TN TET 2026 for Working Teachers, Application,Dates,Eligibility

TN TET 2026 Notification for Working Teachers Released: Check Exam Dates, Eligibility, and Application Process: The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Government of Tamil Nadu, has released Notification No. 01/2026 for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) specifically designed for Working Teachers. This special notification invites applications for Paper I and Paper II from eligible teachers currently working in various government, aided, and recognized private schools across Tamil Nadu. The online application process commences on February 18, 2026, and will remain open until April 10, 2026.

TN TET 2026 Overview

TN TET 2026: Important Dates

Candidates must adhere to the following schedule for the TNTET 2026 recruitment process.

TN TET 2026: Eligibility Details

Employment Status: To be eligible, candidates must be Working Teachers appointed on or before 01.09.2025. This applies to Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), BT Assistants, and other equivalent cadre teachers working on Time Scale, Consolidated, or Part-time pay.

Applicable Departments/Schools: Teachers must be employed under the Directorate of School Education, Elementary Education, Welfare Departments (Adi-Dravida, Tribal, MBC), Corporations (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai), Forest Department, or other Government, Government Aided, and Unaided Recognized Private Schools in Tamil Nadu.

Educational Qualification:

• General: Qualifications as defined in G.O.(Ms).No.13 (dated 30.01.2020) and NCTE norms.
• Special Education: Teachers must meet qualifications mentioned in G.O.(Ms).No.144 (dated 17.06.2025).
• Note: Candidates without the prescribed NCTE qualifications are liable for disqualification.

Examination Fee

The examination fee must be paid online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Offline payments are not accepted.

Note: Separate applications and fees are required for Paper-I and Paper-II.

Scheme of Examination

• Total Marks: 150
• Number of Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Mode: OMR Based

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• General Category: 60% (90 Marks)
• BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, PWD: 50% (75 Marks)
• SC, SCA, ST: 40% (60 Marks)

TN TET 2026 Exam Pattern

TNTET Paper-I (For Classes I to V)

Standard: Topics for Classes I–V, but difficulty/linkages up to Secondary Stage.

TNTET Paper-II (For Classes VI to VIII)

Standard: Topics for Classes VI–VIII, but difficulty/linkages up to Senior Secondary Stage.

How to Apply

1. Visit Official Site: Go to http://www.trb.tn.gov.in
2. Register: Use a valid mobile number and email ID (mandatory).
3. Fill Application: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and service details carefully. Separate applications are needed for Paper I and II.
4. Upload Documents:
   • Photo: Color, 40-60 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG).
   • Signature: 20-40 KB (JPG/JPEG/PNG).
   • Certificates: Service Certificate (Annexure-I), Community Certificate, and Educational Marksheets/Degrees. PDF format, size 250-300 KB.
5. Pay Fee: Pay the examination fee online via the payment gateway.
6. Submit: Verify all details and submit before 10.04.2026.

Official Links

• Official Website: trb.tn.gov.in
• Support Email: trbgrievances@tn.gov.in
• Support Phone: 1800 425 6753