SLET/SET 2026 (State Level Eligibility Test)
Conducted by: Various State agencies (accredited by UGC)
Last Date to Apply: 01 August 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
01 August 2026
Closed
Salary
₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400
Age limit
No age limit
Application Fee
General: ₹800, OBC: ₹600, SC/ST: ₹400
About This Exam
State Level Eligibility Test / State Eligibility Test for eligibility as Assistant Professor in universities and colleges within the respective state. Conducted by UGC-accredited state agencies.
Conducting Body
Various State agencies (accredited by UGC)
Total Vacancies
Eligibility certification
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
01 May 2026
Application End Date
01 August 2026
Exam Date
15 October 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Post-Graduate with 55% marks in relevant subject
Age limit
No age limit
No age limit for SLET/SET
Educational Qualification
Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks
Number of Attempts
No limit
Application Fee
General: ₹800, OBC: ₹600, SC/ST: ₹400
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Written Test → SLET/SET Certificate → Eligible for Assistant Professor in state
Previous Year Question Papers
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Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400
Range: ₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400
UGC 7th CPC Pay Level 10 for Assistant Professor
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Medical, LTC, Academic allowance, Research grants
Job Role & Responsibilities
Assistant Professor in universities and colleges (state-level eligibility)
Career Growth & Promotions
Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor → Dean → Vice Chancellor.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General: ₹800, OBC: ₹600, SC/ST: ₹400
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