Notification No.01/2026 Date: 13.02.2026
Applications closed. The last date for this notification was 10 Apr 2026. Check the official website for a corrigendum or date extension before assuming it is final.
Key Highlights
Expired- Total Vacancies
- See notification
- Last Date to Apply
- 10 Apr 2026
- Application Fee
- See notification
- Age Limit
- See notification
- Qualification
- for TNTET Paper-I and TNTET Paper-II: 1. Tamil Nadu…
- Pay Scale
- G.O. (Ms). No.181, School Education (C2) Department, Dated: 15.11.2011] 5. Examination Fee: i. The Examination fee is Rs.600/- for each application for all the candidates except SC, SCA, ST and Differently Abled Persons. For SC, SCA, ST and Differently Abled Persons the examination fee for each application is Rs. 300/-. Si
Important Links
Links open on the official portal (trb.tn.gov.in). Advertisement number: 01/2026.
Important Dates
- Notification date
- Last date to apply
- Exam date
Dates are as stated in the official notification. Extensions are published by the recruiting authority — verify on the official website before the closing date.
Eligibility Criteria
for TNTET Paper-I and TNTET Paper-II: 1. Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test for Working Teachers shall be conducted to the Secondary Grade Teachers / BT Assistants / BRTEs / Other equivalent cadre posts and the Special Education Teachers (IEDSS) who are working on Time scale/Consolidated/Part-time of pay under the Government and Government Aided Schools. 2. The Secondary Grade Teachers / BT Assistant Teachers working under self - finance unit of Aided Schools and Unaided Recognized Private Schools are also eligible for this Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test. 3. The Educational qualifications defined under the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu School Educational Subordinate Services and mentioned in the G.O.(Ms).No.13,School Education [SE3(1)] Department, dated:30.01.2020 for the Secondary Grade Teachers / BT Assistants / BRTEs / Other equivalent cadre posts; the educational qualifications for the Special Education Teachers (IEDSS) mentioned in the -3- G.O.(Ms).No.144,School Education [SE3(2)] Department, dated:17.06.2025; the educational qualifications defined under the Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Elementary Education Subordinate Services mentioned in the…
Read the official notification for the complete eligibility criteria, including experience and physical standards where applicable.
Application Fee
- SC
- ₹600
- ST
- ₹300
- PwD / PwBD
- ₹300
Examination Fee: i. The Examination fee is Rs.600/- for each application for all the candidates except SC, SCA, ST and Differently Abled Persons. For SC, SCA, ST and Differently Abled Persons the examination fee for each application is Rs. 300/-. Since the examination fee for each application is different for various categories, candidates are advised to enter the correct Community / Category of Disability. Once the payment is made, it will not be refunded. ii. Separate applications have to be submitted for Paper-I and Paper-II along with separate fees. iii. SMS alert regarding successful…
Fees are paid on the official application portal. Payment gateway charges may apply.
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
- 2Physical Test
How to Apply
- 1Candidates should apply only through online mode in the TRB website (http://www.trb.tn.gov.in) No other mode of application will be entertained.
- 2Use separate application for TNTET Paper-I and TNTET Paper-II with separate fees.
- 3Candidates must upload the Service Certificate as given in Annexure-I without fail.
- 4Candidates should upload their recent passport size colour photograph (Jpg/Jpeg/Png format of size 40-60 KB) and signature (Jpg/Jpeg/Png format of size 20-40 KB) separately. Service Certificate (Annexure-I), Community Certificate and all necessary educational
Notification Details
Notification No.01/2026 Date: 13.02.2026
GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU TEACHERS RECRUITMENT BOARD 3rd & 4th Floor, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.R. Centenary Building, Perasiriyar Anbazhagan Kalvi Valagam, College Road, Nungambakkam Chennai - 600 006. Website: h ttp://www.trb.tn.gov.in
TAMIL NADU TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST FOR WORKING TEACHERS - 2026 NOTIFICATION
Applications are invited for Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET), Paper - I and Paper - II only from the eligible working Teachers who are appointed on or before 01.09.2025 as SGT, BT Assistant and other Equivalent cadre Teachers on Time Scale/Consolidated/Part-time pay under the Directorate of School Education / Directorate of Elementary Education / Most Backward Class Department / Adi-Dravida Welfare Department / Tribal Welfare Department / Chennai Corporation / Coimbatore Corporation / Madurai Corporation / Forest Department / Differently Abled Department / Other Departments, Government, Government Aided and Unaided Recognized Private Schools of State Board and Other Boards etc., in Tamil Nadu for the year 2026 through online mode only till 10.04.2026. Teachers Recruitment Board has been permitted to notify and conduct Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test for currently working Teachers. [G.O.(Ms).No.231, School Education (TRB) Department, dated:13.10.2025]
1. Important Dates - TNTET for Working Teachers:
Date of Notification : 13-02-2026 Commencement of submission of online Application : 18-02-2026 Last date for submission of online Application : 10-04-2026 Edit Option : 11-04-2026 to 13-04-2026 Date of Examination - TNTET Paper I : 04-07-2026 FN (Tentative) Date of Examination - TNTET Paper II : 05-07-2026 FN (Tentative)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Notification No.01/2026 Date: 13.02.2026?+
The last date to submit the online application is 10 Apr 2026. Applications received after this date are not accepted.