MPESB Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 for In-Service Teachers – Apply Online

Candidates should note the following dates for the application, correction, and exam process. The exam will be conducted in two shifts. In the first shift, candidates report between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, important instructions are read from 9:50 AM to 10:00 AM (10 minutes), and the exam runs from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours 30 minutes). In the second shift, candidates report between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, instructions are read from 2:50 PM to 3:00 PM, and the exam runs from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

This exam is open only to in-service (currently employed) teachers - it is not a recruitment exam and is not open to fresh candidates seeking a new government teaching job. All in-service primary-level teachers in government schools - Sahayak Shikshak (Assistant Teacher), Prathmik Shikshak, Sahayak Adhyapak, Samvida Shala Shikshak Varg 3 (Contract School Teacher Class 3), Prayogshala Sahayak (Laboratory Assistant), Prathmik Shikshak Vigyan, and Sahayak Shikshak Vigyan - who have not cleared the eligibility test prescribed under the Right to Education Act are eligible to appear. In-service teachers at the primary level in non-government schools who have not cleared TET may also appear. All in-service secondary-level teachers in government schools - Shikshak, Madhyamik Shikshak, Adhyapak, and Samvida Shala Shikshak Varg 2 (Contract School Teacher Class 2) - who have not cleared the eligibi

The exam fee is a flat rate applicable to all candidates, regardless of category. If a candidate needs to make a correction to their application category (e.g., paper choice), a further correction fee of ₹20 per paper (plus ₹40 portal fee) applies, payable during the correction window.

Both the Primary and Secondary Teacher Eligibility Tests are conducted as a single online (computer-based), objective-type (MCQ) paper of 150 marks, with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes and no negative marking. Language-1 questions are based on proficiency in the language chosen by the candidate in the application form. Language-2 must be different from Language-1, and candidates can choose from Hindi, English, Sanskrit, and Urdu. The question paper level and content are based on the topics of the prevalent Madhya Pradesh Class 1–5 syllabus/textbooks, though the difficulty level and linkage may extend up to high-school standard. The paper has two parts. Part A is compulsory for all candidates. Part B (120 marks) requires the candidate to choose one subject from the seven listed, matching the main subject of their graduation degree. Note: The content of Part A (General Knowledge, Reasoni

Primary Teacher Eligibility Test - Exam Pattern

Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test - Exam Pattern

Total Part A

The detailed syllabus is set out separately for each subject and paper in the rule book. Key syllabus areas include: Child Development & Pedagogy (Primary): concept of child development, Piaget/Pavlov/Kohler/Thorndike theories, child-centred and progressive education, concept and measurement of intelligence, personality, inclusive education, understanding children with special needs, learning and pedagogy, cognition and emotion, motivation, memory and forgetting. Languages (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu): unseen passage comprehension, grammar, pedagogy of language development including principles of language teaching, listening/speaking/reading/writing skills, teaching-learning materials. Mathematics (Primary): number system, place value, four basic operations, fractions, geometry basics, measurement, patterns; plus pedagogical issues like development of logical thinking through mathema

To be declared successful in the Teacher Eligibility Test, candidates must secure the following minimum percentage of marks, category-wise:

The following documents/details must be scanned and attached with the online application, without which the application will not be accepted: Candidate's colour photograph, signature, and own handwriting sample 8th/10th/12th mark sheet as date-of-birth proof Category certificate issued by a competent authority, for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates Disability certificate issued by a competent authority, for Divyangjan candidates Candidate's original appointment order (scanned copy), with appointment order number, date, and the DISE Code of the current place of posting Unique ID/IFMIS Code (mandatory for government school teachers; not mandatory for private/non-government school teachers) A specified self-declaration statement, handwritten and uploaded by the candidate, confirming the accuracy of all information submitted

Aadhaar registration is mandatory for all candidates; multi-level biometric verification is mandatory at the time of exam entry and during the exam, and Aadhaar must be unlocked at the time of verification. Candidates must carry an original photo identity proof (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, or Passport) to the exam centre; e-Aadhaar is valid only if verified through UIDAI. Candidates will be allowed entry into the exam room only until the specified reporting time; late candidates will not be granted entry. Use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, sunglasses, and any unfair-means material is strictly prohibited in the exam room. Candidates must bring a black ball-point pen and their downloaded admit card to the exam hall. No candidate will be permitted to leave the exam room between the start and end of the exam. Faci