J&K State Eligibility Test (TET) Mandatory for Becoming Teacher

 J&K State Eligibility Test (TET) Mandatory for Becoming Teacher

The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has made it compulsory to qualify the J&K State Eligibility Test (TET) for anyone who wants to become a teacher in the Union Territory. The decision has been taken in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act.

TET Mandatory for New Recruitment

All candidates applying for new teacher posts must qualify TET

Without TET, no appointment will be made in government or private schools (except minority institutions with temporary exemption)

TET for In-Service Teachers

Teachers with more than 5 years of service left must pass TET within 2 years

Teachers with less than 5 years to retirement can continue without TET

But TET is required for promotion in all cases

Conducting Authority

The TET exam in J&K will be conducted by:

➡️ JKBOSE / State School Standards Authority (SSSA)

➡️ Application mode: Online

➡️ Exam centres: District headquarters, Srinagar & Jammu

➡️ Syllabus: Based on NCTE TET pattern

Important Note

Minority institutions are temporarily exempted

The full TET process for in-service teachers will be completed within 2 years

Conclusion

TET has now become a mandatory qualification for becoming a teacher in J&K. Aspirants and in-service teachers are advised to start preparation early to secure their jobs and promotions.