The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is responsible for conducting the J&K Teacher Eligibility Test (JKTET) to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching posts in Classes 1 to 8 in schools across J&K. As per the official schedule, the JKTET Exam will be conducted in August 2026, and qualified candidates in the exam will get the JKTET certificate, which is valid for a lifetime. The Jammu & Kashmir Teacher Eligibility Test (JKTET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers in government and private schools of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
As per Government Order No. 87-JK (Edu) of 2026, JKBOSE / State School Standards Authority (SSSA) has been designated as the Nodal Agency for conducting TET in J&K, in compliance with the judgment dated 01.09.2025 of the Supreme Court of India.
The Application Forms for JKTET 2026 are expected in March, 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for latest updates.
JKTET 2026 Exam Details
| Name of Exam | Jammu & Kashmir Teacher Eligibility Test (JKTET) |
| Conducting Body | JKBOSE |
| Exam Level | UT Level |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Papers | Paper I (Class 1-5) Paper II (Class 6-8) |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs (Each Paper) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper Based) |
| JKTET Initial Notice | Released |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Teacher Recruitment |
| Official Website | https://jktet.in/ |
JKTET 2026 Notification (Tentative Dates)
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | 23rd February, 2026 |
| Notification Release | March, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | April, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Last week of April, 2026 |
| Admit Card | August, 2026 |
| Exam Date | Last Week of August, 2026 |
| Result | September, 2026 |
JKTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria include Nationality, Domicile, Age Limit, and Educational Qualification.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Domicile | Must be resident of J&K |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | No Age Bar |
| Attempts | No Restriction |
JKTET Educational Qualification
Level I – Primary Teacher (Class 1 to 5)
Candidate must have:
- Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 2-Year D.El.Ed
- OR
- Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-Year B.El.Ed
- OR
- Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 2-Year Diploma in Special Education
- OR
- Graduation from a Recognised University
Level II – Upper Primary Teacher (Class 6 to 8)
Candidate must have:
- Graduation (50% marks) + 2-Year D.El.Ed
- OR
- Graduation (50% marks) + 1-Year B.Ed
- OR
- Senior Secondary (50% marks) + 4-Year B.El.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed
- OR
- Graduation (50%) + 1-Year B.Ed (Special Education)
- OR
- Graduation from a Recognised University
Special Eligibility as per Supreme Court Directions (For In-Service Teachers)
As per the judgment in Civil Appeal No. 1385/2025:
1️⃣ Teachers With More Than 5 Years of Service Left
- Must qualify TET within 2 years.
- Failure will result in compulsory retirement.
2️⃣ Teachers With Less Than 5 Years of Service Left
- Exempted from TET for continuation.
- TET mandatory if seeking promotion.
3️⃣ For Promotion
- TET qualification is compulsory.
4️⃣ Applicability
- Mandatory for Government Schools.
- Mandatory for Private Registered Schools.
- Minority Institutions temporarily exempted.
JKTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The Jammu & Kashmir Teacher Eligibility Test (JKTET) is conducted in offline mode, the exam consists of two papers – Paper I (for Classes 1 to 5) and Paper II (for Classes 6 to 8).
Each paper contains 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.
JKTET Paper I Exam Pattern (Class 1 to 5)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 Marks |
- Duration: 150 Minutes
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Question Type: MCQs
- Each Question: 1 Mark
- Negative Marking: No
JKTET Paper II Exam Pattern (Class 6 to 8)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science (for Science/Math Teacher) | 60 | 60 |
| OR Social Studies (for Social Science Teacher) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 Marks |
- Duration: 150 Minutes
- Mode: Offline
- Each Question: 1 Mark
- No Negative Marking
JKTET 2026 Application Form LINK
- Visit official website: https://jktet.in
- Register with personal details
- Fill academic details and select Paper I or Paper II
- Upload photograph, signature & documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and print confirmation page
JKTET Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹600/- |
| SC/ST/OBC/PH | ₹400/- |
JKTET 2026 Detailed Syllabus
Below is the complete Syllabus for Jammu and Kashmir Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 – Paper I and Paper II:
📘 JKTET Paper I Syllabus (Classes 1-5)
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Qs) | Child Development (Primary Level), Inclusive Education, Learning Theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg), Intelligence & Multiple Intelligence, Assessment & Evaluation, Learning Difficulties, Motivation, Classroom Environment |
| Language I (30 Qs) | Reading Comprehension, Unseen Passage, Grammar & Usage, Language Development, Teaching Methods, Remedial Teaching |
| Language II (30 Qs) | Comprehension, Grammar, Communication Skills, Language Pedagogy, Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing Skills |
| Mathematics (30 Qs) | Numbers & Operations, Fractions & Decimals, Ratio & Percentage, Geometry, Measurement, Data Handling, Pedagogy of Mathematics |
| Environmental Studies (30 Qs) | Family & Friends, Food & Shelter, Water & Travel, Natural Resources, Plants & Animals, Basic Science Concepts, Environmental Awareness, Pedagogy of EVS |
📗 JKTET Paper II Syllabus (Classes 6-8)
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Qs) | Adolescent Psychology, Learning Theories, Inclusive Education, Classroom Management, Guidance & Counseling, Assessment Techniques |
| Language I (30 Qs) | Reading Comprehension, Grammar & Vocabulary, Language Pedagogy, Teaching Methods, Language Skills Development |
| Language II (30 Qs) | Comprehension, Grammar, Communication Skills, Language Teaching Pedagogy |
Mathematics & Science (60 Questions) – For Math/Science Teacher
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Ratio & Proportion, Pedagogy of Mathematics |
| Science | Physics (Motion, Force, Light, Sound), Chemistry (Matter, Atoms, Reactions), Biology (Plants, Human Body, Environment), Pedagogy of Science |
Social Studies (60 Questions) – For Social Science Teacher
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Constitution of India, Social & Political Life, Pedagogy of Social Studies |
JKTET Vacancy Details
JKTET is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment exam.
- It does not announce vacancies.
- Candidates qualifying JKTET become eligible to apply for teaching posts in Government and Private Schools.
- Actual vacancies are notified separately by recruiting agencies.