TS TET 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test

TS TET 2026 Overview

Department of School Education, Government of Telangana has released the TS TET 2026 notification for candidates aspiring to become teachers for Classes I to VIII. This is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment, but it is mandatory for teaching jobs in Telangana. The competition level is typically moderate but requires strong conceptual clarity in pedagogy.

TS TET 2026 Highlights

TS TET 2026 Important Dates

As mentioned in the official press note on page 1, the exam will be conducted in CBT mode across Telangana during June 2026.

TS TET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Paper I (Classes 1 to 5)

• Intermediate (10+2) with at least 50% marks
• D.El.Ed / D.Ed / B.El.Ed / Special Education Diploma

For Paper II (Classes 6 to 8)

• Graduation (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.Tech) with 50% marks
• B.Ed or equivalent qualification

As detailed in the eligibility section of the notification, candidates pursuing final year teacher training courses can also apply.

TS TET 2026 Age Limit

Note:
There is no specific age limit mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must meet educational eligibility criteria.

TS TET 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Explanation:
Since TS TET is an eligibility test, candidates of any age can apply as long as they meet educational qualifications.

TS TET Application Fee 2026

TS TET Salary and Pay Scale 2026

Insight:
TS TET qualification enables candidates to apply for government teaching jobs, where salaries typically range as per state pay scales.

TS TET Selection Process 2026

• Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• No interview stage

Exam Nature

• Objective-type questions
• No negative marking
• Each question carries 1 mark

TS TET Exam Pattern 2026

Paper I (Classes 1-5)

Paper II (Classes 6-8)

TS TET Minimum Qualifying Marks

As shown in the pass criteria table on page 4, different qualifying marks apply based on category.

Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus

Key Areas

• Child Development & Pedagogy (High Weightage):
  Core section common to both papers
• Language Sections (Moderate):
  Scoring but requires practice
• Mathematics / EVS / Subject Concerned (High):
  Conceptual clarity required

Expert Insight:
Unlike recruitment exams, TS TET focuses more on teaching aptitude and pedagogy concepts. Candidates preparing for CTET or other state TET exams can easily align their preparation strategy.

TS TET Certificate Validity

• Lifetime validity

As mentioned in the final section on page 4, once qualified, the TS TET certificate remains valid for life, eliminating the need for reattempts.

TS TET 2026 Important Links