and Personality
- Inclusive Education and Children with Special Needs
- Assessment and Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
- Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009
Language I & II (Common for Both Papers)
- Language Comprehension (Unseen Passage)
- Pedagogy of Language Development
- Principles of Language Teaching
- Role of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
- Teaching Learning Materials and Grammar
Mathematics Syllabus for Paper 1
- Number System, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF
- Geometry, Shapes, Measurement, Data Handling
- Pedagogical Issues in Mathematics
Environmental Studies (EVS) Syllabus for Paper 1
- Family, Friends, Plants, Animals, Food & Nutrition
- Shelter, Water, Travel, Air, Soil, Pollution
- Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
- Jharkhand-specific Geographical Features
- Pedagogical Issues
Mathematics & Science Syllabus for Paper 2
- Mathematics: Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration, Geometry, Data Handling
- Science: Food, Materials, Motion & Force, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Sound, Ecosystem, Metals & Non-metals
Social Studies Syllabus for Paper 2
- History of India and Jharkhand
- Geography of India and Jharkhand
- Indian Constitution, Democracy, Panchayati Raj
- Economics – Poverty, Unemployment, Development
- Pedagogical Issues in Social Studies
Preparation Tips
- Thoroughly study NCERT textbooks from Class 1 to 8.
- Prioritize Child Development & Pedagogy as it carries significant marks.
- Practice previous year JTET papers and mock tests.
- Focus on Jharkhand-specific topics in EVS and Social Studies.
- Revise pedagogical aspects of each subject.
Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | jacexamportal.in |
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