Directorate of Educational Research and Training Meghalaya (DERT), Shillong has released the official notification for the Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET) 2026 for recruitment of Elementary School Teachers in Meghalaya. The MTET 2026 examination is conducted for candidates who wish to become teachers for Lower Primary (Class I–V) and Upper Primary (Class VI–VIII) schools.
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MTET 2026 notification released for Lower Primary and Upper Primary teacher eligibility exam in Meghalaya |
Eligible candidates can apply online for DERT Shillong MTET 2026 through the official website. The Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test is a mandatory qualification for candidates seeking teaching jobs in government and recognized private schools across Meghalaya.
All important details regarding DERT Shillong Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, application dates, exam pattern, and online application process are provided below.
DERT Shillong Jobs Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Directorate of Educational Research & Training (DERT), Meghalaya |
| Exam Name | Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET) 2026 |
| Location | Meghalaya |
| Application Type | Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) |
| Job Type | Govt Job |
| Salary | Not mentioned |
| Qualification | 12th, Graduate |
| Apply Start Date | 23 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 April 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | megeducation.gov.in |
DERT Shillong Recruitment Details
1. Teacher (Classes I – V (Lower Primary))
No. of posts: -
Qualification: Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
OR
Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms & Procedure), Regulations, 2002.
OR
Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
OR
Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 2-Year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
OR
Graduation and 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
OR
A person who is pursuing any of the Teacher Education Courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23rd August 2010.
2. Teacher (Class VI – VIII (Upper Primary))
No. of posts: -
Qualification: Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).
OR
At least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post-Graduation Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.)
OR
Graduation with at least 45% and 1-Year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), in accordance with NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
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Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 4-Year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
OR
Higher 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).
OR
A person who is pursuing any of the Teacher Education Courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23rd August 2010.
Age limit: There shall be no age limit for candidates applying and appearing for MTET.
Medium of Examination: The Medium of Examination shall be English except for Language papers.
Exam Syllabus for MTET-2026
The Meghalaya Teacher Eligibility Test shall consist of a Written Examination as per the structure and content below:
i. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, with four alternatives, out of which only one option will be correct.
ii. There will be no negative marking.
iii. The Written Examination will consist of 2 Papers.
(a) Paper I (LP) will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Classes I – V.(b) Paper II (UP) will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Classes VI – VIII.(c) A person who intends to be a teacher for both Classes I to V and for Classes VI – VIII will have to appear in both papers (i.e. Paper I & Paper II).
Total number of MCQs: 150, Structure and Content Areas
| PAPER – I (Lower Primary: Class I–V) | ||
| Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Total Marks: 150 | ||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Khasi/Garo/Assamese/Bengali/Hindi/Nepali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| PAPER – II (Upper Primary: Class VI–VIII) | ||
| Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Total Marks: 150 | ||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Khasi/Garo/Assamese/Bengali/Hindi/Nepali/Urdu/Mizo) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
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Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science Teacher) OR Social Science (for Social Science Teacher) |
60 | 60 |
Qualifying Marks: The pass percentage for MTET is 60% with a relaxation of 15 % for SC/ST/OBC/ OST/OSC of Meghalaya and PwD candidates. i.e., the qualifying mark is 90 out of 150 for General candidates and 68 marks out of 150 for SC/ST/OBC of Meghalaya and PwD candidates.
The duration of the Written Examination shall be 2 ½ (two and a half hours) for each paper and 30 minutes extra for Persons with Disability (PwDs).
- Reporting Time: 8:00 A.M.
- Paper I (Lower Primary): 10:00 AM – 12:30 P.M.
- Paper II (Upper Primary): 2:00 PM – 4:30 P.M.
Application Fee of MTET-2026
| Exam Level | Application Fee | |
| General Category | SC/ST/OBC/OST/OSC | |
| Paper-I (Lower Primary: Class I–V) | ₹1000 | ₹500 |
| Paper-II (Upper Primary: Class VI–VIII) | ₹1000 | ₹500 |
| Both Paper-I & Paper-II | ₹2000 | ₹1000 |
| Note: PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates are exempted from paying the examination fee. | ||
Important Dates of MTET-2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 23 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 April 2026 |
| MTET 2026 Exam Date | 29 May 2026 |
How to Apply for MTET Meghalaya?
Follow the step-by-step process below to successfully complete the MTET 2026 online application form:
Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria carefully by reading the official MTET 2026 notification PDF.
Step 2: Click on the Apply Online link provided below or visit the official website.
Step 3: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill out the online application form with correct details.
Step 4: Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, educational certificates, and other necessary documents in the prescribed format.
Step 5: Pay the MTET 2026 application fee through online payment mode.
Step 6: Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Web-Links for MTET-2026
| Important Links | Access |
| Apply Online for MTET 2026 | Apply Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| MTET 2026 Handbook | Download Handbook |
