The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) is conducting the Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2024 on 26 April 2026 (Sunday). This exam, notified under Advertisement No. 08/2025, determines the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across Jharkhand, and also for admission into PhD programs. The exam was originally scheduled for 29 March 2026 but was postponed by JPSC on 21 March 2026 due to administrative reasons.
What makes JET unique is that the eligibility certificate has lifetime validity — once you qualify, you are permanently eligible for Assistant Professor posts in Jharkhand. There is also no upper age limit, making it accessible to candidates at any stage of their academic career.
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2024 26 April 2026 (Sunday) ko conduct kar raha hai. Yeh exam, Advertisement No. 08/2025 ke under notified hai, jo Jharkhand ki universities aur colleges mein Assistant Professor post ke liye eligibility determine karta hai aur PhD programs mein admission ke liye bhi. Exam originally 29 March 2026 ke liye scheduled tha lekin JPSC ne 21 March 2026 ko administrative reasons ki wajah se postpone kar diya.
JET ki sabse khaas baat yeh hai ki eligibility certificate ki lifetime validity hoti hai — ek baar qualify karne par Jharkhand mein Assistant Professor posts ke liye permanently eligible ho jaate hain. Isme koi upper age limit bhi nahi hai, isliye academic career ke kisi bhi stage par candidates apply kar sakte hain.
Admit Card Released: The JPSC JET 2026 admit card has been officially released on jpsc.gov.in. If you have not downloaded it yet, do so immediately — the exam is on 26 April 2026.
Admit Card Aa Gaya Hai: JPSC JET 2026 ka admit card officially jpsc.gov.in par release ho chuka hai. Agar abhi tak download nahi kiya to turant karo — exam 26 April 2026 ko hai.
Important Dates
Zaruri Tarikh
| Event | Event | Date | Tithi |
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| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 08/2025 | ||
| Notification Released | September 2025 | ||
| Application Window | Mid September 2025 | ||
| Original Exam Date | 29 March 2026 | ||
| Postponement Announced | 21 March 2026 | ||
| Revised Exam Date | 26 April 2026 (Sunday) | ||
| Exam Timing | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM | ||
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) | ||
| Admit Card Released | Released â Download Now | ||
| Exam Centers | Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh, Deoghar | ||
| Result | To be announced | ||
| Official Website | jpsc.gov.in | ||
Eligibility — Who Can Appear?
Eligibility — Kaun Appear Kar Sakta Hai?
Educational Qualification
Shaikshik Yogyata
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university in the relevant subject with the following minimum marks:
Candidates ke paas relevant subject mein UGC-recognized university se Master's degree ya equivalent hona chahiye, niche diye gaye minimum marks ke saath:
| Category | Category | Minimum Marks in Master's | Master's Mein Minimum Marks |
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| General / EWS | Samanya / EWS | 55% (without rounding off) | 55% (rounding off ke bina) |
| SC / ST / BC-I / BC-II / PwBD | SC / ST / BC-I / BC-II / PwBD | 50% (must be Jharkhand permanent resident) | 50% (Jharkhand permanent resident hona zaroori) |
| PhD Holders (PG before 19 Sep 1991) | PhD Holders (PG 19 Sep 1991 se pehle) | 5% mark relaxation applicable | 5% mark relaxation milegi |
Final Year Students: Candidates appearing in their final Master's degree exam or awaiting results can apply provisionally. They must obtain the required percentage within two years of the JET result declaration.
Final Year Students: Jo candidates abhi Master's final year exam de rahe hain ya result ka wait kar rahe hain, woh provisionally apply kar sakte hain. Unhe JET result declare hone ke 2 saal ke andar required percentage lani hogi.
Age Limit
Aayu Seema
No Upper Age Limit. There is absolutely no upper age limit for appearing in the JPSC JET exam. Any candidate who meets the educational qualification can appear, regardless of their age.
Koi Upper Age Limit Nahi. JPSC JET exam mein appear hone ke liye bilkul koi upper age limit nahi hai. Jo bhi candidate educational qualification meet karta hai, woh apni kisi bhi age mein appear kar sakta hai.
Application Fee
Application Shulk
| Category | Category | Fee | Shulk |
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| Unreserved (UR) | Rs.575/- | ||
| BC-I / BC-II / EWS | Rs.300/- | ||
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | Rs.150/- | ||
Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
The JET is conducted in a single uninterrupted session of 3 hours in offline OMR (pen and paper) mode. It has two compulsory papers — Paper 1 is common for all subjects and Paper 2 is subject-specific. There is no negative marking.
JET ek single uninterrupted 3-ghante ke session mein offline OMR (pen aur paper) mode mein conduct hoti hai. Iske 2 compulsory papers hain — Paper 1 sabhi subjects ke liye common hai aur Paper 2 subject-specific hai. Negative marking nahi hai.
| Paper | Paper | Questions | Sawaal | Marks | Marks | Topics | Topics |
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| Paper 1 (Common) | Paper 1 (Common) | 50 | 50 | 100 | 100 | Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning & General Awareness, ICT, Research Methodology | Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning & General Awareness, ICT, Research Methodology |
| Paper 2 (Subject-specific) | Paper 2 (Subject-specific) | 100 | 100 | 200 | 200 | Post-graduate level questions from chosen subject (43 subjects available) | Chosen subject se PG level ke sawaal (43 subjects available) |
| Total | Total | 150 | 150 | 300 | 300 | 3 Hours (single uninterrupted session) | 3 Ghante (single uninterrupted session) |
Available Subjects — Choose Your Paper 2
Available Subjects — Apna Paper 2 Choose Karo
JPSC has announced JET for 43 subjects. Candidates select one subject for Paper 2 based on their Master's degree specialization. PG level depth of questions is expected, similar to UGC-NET pattern.
JPSC ne 43 subjects ke liye JET announce ki hai. Candidates apni Master's degree specialization ke anusar Paper 2 ke liye ek subject choose karte hain. UGC-NET pattern jaise PG level ke sawaal expected hain.
Exam Centers — 6 Districts
Exam Centers — 6 Districts
The exam will be conducted across 6 districts in Jharkhand. Candidates were allotted centers based on their application. Check your admit card for your specific center address.
Exam Jharkhand ke 6 districts mein conduct hogi. Candidates ko application ke anusar centers allot kiye gaye hain. Apne specific center address ke liye admit card check karo.
Qualifying JET makes you permanently eligible for Assistant Professor posts in all universities and colleges in Jharkhand. You can also apply for PhD program admissions across Jharkhand universities. The certificate does not expire — it is valid for life. This is a significant advantage over other teaching eligibility tests that may have limited validity periods.
JET qualify karne par Jharkhand ki sabhi universities aur colleges mein Assistant Professor posts ke liye permanently eligible ho jaate hain. PhD program admissions ke liye bhi apply kar sakte hain. Certificate expire nahi hota — lifetime valid rehta hai. Yeh doosre teaching eligibility tests se ek bada advantage hai jo limited validity rakhte hain.
Preparation Tips — Last-Minute Strategy
Preparation Tips — Last Minute Strategy
Since the exam is on 26 April 2026 and the admit card is already released, here is a focused last-minute preparation strategy:
Exam 26 April 2026 ko hai aur admit card bhi release ho chuka hai, isliye yeh focused last-minute preparation strategy follow karo:
Paper 1 — Common to All Subjects
Paper 1 — Sabhi Subjects Ke Liye Common
Paper 1 tests Teaching and Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, Mathematical and Aptitude, Data Interpretation, ICT, People, Development and Environment, and Higher Education System. Solve at least 10 previous year UGC-NET Paper 1 sets for practice — the pattern is very similar.
Paper 1 mein Teaching and Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning, Mathematical Aptitude, Data Interpretation, ICT, People and Environment aur Higher Education System se sawaal aate hain. Practice ke liye kam se kam 10 previous year UGC-NET Paper 1 sets solve karo — pattern bahut similar hai.
Paper 2 — Your Subject
Paper 2 — Tumhara Subject
Paper 2 is entirely from your chosen subject at post-graduate level. Revise core concepts, key theories, important thinkers and contributors in your field. Since there is no negative marking, attempt all 100 questions. Use previous year UGC-NET Paper 2 question sets of your subject for last-minute revision.
Paper 2 poora tumhare chosen subject se PG level par hota hai. Core concepts, key theories aur important thinkers revise karo. Negative marking nahi hai isliye saare 100 sawaal attempt karo. Last minute revision ke liye apne subject ke UGC-NET Paper 2 ke previous year question sets use karo.
- Download and study the subject-wise syllabus PDF from jpsc.gov.in
- jpsc.gov.in se subject-wise syllabus PDF download karke padho
- Solve 5 to 10 previous year UGC-NET sets for your subject
- Apne subject ke 5 se 10 previous year UGC-NET sets solve karo
- Since no negative marking — attempt every single question
- Negative marking nahi hai — har ek sawaal attempt karo
- Focus extra time on Paper 1 Teaching Aptitude and Reasoning
- Paper 1 mein Teaching Aptitude aur Reasoning par extra time do
- Practice writing answers within the OMR format — use a black or blue ballpoint pen
- OMR format mein practice karo — black ya blue ballpoint pen use karo
Exam Day Guide — Step by Step
Exam Day Guide — Step by Step
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Visit the Official JPSC WebsiteOfficial JPSC Website Pe JaoGo to jpsc.gov.in and find the JET 2026 admit card download link under the Jharkhand Eligibility Test section.jpsc.gov.in par jao aur JET 2026 admit card download link Jharkhand Eligibility Test section mein dhoondo.Tip: The admit card has already been released — download it immediately if you have not already.Tip: Admit card pehle se release ho chuka hai — agar abhi tak download nahi kiya to turant karo.
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Log In with Your CredentialsApne Credentials Se Login KaroEnter your application number / registration ID and date of birth / password to access your admit card under the JET 2024 (Advt. 08/2025) section.Apna application number / registration ID aur date of birth / password enter karke JET 2024 (Advt. 08/2025) section mein admit card access karo.Tip: Keep your login credentials safe — you will need them to check results and future notifications too.Tip: Login credentials safe rakho — result aur future notifications ke liye bhi zaroorat padegi.
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Verify All Details on Admit CardAdmit Card Ki Sabhi Details Check KaroCheck your name, roll number, subject, exam date, exam center, shift timing, and reporting time carefully.Naam, roll number, subject, exam date, exam center, shift timing aur reporting time carefully check karo.Tip: If there is any discrepancy, contact JPSC helpdesk immediately before the exam date.Tip: Koi bhi galti ho to exam date se pehle JPSC helpdesk se turant contact karo.
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Download and Print Multiple CopiesDownload Karke Multiple Copies Print KaroDownload your admit card and take at least 2 to 3 printouts. Keep one safe as a backup.Admit card download karo aur kam se kam 2 se 3 printouts lo. Ek extra copy backup ke liye safe rakho.Tip: Print in clear quality — the barcode and photo must be clearly visible to exam center staff.Tip: Clear quality mein print karo — barcode aur photo exam center staff ko clearly dikhne chahiye.
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Carry Required DocumentsZaruri Documents Le JaoOn exam day, carry the admit card along with a valid government-issued photo ID. OMR sheet will be provided at the exam center.Exam day par admit card aur valid government-issued photo ID le jao. OMR sheet exam center par di jaayegi.Tip: Reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the 10:00 AM start time — entry may close earlier.Tip: 10:00 AM start time se kam se kam 30 minute pehle exam center par pahuncho — entry pehle band ho sakti hai.
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Fill OMR Sheet CarefullyOMR Sheet Dhyan Se BharoThe exam is pen-and-paper (OMR) mode. Use only a black or blue ballpoint pen. There is no negative marking — attempt all questions.Exam pen-and-paper (OMR) mode mein hai. Sirf black ya blue ballpoint pen use karo. Negative marking nahi hai — sab sawaal attempt karo.Tip: Since there is no negative marking, never leave any question unattempted — guess if needed.Tip: Negative marking nahi hai isliye koi bhi sawaal khaali mat chhodna — zaroorat ho to guess karo.
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Check Result After AnnouncementResult Announce Hone Pe Check KaroAfter the exam, JPSC will release the JET result and merit list on jpsc.gov.in. Qualified candidates receive an eligibility certificate.Exam ke baad JPSC JET result aur merit list jpsc.gov.in par release karega. Qualify karne wale candidates ko eligibility certificate milega.Tip: The JET certificate has lifetime validity — once qualified, you remain eligible for Assistant Professor posts in Jharkhand permanently.Tip: JET certificate ki lifetime validity hoti hai — ek baar qualify karne ke baad Jharkhand mein Assistant Professor posts ke liye permanently eligible rehte ho.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
Exam Day Par Kya Le Jao
- Admit Card (printed copy, clearly visible barcode & photo)
- Admit Card (printed copy, barcode aur photo clearly visible)
- Valid Govt Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport)
- Valid Govt Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport)
- Passport-Size Photo (if required at center)
- Passport-Size Photo (agar center par required ho)
- Any other document mentioned on the admit card
- Koi aur document jo admit card mein mention ho
Download Your Admit Card Right Now
Abhi Admit Card Download Karo
Exam: 26 April 2026 (Sunday) — 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Do not forget to carry it
Exam: 26 April 2026 (Sunday) — 10:00 AM se 1:00 PM — Admit card le jaana mat bhoolna
jpsc.gov.in par Login KaroImportant Links
Zaruri Links
| Link | Link | Status | Sthiti | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Website | Active | jpsc.gov.in | ||
| Admit Card Download | Released | Download via Login | ||
| Official Notification PDF | Active | Download PDF | ||
| Subject-wise Syllabus PDF | Active | Download Syllabus | ||
| Answer Key | After Exam | After 26 April | ||
| Result / Merit List | After Exam | After exam | ||