Sikkim STET 2026 for In-Service Teachers Notification Out - Check eligibility, exam dates, fee& syllabus

The full Information Bulletin (Ref. No. 75/Exam/Edn./2026, dated 30-07-2026) is available on the official website. Candidates should also refer to the separate syllabus document before applying. Syllabus: STET-2026 Syllabus (tet.sikkim.gov.in) Notification: STET-2026 Notification (tet.sikkim.gov.in) Official Website: tet.sikkim.gov.in

Only In-Service Regular Teachers who meet the minimum educational qualification for their intended level are eligible. A candidate may appear for only one level - Primary or Graduate - matching their own qualification, in this cycle. Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) and a passed 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.); OR Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) and a passed 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.); OR Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) and a passed 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). B.A./B.Sc. with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) and a passed 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.); OR B.A./B.Sc. with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST

The test consists of objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with no negative marking. Total number of MCQs: 150. All questions are compulsory. Both Level-I (Primary) and Level-II (Graduate) papers are held on the same day: 11 October 2026. Child Development and Pedagogy focuses on Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning relevant to the 6–11 years age group. Language-I focuses on proficiencies related to the Medium of Instruction, which is English. Language-II may be any one vernacular language taught in Sikkim's schools from Class I–V (Lepcha, Bhutia, Nepali, Limboo, Hindi, Tamang, Rai, Gurung, or Sherpa); candidates must specify their choice in the application form. Child Development and Pedagogy focuses on Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning relevant to the 11–14 years age group. Language-I focuses on proficiencies related to the Medium of Instruction, whi

Paper I - For Primary Teacher (Classes I to V)

Paper II - For Graduate Teacher (Classes VI to VIII)

A candidate scoring 60% or more is considered STET pass. A 5% relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, Central OBC, and State OBC candidates (i.e., 55%). All candidates who pass are awarded a certificate. The certificate is valid until the candidate crosses the "employability age" as per State Government norms - this validity period does not include the special higher-age exemption given to temporary in-service employees. STET is conducted once a year; a candidate who has already qualified may reappear in subsequent years to improve their score. Qualifying STET does not itself confer any right to recruitment or employment - it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment.

An online payment of Rs. 500 (Rupees Five Hundred) is required as the examination fee. The fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Candidates can choose either Gangtok, Namchi, or Gyalshing District as their desired exam centre.

Admit cards can be downloaded from tet.sikkim.gov.in from 1 October 2026 onwards. All successful candidates will be awarded the certificate in person, after producing the original admit card issued to them.

On the OMR Answer Sheet, candidates should answer all the questions. Since there is no negative marking, one of the options should be properly and fully blackened - options should not be left blank. A light, faint, or incompletely darkened circle is considered a wrong marking method and is liable to be rejected by the optical scanner. Candidates must mention their own mobile number and e-mail ID while submitting the online application, as STET alerts are sent only through these registered contact details.