The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has announced a Notification for the Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) (Advt. No. 08/2025). This state-level eligibility test is designed for aspiring Assistant Professors and Ph.D. candidates across colleges and universities in Jharkhand. The form submission is online, and the certificate obtained on qualifying remains valid for life.
Jharkhand JET 2025 Overview
| Particular | Details |
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| Exam Name | Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 08/2025 (Dated 09 September 2025) |
| Purpose | To assess eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Jharkhand |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen & Paper/OMR) |
| Number of Papers | Two – Paper I (General/teaching & research aptitude) + Paper II (Subject-specific) |
| Validity of Certificate | Lifetime (on qualifying) |
Important Dates
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Notification Release: 09 September 2025.
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Online Application Start: 16 September 2025.
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Online Application Last Date (Original): 30 October 2025 (extended).
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Last Date for Fee Payment: 31 October 2025.
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Correction Window: 19‑21 November 2025.
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Exam Date: To be notified on official website.
Tip: Set reminders for key dates; missing deadlines may disqualify your application.
Jharkhand JET 2025 Exam Details
Mode & Structure
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The exam will be conducted offline (OMR-based): pen & paper.
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Two papers in a single sitting:
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Paper I: General/teaching & research aptitude.
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Paper II: Subject-specific — you choose based on your postgraduate subject.
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Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) for the combined papers.
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Total Questions & Marks: 150 questions for 300 marks (Paper I: 50 questions/100 marks; Paper II: 100 questions/200 marks).
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Marking Scheme: +2 for each correct answer; no negative marking.
Exam Pattern Summary
| Paper | Focus | Questions | Marks |
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| Paper I | Teaching & research aptitude, general awareness, reasoning, ICT etc. | 50 | 100 |
| Paper II | Subject-specific knowledge in the postgraduate discipline chosen by the candidate | 100 | 200 |
Jharkhand JET 2025 Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification
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Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks.
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For reserved categories (BC‑I/BC‑II/SC/ST/PwBD) in Jharkhand, a 5% relaxation (i.e., minimum 50%) may apply as per past norms.
Age Limit
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There is no upper age limit for this exam.
Other Criteria
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Candidates must select the subject for Paper II based on their postgraduate discipline.
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Only those who meet all eligibility norms (qualification, category, subject) should apply; otherwise, their candidature may be canceled.
Subjects Covered
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The exam covers a wide array of subjects — languages (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, etc.), social sciences (History, Sociology, Political Science), commerce, law, education, sciences (Life/Physical/Mathematical), regional & tribal languages, and more.
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Because this is an eligibility test for Assistant Professor roles or Ph.D. admission, the participating institutes are the colleges/universities within Jharkhand that accept the JET qualification.
Note: The detailed list of subject-codes and institutes accepting JET is available in the official notification. Refer to the PDF for full details.
Application Fee
The fee structure is as follows:
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General category: ₹ 575.
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BC / EWS: ₹ 300.
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SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹ 150.
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Mode of payment: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, Mobile Wallet).
How to Apply
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Visit the official JPSC website and locate the JET 2025 advertisement.
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Click on “Apply Online” link and complete one-time registration (if required) with your basic details.
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Fill out the online application form: upload scanned photograph, signature, educational certificates, etc.
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Select your subject for Paper II carefully—once submitted, subject change may not be permitted.
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Pay the application fee as per your category.
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Submit the form and take a printout/keep a screenshot of the confirmation page for your records.
Pro tip: Double-check all information (name, category, subject code, photo) before submission. Incorrect details may invalidate your application.
Important Links
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Official notification PDF: Advertisement No. 08/2025 – JET.
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Official website of JPSC: Visit the JPSC website for further updates.
Exam Pattern
To recap and provide deeper clarity for preparation:
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Paper I: 50 MCQs, 100 marks. Focus areas include: teaching aptitude, research methodology, reading comprehension, reasoning, data‑interpretation, ICT, higher education system, environment & development.
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Paper II: 100 MCQs, 200 marks. Subject-specific questions at the postgraduate level in the chosen discipline.
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Total: 150 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours. No negative marking.
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Medium: Typically Hindi and English. For language subjects (e.g., Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian) the paper may be fully in that language.
