TGTET January 2027 Notification

The Telangana School Education Department has released the notification for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TGTET) January 2027 session. The notification, dated 13 November 2026, invites online applications from eligible candidates who wish to appear for the Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Government of Telangana.

The TGTET January 2027 examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) between 3 January and 15 January 2027. Candidates can apply for Paper I, Paper II or both papers, depending on the classes they intend to teach.

The online application process will begin on 16 November 2026, and the last date to submit applications and pay the examination fee is 10 December 2026. Candidates who wish to improve their scores in previous TET examinations can also apply for this session.

TGTET January 2027 Notification – Overview

TGTET January 2027 – Important Dates

Candidates should note the following schedule before applying.

The detailed examination schedule, including the examination date and session allotted to each candidate, will be published separately.

TGTET January 2027 Application Fee

Candidates must pay the prescribed examination fee through the online payment facility available on the official website.

Candidates appearing for only Paper I or Paper II should pay the one-paper fee. Those appearing for both Paper I and Paper II must pay the applicable two-paper fee.

The online payment facility will be available from 16 November 2026 to 10 December 2026.

TGTET January 2027 Eligibility Criteria

According to the notification, candidates possessing the following qualifications can appear for TGTET January 2027, subject to the required percentage of marks and conditions specified in the Information Bulletin:

• D.El.Ed.
• D.Ed.
• B.Ed.
• Language Pandit or equivalent qualifications.

Candidates pursuing the final year of the above-mentioned courses can also appear, provided they satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Candidates who have already qualified in earlier TET examinations are also permitted to apply if they wish to improve their previous TET scores.

Note: The notification refers candidates to the TGTET January 2027 Information Bulletin for the detailed educational qualifications and percentage requirements for Paper I and Paper II. Candidates should check the Information Bulletin before submitting their applications.

TGTET Paper I and Paper II Details

TGTET January 2027 will be conducted in two papers.

Paper I – Classes I to V

Candidates who intend to become teachers for Classes I to V must appear for Paper I.

Paper II – Classes VI to VIII

Candidates who intend to become teachers for Classes VI to VIII must appear for Paper II.

Both Papers – Classes I to VIII

Candidates who intend to teach all classes from I to VIII must appear for both Paper I and Paper II.

In-service teachers working in Government, Local Body, TGREIS, Government Welfare Society Residential Schools, Telangana Model Schools and private aided or unaided schools are also permitted to appear for TGTET conducted by the State Government or CTET conducted by the Central Government, as specified in the notification.

The notification further provides that:

• Secondary Grade Teachers and LFL Head Masters working in Government and Local Body Schools appointed with D.El.Ed. and B.Ed. qualifications are permitted to appear for Paper I.
• School Assistants, Language Pandits and Head Masters of High Schools are permitted to appear for Paper II.

TGTET January 2027 Exam Pattern and Timings

The examination will be conducted online as a Computer Based Test. Each examination session will have a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The examination will take place between 3 January and 15 January 2027. The detailed date-wise examination schedule will be announced later.

The structure, content and subject-wise distribution of the 150 marks for each paper are provided in the Information Bulletin.

TGTET Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentage prescribed for their respective categories.

Candidates should note that qualifying in TGTET is an eligibility requirement and does not automatically provide a right to appointment as a teacher.

TGTET Certificate Validity and Weightage

The TGTET qualifying certificate will remain valid for life unless otherwise notified by the Government of Telangana.

The notification also specifies that the TET score will carry 20% weightage in the Teacher Recruitment Test conducted in Telangana.

This makes TGTET an important examination for candidates planning to pursue teaching opportunities in Government, Local Authority and other eligible schools.

How to Apply for TGTET January 2027

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the Telangana School Education Department’s official website.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: https://schooledu.telangana.gov.in/
2. Find the TGTET January 2027 notification and Information Bulletin.
3. Download and carefully read the Information Bulletin.
4. Check the educational qualifications and eligibility requirements for the paper you wish to appear for.
5. Select Paper I, Paper II or both papers as applicable.
6. Complete the online fee payment using the available payment facility.
7. Fill in the online application form with the required personal, educational and other details.
8. Select your preferred examination district preferences.
9. Review the information entered in the application form.
10. Submit the application and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

The online application and fee payment facility will be available from 16 November 2026 to 10 December 2026.

Examination Centres

TGTET January 2027 will be conducted in examination districts listed in the online application.

Candidates can submit their preferred order of examination district choices while applying. However, the TGTET Convenor has the authority to allot examination districts depending on the available capacity in each district.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Read the Information Bulletin before applying.
• Verify the educational qualifications and percentage requirements for the selected paper.
• Pay the correct examination fee based on the category and number of papers selected.
• Submit the application before 10 December 2026.
• Download the hall ticket from 28 December 2026 onwards, as per the notification.
• Check the official website regularly for the detailed examination schedule and other updates.

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