Government of Assam | Department of School Education
Notification Date: 06 January 2026
The Government of Assam has officially released the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 notification for Lower Primary (Classes I–V) and Upper Primary (Classes VI–VIII) levels. This Special Assam TET 2026 is exclusively conducted for Bodo, Garo, Manipuri, and Hmar medium candidates to address the shortage of Language-1 teachers in elementary schools across the state.
Online applications will be invited through the official portal from 07 January 2026.
Purpose of Special Assam TET 2026
This Special TET is conducted under Section 23 of the RTE Act, 2009 and follows NCTE guidelines. Qualified candidates will become eligible to participate in future teacher recruitment processes in Assam, subject to fulfillment of other academic and professional requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam
- Must fulfill NCTE-prescribed academic and professional qualifications
Minimum Qualification
🎓For Lower Primary TET (Classes I–V)
- Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, OR
- Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed, OR
- Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Special Education, OR
- Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed
🎓For Upper Primary TET (Classes VI–VIII)
- Graduation + 2-year D.El.Ed, OR
- Graduation (50%) + B.Ed, OR
- Post Graduation (55%) + Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed, OR
- Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.El.Ed, OR
- Senior Secondary (50%) + 4-year B.A./B.Sc. Ed, OR
- Graduation (50%) + 1-year B.Ed (Special Education)
🔹 Note: Minimum percentage criteria will not apply to candidates admitted to B.Ed/B.El.Ed before 29 July 2011.
Relaxation in Marks
5% relaxation in academic marks for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD
Minimum 40% disability required for PWD candidates (with valid certificate)
Exam Pattern & Structure
Paper I (Lower Primary – Classes I to V)
Total Questions: 150 MCQs | Total Marks: 150
| Subject | Question | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Bodo/Garo/Manipuri/Hmar) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Paper II (Upper Primary – Classes VI to VIII)
Candidates must choose Mathematics & Science OR Social Science
| Subject | Question | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I (Bodo/Garo/Manipuri/Hmar) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Science / Social Science | 60 | 60 |
Duration of Exam
- 2½ Hours (150 Minutes) for each paper
- Extra 20 minutes per hour for visually impaired candidates
- No negative marking
Qualifying Marks
General Category:
- 60% overall (90/150)
- 60% in Language-I (18/30)
SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD:
- 55% overall (83/150)
- 50% in Language-I (15/30)
Medium of Question Paper
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Bodo
- English
Syllabus
Available on official websites:
Exam Centres
Candidates can select one Centre District only during online application.
Certificate Validity
Lifetime validity, unless notified otherwise by the Government of Assam.
Important Dates (Tentative)
- Online Portal Opens: 07 January 2026
- Dates for application last date, admit card & exam will be notified separately
Application Fee
Paper I / Paper II
| Category | Fee (₹) |
| General | 550 |
| SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD | 300 |
Candidates appearing for both papers must pay fees separately.
How to Apply Online
1. Visit https://sebaonline.org
2. Read instructions carefully
3. Fill online application form
4. Upload photo, signature & qualification certificates
5. Pay fee via online mode6. Take printout of submitted application
Important Instructions
- TET qualification does not guarantee job
- Recruitment will be done separately when vacancies arise
- No offline application accepted
- Fee once paid is non-refundable
- No correction allowed after submission
- Documents will be verified during recruitment stage