The Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026 includes Science as an optional subject for Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level – Classes 6 to 8). The syllabus covers fundamental concepts of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and Science Pedagogy, enabling candidates to develop both conceptual understanding and effective teaching skills.
Candidates appearing for JTET should prepare every topic prescribed in the official syllabus to improve their chances of qualifying the examination. The syllabus given below has been prepared from the official JTET Science syllabus document.
JTET Exam Overview
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | JAC, Ranchi |
| Subject | Science |
| Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Applicable Paper | Paper 2 |
| Total Questions | 25 |
| Total Marks | 25 |
| Syllabus | Download |
| JTET Exam Portal | jtet.jacportal.in |
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JTET Science Syllabus 2026 (Classes 6–8)
General Science
| Sources of Food, Components of Food, Health and Hygiene, Crop Production, Nutrition in Plants and Uses of Food (भोजन के स्रोत, भोजन के अवयव, स्वास्थ्य और स्वच्छता, फसलों से अनाज की प्राप्ति, पौधों में पोषण, भोजन का उपयोग) |
| Materials of Daily Use, Types of Materials, Separation of Substances and Solubility (दैनिक उपयोग की सामग्री, विभिन्न प्रकार के पदार्थ, पदार्थों का पृथक्करण एवं जल में पदार्थ का विलेपन) |
| Things Around Us, Living Organisms, Classification of Organisms, Structure and Functions of Plants and Animals, Adaptation, Diversity, Habitats and Excretion (आस-पास की वस्तुएँ, जीव-जंतु, सजीवों का वर्गीकरण, पौधों एवं जंतुओं की संरचना और कार्य, जीवों में अनुकूलन, जैव विविधता, आवास एवं उत्सर्जन) |
| Measurement, Motion, Force and Sound (मापन, गति, बल, ध्वनि एवं श्रवण) |
| Electric Current, Electric Circuit, Electrical Devices, Magnet, Light, Heat and Temperature (विद्युत धारा, विद्युत परिपथ, विद्युत उपकरण, चुंबक, प्रकाश, ऊष्मा एवं ताप) |
| Chemical Changes, Environment, Energy and Fossil Fuels (रासायनिक बदलाव, पर्यावरण, ऊर्जा एवं जीवाश्म ईंधन) |
| Carbon Cycle, Greenhouse Effect, Ozone Layer, Pollution and its Types, Waste Management (कार्बन चक्र, हरित गृह प्रभाव, ओजोन परत, प्रदूषण एवं उसके प्रकार, कचरा प्रबंधन) |
Science Pedagogy
| Nature and Structure of Science (विज्ञान की प्रकृति और संरचना) |
| Objectives of Science Teaching (विज्ञान शिक्षण के उद्देश्य) |
| Understanding Science (विज्ञान की समझ) |
| Methods of Science Teaching – STEAM-based Teaching, Observation, Experimentation, Project-based Learning and Activity-based Teaching (विज्ञान शिक्षण की विधियाँ – STEAM आधारित विज्ञान शिक्षण, अवलोकन, प्रयोग, योजना आधारित तथा गतिविधि आधारित शिक्षण) |
| Use of Teaching-Learning Materials and Remedial Teaching (पाठ्यचर्या सामग्री एवं सहायक सामग्री का उपयोग, उपचारात्मक शिक्षण) |
| Assessment – CCE/HPC मूल्यांकन (CCE/HPC) |
Why is the JTET Science Syllabus Important?
The Science section evaluates a candidate’s understanding of scientific concepts, environmental awareness, biology, physics, chemistry, and modern science teaching methodologies. A strong grasp of these topics helps candidates score well in Paper 2 and prepares them for effective science teaching in upper primary classes.
Conclusion
The JTET Science Syllabus 2026 provides comprehensive coverage of General Science and Science Pedagogy, including topics related to food, materials, living organisms, electricity, environment, energy, pollution, and teaching methods. Candidates should prepare every topic thoroughly and practise previous year questions to improve their performance in the JTET examination.
Source: Official JTET Science Syllabus Document.
