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TSTET stands for the Telangana State TET examinations. The examination is conducted for picking the eligible candidates for the teacher’s posts in the state of Telangana. The test is conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana. Let us find a few details on the test and the details thereof.
The TSTET examination in a nutshell
Before we move ahead to explore the Telangana TET examination, we will check out the details of the examination at a glance.
| Events | Details |
| Examination | TSTET (Telangana State Teachers Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Authority | Department of school education, Government of Telangana |
| Exam Level | State level |
| Examination frequency | Annually |
| No. of papers | 2 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Mode of examination | Offline |
| Examination Duration | Paper 1: 150 minutes Paper 2: 150 minutes |
| Examination purpose | To shortlist eligible candidates for the posts at schools under the Government of Telangana |
| Official website | http://tstet.cgg.gov.in/ |
TSTET Eligibility Criteria 2023
As with any examination, you need to be qualified for the examination. The eligibility criteria for the exam would be on the following lines –
For primary-level teachers
- You must have at least 50% of marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board (45% for OBC/ PwD/ SC/ ST)
- You must have a two-year Diploma in Special Education/a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (B El Ed)/a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- You will also be eligible if you have secured 45% and above marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board (45% for OBC/ PwD/ SC/ ST).
- You have a two-year Diploma in Special Education/a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education/ four-year B El Ed.
For upper primary teachers
- You must have a B. Com/ BA/ BSc with a minimum of 50% in aggregate (45% for OBC/ PwD/ SC/ ST).
- You should also have a Bachelor of Education specializing in Special Education/ Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed.)
- You will also be eligible if you have BSc./ B. Com/ BA with 50% aggregate marks (40% for OBC/ PwD/ SC/ ST).
- You should also have a Bachelor of Education specializing in Special Education/ Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed.)
Telangana TET examination – a few dates to remember
While the dates here are tentative, they can be helpful in arriving at the right sort of information at your fingertips. Check out the official gadget for more information.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Release of Notification | Last week of March |
| Start of Online Application | Last week of March to Mid-week of April |
| Release of Admit Card | The first week of June |
| TS TET Exam Date | Mid-week of June |
| Release of Answer key | Mid-week of June |
| Declaration of Results | The first week of July |
TS TET 2023 Application Fee
The fees applicable at the TSTET examinations are quite affordable for every category of candidates.
| TS TET Application Fee 2023 | |
| Category | Application Fee (For Single Paper) |
| General | ₹300/- |
| OBC | ₹300/- |
| SC / ST | ₹300/- |
TS TET Syllabus 2023
The examination will be conducted in two papers.
Paper 1 will have the following subjects and 150 marks.
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
Paper 2 has the following subjects and 150 marks
- Child Development and Pedagogy
- Language-I
- Language-II
- Science and Mathematics / Social Science
FAQs
What is the age limit for the TSTET examination?
The TSTET exam stipulates a minimum age of 18 years for appearing for the examination
Can the candidate appear for both paper 1 and paper 2?
Yes, a candidate can appear for both paper 1 and paper 2. But do ensure that you have satisfied the condition for the eligibility for the respective papers.
Who conducts the Telangana TET examination?
The TSTET examination is conducted by The Department of School Education, Government of Telangana.