Assam Special TET 2026 Notification Out | LP & UP Online Apply, Eligibility, Exam Date
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Apply online for Assam Special TET 2026 for LP & UP teachers. Check eligibility, exam pattern, fees, syllabus, important dates & official notification
The Government of Assam has released the official notification for the
Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026. The examination is conducted
for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) levels for candidates of
Bodo, Garo, Manipuri and Hmar medium as per NCTE guidelines.
Candidates who are permanent residents of Assam and meet the eligibility criteria
may appear in Paper I (Lower Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary).
Qualified candidates of Special Assam TET 2026 will be eligible to participate in
elementary teacher recruitment processes, subject to fulfillment of other academic
and professional qualifications as per NCTE norms.
Assam Special TET 2026 – Basic Details
| Name of Examination | Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) – 2026 |
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| Conducting Authority | Empowered Committee, TET, Govt. of Assam |
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| Department | Department of Education, Government of Assam |
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| Exam Type | Written Examination (OMR Based) |
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| Mode of Application | Online |
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| Helpline | To be updated later |
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Exam Pattern & Structure
| Number of Papers | 2 Papers |
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| Paper I | Lower Primary (Classes I to V) |
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| Paper II | Upper Primary (Classes VI to VIII) |
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| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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| Total Questions | 150 MCQs per Paper |
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| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes (Extra time for visually impaired candidates) |
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| Negative Marking | No |
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| Exam Medium | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, English |
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| TET Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
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Qualifying Marks
| General Category | 60% (90 out of 150) |
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| SC / ST / OBC / MOBC / PWD | 55% (83 out of 150) |
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Eligibility Criteria
Residency Requirement
| Residency | Candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam |
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Educational Qualification – Lower Primary (Classes I to V)
| Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education |
| Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) |
| Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) |
| Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education |
Educational Qualification – Upper Primary (Classes VI to VIII)
| Graduation with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. |
| Post Graduation with at least 55% marks and integrated B.Ed.–M.Ed. |
| Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed. |
| Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.A. Ed / B.Sc. Ed |
| Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed. (Special Education) |
Note: Minimum percentage in graduation shall not apply to candidates who took admission in B.Ed / B.El.Ed before 29 July 2011.
Examination Fee
| Category | Paper I | Paper II |
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| General | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| SC / ST | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| OBC / MOBC | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| PWD (PH) | ₹300 | ₹300 |
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 7th January 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | To be updated |
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| Admit Card Release | To be updated |
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| Exam Date | To be updated |
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How to Apply for Assam Special TET 2026
| Visit the Important Web-Links section |
| Click on Online Application Form |
| Complete registration |
| Fill personal and educational details |
| Upload photograph and signature |
| Pay examination fee online |
| Submit the form and take a printout |
Examination Centres (Districts)
| Cachar | Dibrugarh |
| Kokrajhar | Kamrup |
| Kamrup Metro | Hojai |
| Sonitpur | — |
Important Web-Links of Assam TET Exam
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When does the online application start?
7th January 2026
Q. What is TET?
Teacher Eligibility Test
Q. What is the last date to apply?
Not announced yet
