TN TRB TNTET 2025: The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) has released Notification No: 3/2025, dated 11.08.2025, inviting applications for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2025, Paper-I (Classes I-V) and Paper-II (Classes VI-VIII). Eligible candidates can apply online from 11.08.2025 to 08.09.2025 via www.trb.tn.gov.in. The exams are scheduled for 01.11.2025 (Paper-I) and 02.11.2025 (Paper-II). Candidates must meet NCTE/RCI qualifications and verify eligibility before applying. TNTET certification qualifies candidates for teaching posts in Tamil Nadu schools but does not guarantee employment.
For teaching Classes VI-VIII (Upper Primary Level, Graduate Teacher: Related Subjects, English, Tamil, Other Languages)
TN TRB TNTET 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
TNTET Paper-I (Classes I-V)
Higher Secondary (+2 or equivalent) with 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.Ed (Elementary Education) or 4-year B.El.Ed or 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education); or Higher Secondary (+2 or equivalent) with 45% marks and passed/appearing in 2-year D.Ed per NCTE Regulations 2002. Minimum age 18 years (as on 01.07.2025), no upper limit. D.Ed/B.Ed (Special Education) requires NCTE-recognized 6-month Elementary Education program post-appointment.
TNTET Paper-II (Classes VI-VIII)
Graduation and passed/appearing in final year of 2-year D.Ed (Elementary Education) or B.Ed; or Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in final year of B.Ed or 4-year B.El.Ed or B.A/B.Sc.Ed; or Graduation with 45% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed per NCTE Regulations; or Graduation with 50% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed (Special Education). Minimum age 18 years (as on 01.07.2025), no upper limit. B.Ed (Special Education) requires NCTE-recognized 6-month Elementary Education program post-appointment. Candidates pursuing NCTE/RCI-recognized teacher education courses (per NCTE Notification 23.08.2010) are eligible.
Note: Candidates must submit self-attested copies of educational certificates (Higher Secondary, Graduation, D.Ed/B.Ed/B.El.Ed, etc.), NCTE/RCI recognition proof (if applicable), community certificate (if applicable), and ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, voter ID) during verification. Candidates appearing in final year of qualifying courses must provide proof of completion before certificate issuance.
TN TRB TNTET 2025 – Pay Scale
TNTET Paper-I
Not Applicable (Qualifying exam for teaching posts, salaries vary: ~Rs. 20,000–36,000/month for TN Govt teachers)
TNTET Paper-II
Not Applicable (Qualifying exam for teaching posts, salaries vary: ~Rs. 20,000–36,000/month for TN Govt teachers)
Note: TNTET is a qualifying exam for teaching eligibility in Tamil Nadu schools. Successful candidates can apply for teaching posts with salaries varying by school type (e.g., Rs. 20,000–36,000/month for TN Govt teachers).
TN TRB TNTET 2025 – Selection Process
TNTET Paper-I Exam: Objective-type exam for teaching Classes I-V, testing pedagogy, child development, and subject knowledge (Tamil, English, Mathematics, EVS).
TNTET Paper-II Exam: Objective-type exam for teaching Classes VI-VIII, testing pedagogy, child development, and subject knowledge (Tamil, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, or other languages).
Certificate Verification: Candidates who pass the exam will undergo verification of educational certificates, NCTE/RCI recognition proof, community certificate (if applicable), and ID proof for TET certification.
Visit the official website www.trb.tn.gov.in and navigate to the “TNTET 2025” or “Examinations” section to find Notification No: 3/2025.
Download the notification PDF from www.trb.tn.gov.in to confirm eligibility: Higher Secondary/Graduation with D.Ed/B.Ed/B.El.Ed, minimum age 18 years (no upper limit) as on 01.07.2025.
Register on the TN TRB portal with a valid email ID and mobile number (active until results). Complete the online application form with accurate details (name, exam applied for: Paper-I/Paper-II, educational qualifications).
Upload scanned copies of required documents: educational certificates (Higher Secondary, Graduation, D.Ed/B.Ed/B.El.Ed), NCTE/RCI recognition proof (if applicable), community certificate (if applicable), ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, voter ID), and recent passport-size photograph.
Pay the application fee (Rs. 600 for General, Rs. 300 for SCA/SC/ST/PWD) online via debit/credit card or net banking.
Submit the application by 08.09.2025. Edit applications, if needed, from 09.09.2025 to 11.09.2025. Download and retain the application confirmation.
Monitor www.trb.tn.gov.in for admit cards (October 2025), exam dates (01.11.2025 for Paper-I, 02.11.2025 for Paper-II), and results. For queries, contact TN TRB at trb.tn@nic.in or call 044-28272455.
Application Fee
General Applicants: Rs. 600
SCA/SC/ST/PWD Applicants: Rs. 300
Payment Mode: Online (debit/credit card, net banking)
Important Dates
Notification Released: 11.08.2025
Start Date for Submission of Application: 11.08.2025
Last Date for Submission of Application: 08.09.2025
Application Edit Window: 09.09.2025 to 11.09.2025
TNTET Paper-I Exam Date: 01.11.2025 (Tentative)
TNTET Paper-II Exam Date: 02.11.2025 (Tentative)
About Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB), under the Government of Tamil Nadu, conducts the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) to certify candidates for teaching positions in primary (Classes I-V) and upper primary (Classes VI-VIII) schools across Tamil Nadu. TNTET 2025 (Notification No: 3/2025) includes Paper-I and Paper-II, with exams on 01.11.2025 and 02.11.2025, respectively. Passing TNTET qualifies candidates for teaching posts in government and private schools, with salaries ranging from Rs. 20,000–36,000/month. For details, visit www.trb.tn.gov.in.
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