The TET, a state-level examination, is conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) to recruit teachers in Tamil Nadu. Candidates who successfully clear this test become eligible for teaching positions in the state.
Roles and duties of TN TET:
In simple terms, TN-TET in Tamil Nadu conducts teacher eligibility tests, sets exam standards, creates test content, handles registration and exams, evaluates results, provides certificates, gives policy suggestions, and maintains candidate records to uphold teaching standards in the state.
Selection process:
- TNTET 2023 examination is conducted offline with a pen-paper-based mode.
- Each candidate receives their individual OMR sheet, and they should ensure the sheet’s seal is intact before starting the exam.
- Both Paper 1(Classes 1 to 5 teachers) and Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8 teachers) feature objective questions, specifically Multiple Choice type (MCQs) with four answer choices. Candidates must choose the most suitable answer.
- Each paper has a duration of 3 hours. -Both papers comprise 150 questions, with Paper 1(Classes 1 to 5 teachers ) divided into 5 sections and Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8 teachers) into 4 sections.
- The minimum qualifying cut-off in the TN-TET Exam is (90/150) marks for the General category, while for OBC, SC, and ST categories, it is (82.5/150) marks.
Post and eligibility of TN TET :
| Post name | Age limit | Education qualification | Pay of scale |
| PAPER 1: (Classes 1 to 5 teachers ) | 18 years, there is no upper age limit | 1. Higher Secondary with 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or 2. Higher Secondary with 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. 3. Higher Secondary with 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (BElEd). 4. Graduation and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. 5. Graduation with 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (BEd). 6. A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for BC, BC (M), MBC/DNC, SC, SC (A), ST, and PwD categories. | Rs. 36,400 to Rs. 1,15,700 at Level 16. |
| PAPER 2: (Classes 6 to 8 teachers) | 18 years, there is no upper age limit | 1. Graduation with a 2-year Elementary Education Diploma. 2. Graduation with 50% marks and a B.Ed. 3. Graduation with 45% marks and a B.Ed. following NCTE rules. 4. Higher Secondary with 50% marks and a 4-year (BElEd). 5. Higher Secondary with 50% marks and a 4-year B.A/B.Sc. Ed. 6. Graduation with 50% marks and a Special Education B.Ed. 7. Meeting the criteria of an NCTE-recognized B.Ed. program makes one eligible to take the TET. | Rs. 36,400 to Rs. 1,15,700 at Level 16. |
Pay scale for TN TET:
The pay scale for TN TET Teachers ranges from
Rs. 36,400 to Rs. 1,15,700 at Level 16.
Application Fees:
- General Category: ₹500/–
- ST/SC/Disabled Category: ₹250/-
Documents need to be submitted:
- A scanned colour photograph of the candidate,
- Scanned signature of the candidate,
- Educational certificates and mark sheets for 10th, 12th, graduation, or other relevant qualifications,
- Government-issued identification document (e.g. Aadhar card, voter’s ID, driver’s license),
- Caste or community reservation certificate (if applicable),
- Residency certificate (if applicable),
- Disability certificate (if applicable) for Persons with Disabilities.