Job Summary
The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Government of Tamil Nadu, has released the official notification for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2026. This specific test is conducted exclusively for eligible working teachers currently employed in various government, government-aided, and unaided recognized private schools across Tamil Nadu.
The test aims to provide eligibility certification for Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), BT Assistants, and equivalent cadre teachers who were appointed on or before September 1, 2025. Applications must be submitted through the online mode only.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Department | Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu |
| Employment Type | Eligibility Test for Working Teachers |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Total Vacancies | Not Mentioned (Eligibility Test) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.trb.tn.gov.in |
| Job Start Date | 18.02.2026 (Application Commencement) |
| Job End Date | 10.04.2026 (Application Deadline) |
Advertisement No.
Notification No. 01/2026
Jobs In Tamil Nadu
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
| TNTET Paper I (Secondary Grade Teachers/Equivalent) | Not Mentioned |
| TNTET Paper II (BT Assistants/Equivalent) | Not Mentioned |
Salary Details
- This notification is for an eligibility test; however, participating teachers must be currently working on Time Scale, Consolidated, or Part-time pay.
Educational Qualification
- For Paper I: Secondary Grade Teachers, Primary School Headmasters, and other equivalent posts must possess the qualifications defined under the Special Rules for Tamil Nadu School Educational Subordinate Services.
- For Paper II: BT Assistants, Middle School Headmasters, and other equivalent posts must meet the qualifications defined by the NCTE and relevant state government orders.
- General Requirement: Only those who possess the prescribed qualifications as of the notification date are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: Not Mentioned (Must be an active working teacher).
- Maximum age: Not Mentioned.
- Age relaxation: Not Mentioned.
Selection Process
The selection process involves a written eligibility examination:
- Mode: Objective type OMR-based examination.
- Duration: 3 Hours.
- Question Format: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Qualifying Marks: * General Category: 60% (90 Marks).
- BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, and PWD: 50% (75 Marks).
- SC, SCA, and ST: 40% (60 Marks).
How to Apply
- Visit the official TRB website: www.trb.tn.gov.in.
- Submit separate applications if applying for both Paper I and Paper II.
- Upload the mandatory Service Certificate (Annexure-I) verified by the competent authority.
- Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (40-60 KB) and signature (20-40 KB) in Jpg/Jpeg/Png format.
- Upload all educational certificates, community certificates, and the service certificate in PDF format (250-300 KB).
- Pay the examination fee through the online payment gateway (Net banking/Credit Card/Debit Card).
Instructions
- Eligibility: Only working teachers appointed on or before 01.09.2025 are eligible.
- Refunds: Examination fees once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
- Examination Centers: The exam will be held in all districts; the specific center will be listed on the Hall Ticket.
- Hall Tickets: Candidates must download Hall Tickets from the TRB website; no offline hall tickets will be sent.
- Misconduct: Possession of electronic gadgets or involvement in malpractices in the exam hall will lead to disqualification and possible criminal action.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 13.02.2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 18.02.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 10.04.2026 |
| Edit Option Window | 11.04.2026 to 13.04.2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date – Paper I | 04.07.2026 FN |
| Tentative Exam Date – Paper II | 05.07.2026 FN |
Important Links
- Notification Link – Click Here
- Official Website – Click Here
