Assam Special TET 2026 Advertisement
Govt. of Assam has released advertisement to conduct the Assam Special Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) level for the Bodo, Garo, Manipuri & Hmar medium
elementary schools of Assam. Interested and eligible candidates having
permanent residence of Assam may apply for Paper I (Lower Primary) and
Paper II (Upper Primary) of Special TET 2026.
Assam Special TET Details
Name of Exam: Special Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026
Name of Authority: State Level Empowered Committee, TET
Name of Department: Department of School Education, Government of Assam
Eligible Medium: Bodo, Garo, Manipuri & Hmar
Type of Exam: Written Exam (OMR)
Date of Exam: To be Annunced
Duration of Exam: 2 ½ hours (150 Minutes) for Paper-I and 2 ½ hours (150 Minutes) for Paper II. Additional 20 minutes’ time (per hour) will be there for visually impaired candidates.
No of Papers: 2 Papers
• Paper-I: Lower Primary (LP), for classes I to V
• Paper-II: Upper Primary (UP), for classes VI to VIII
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
No of Questions: 150 MCQs for each Paper.
Negative Marking: There is no negative marking .
Medium of Exam: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo and English
Validity of TET Certificate: TET Certificate has a lifetime validity.
Mode of Application: Online
Qualifying in Special Assam TET- 2026
A
candidate is required to score 60% i.e. 90 marks out of 150 marks in
total and also has to score minimum 60% i.e. 18 marks out of 30 marks in
Language-1 section of Paper I (LP Level) and Paper II (UP Level), as
applicable, to qualify the S p e c i a l A s s a m Teachers’ Eligibility
Test (TET).
However,
for SC/ST (Hills)/ST (Plain)/OBC/MOBC/PWD (PH), there will be
relaxation of 5% in total and 10% relaxation in Language-1 section.
Thus, for these candidates, qualifying marks will be 83 marks out of 150
marks i.e. 55% in total and 15 marks out of 30 marks i.e. 50% in
Language-1 section.
Eligibility Criteria of Assam Special TET
Residentship: Candidate must be a permanent resident of the State of Assam.
Relaxation: Relaxation up to 5% in the academic marks in HSSLC or Graduation shall be applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PWD(PH) to appear in Special Assam TET- 2026 (The degree of handicap in case of PH candidates should be minimum 40% and to be certified by the competent authority) both for Paper-I (LP Level) and Paper-II (UP Level).
Educational Qualification for Special TET Assam
Lower Primary TET (Classes I to V):
a)
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)
Upper Primary TET (Classes VI to VIII):
a) Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)
OR
At least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post Graduation and B. 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 to the Bachelor of Education
or Bachelor of Elementary Education or equivalent course prior to the 29
July, 2011.
Special TET Exam Fee
Candidates can pay the application fee through online process.
| Category | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| General | Rs.550/- | Rs.550/- |
| SC/ST | Rs.450/- | Rs.450/- |
| OBC/ MOBC | Rs.450/- | Rs.450/- |
| PWD (PH) | Rs.300/- | Rs.300/- |
Syllabus of Special TET Assam
The Structure and Content of Assam Special TET has been given below.
• Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Lower Primary level (classes I to V).
• Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for Upper Primary level (classes VI to VIII).
Paper I (for classes I to V)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Language I – Bodo, Garo, Manipuri & Hmar (compulsory-any one) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Language II – English (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 |
Paper II (for class VI to VIII)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Language I – Bodo, Garo, Manipuri & Hmar (compulsory-any one) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Language II –English (compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Anyone Paper of the below | ||
| Mathematics and Science (For Mathematics and Science teacher): Or | 60 MCQs | 60 |
| Social Studies (For Social Studies teacher): | 60 MCQs | 60 |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 |
Special TET Exam Centres and Centre Codes
Candidates
have to select any one exam centre for appearing in Special TET while
submitting the application. The list of exam centres are given below.
| Sl No | District |
| 1 | Cachar |
| 2 | Dibrugarh |
| 3 | Kokrajhar |
| 4 | Kamrup |
| 5 | Kamrup Metro |
| 6 | Hojai |
| 7 | Dhemaji |
| 8 | Goalpara |
| 9 | Karbi Anglong |
| 10 | Tamulpur |
| 11 | Dima Hasao |
How to Apply for Assam Special TET 2026
Interested and eligible candidates may submit their application through online mode by visiting https://ssa.assam.gov.in, https://sebaonline.org or https://scert.assam.gov.in from 7th January 2026 onwards. Follow the below given steps at the time of apply online:
➢ Click the link "online application for Special TET".
➢ Download Instruction Manual.➢ Read carefully the Instruction Manual on how to submit the online application form.
➢ Fill up Online application form, Upload Passport size colour Photo. Signature. Professional Qualification mark sheet, Admission slip of ongoing professional course ( in case of candidates pursuing D.EI.Ed) of recommended size (as mentioned in Instruction Manual) and submit the online application.
➢ The candidate has to pay the fee through online banking/credit card/ debit card etc.
➢ He/she can take print out of the Online Application form.
Technical support toll free number- 8042303631 (10 A.M. to 5 P.M.) (Monday to Saturday)
Important Dates of Assam Special TET 2026
• Starting date of online application: 7th January 2026
• Last date of online application: 7th February 2026
• Last date for payment of examination fee: 10th February, 2026
• Change of exam centre districts: 12th February, 2026 to 5 p.m. of 19th February, 2026
• Date of Assam Special TET Exam: To be updated
Important Links of Special TET Assam
Apply Online: Click Here
Corrigendum on New Exam Centres: Click Here
Notification: Click Here

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