TEACHERS RECRUITMENT BOARD
TNTET PAPER I & II
Tamil Nadu, India
DEGREE + B.ED/DTED
Regular
Online
8 September 2025
Short Note
TN TRB has released Applications are invited from the eligible candidates in Tamil Nadu for Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET), Paper – I and Paper – II for the year 2025. This online facility will be available in the Official website @ https://www.trb.tn.gov.in/ from 11.08.2025 to 08.09.2025. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the TN TRB Tamil Nadu for Teacher Eligibility Test, Paper – I and Paper – II for the year 2025 2025 notification and verify their eligibility.
Current Notification in detail:
TN TRB Current Notification - Overview
Employer Name: | Tamilnadu Teachers Recruitment Board |
Notification No: | 3/2025 Date: 11.08.2025 |
Job Category: | TN STATE |
Job Type: | Regular |
Exam Name: | Tamil Nadu for Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET), Paper – I and Paper – II for the year 2025 |
Job Location: | Tamilnadu |
Starting Date: | 11.08.2025 |
Last Date: | 08.09.2025 |
Apply Mode: | Online |
Official Website: |
Notification:
1. Tamil Nadu for Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET), Paper – I & Paper – II 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
TNTET Paper-I (for classes I-V)
Higher Secondary (+2) (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year (D.Ed) Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known).OrHigher Secondary (+2) (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002.OrHigher Secondary (+2) (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of 4-year (B.El.Ed.) Bachelor of Elementary Education.OrHigher Secondary (+2) (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in the final year of a Two- year Diploma in Education (Special Education).Provided that a person with D.Ed (Special Education) qualification shall undergo, after appointment an National Council for Teacher Education recognized 6-month special programme in Elementary Education. |
TNTET Paper- II (for classes VIVIII). (Graduate teacher (Related Subjects, English, Tamil, and languages other than English and Tamil))
Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a Two-year (D.Ed) Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OrGraduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.).OrGraduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.OrHigher Secondary (+2) (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).OrHigher Secondary (+2) (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed./B.Sc. Ed.OrGraduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of B.Ed. (Special Education).OrAny candidate having qualified B.Ed. programme, recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is eligible to appear in TNTET. Moreover, as per existing TET guidelines circulated vide National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) letter dated 11.02.2011, a person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Notification dated 23rd August 2010 is also qualified to appear in the TNTET.Provided that a person with B.Ed (Special Education) qualification shall undergo after appointment an National Council for Teacher Education recognized 6-month special programme in Elementary Education. |
Age Limit:
The candidates must be minimum of 18 years old as on 01.07.2025. There is no upper age limit. |
Selection Method:
1. Paper – I Exam |
2. Paper – II Exam |
Application Fee:
For SCA/SC/ST/PWD Applicants – Rs.300/- |
For Other Applicants – Rs.600/- |
Payment Mode: Online |
How to Apply?
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the TN TRB website (https://www.trb.tn.gov.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 11.08.2025 and end on 08.09.2025.
Important Dates:
Starting Date for Submission of Application: | 11.08.2025 |
Last date for Submission of Application: | 08.09.2025 |
Online Application Edit Option : | 09.09.2025 to 11.09.2025 |
TNTET – Paper I Exam Date : | 01.11.2025 FN (Tentative) |
TNTET – Paper II Exam Date : | 02.11.2025 FN (Tentative) |
Notification & Online Application form:
Official Career Page of TN TRB: | |
Advertisement for TN TRB: | |
Online Application Form for TN TRB: |
About the Employer
Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB): This is a key competitive examination board in various Indian states, most notably Tamil Nadu (TN TRB).
Purpose: The primary goal of the TRB exam is to recruit qualified teachers for government schools and colleges.
Function: They conduct competitive exams to fill teaching vacancies, ensuring that competent educators are placed in key roles.
Exam Details: TRB exams typically involve a written examination (often OMR-based with objective and subjective questions), and a Tamil Language Eligibility Test (for applicable candidates), followed by certificate verification for shortlisted candidates.
Eligibility: Generally, candidates need a bachelor's degree in education (B.Ed) for school positions and post-graduate qualifications for college-level positions. Age limits and relaxations vary by position and category.
Recent Activity (TN TRB): The TN TRB recently released results for the Secondary Grade Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024, held on July 21, 2024, to fill 1,768 teacher vacancies. They also have an annual recruitment planner for various teaching positions.
In summary, when you hear "TRB," it most commonly refers to either the Teachers Recruitment Board (especially in the context of Indian education and job recruitment) or the Transportation Research Board (in the context of transportation research and policy). Given your current location in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, it's highly probable you are referring to the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB).
*source: google gemini