Detailed Guide & Information
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) has released the Special TNTET Notification 2026 for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test for Working Teachers. The examination is meant for eligible working teachers appointed on or before 1st September 2025 in the schools and departments all over Tamil Nadu. The online application process has started on October 27th, 2026. The last date to submit the application form is November 19th, 2026. Candidates can edit their application forms from 20th to 22nd November 2026. The examination is tentatively scheduled for 20th December 2026. Check here for the complete details and application process.
Special TNTET Notification 2026 Overview
Candidates can check the important details here as mentioned in the official Tamil Nadu Special TET Notification 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Authority | Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu |
| Examination Name | Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test for Working Teachers |
| Notification Name | Special TNTET Notification 2026 |
| Notification Number | 02/2026 |
| Notification Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Exam Papers | TNTET Paper-I and Paper-II |
| Eligible Candidates | Specified working teachers appointed on or before 1 September 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 27th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19th November 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | 20th–22nd November 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | 20th December 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 150 per paper |
| Total Marks | 150 per paper |
| Official Website | TRB Tamil Nadu |
Tamil Nadu Special TET Notification 2026 PDF
Special TET Notification PDF 2026 has been released with Notification No. 02/2026. The notification is released on 26th October 2026. Candidates can download the official recruitment PDF to check details of the eligibility criteria, important dates, selection process, etc. Click on the link below to download the notification PDF.
Special TNTET Notification 2026 PDF: Click to Download
Special TNTET Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Special TET application process for Tamil Nadu Special TET recruitment has started on 27th October 2026. Candidates must submit their forms by 19 November 2026. The board has also provided a three-day application edit window before the tentative examination date.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 26th October 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 27th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 19th November 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | 20th–22nd November 2026 |
| TNTET Paper-II Exam Date | 20th December 2026 (Forenoon), tentative |
| TNTET Paper-I Exam Date | 20th December 2026 (Afternoon), tentative |
How to Apply for Special TNTET Recruitment 2026?
The steps for filling Special TET application form are as follows:
- 1. Go to TRB Tamil Nadu official website.
- 2. Open the Special TNTET Notification 2026 or respective online application link.
- 3. Read notification and check eligibility criteria.
- 4. Choose the appropriate paper: Paper-I, Paper-II or both, if you are eligible.
- 5. Fill out the necessary personal, educational and service information.
- 6. Upload the photograph, signature, service certificate and other documents as per prescribed formats.
- 7. Pay the required exam fee by an accepted online payment method.
- 8. Check all the details filled in the application form.
- 9. Submit the form, and keep a copy of the application and payment confirmation.
Special TNTET Application Fee
Candidates must pay the Special TET examination fee for each paper they apply for. The fee details provided for Special TET 2026 are given below.
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General, OBC and Other Categories | ₹600 per paper |
| SC, SCA and ST | ₹300 per paper |
| Differently Abled Persons | ₹300 per paper |
Tamil Nadu Special TET Eligibility Criteria
The Special TNTET recruitment is open to eligible working teachers appointed on or before 1 September 2025. Candidates must meet prescribed service conditions and educational qualifications for Paper-I or Paper-II.
General Service Eligibility for Special TNTET 2026
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Appointment Date | On or before 1 September 2025 |
| Eligible Teaching Cadres | Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT), Graduate Teachers (BT Assistants), Block Resource Teacher Educators (BRTEs), Special Education Teachers (IEDSS) and other equivalent cadre teachers |
| Pay Type | Time-scale, consolidated or part-time pay |
| Eligible Departments | School Education, Elementary Education, MBC, Adi-Dravida Welfare, Tribal Welfare, Forest Department, Differently Abled Department and other covered departments |
| Eligible Corporations | Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai Corporations |
| Eligible Institutions | Government, government-aided and recognised unaided private schools in Tamil Nadu, including State Board and other recognised boards |
| Promotion Candidates | Qualified serving teachers applying for promotion may also be eligible, subject to the notification’s conditions |
Educational Qualification for TNTET Paper-I
Paper-I is for teaching Classes I to V. Candidates must meet any one of the following qualification requirements.
| S. No. | Educational Qualification |
| 1 | Higher Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed./D.T.Ed.). |
| 2 | Higher Secondary or equivalent with at least 45% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations, 2002. |
| 3 | Higher Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). |
| 4 | Higher Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). |
| 5 | Graduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education. |
| 6 | Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). |
Educational Qualification for TNTET Paper-II
Paper-II is for teaching Classes VI to VIII. Candidates must meet any one of the following qualification requirements.
| S. No. | Educational Qualification |
| 1 | Graduation and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education. |
| 2 | At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post Graduation and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). |
| 3 | Graduation with at least 45% marks for SC, ST, BC, MBC, DNC or PH candidates, along with a B.Ed. as per NCTE Regulations. |
| 4 | Higher Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). |
| 5 | Higher Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a four-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. |
| 6 | Graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. in Special Education, or at least 50% marks in Graduation or Post Graduation with a B.Ed. in Special Education. |
Tamil Nadu Special TET Exam Pattern 2026
The Special TNTET examination will be conducted in offline mode using an OMR-based objective question paper. Each paper will contain 150 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each. The examination duration will be three hours.
TNTET Paper-I Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Medium |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (age group 6–11 years) | 30 | 30 | Tamil/English |
| Language-I: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada or Urdu | 30 | 30 | Respective language |
| Language-II: English | 30 | 30 | English |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | Tamil/English |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | Tamil/English |
| Total | 150 | 150 | — |
TNTET Paper-II Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Medium |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (age group 11–14 years) | 30 | 30 | Tamil/English |
| Language-I: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada or Urdu | 30 | 30 | Respective language |
| Language-II: English | 30 | 30 | English |
| Mathematics and Science, or Social Science, or the permitted alternative subject combination | 60 | 60 | Tamil/English |
| Total | 150 | 150 | — |
Special TET Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks specified in the supplied details differ by category. Candidates must obtain the prescribed marks out of 150 in the applicable paper.
| Category | Qualifying Percentage | Minimum Marks |
| General Category | 60% | 90 out of 150 |
| BC, BCM, MBC/DNC | 50% | 75 out of 150 |
| SC, SCA, ST and PwD | 40% | 60 out of 150 |
Special TNTET Notification 2026 FAQs
Ques: When will the Special TNTET application process begin?
Ans: The online application process is scheduled to begin on 27th October 2026. Eligible candidates must complete their applications by 19th November 2026. The application edit window is scheduled from 20th to 22nd November 2026.
Ques: What is the exam pattern for Special TNTET Paper-I and Paper-II?
Ans: Both papers contain 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, with a duration of three hours. Paper-I includes Child Development and Pedagogy, two language sections, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Paper-II includes Child Development and Pedagogy, two language sections and a 60-question subject-choice section.
Ques: Is the Service Certificate necessary for Special TNTET recruitment?
Ans: Yes, the service certificate annexure-I is marked as mandatory in the given document list. This document must be signed by the candidate as well as relevant institutional authorities and further countersigned by the concerned authority.
Ques: Can candidates apply for TNTET Paper I and II?
Ans: Candidates can apply for both papers if they fulfill the respective eligibility criteria. But separate application forms and separate exam fees are needed for both papers.
Ques: Where can candidates find information about the Special TNTET Notification 2026?
Ans: Candidates can find information about the notification and recruitment from the official website of the Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu. Notification number 02/2026 must be referred to for complete information regarding the terms and conditions.