J&K TET Mandatory for In-Service Teachers & New Recruitment – Govt Order 2026

The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has designated JKBOSE / State School Standards Authority (SSSA) as the nodal agency for conducting the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) in the Union Territory. This step follows the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court for implementation of RTE Act norms.

TET Mandatory for New Teacher Recruitment

The order clearly states:

TET qualification is compulsory for all new teacher appointments

No candidate will be eligible for recruitment without qualifying TET

This applies to government and private schools (except minority institutions, which have temporary exemption)

TET for In-Service Teachers

Teachers with More Than 5 Years of Service Left

They must:

Qualify TET within 2 years

Failure may lead to compulsory retirement (with admissible benefits)

Teachers with Less Than 5 Years to Retirement

They:

Can continue service without TET

But TET is compulsory for promotion

Minority Institutions

Minority schools are temporarily exempted from TET

Final decision will be taken by a larger bench of the Supreme Court

Examination Details

Conducting body: JKBOSE / SSSA

Mode: Online application

Exam centres: District HQs, Srinagar & Jammu

Syllabus: Based on NCTE TET pattern with minor J&K modifications

Strong security with observers, jammers, and police deployment

Timeline

The TET process for in-service teachers will be completed within 2 years as per Supreme Court directions.

Conclusion

TET has now become:

✅ Mandatory for new teacher recruitment

✅ Compulsory for most in-service teachers

✅ Required for promotions