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JTET Exam Date 2026 — 1 November 2026 (Sunday)
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi has announced that the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 will be held on 01.11.2026 in two shifts. Here are the confirmed dates, shift timings, reporting rules and everything you need to do before exam day.
Countdown to the first shift (9:30 AM, 01 Nov 2026)
JTET 2026 at a Glance
The exam date has been fixed through Notice No. 62/2026 dated 28.09.2026, issued in line with the interim order passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Jharkhand in Contempt Case No. 783/2026 and JAC's earlier Notice No. 24/2026. Both levels will be held on the same day at exam centres across the state, so your shift depends on the level you applied for.
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JTET 2026 Exam Schedule
As per JAC Notice No. 62/2026 dated 28.09.2026
| Exam Date | Level | Shift & Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 01.11.2026 (Sunday) | Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8) | Shift 1 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) | Shift 2 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
Reporting Time & Gate Closing Time
Candidates must reach the centre 2 hours before the exam starts. The main gate closes 30 minutes before the exam.
| Shift | Exam Starts | Reach Centre By | Gate Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 (Class 6–8) | 9:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Shift 2 (Class 1–5) | 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
Reach-by and gate-closing times are calculated from the 2-hour and 30-minute rules in the notice — always confirm the reporting time printed on your admit card.
Important Dates
- 28.09.2026 — JAC notice announcing the exam date and schedule issued.
- 15.10.2026 — Admit cards available for download from the JAC website (jac.jharkhand.gov.in).
- 01.11.2026 (Sunday) — JTET 2026 exam: Shift 1 (9:30 AM–12:00 PM) and Shift 2 (2:00 PM–4:30 PM).
Admit Card — How and When to Download
- Applicants can download their admit card from 15.10.2026 onwards from the official JAC website, jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
- The admit card will not be sent by post or any other medium — you must download and print it yourself.
- Check your name, roll number, level, exam centre, shift and reporting time as soon as you download it, and get any error corrected with JAC early.
Reporting Rules Mentioned in the Notice
- Candidates must reach the exam centre 2 hours before the exam begins — this is mandatory.
- For both shifts, the main gate of the centre will be closed 30 minutes before the exam starts. Latecomers will not be allowed in.
- Carry your admit card along with an original photo ID (Aadhaar card, original copy). Both are required to sit in the exam.
- Electronic devices of any kind are prohibited inside the exam centre.
- All exam-conduct guidelines are published on the official JAC website. Candidates must follow them strictly — violation of the guidelines will lead to cancellation of candidature, and the candidate will be solely responsible.
Provisions for Divyang (PwD) Candidates
Divyang candidates who applied for JTET — such as visually impaired candidates, candidates with cerebral palsy (CP), and candidates with disability of both hands — will be given 30 minutes of extra time and may take a scribe (shruti lekhak) under the following conditions:
- The candidate must submit the disability certificate (showing disability percentage), issued by the Civil Surgeon / District Medical Officer, along with an application, to the office of the District Education Officer (DEO) of the concerned district before the exam date.
- Based on the application and certificate, the DEO will authorise a scribe as per rules. The scribe can be a student studying in Class 9 at most, verified through a study certificate.
- The DEO will inform the Centre Superintendent and JAC about the scribe authorised.
What Should You Do Now?
- Fix your last-month plan around the exam date and level. Use our JTET Study Plan to divide your remaining days.
- Attempt full-length timed papers in the same slot as your shift (morning for Class 6–8, afternoon for Class 1–5) so your body clock is used to it.
- Revise from short notes, and practise previous year papers on the mock test page.
- Read our Exam Day Tips and check your exam centre location well before 1 November.
- Keep checking the official JAC website and this page for any further notice, since dates can change by court or council order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JTET 2026 exam date?
JTET 2026 will be held on Sunday, 01 November 2026, as per JAC Notice No. 62/2026 dated 28.09.2026.
What are the JTET 2026 shift timings?
The upper primary level (Class 6 to 8) exam is in the first shift, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The primary level (Class 1 to 5) exam is in the second shift, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
When will the JTET 2026 admit card be released?
Admit cards can be downloaded from 15.10.2026 from the official JAC website, jac.jharkhand.gov.in. They will not be sent by post.
How early should I reach the exam centre?
The notice makes it mandatory to reach the centre 2 hours before the exam starts. The main gate is closed 30 minutes before the exam begins, so latecomers will not be allowed in.
Which documents are required on exam day?
You must carry your admit card and an original photo ID such as an Aadhaar card. Electronic devices are not allowed inside the exam centre.
Will Divyang candidates get extra time?
Yes. Eligible Divyang candidates (visually impaired, CP, and disability of both hands) get 30 minutes of extra time, and can take a scribe if they submit the required certificate and application to the District Education Officer before the exam date.
Important Links
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