Gumla Administration Reviews Exam Centres Ahead of Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test on November 1

Deputy Commissioner Dileshwar Mahato and Superintendent of Police Haris Bin Zama jointly inspected examination centres across Gumla district to review preparations for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) 2026, scheduled for November 1. The officials directed authorities to ensure adequate security, effective monitoring and the smooth, fair and peaceful conduct of the examination.

The inspection was attended by Gumla Sub-Divisional Officer Akhilesh Kumar, Sub-Divisional Police Officer Suresh Prasad Yadav, District Superintendent of Education Noor Alam Khan and other officials.

During the visit, the team reviewed basic facilities, CCTV surveillance, control rooms, seating arrangements and security measures at the designated examination centres. The officials also issued instructions to the concerned officers and school principals to address any shortcomings before the examination.

The centres inspected included Ursuline Girls' High School, Gumla; St Anna High School, Puggu; St Ignatius High School, Gumla; Don Bosco School, Gumla; and St Patrick High School, Gumla, among others.

The Deputy Commissioner directed officials to ensure that CCTV cameras were positioned according to prescribed standards, seating plans were properly arranged in every examination room and control rooms were equipped to monitor proceedings effectively. He also called for the latest examination guidelines and any subsequent changes to be communicated to all centres through video conferencing to ensure uniform implementation.

Superintendent of Police Haris Bin Zama stressed the need for robust security arrangements and thorough frisking of candidates in accordance with examination rules. Officials also reviewed arrangements for uninterrupted electricity, alternative power supplies, backup systems and adequate generator fuel to prevent disruptions during the examination.

8,061 candidates to appear at 11 centres

The JTET 2026 will be conducted in two shifts on Sunday, November 1, at 11 designated centres across Gumla district. A total of 8,061 candidates are expected to appear.

The first shift will run from 9.30 am to noon for 4,822 candidates appearing for the examination for teaching Classes VI to VIII. The second shift, scheduled from 2 pm to 4.30 pm, will accommodate 3,239 candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes I to V.

Strict entry rules and security protocols

The district administration has made compliance with examination timings and security protocols mandatory. Candidates must enter