TNTET 2026 for Working Teachers Notification Out

TNTET 2026 for Working Teachers – Apply Online

The Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu (TRB) has officially released the TNTET 2026 for Working Teachers Notification.

This special Teacher Eligibility Test is conducted for in-service teachers working in Government, Aided, and Private schools of Tamil Nadu who were appointed on or before 01 September 2025.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 18 February 2026 to 10 April 2026 through the official website. Applicants are advised to read the notification carefully before submitting the form.

Overview Table

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu
Exam Name	Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2026
Post Name	SGT, BT Assistant, BRTE, Special Education Teacher (IEDSS)
Total Vacancies	Not Specified (Eligibility Test)
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Tamil Nadu
Salary / Pay Level	As per Notification
Official Website	www.trb.tn.gov.in

Important Dates

Events	Dates
Notification Release	13 February 2026
Online Application Start	18 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	10 April 2026
Correction Window	11 – 13 April 2026
Paper I Exam Date	04 July 2026 (Tentative)
Paper II Exam Date	05 July 2026 (Tentative)

Application Fee

Category	Fee (Per Paper)
General / Others	₹600/-
SC / SCA / ST / Differently Abled	₹300/-

⚠️ Application fee is non-refundable.

Age Limit

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	As per Notification
Maximum Age	As per Notification

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
Reserved Categories	As per Government Rules

Eligibility Criteria

Employment Status

Candidate must be a working teacher.
Appointment should be on or before 01.09.2025.
Applicable for SGT, BT Assistant, BRTE, and equivalent posts.
Employment may be on:
- Time Scale
- Consolidated Pay
- Part-Time Basis

Educational Qualification

Must possess qualifications prescribed by NCTE norms.
Must follow Tamil Nadu Government Special Rules:
- G.O.(Ms).No.13
- G.O.(Ms).No.144
- G.O.(Ms).No.12
Applicable for:
- Secondary Grade Teachers
- BT Assistants
- BRTEs
- Special Education Teachers (IEDSS)

Vacancy Details

Post Category	Vacancy
Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT)	As per Notification
BT Assistant	As per Notification
BRTE	As per Notification
Special Education Teacher (IEDSS)	As per Notification
Equivalent Posts	As per Notification

Selection Process

The selection will be done through:

Written Examination (OMR Based)
Paper I / Paper II (As Applicable)
Qualification Based on Minimum Marks

Salary / Pay Scale

Component	Details
Pay Scale	As per Official Notification
Allowances	As per TN Govt Rules

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

TNTET Paper I (For SGT)

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II (English)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

TNTET Paper II (For BT Assistants)

Subject	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I	30	30
Language II (English)	30	30
Maths & Science / Social Science	60	60
Total	150	150

Minimum Qualifying Marks

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

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

Visit the official website www.trb.tn.gov.in.
Click on “TNTET for Working Teachers – 2026”.
Download and read the notification.
Register using mobile number and email ID.
Login and fill the application form.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Review all details.
Submit the form and take printout.

Required Documents

Recent Photograph (40–60 KB)
Signature (20–40 KB)
Service Certificate (Annexure-I)
Educational Certificates
Community Certificate (If Applicable)
Other Supporting Documents (PDF 250–300 KB)

Important Instructions

Separate application required for Paper I and Paper II.
Separate fee applicable for each paper.
Exam will be conducted in offline mode.
Correction window: 11–13 April 2026.
Incorrect details may lead to rejection.
Keep registration details safe.

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs – TNTET 2026 for Working Teachers

Q1. What is TNTET 2026 for Working Teachers?

TNTET 2026 is a special eligibility test conducted by TRB Tamil Nadu for in-service teachers.

Q2. When will the online application start?

The application starts from 18 February 2026.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 10 April 2026.

Q4. Who is eligible for TNTET 2026?

Working teachers appointed on or before 01.09.2025 are eligible.

Q5. What is the exam mode?

The exam will be conducted in offline OMR-based mode.

Q6. What is the application fee?

₹600 for General and ₹300 for SC/ST/Differently Abled (per paper).

Disclaimer

All the details mentioned above are for informational purposes only. Candidates must verify the information from the official website before applying.

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TNTET 2026 for Working Teachers Notification Out – Apply Online