The Department of School Education (DSE), Government of Assam has announced the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) levels for Bodo, Garo, Manipuri, and HMAR mediums. Eligible candidates can apply online from 07 January 2026 to 07 February 2026.
Special Assam TET 2026 – Key Information
(i) The Government of Assam, under Section 23 of the RTE Act 2009, will conduct the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) levels.
(ii) The test is specifically for the Bodo, Garo, Manipuri, and Hmar mediums, following NCTE guidelines.
(iii) Online applications are invited from candidates who are permanent residents of Assam and intend to appear for Paper I (LP) or Paper II (UP).
(iv) This Special TET is being conducted due to a shortage of Language-1 teachers in Bodo, Garo, Manipuri, and Hmar medium elementary schools.
(v) Candidates who qualify the Special Assam TET 2026 will be eligible for future teacher recruitment at the elementary level, subject to fulfilling other academic and professional qualifications as per NCTE norms.
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Lower Primary (LP) & Upper Primary (UP) Teacher
Number of Posts: Not specified
Exam Type: Special Assam TET 2026
Medium: Bodo, Garo, Manipuri & Hmar medium elementary schools in Assam
Eligibility Criteria for Special Assam TET 2026
1. Residence Requirement
The candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam.
2. Qualification Requirement
The candidate must have the minimum academic and professional qualifications as per NCTE norms.
Minimum Qualification for Lower Primary TET (Class I–V)
Candidate must have any one of the following:
Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year D.El.Ed.
OR
Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed.
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Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Special Education
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Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.
Minimum Qualification for Upper Primary TET (Class VI–VIII)
Candidate must have any one of the following:
Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed.
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Graduation (50%) + B.Ed.
OR
Post Graduation (55%) + 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
OR
Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed.
OR
Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
OR
Graduation (50%) + 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education)
Important Note: The minimum percentage requirement in Graduation does not apply to candidates who were admitted to B.Ed./B.El.Ed. or equivalent courses before 29 July 2011.
Special Assam TET 2026 – Exam Pattern & Details
Paper-I (For Classes I–V/Lower Primary)
Total Questions: 150 MCQs
Total Marks: 150
Sections (All compulsory):
- Child Development & Pedagogy — 30
- Language-I (Bodo/Garo/Manipuri/Hmar) — 30
- Language-II (English) — 30
- Mathematics — 30
- Environmental Studies — 30
Paper-II (For Classes VI–VIII/Upper Primary)
Total Questions: 150 MCQs
Total Marks: 150
Sections:
- Child Development & Pedagogy — 30
- Language-I (Bodo/Garo/Manipuri/Hmar) — 30
- Language-II (English) — 30
Choose one:
- Maths & Science (60) OR
- Social Science (60) OR
- Any teacher may choose either of the above
Duration
- Paper-I: 2.5 hours (150 mins)
- Paper-II: 2.5 hours (150 mins)
- Visually impaired candidates: extra 20 mins per hour.
Qualifying Marks
(i) General: 60% (90/150) overall and 60% (18/30) in Language-I
(ii) SC/ST(H)/ST(P)/OBC/MOBC/PwD:
- 55% (83/150) overall
- 50% (15/30) in Language-I
Exam Centres: Candidate selects one district from Cachar, Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Kamrup, Kamrup Metro, Hojai, Sonitpur.
Examination Fee
Paper-I:
- General: ₹550
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC: ₹450
- PwD (PH): ₹300
Paper-II:
- General: ₹550
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC: ₹450
- PwD (PH): ₹300
How to Apply?
How to Apply Online - Steps
- Visit the official website: sebaonline.org
- Read the instructions for filling the online application form.
- Fill the application form and upload:
- Recent passport-size colour photo
- Signature
- Professional qualification pass certificate
- Pay the examination fee through online payment modes (net banking/credit card/debit card).
- After submission, print the application form for future reference.
Important Points
- The exam will be conducted for Paper-I (LP) and Paper-II (UP) as per the official syllabus.
- Candidates wishing to appear in both papers must apply and pay for each paper separately.
- Examination fees must be paid online only and will not be refunded.
- Qualifying TET does not guarantee appointment; teacher recruitment is a separate process based on vacancies.
- TET is only a qualifying requirement for elementary level teacher recruitment within Assam.
- No document verification will be done during the TET exam; verification will occur during the teacher engagement process.
- Providing false information will lead to cancellation and legal action.
- The exam will be held in different district centres; candidates must select one district in the application.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected; no corrections will be allowed later.
- Candidates must read the instructions carefully before filling the online form.
Important Links
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Special Assam TET 2026 – FAQs
What is the start date to apply online for Special Assam TET 2026?
The online application process starts on 07 January 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for Special Assam TET 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 07 February 2026.
How many vacancies are available in Special Assam TET 2026?
The number of posts has not been specified.
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