The School Education Department, Government of Telangana, has officially announced the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) January 2026. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from January 3 to 31, 2026
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TG TET Notification 2026
A detailed TS TET 2026 Notification will be released on Friday, outlining important dates, eligibility criteria, and exam procedures. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website — https://schooledu.telangana.gov.in
Mandatory TET for In-Service Teachers
In a major policy change, the Telangana State Government has amended Rule 12 (Exemption from Passing TET) under GO MS No. 36.
As per the new rule, all in-service teachers currently working in Government and Local Body Schools are now mandated to appear for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) — conducted either by the State Government (TS TET) or the Central Government (CTET).
This amendment ensures uniform teacher quality standards and aligns Telangana’s teacher recruitment norms with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines.
TS TET 2026 Notification
Telangana TET has held the TET nine times across all these sessions and the November 2025 session will account for the tenth TET iteration in the state. With the demand for certified educators on the rise, the government introduced two TETs this year. For the exam held in January 2026, 286,381 candidates applied.
Telangana TET 2026 Overview
| Exam | Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TSTET) |
| Level | State Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | November 14 2025 |
| Levels of Exam | Paper 1 (Primary Teachers) Paper 2 (Upper Primary Teachers) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Official Website | tgtet.aptonline.in |
TS TET Exam Date 2026
| TG TET Notification Release Date | 14 November 2025 |
| Apply Online start date | Updated Soon |
| Last date to apply online | Updated Soon |
| TG TET Exam Date 2026 | 03-01-2026 to 31-01-2026 |
About TS TET
The Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is a state-level exam that determines eligibility for teaching positions in Primary (Classes I–V) and Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII) levels in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, and Private Schools across Telangana.
The test comprises Paper-I (for Primary Teachers) and Paper-II (for Upper Primary Teachers). Candidates possessing B.Ed., D.El.Ed., or equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply.
How to Apply for TS TET 2026
- Visit the official website: manabadi.co.in or https://schooledu.telangana.gov.in
- Click on “TS TET 2026 Registration” link.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature.
- Pay the required application fee online.
- Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference.
TG TET Application Documents 2025
- Aadhar Card
- Candidates photograph
- Candidates signature
- 10th marksheet
- 12th marksheet
- Graduation marksheet
- Postgraduation certificate
- B.Ed Certificate
Telangana TET Application Fee 2026
Candidates applying online for teacher recruitment will be required to pay the application fee. Candidates have to pay Rs 400 as application fee for TG TET 2026 and the payment has to be made through online mode only. Candidates belonging to any category must pay the application fee. No Telangana TET 2026 registration will be accepted if payment has not been made.
Online application submission procedure:
Detailed procedure for applying ONLINE FOR TS TET 2026 is given in the Information Bulletin. Candidates can download the Information Bulletin free of cost from the TSTET website: https://tstet.cgg.gov.in from 14.11.2025 onwards. Candidates can submit their applications online from 14.11.2025 to 29.11.2025 through website: https://tstet.cgg.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum credentials for a candidate to apply for TG TET 2026 are specified below:
Candidates who are in their last year of any of the NCTE or RCI-accredited Teacher Education Courses and/or Language Pandit Training Courses can also apply for the TS-TET-2026. However, it is clarified that mere appearance or passing the TS-TET will not entitle a candidate to be considered for appointment to the post of Teacher in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad, and Private Aided Schools, unless he possesses the qualifications prescribed for appointment to such post in the relevant statutory recruitment rules framed by the State Government from time to time as on the date prescribed therein for possession.
TG-TET Structure, Content, and Syllabus
a) The structure and content of each part of Paper-I and Paper-II of the TS-TET, and the breakup of the total 150 marks among various parts of the paper are given in the Information Bulletin.
b) Syllabus for TG-TET can be downloaded from https://tstet.cgg.gov.in
TG TET Pass Criteria
The criteria for considering pass in TG-TET are as follows:
| Community | Pass Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 60% and above |
| BC | 50% and above |
| SC/ST/ Differently abled (PH)** | 40% and above |
NOTE:** Note: With regard to visually and orthopedically disabled minimum 40% disability only will be considered. With regard to Hearing Impaired, minimum 75% disability will be considered under PH category.
TET Certificate / Marks Memo Validity Period:
The validity period of TET qualifying certificates for appointment, unless otherwise notified by the Government of Telangana, would remain valid for life.
Weightage
According to G.O.Ms.No.36,School Education (Trg.) Dept., dt 23.12.2015 noted under ref.1, the TET score is given 20% weightage in the Telangana Teacher Recruitment Test.