J-TET to be held at 30 centres in Pakur, over 16,000 candidates to appear

A total of 16,336 candidates are scheduled to appear for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (J-TET) in Pakur district on November 1. The examination will be conducted at 30 centres across the district.

According to information from the authorities, 3,768 candidates will take the examination for the primary level, while 12,568 candidates will appear for the upper primary level.

The preparations for the examination will be reviewed by the state's Chief Secretary through a video conference with district officials on Thursday, October 29. The review will focus on ensuring the smooth and fair conduct of the examination. The state Education Department has instructed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) to remain vigilant and ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.

The examination will be conducted in two shifts. The upper primary-level examination will take place from 9:30 am to 12 noon, with candidates required to report to their examination centres by 7 am. The primary-level examination will be held from 2 pm to 4:30 pm, and candidates must report by 12:30 pm.

The DC and SP have issued a joint order outlining the responsibilities of magistrates, police officers, centre superintendents and flying squad magistrates deployed for the examination. They have been directed to ensure that all examination-related activities strictly follow the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The district administration has emphasised vigilance and coordination among the officials concerned to ensure the examination is conducted smoothly and in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.