Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted every year by the State of Jharkhand through the Jharkhand Academic Council. This test determines the eligibility of the candidates for teaching class 1st to class 8th. The notification of JTET 2023 is yet to be released by the officials.
JTET 2023 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | JTET (Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility test) |
| Conducting authority | Jharkhand Academic council |
| Exam level | State |
| Frequency of exam | Once a year |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Exam duration | 150 minutes |
| Exam purpose | To determine the eligibility of candidates to teach the students of class 1st to 8th. |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Official website | www.jac.jharkhand.gov.in. |
JTET 2023 Schedule
| Events | Dates |
| Online application starts from | September 2023 |
| Last date to register | October 2023 |
| Admit card availability | November 2023 |
| Exam date | November 2023 |
| Answer key release date | December 2023 |
| Announcement of result | March 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th with a minimum of 45 % in aggregate.
- Candidates should have a two-year diploma in elementary education.
OR
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th with a minimum of 50 % in aggregate.
- Candidates must have completed a four-year course of Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) /two-year diploma in Special Education.
OR
- Candidates must have a BA/BSc degree with a minimum of 50 % in aggregate.
- Candidates should have a B.Ed degree.
The basic eligibility criteria required for candidates in order to fulfill JTET eligibility for paper-II include:
- Candidates must have completed their graduation with a minimum of 45 % in aggregate.
- Candidates must have a two-year diploma in education or a B.Ed. degree.
OR
- Candidates must have cleared Class 12th with a minimum of 50 % in aggregate.
- Special Education with a minimum of 50 % in aggregate.
Application Form & Fee
All the eligible and interested aspirants should apply online according to the prescribed schedule. They must go through all the important instructions and eligibility criteria before applying. They can collect the application form through the official web portal of JTET and fill out the form accordingly.
Application Fee
For General category: Rs 500/-
For SC/ ST category: Rs 250/-
Exam Pattern
For paper 1 (class 1st to 5th)
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum marks |
| Child development and pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental studies | 30 | 30 |
For paper 2 (class 6th to 8th)
| Subject | No. of questions | Maximum marks |
| Language 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Language 2 | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 |
| Social studies/social science | 60 | 60 |
JTET 2023 Exam Syllabus
PAPER 1
Child Development and Pedagogy
- Principles of the development of children
- Language and thought
- Socialization process: Social world and children (Parents, teachers, and Peers)
- Using learning concepts as a tool for development
Influence of Hereditary and Environment
- Multi-Dimensional Intelligence
- Theories and critical perspectives Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky
- Critical perspective of the construct of intelligence
- Gender as a social construct
Concept of Inclusive Education
- School-based assessment comprehensive and continuous evaluation which is known as (CCE).
Language (1 and 2)
- The concept of Learning and speaking new languages can be used as a tool for the development
- Challenges while teaching a new language in the classroom with diverse student
- Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency
- Language skill
- Remedial teaching
- Teaching-Learning material
- Learning and acquisition
- Two unseen passage
Mathematics
- Number
- Addition and Subtraction
- Division
- Geometry
- Measurement
- Time and Work
- Patterns
- Nature of mathematics
- Problems of teaching
Environmental Studies
- Learning Principles
- Concept and scope of EVS
- Approaches to presenting concepts
- Activities
- Significance of EVS, Integrated EVS
- Discussion
PAPER 2
Child Development and Pedagogy
- Principles of the development of children
- Language and thought
- Socialization process: Social world and children (Parents, Teachers and Peers)
- Using a learning tool for the development
- Influence of Heredity and Environment
- Multi-Dimensional Intelligence
- Theories and critical perspectives Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky
- Critical observation for constructing intelligence
- Gender as a social construct
- Individual differences
Mathematics and Science
- Algebra
- Ratio and Proportion
- Geometry
- Basic geometrical ideas (2-D)
- Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D)
- Symmetry: (reflection)
- Constructing and learning geometrical figure (using Straight edge Scale, protractor and compasses)
- Numbers
- Playing with Numbers
- Whole Numbers
- Negative Numbers and Integers
- Fractions
- Mensuration
- Data handling
- Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking
- Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
- Language of Mathematics
- Community Mathematics
- Evaluation
Social Studies/Social Science
- Inquiry/Empirical Evidence
- Problems of teaching Social Science/Social Studies
- Sources – Primary & Secondary
- Principle & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies
- Class Room Processes, activities, and discourse
- Projects Work
- Evaluation
JTET 2023 Result
The result will be announced on the official website of the Jharkhand Academic Council. After the result, the counseling process will start. Qualified candidates will have to visit at the allotted venue within the allotted time along with their documents for the document verification process.
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure of JTET comprises of a total of two papers; first paper is organized for primary class i.e. from class 1st to 5th while the another one is set up for Upper Primary class i.e. 6th to 8th. Aspirants who attain a minimum of 60% marks (52% for SC/ ST category) in the entrance test will be considered eligible for admission. Their final selection will be done on the basis of their scores in TET and the prescribed eligibility criteria.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Question: What is the official website of JTET?
Ans. Applicants are required to visit the official website – www.jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
Question: When will the online registration process start?
Ans. The online registration process will begin in the month of September.
Question: What is the last date to register online?
Ans. The last date to apply online is in the month of October 2023.
Question: Where will the examination results be declared?
Ans. The exam results will be declared on the official website of the Jharkhand Academic Council.