Assam Special TET 2026: The Government of Assam has Released The Latest Notification of Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET-2026) for Lower Primary and Upper Primary Level for Bodo Garo, Manipuri and Hmar Medium as per guidelines laid down by NCTE. Eligible Candidates Can Apply for the Assam Special TET 2026-27 From the Official @ssa.assam.gov.in, Online From Starting Date 7th January 2026. All the Important Details Regarding Assam Special TET 2026 are Provided Below.
Interested and eligible candidates having having permanent residence of Assam may appear in Paper I (Lower Primary) and Paper II (Upper Primary) of Special TET-2026. The qualified candidates of the Special Assam TET-2026 will be eligible to participate in the recruitment process for the teacher post of elementary level schools provided they have other academic and professional qualification as per NCTE norms.
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Assam Special TET 2026 Overview
The Official dates For the Assam Special TET 2026 Notification will be Released for the applications. The basic Overview Details are Given in the Table Below:-
| Assam Special TET 2026 - Overview | |
| Organisation Name | Government of Assam |
| Last Date | 07-02-2026 |
| Total Vacancy | Update Soon |
| Exam Name | Special TET 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | TET Exam |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Official Website | @https://ssa.assam.gov.in/ |
Assam Special TET 2026 Notification Out
The Assam Special TET 2026 Notification PDF has been released on the official website on 7th January 2026. Candidates can go through the Official Notification PDF by Clicking the Direct Link Shared Below.
Assam Special TET 2026 Vacancy Details
Exam Name: Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test 2026
Name of Authority: State Level Empowered Committee TET, Govt of Assam
Department Name: Department of Education , Government of Assam
Exam Type: Written Exam (OMR)
Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes for each Paper. an Additional 20 Minutes time Per hours will be there for visually impaired Candidates.
Exam Date: Not Announced
No. of Paper: 2 paper
- Paper-I: Lower Primary (LP)
- Paper-II: Upper Primary (UP)
Questions Type: 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.
Qualifying marks: A candidate is required to score 60% i.e. 90 marks out of 150 to qualify the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET). However, for SC/ST (Hills)/ ST (Plain)/ OBC/MOBC/ PWD (PH), there will be a relaxation of 5%. Thus, for these candidates, qualifying marks will be 83 out of 150 i.e. 55%.
Mode of application: Online
Helpline: 042303631 (10 A.M. to 5 P.M.) (Monday to Saturday)
Assam Special TET 2026 Important Dates
| Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Starting Date of Online Apply | 07-01-2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Apply | 07-02-2026 |
Assam Special TET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Lower Primary TET (Classes I to V)
- # 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)
- # Graduation and 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known)OR
- # At least 50% marks in Graduation and B. Ed. OR
- # At least 55% marks in Post Graduation or equivalent grade and three year integrated B.Ed.-M.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)
Structure and Content of Assam TET
The Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (Assam TET) is conducted in two separate papers. Candidates must appear for the paper based on the teaching level they intend to apply for.
Paper I: For candidates intending to teach at the Lower Primary level (Classes I to V)Paper I (For Classes I to V)
Paper I is meant for candidates who wish to become Lower Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5).
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Language I – Bodo / Garo / Manipuri / Hmar (Any one – Compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Language II – English (Compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
Paper II (For Classes VI to VIII)
Paper II is for candidates who wish to become Upper Primary Teachers (Classes 6 to 8).
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy (Compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Language I – Bodo / Garo / Manipuri / Hmar (Any one – Compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Language II – English (Compulsory) | 30 MCQs | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science (For Mathematics and Science Teachers) OR | 60 MCQs | 60 |
| Social Studies (For Social Studies Teachers) | 60 MCQs | 60 |
| Total | 150 MCQs | 150 Marks |
List of TET Exam Centres
Candidates must select only one Centre District at the time of submitting the online application for the Special Assam TET.
| Sl. No. | Centre District |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cachar |
| 2 | Dibrugarh |
| 3 | Kokrajhar |
| 4 | Kamrup |
| 5 | Kamrup Metro |
| 6 | Hojai |
| 7 | Sonitpur |
Application Fee:
The category-wise Fee structure for the Assam Special TET Online Application is given below. Fee/Intimation Charges once paid will not be refunded on any account nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The Application fee must be paid online itself. To know more Check the Complete guide for Assam Special TET Application.
| Category | Paper 1 Fee | Paper 2 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs. 550/- | Rs. 550/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 450/- | Rs. 450/- |
| OBC / MOBC | Rs. 450/- | Rs. 450/- |
| PWD (PH) | Rs. 300/- | Rs. 300/- |
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay their examination fees through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following option to make the online payment - Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
