TNTET for Working Teachers October 2026
The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu, has released Notification No. 02/2026 for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) for working teachers, October 2026. The notification is dated 26 October 2026 and covers both Paper I and Paper II.
This test is meant only for serving teachers who were appointed on or before 01.09.2025. Applications are accepted through the online mode alone, and the Board was permitted to conduct the test under G.O.(Ms).No.231, School Education (TRB) Department, dated 13.10.2025.
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 (tentative) | 20-12-2026, forenoon |
| TNTET Paper I (tentative) | 20-12-2026, afternoon |
Who Can Apply
The test is open to Secondary Grade Teachers, Graduate Teachers (BT Assistants), BRTEs, teachers in other equivalent cadre posts, and Special Education Teachers (IEDSS). They must be working on time scale, consolidated or part-time pay in government, government aided or unaided recognised private schools in Tamil Nadu.
Qualified serving teachers who opt for promotion should also apply.
Educational Qualification
TNTET Paper I
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Higher Secondary with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as per the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
- Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed.
TNTET Paper II
- Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post Graduation, and B.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 45% marks for SC/ST/BC/MBC/DNC/PH candidates, and B.Ed., as per NCTE regulations
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 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)
Candidates who do not hold the prescribed qualifications on the date of the notification are not eligible to apply.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee per application |
|---|---|
| All candidates except those below | Rs. 600 |
| SC, SCA, ST and Differently Abled Persons | Rs. 300 |
Paper I and Paper II need separate applications, each with its own fee. Payment is accepted only through the online gateway (net banking, credit card or debit card). Demand drafts and postal orders are not accepted, and the fee is not refunded or adjusted for any future test.
Exam Pattern
Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks. The test is OMR based and lasts 3 hours.
Paper I (Classes I to V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (6-11 years) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada or Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II: English | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Paper II (Classes VI to VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (11-14 years) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada or Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II: English | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science, or Social Science | 60 | 60 |
Mathematics and Science is meant for Mathematics and Science teachers, and Social Science for Social Science teachers. Teachers of any other subject may choose either. Candidates choose Tamil or English as the medium of the question paper for Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies and the Paper II subject section.
Paper I questions follow the State syllabus for Classes I to V, with the standard and linkages going up to the secondary stage. Paper II follows the State syllabus for Classes VI to VIII, with the standard going up to the higher secondary stage.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum marks |
|---|---|
| General | 60% (90 marks) |
| BC, BCM, MBC/DNC | 50% (75 marks) |
| SC, SCA, ST and PWD | 40% (60 marks) |
Candidates who reach these marks receive the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test eligibility certificate for the respective paper. The notification also states that a pass in TNTET cannot be claimed as a right to employment, since it is only an eligibility test.
How to Apply
- Apply online only, on the TRB website. No other mode is accepted.
- Submit separate applications for Paper I and Paper II.
- Upload the Service Certificate in the prescribed Annexure-I format. Applications without it, or with a changed format, are rejected.
- Upload a recent passport size colour photograph (JPG, JPEG or PNG, 40-60 KB) and signature (JPG, JPEG or PNG, 20-40 KB).
- Upload the Service Certificate, community certificate and educational certificates as PDF files of 250-300 KB each.
- Keep a valid e-mail ID and mobile number active until the results are declared. All communication goes to them.
Documents to Upload
- 10th (SSLC) and 12th (Higher Secondary) certificates and mark statements
- Diploma in Teacher Education, Elementary Education or Special Education, wherever applicable
- B.El.Ed. or the 4-year integrated B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. degree, wherever applicable
- UG degree in the relevant subject, with the consolidated mark sheet and degree or provisional certificate
- B.Ed. or Special B.Ed. degree, or the other qualifications prescribed for IEDSS
- Community certificate and differently abled certificate, wherever applicable
- Service Certificate (Annexure-I)
The edit window from 20 to 22 November 2026 is the only chance to correct application details. The Board will not consider later requests.
Hall Ticket, Centres and Result
Examination centres will be set up in all districts, and the exact date, time and centre will be printed on the hall ticket. Hall tickets are uploaded on the TRB website and in the candidate’s login dashboard; they are not sent by post. The list of qualified candidates will also be published on the TRB website.
For queries, call the toll-free number 1800 425 6753 or write to trbgrievances@tn.gov.in before the last date.
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