Jharkhand JTET Special Trains for Tatanagar & Ranchi
Indian Railways announces special train services for 5.65 lakh Jharkhand JTET candidates. Check routes, stops, and timings here.
To support the massive influx of students, Indian Railways has announced the operation of Jharkhand JTET special trains to assist more than 5.65 lakh candidates appearing for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) on November 1, 2026. With 986 examination centers spread across the state, these services aim to ensure hassle-free travel for examinees.
Examination Schedule and Shifts
The JTET 2026 examination will be conducted in two separate shifts to manage the large volume of participants:
- Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8): 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5): 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tatanagar-Deoghar Special (Train No. 08119/08120)
A special service has been introduced to connect Tatanagar and Deoghar. The schedule is as follows:
- Departure from Tatanagar: November 1 at 6:30 p.m.
- Arrival at Deoghar: November 2 at 8:00 a.m.
This service will provide stops at the following locations:
- Kandra, Chandil, Purulia, Joychandi Pahar, Burnpur, Asansol, Andal, Sainthia, Rampurhat, Barharwa Junction, Tinpahar Junction, Sahibganj, Barahat Junction, and Banka.
Return Service: The train will depart Deoghar on November 2 at 10:10 a.m., reaching Tatanagar at 2:30 a.m. on November 3.
Ranchi-Daltonganj Special Service
For candidates traveling from Ranchi, a special train has been scheduled to reach Daltonganj late in the evening:
- Departure from Ranchi: 7:00 p.m.
- Arrival at Daltonganj: 11:45 p.m.
The train will call at Piska, Lohardaga, Tori, Latehar, and Barwadih.
Mandatory Instructions for Candidates
All examinees must carry a valid admit card to enter the test centers. These can be downloaded from the official Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) website at jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
Authorities have strongly advised all candidates to report to their designated examination centers well in advance of the scheduled shift timings to avoid any delays.