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Tamil Nadu TNTET Notification 2026 for Working Teachers – Eligibility, Dates, Application

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The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu has released the TNTET Notification 2026 (Notification No. 02/2026, dated 26/10/2026) for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test for Working Teachers – October 2026. Eligible in-service teachers appointed on or before 01/09/2025 can apply online for Paper I and Paper II from 27/10/2026 to 19/11/2026 at trb.tn.gov.in. The exam is tentatively scheduled for 20/12/2026.

Direct Link to check TNTET Notification 2026

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Vacancy/Update Name: TNTET Notification 2026 – Quick Overview | Notification No.: 02/2026 | Official Notification/PDF: https://trbrecruitment.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/NOTIFICATION.pdf

TNTET Notification 2026 – Quick Overview

Particulars Details
Conducting Body Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Government of Tamil Nadu
Exam Name Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) for Working Teachers – October 2026
Notification No. 02/2026
Notification Date 26/10/2026
Papers Paper I and Paper II
Who Can Apply Working teachers appointed on or before 01/09/2025
Application Mode Online only
Exam Mode Objective type, OMR based
Official Website www.trb.tn.gov.in

अगर आप 01/09/2025 तक नियुक्त काम कर रहे शिक्षक हैं, तो आप TNTET 2026 के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं। परीक्षा में दो पेपर होंगे और आवेदन प्रक्रिया पूरी तरह ऑनलाइन है। यह परीक्षा तमिलनाडु सरकार के टीचर्स रिक्रूटमेंट बोर्ड द्वारा आयोजित की जाती है।

TNTET 2026 Important Dates

Event Date
Date of Notification 26/10/2026
Online Application Starts 27/10/2026
Last Date to Apply Online 19/11/2026
Edit Option 20/11/2026 to 22/11/2026
TNTET Paper II Exam 20/12/2026, Forenoon (Tentative)
TNTET Paper I Exam 20/12/2026, Afternoon (Tentative)

आवेदन 27 अक्टूबर से शुरू होकर 19 नवंबर 2026 तक ऑनलाइन जमा किए जा सकते हैं। आवेदन में गलती सुधारने का मौका 20 से 22 नवंबर तक मिलेगा। परीक्षा 20 दिसंबर को दोपहर और सुबह सत्र में आयोजित होगी।

Who Can Apply for TNTET 2026 for Working Teachers?

The test is open only to working teachers appointed on or before 01/09/2025. The notification covers these teachers:

  • Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT)
  • Graduate Teachers (BT Assistants)
  • BRTEs and other equivalent cadre teachers
  • Special Education Teachers (IEDSS)

केवल वे शिक्षक जो 01/09/2025 से पहले नियुक्त हुए हैं, TNTET 2026 के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं। इसमें सेकंडरी ग्रेड टीचर्स, ग्रेजुएट टीचर्स, BRTE या समकक्ष शिक्षक और स्पेशल एजुकेशन टीचर्स शामिल हैं।

TNTET 2026 Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold the prescribed qualification as on the date of notification. The qualification routes are different for Paper I and Paper II.

TNTET Paper I Qualification

  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as per NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed.
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
  • Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed.

TNTET Paper II Qualification

  • Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post Graduation and B.Ed.
  • Graduation with at least 45% marks (SC/ST/BC/MBC/DNC/PH candidates) and B.Ed., as per NCTE norms
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed.
  • Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. (Special Education), or at least 50% marks in Graduation or Post Graduation and B.Ed. (Special Education)

पेपर I और पेपर II के लिए अलग-अलग शैक्षिक योग्यता निर्धारित हैं, जिनमें 50% अंकों के साथ डिप्लोमा या बीएड जैसे कोर्स शामिल हैं। आवेदन के समय यह योग्यता होनी जरूरी है।

TNTET 2026 Age Limit

The official notification does not mention any age limit.

इस परीक्षा के लिए कोई आधिकारिक आयु सीमा निर्धारित नहीं है, इसलिए आयु की चिंता किए बिना योग्य शिक्षक आवेदन कर सकते हैं।

TNTET 2026 Application Fee

Category Fee per Application
All candidates except SC, SCA, ST and Differently Abled Persons Rs. 600
SC, SCA, ST and Differently Abled Persons Rs. 300
  • Paper I and Paper II need separate applications with separate fees.
  • Payment is accepted only online through the payment gateway (net banking, credit card or debit card). Demand drafts, postal orders and other offline payments are not accepted.
  • The fee is not refundable and cannot be adjusted for any future test, including when it is paid more than once.
  • Select your community or disability category correctly, because the fee differs by category.

सामान्य वर्ग के लिए आवेदन शुल्क 600 रुपए है, जबकि SC/ST और विकलांग उम्मीदवारों के लिए 300 रुपए है। पेपर I और II के लिए अलग-अलग आवेदन और शुल्क देना होगा। भुगतान केवल ऑनलाइन स्वीकार किया जाता है और यह वापस नहीं मिलता।

TNTET 2026 Exam Pattern

Both papers have 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, to be completed in 3 hours. The exam is objective type and OMR based. The notification does not mention negative marking.

TNTET Paper I (Classes 1 to 5)

Subject Questions Marks Medium
Child Development and Pedagogy (age group 6 to 11 years) 30 30 Tamil/English
Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu) 30 30 As per language chosen
Language II – English 30 30 English
Mathematics 30 30 Tamil/English
Environmental Studies 30 30 Tamil/English
Total 150 150  

TNTET Paper II (Classes 6 to 8)

Subject Questions Marks Medium
Child Development and Pedagogy (age group 11 to 14 years) 30 30 Tamil/English
Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu) 30 30 As per language chosen
Language II – English 30 30 English
Mathematics and Science (for Maths and Science teachers) or Social Science (for Social Science teachers); teachers of any other subject may choose either 60 60 Tamil/English
Total 150 150  

TNTET 2026 Syllabus Level

  • Paper I questions are based on the State syllabus for Classes I to V, with the standard and linkages up to the Secondary stage.
  • Paper II questions are based on the State syllabus for Classes VI to VIII, with the standard and linkages up to the Higher Secondary (Senior Secondary) stage.
  • For Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics and Environmental Studies/Science/Social Science, candidates choose Tamil or English as the medium of the question paper.

पेपर I में कक्षा 1 से 5 के लिए और पेपर II में कक्षा 6 से 8 के लिए प्रश्न होते हैं। प्रत्येक पेपर में 150 प्रश्न होते हैं, जिनका जवाब 3 घंटे में देना होता है। माध्यम तमिल या अंग्रेजी चुना जा सकता है।

TNTET 2026 Qualifying Marks

Category Minimum Percentage Minimum Marks (out of 150)
General 60% 90
BC, BCM, MBC/DNC 50% 75
SC, SCA, ST and PWD 40% 60

Candidates who secure these marks in Paper I or Paper II are issued the respective TNTET Eligibility Certificate.

परीक्षा में पास होने के लिए सामान्य वर्ग को 60%, अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग को 50% और आरक्षित वर्ग व विकलांग उम्मीदवारों को 40% अंक प्राप्त करने होते हैं। सफल उम्मीदवारों को TNTET पात्रता प्रमाणपत्र दिया जाता है।

How to Apply for TNTET 2026 Online

  1. Go to the official TRB website, www.trb.tn.gov.in.
  2. Open the TNTET for Working Teachers (October 2026) application link.
  3. Register with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number. Both are mandatory and must stay active until the results are declared.
  4. Fill in the personal, educational and service details carefully.
  5. Upload the photograph, signature, Service Certificate (Annexure-I), community certificate and educational certificates in the prescribed format and size.
  6. Pay the fee online through the payment gateway. An SMS alert confirms successful payment.
  7. Submit the application on or before 19/11/2026. Use the edit option from 20/11/2026 to 22/11/2026 if corrections are needed.
  8. If you are applying for both papers, repeat the process with a separate application and separate fee.

आवेदन के लिए आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर जाकर रजिस्टर करें, जरूरी दस्तावेज अपलोड करें और फीस ऑनलाइन जमा करें। आवेदन जमा करने के बाद 20 से 22 नवंबर के बीच सुधार करने का मौका मिलेगा। अगर दोनों पेपर के लिए आवेदन करना है तो अलग आवेदन और फीस देनी होगी।

Documents Required for TNTET 2026

All documents must be uploaded at the time of applying. Applications without the photograph, signature or required certificates are rejected.

Document Format and Size
Recent passport-size colour photograph JPG/JPEG/PNG, 40 to 60 KB
Signature JPG/JPEG/PNG, 20 to 40 KB
Service Certificate (Annexure-I), community certificate and all educational certificates PDF, 250 to 300 KB

The certificates and mark statements to upload are:

  • 10th / SSLC
  • 12th / Higher Secondary or equivalent
  • Diploma in Teacher Education / Elementary Education / Teacher Education (Special Education)
  • B.El.Ed. (4 years) or equivalent: consolidated marksheet or all semester marksheets in a single PDF, and degree or provisional certificate
  • 4-year integrated B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.: marksheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • UG degree in the relevant subject or equivalent: marksheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • B.Ed. / Special B.Ed. or equivalent, and the IEDSS qualifications mentioned in G.O.(Ms).No.88 dated 13/03/2026: marksheets and degree or provisional certificate
  • Community Certificate
  • Differently Abled Certificate
  • Service Certificate (Annexure-I)

आवेदन के समय पासपोर्ट साइज फोटो, हस्ताक्षर और सभी जरूरी प्रमाणपत्र जैसे सेवा प्रमाणपत्र, जाति प्रमाणपत्र और शैक्षिक प्रमाणपत्र अपलोड करना अनिवार्य है, अन्यथा आवेदन रद्द हो जाएगा।

Important Instructions for TNTET 2026 Candidates

  • Details entered in the application, including name, test paper, community category, date of birth and address, are treated as final. Corrections are possible only during the edit option.
  • Candidates must hold the prescribed qualification as on the date of notification. Being allowed to appear in the exam does not mean eligibility has been verified.
  • Candidates with pending criminal or disciplinary cases must upload the FIR or memorandum of charges, and those with convictions must upload the relevant court orders.
  • Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the examination centre, even when switched off.
  • Hall tickets are uploaded on the TRB website and in the candidate dashboard. They are not sent by post, and no individual written communication is sent.
  • Exam centres will be allotted in all districts at the Board’s discretion. The centre, date and time are given on the hall ticket.
  • Scribe assistance is allowed for eligible differently abled candidates, based on claims in the application and the disability or Medical Board certificate.
  • For queries, call 1800 425 6753 or write to [email protected] well before the last date.

आवेदन में दर्ज जानकारी अंतिम मानी जाएगी, इसलिए सावधानी से भरें। मोबाइल और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक उपकरण परीक्षा केंद्र में प्रतिबंधित हैं। हॉल टिकट ऑनलाइन मिलेगा और परीक्षा केंद्र बोर्ड द्वारा तय होगा। विकलांग उम्मीदवारों को स्राइब मदद मिल सकती है।

TNTET 2026 Important Links

Link URL
Download Official Notification PDF (No. 02/2026) Click Here
Apply Online and Official Website (TRB) Click Here

TNTET Notification 2026 – FAQs

Q1. When was the TNTET Notification 2026 for working teachers released?

The Teachers Recruitment Board released Notification No. 02/2026 on 26/10/2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for TNTET 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 19/11/2026. The link goes offline after that date.

Q3. When is the TNTET 2026 exam date?

The exam is tentatively scheduled for 20/12/2026. Paper II is planned for the forenoon and Paper I for the afternoon.

Q4. Who is eligible for TNTET 2026 for working teachers?

Working SGTs, BT Assistants, BRTEs, equivalent cadre teachers and IEDSS Special Education Teachers appointed on or before 01/09/2025 in Tamil Nadu schools can apply, if they hold the prescribed qualification.

Q5. What is the TNTET 2026 application fee?

The fee is Rs. 600 per application. SC, SCA, ST and Differently Abled candidates pay Rs. 300 per application.

सामान्य सवालों के जवाब से पता चलता है कि अधिसूचना 26 अक्टूबर को जारी हुई, आवेदन 19 नवंबर तक स्वीकार किए जाएंगे, और परीक्षा 20 दिसंबर को है। पात्र शिक्षक ही आवेदन कर सकते हैं और आवेदन शुल्क वर्ग के अनुसार अलग है।

टीएनटीईटी 2026 के लिए महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी

TNTET 2026 उन शिक्षकों के लिए है जो 01/09/2025 से पहले नियुक्त हैं और जिनके पास निर्धारित शैक्षिक योग्यता है। आवेदन ऑनलाइन होते हैं और फीस ऑनलाइन ही जमा करनी होती है। परीक्षा दो पेपरों में होती है, जिनमें से प्रत्येक के लिए अलग आवेदन और फीस देनी होती है। पास होने के लिए निर्धारित न्यूनतम अंक वर्ग के अनुसार होते हैं। आवेदन के समय जरूरी दस्तावेज अपलोड करना अनिवार्य है। परीक्षा का माध्यम तमिल या अंग्रेजी हो सकता है। हॉल टिकट केवल ऑनलाइन मिलेगा और परीक्षा केंद्र बोर्ड तय करेगा। विकलांग उम्मीदवारों को आवश्यक सहायता दी जाती है।

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