Jharkhand TET 2026 exam begins today for 5.65 lakh candidates amid tight security

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The Jharkhand Teachers Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 is underway today, November 1, 2026, across 986 centres.
Approximately 5.65 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the examination.
The test aims to qualify candidates for nearly 39,000 teaching vacancies in government primary and upper primary schools.
The examination is being held in two shifts, with tight security and prohibitory orders in Ranchi.
Strict legal action will be taken against malpractice under the Jharkhand Competitive Examination Act, 2023.

The Jharkhand Teachers Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 commenced today, November 1, 2026, across 986 examination centres throughout Jharkhand. The examination is being conducted by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) to grant TET certificates to qualifying candidates.

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The test is crucial for aspiring teachers, as nearly 39,000 teaching vacancies are available in government primary and upper primary schools across the state. Approximately 5.65 lakh candidates were expected to appear for the examination.

Examination Schedule and Security Measures

The JTET 2026 is scheduled to be held in two shifts. The first shift, from 9:45 am to noon, is designated for candidates aspiring for primary school positions. The second shift, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm, will accommodate candidates for upper primary schools. A senior official of the council confirmed the schedule, stating, “The examination is scheduled to be held in two shifts. The first round will include candidates for primary schools (9:45 am to noon), while those for upper primary schools are in the second sitting (2 pm to 4:30 pm).”

Tight security arrangements have been implemented across all centres. In Ranchi, prohibitory orders have been imposed within a 200-metre radius of 101 examination centres. City SP Paras Rana stated, “The orders will remain in force till 7:30 pm on Sunday.” Security has been significantly enhanced at these centres to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.

Jharkhand TET 2026 Examination Schedule
Shift	Candidate Type	Time
First Round	Primary Schools	9:45 am to noon
Second Sitting	Upper Primary Schools	2 pm to 4:30 pm

Measures Against Malpractice

Officials have warned of strict legal action against any form of malpractice during the examination. City SP Paras Rana emphasized that severe penalties would be enforced under the Jharkhand Competitive Examination Act, 2023. This includes action against individuals engaging in or supporting malpractice, as well as against personnel who fail to discharge their duties during the examination hours.

Rana stated, “Strict legal action will be taken under the Jharkhand Competitive Examination Act, 2023, against anyone engaging in or supporting malpractice, as well as against personnel who fail to discharge their duties during the examination hours.” These measures aim to maintain the integrity and fairness of the examination process.

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