The Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 includes Environmental Studies (EVS) as an important subject in Paper 1 (Primary Level for Classes 1 to 5). The EVS section assesses candidates’ understanding of environmental concepts, daily life, natural resources, family and society, health, and teaching methodology related to Environmental Studies.
The syllabus has been designed to evaluate conceptual understanding as well as pedagogical knowledge required for effective classroom teaching. Candidates should study each topic thoroughly to score well in the JTET examination. The syllabus below is based on the official JTET EVS syllabus document.
JTET Exam Overview
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | JAC, Ranchi |
| Subject | EVS |
| Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| EVS Total Questions | 30 |
| EVS Total Marks | 30 |
| EVS Syllabus | Download |
| JTET Exam Portal | jtet.jacportal.in |
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JTET EVS Syllabus for Primary Level (Classes 1–5)
(A) Content (पाठ्य-वस्तु)
| Family and Friends (परिवार और मित्र) |
| Food – Food obtained from Plants and Animals, Cooking Food and Eating Habits, Food of Animals (भोजन – पौधों और जंतुओं से प्राप्त भोजन, भोजन पकाना, भोजन करना, जंतुओं का आहार) |
| Shelter – Types of Houses, Home Decoration and Cleanliness, Family and Domestic Animals (आवास – आवास और उसके प्रकार, गृह सज्जा और सफाई, परिवार और घरेलू जीव-जंतु) |
| Water – Sources of Water, Water Storage, Water in Our Life, Water Scarcity, Water Conservation and Need of Water for Plants and Animals (जल – जल के स्रोत, जल भंडारण, हमारे जीवन और जल, जल का अभाव, जल का बचाव, पौधों एवं जंतुओं के लिए जल की आवश्यकता) |
| Transport and Communication (आवागमन एवं संप्रेषण) |
| Things We Make and Do (चीजें जो हम बनाते और करते हैं) |
(B) Pedagogical Issues (शिक्षा शास्त्रीय आयाम)
| Nature and Scope of Environmental Studies (पर्यावरण अध्ययन का स्वरूप) |
| Importance of Environmental Studies (पर्यावरण अध्ययन का महत्व) |
| Teaching of Environmental Studies (पर्यावरण के बारे में शिक्षा) |
| Activities, Practical Work and Project-Based Learning (गतिविधियाँ, व्यावहारिक कार्य एवं परियोजना आधारित कार्य) |
| Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation & Competency-Based Assessment in EVS (सतत एवं व्यापक मूल्यांकन एवं पर्यावरण अध्ययन में दक्षता आधारित आकलन) |
| Teaching-Learning Process (शिक्षण-अधिगम) |
Why is the JTET EVS Syllabus Important?
The Environmental Studies section helps assess a candidate’s understanding of environmental awareness, health, family, society, natural resources, and classroom teaching strategies. Questions are generally based on conceptual understanding and pedagogy, making this section highly scoring with proper preparation.
Conclusion
The JTET EVS Syllabus 2026 covers both Environmental Studies content and pedagogical aspects required for teaching primary school students. Candidates should prepare every topic carefully, revise NCERT concepts, and practise previous year questions to improve their performance in the JTET examination.
Source: Official JTET Environmental Studies Syllabus Document.
