The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi, successfully organized the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET 2026) on November 1, 2026, across 986 examination centers statewide. Over 5.65 lakh candidates registered to appear for the test in two distinct shifts. Reviewing the JTET Question Paper 2026 helps aspirants cross-verify their responses, evaluate the overall difficulty level, and calculate their raw scores using the provisional answer keys.
The JTET Question Paper 2026 is now available following the completion of both examination shifts. Paper 2 for Upper Primary level teaching eligibility was held in the morning session, followed by Paper 1 for Primary level teaching eligibility in the afternoon session. The conducting authority releases the question paper alongside candidate response sheets on its official portal.
Exam Authority: Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Department of School Education & Literacy, Government of Jharkhand
Exam Date: November 1, 2026
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 minutes per paper)
Paper 1 (Primary Level): Classes I to V (Morning/Afternoon Shift)
Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level): Classes VI to VIII (Morning/Afternoon Shift)
Also Read: JTET Syllabus 2026
Also Check: JTET 2026 Documents Required
Candidates who appeared for the exam or those preparing for upcoming state teacher eligibility tests can access the JTET Question Paper 2026 files directly.
The Question Paper is here to download. Click the link below to download the shift 1 paper. Candidates can use the paper to solve and get to know the exam pattern. Students can use the paper to practice.
JTET Question Paper 2026 (Morning Shift) Download PDF
The Question Paper is here to download. Click the link below to download the shift 2 paper. Candidates can use the paper to solve and get to know the exam pattern. Students can use the paper to practice.
Follow these steps to download the official JTET Question Paper 2026 directly from the Jharkhand Academic Council web portal:
Go to the official Jharkhand Academic Council portal.
Click on the "JTET 2026 Examination / Downloads" tab on the main page.
Select the link titled JTET Question Paper 2026 PDF.
Choose the appropriate option for Paper 1 (Primary) or Paper 2 (Upper Primary).
The PDF will open on your screen; click the download icon to save it for reference.
Prepare thoroughly by reviewing JTET Previous Year Question Papers to practice time management across subject pedagogy and language sections.
Clearing JTET grants candidates the eligibility certificate required to apply for upcoming teacher recruitment drives conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).
| JTET 2026 Qualifying Marks & Validity | ||
| Candidate Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Required Score (Out of 150) |
| General / Unreserved (UR) | 60% | 90 Marks |
| BC-I / BC-II / EWS | 55% | 82.5 Marks |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | 50% | 75 Marks |
