TNTET 2026 (Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test)
Conducted by: Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board
Last Date to Apply: 10 April 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
10 April 2026
Closed
Salary
₹25,000 - ₹65,000
Age limit
18-40 years
Application Fee
General: ₹500, SC/ST: ₹250
About This Exam
Tamil Nadu TET for eligibility certification of teachers for primary and upper primary levels in TN government schools.
Conducting Body
Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board
Total Vacancies
20,000+
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
20 April 2026
Application End Date
25 July 2026
Exam Date
15 September 2026
Eligibility Criteria
D.T.Ed/B.Ed from recognized institution
Age limit
18-40 years
18-40 years
SC/ST: 5 years, MBC: 3 years
Educational Qualification
Teaching qualification as per NCTE norms
Number of Attempts
No limit
Application Fee
General: ₹500, SC/ST: ₹250
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
TNTET Qualification → TN TRB Teacher Recruitment
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹25,000 - ₹65,000
Range: ₹25,000 - ₹65,000
TN teacher pay scale
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Medical, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Primary and Upper Primary Teacher in TN government schools
Career Growth & Promotions
BT Assistant → Head Master → BEO → DEO.
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: ₹500, SC/ST: ₹250
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