The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) is conducting the Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2025 — a state-level qualifying examination primarily for eligibility as Assistant Professors in colleges/universities and for Ph.D. programme admissions in Jharkhand. The online application deadline has been extended, giving candidates extra time to register and submit their applications online through the official JPSC portal.
Important Details
Category
Details
Exam / Admission Name
Jharkhand Eligibility Test (JET) 2025
Conducting Authority
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
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08/2025 (Official Notification)
Purpose
Eligibility for Assistant Professor posts & Ph.D. admissions
As per official JPSC rules (usually not specified in broad terms)
Maximum Age
No upper age limit (generally applicable)
Age Relaxation
As per government norms
Vacancy Details
At this stage, the official notification does not list total seats/vacancies under JET 2025 because JET is an eligibility test rather than a direct recruitment. However, qualifying JET is mandatory for future recruitments like Assistant Professor roles in Jharkhand colleges and Ph.D. admissions where seats are allocated by respective institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Aspect
Requirement
Educational Qualification
Master’s Degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject
Minimum Marks
Usually 55% (General/EWS) and 50% (Reserved categories) — check official details for exact criteria.
Resident Criteria
Apply as per JPSC eligibility conditions in notification
Selection Process
The selection for JET 2025 generally includes the following stages:
Written Examination (JET) – Conducted by JPSC.
Merit & Cut-off – Based on marks obtained in the test.
Document Verification – After qualifying the exam.
Final Eligibility Certificate – Used for recruitment/admissions.
Exam Pattern (Standard)
Component
Details
Mode of Exam
Offline (pen & paper) – Expected based on JET norm
Papers
Paper I + Paper II
Duration
Around 3 Hours total
Question Type
Objective/MCQs (subject-wise for Paper II)
Admission Details (Post-JET)
After clearing JET 2025:
📍 Candidates become eligible for Assistant Professor recruitment in government colleges/academia in Jharkhand. 📍 JET certification is also used for Ph.D. programme admissions in state universities. 📍 Selection depends on vacancies and further recruitment/selection processes by respective departments.
