Jharkhand TET New Syllabus 2026
Jharkhand TET New Syllabus 2026 has been officially released by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET). The new syllabus covers Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I & II, Mathematics, Environmental Studies for Paper 1 (Classes 1-5), and Mathematics & Science or Social Studies for Paper 2 (Classes 6-8). It is designed according to the latest NCERT guidelines with a focus on pedagogy and teaching aptitude.
This comprehensive guide provides the complete Jharkhand TET New Syllabus 2026, detailed exam patterns for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, subject-wise important topics, and smart preparation strategies to help B.Ed and D.El.Ed candidates qualify the JTET exam and become government teachers in Jharkhand.
Jharkhand TET 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET / JHTET) 2026 |
| Papers | Paper 1 (Classes 1-5) & Paper 2 (Classes 6-8) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions | 150 per paper |
| Total Marks | 150 per paper |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Official Website | jacexamportal.in |
Jharkhand TET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026 (Classes 1 to 5)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi/English/Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Regional Language) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Negative Marking: None
Jharkhand TET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026 (Classes 6 to 8)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Hindi/English/Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Regional Language) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Negative Marking: None
Jharkhand TET New Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics
Child Development & Pedagogy Syllabus (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 & Language II Syllabus (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 for Jharkhand TET New Syllabus 2026
- Study NCERT textbooks thoroughly from Class 1 to 8.
- Focus heavily on Child Development & Pedagogy as it carries 30 marks in both papers.
- Practice previous year JTET papers and mock tests.
- Give special attention to Jharkhand-specific topics in EVS and Social Studies.
- Revise pedagogical aspects of every subject.
