The Government of Assam, Department of School Education, has released the official notification for the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) – 2026 for Lower Primary and Upper Primary levels. The examination will be conducted for Bodo, Garo, Manipuri and Hmar mediums as per Section 23 of the RTE Act, 2009 and NCTE guidelines.
Online applications are invited from permanent residents of Assam who intend to appear in Paper I (Lower Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) of Special TET 2026.
Key Highlights (Discover-Friendly)
- Exam Name: Special Assam TET 2026
- Conducting Authority: Department of School Education, Assam
- Levels: Lower Primary & Upper Primary
- Mediums: Bodo, Garo, Manipuri, Hmar
- Question Type: MCQ
- Negative Marking: No
- Certificate Validity: Lifetime
- Application Portal Opens: 07 January 2026
Official Notification Details
- Advertisement No.: 740235/1562055
- Date of Notification: 06-01-2026
Purpose of Special Assam TET 2026
Considering the shortage of respective Language-I (L-1) teachers in a considerable number of Bodo, Garo, Manipuri and Hmar medium elementary schools of the State, applications are invited for Special Assam TET–2026.
The qualified candidates of Special Assam TET will be eligible to participate in the recruitment process for the teacher post of elementary level schools provided they have other academic and professional qualification as per NCTE norms.
Eligibility Criteria
Permanent Residency
The candidate must be a permanent resident of the State of Assam.
Academic and Professional Qualification
The candidate must possess minimum academic and professional qualification as per NCTE norms.
Minimum Qualification for Lower Primary TET (Classes I to V)
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
OR
Graduation and two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
Minimum Qualification for Upper Primary TET (Classes VI to VIII)
Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
OR
At least 50% marks in Graduation and B.Ed.
OR
At least 55% marks in Post Graduation or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
OR
Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A. Ed./B.Sc. Ed.
OR
Graduation with at least 50% marks and 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)
Note: Minimum percentage of marks in graduation shall not be applicable to those incumbents who had already taken admission prior to 29th July, 2011.
Relaxation
Relaxation up to 5% in academic marks in HSSLC or Graduation shall be applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD (PH).
The degree of handicap in case of PH candidates should be minimum 40% and certified by the competent authority.
Exam Pattern: Assam Special TET 2026
Paper I – Lower Primary (Classes I to V)
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 MCQs
- Language I (Bodo/Garo/Manipuri/Hmar) – 30 MCQs
- Language II (English) – 30 MCQs
- Mathematics – 30 MCQs
- Environmental Studies – 30 MCQs
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 150
Paper II – Upper Primary (Classes VI to VIII)
- Child Development & Pedagogy – 30 MCQs
- Language I (Bodo/Garo/Manipuri/Hmar) – 30 MCQs
- Language II (English) – 30 MCQs
- Mathematics & Science OR Social Science – 60 MCQs
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 150
Duration of Examination
- Paper I: 2½ hours (150 minutes)
- Paper II: 2½ hours (150 minutes)
Additional 20 minutes per hour will be provided for visually impaired candidates.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General Category:
- 60% (90 out of 150)
- Language-I: 18 out of 30
- SC/ST(H)/ST(P)/OBC/MOBC/PWD:
- 55% (83 out of 150)
- Language-I: 15 out of 30
Important Instructions
- No negative marking
- Online fee payment only
- Fee once paid will not be refunded
- TET qualification does not guarantee appointment
- Document verification will be done during recruitment
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- No correction requests will be entertained
Medium of Question Paper
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, English
Examination Centres
Cachar, Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Kamrup, Kamrup Metro, Hojai, Sonitpur
(Candidate must select one centre only)
Validity of Certificate
The Special Assam TET–2026 certificate shall remain valid for lifetime, unless otherwise notified.
Application Schedule
The online portal will open on 07 January 2026.
Separate notifications will be issued for:
- Online application dates
- Admit card release
- Date of examination
Application Fee (Per Paper)
- General: ₹550
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC: ₹450
- PWD (PH): ₹300
How to Apply for Assam Special TET 2026 Online?
- Visit https://sebaonline.org
- Read instructions carefully
- Fill online application form
- Upload photograph, signature and qualification certificate
- Pay fee online
- Take printout of application
Direct Link to Apply online for Special TET for LP & UP
FAQs – Special Assam TET 2026
1. Who can apply for Special Assam TET 2026?
Candidates who are permanent residents of the State of Assam and possess the minimum academic and professional qualifications as per NCTE norms are eligible to apply for Special Assam TET 2026.
2. For which levels and mediums is Special Assam TET 2026 conducted?
Special Assam TET 2026 is conducted for Lower Primary (Classes I to V) and Upper Primary (Classes VI to VIII) levels for Bodo, Garo, Manipuri and Hmar medium schools.
3. Is there any negative marking in Special Assam TET 2026?
No. There will be no negative marking in the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test 2026.
4. What are the minimum qualifying marks in Special Assam TET 2026?
A candidate must score 60% (90 out of 150 marks) in total and 18 out of 30 marks in Language-I to qualify.
For SC/ST(H)/ST(P)/OBC/MOBC/PWD, qualifying marks are 55% (83 out of 150) and 15 out of 30 marks in Language-I.
5. What is the validity of the Special Assam TET 2026 certificate?
The Special Assam TET 2026 certificate shall remain valid for lifetime, unless otherwise notified by the appropriate Government.