The Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu (TNTRB) has released the notification for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2026 for working teachers — Notification No. 02/2026. This test is only for teachers appointed on or before 1 September 2025. Online applications run from 27 October to 19 November 2026, and the Paper 1 and Paper 2 examinations will be held on 20 December 2026.
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| Paper | For Teaching | Eligible Teachers |
| Paper 1 | Classes 1 to 5 (Primary level) | Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) and equivalents |
| Paper 2 | Classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary level) | Graduate Teachers (BT Assistants), BRTEs and IEDSS Special Education Teachers |
Important note: This TNTET is only for working teachers — teachers working on Time Scale / Consolidated / Part-time pay in Government, Government-aided or recognised unaided private schools in Tamil Nadu can apply. Fresh candidates are not eligible in this cycle; they must wait for the regular TNTET notification. You will need an active email ID and mobile number — verification is done through OTP.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official TNTRB website trb.tn.gov.in and open the ‘TNTET for Working Teachers – 2026’ link.
- In New User Sign Up, verify your email ID and mobile number through OTP to create a User ID and Password.
- Log in and fill the form — personal details, educational qualifications, examination particulars and document uploads.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form before 19 November 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted form and keep it safe; corrections can be made between 20 and 22 November if needed.
| Apply Online / Official Website | trb.tn.gov.in — TNTRB Official Website |
A private information portal (not a government website) — please read the official notification before applying.
Who is TNTET 2026 for?
Only working teachers — those appointed on or before 1 September 2025.
What is the last date to apply?
19 November 2026; corrections can be made from 20 to 22 November 2026.
When is the examination?
20 December 2026 — Paper 1 in the morning and Paper 2 in the evening.
What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Paper 1 is for teaching Classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for Classes 6 to 8.
Can fresh candidates apply?
No — only in-service teachers are eligible in this cycle.
