Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, the state's examination authority under the Office of the Pareeksha Commissioner, Thiruvananthapuram, conducts the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test for aspirants seeking teaching positions in Lower Primary, Upper Primary and High School sections, along with language and specialist teachers. The test is held in four categories, each mapped to a teaching level, and qualifying it is mandatory under the Right to Education Act and NCTE norms for teaching jobs in Kerala schools.
Kerala TET 2026 - Category 1, 2, 3 and 4 Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
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Last Date
03 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Admit card out
Exam on 14 Nov 2026
- Notification18 Sept
- Applications Open23 Sept
- Applications Closed03 Oct
- Admit Card Out14 Nov
- Exam14 Nov
About KBPE Kerala TET 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan
- Job Location
- Kerala
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Eligibility Details
Category 1 (Lower Primary)
Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification with the required marks along with a teacher-training qualification such as a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or a two-year Diploma in Education or Special Education where applicable.
Category 2 (Upper Primary)
Bachelor's degree with the required teacher-training qualification. Accepted routes include Bachelor's degree with B.Ed., Higher Secondary with four-year B.El.Ed., Higher Secondary with four-year BA.Ed. or B.Sc.Ed., and other equivalent qualifications recognized under NCTE and Kerala Government rules.
Category 3 (High School)
Prescribed Bachelor's or Master's degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed., MSc.Ed. or another recognized teacher-training qualification applicable to High School teaching.
Category 4 (Language, specialist and Physical Education teachers)
Qualification prescribed for the relevant teaching post under Kerala Education Department rules.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Category 1 (Lower Primary) | Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification with the required marks along with a teacher-training qualification such as a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or a two-year Diploma in Education or Special Education where applicable. |
| Category 2 (Upper Primary) | Bachelor's degree with the required teacher-training qualification. Accepted routes include Bachelor's degree with B.Ed., Higher Secondary with four-year B.El.Ed., Higher Secondary with four-year BA.Ed. or B.Sc.Ed., and other equivalent qualifications recognized under NCTE and Kerala Government rules. |
| Category 3 (High School) | Prescribed Bachelor's or Master's degree in the relevant subject along with B.Ed., MSc.Ed. or another recognized teacher-training qualification applicable to High School teaching. |
| Category 4 (Language, specialist and Physical Education teachers) | Qualification prescribed for the relevant teaching post under Kerala Education Department rules. |
Application Fee
General and other candidates
Rs. 500
SC, ST and differently-abled candidates
Rs. 250
Selection Process
- 1Kerala TET Examination
OMR-based multiple choice test of 150 questions carrying 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes; qualifying marks are 60% for general category, 55% for SC, ST, OBC and OEC, and 50% for differently-abled candidates.
Exam Pattern
2 hours 30 minutesOMR-based offline test
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official KTET website and open the KTET September 2026 online application link
- 2Select New Registration and read the application instructions
- 3Enter the required personal, educational and category details
- 4Select the KTET category or categories for which you are eligible
- 5Upload the prescribed photograph and other required files
- 6Check all entered information before confirming the application
- 7Pay the examination fee through net banking, credit card or debit card
- 8Complete the final submission and download the application printout with transaction details
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only online and candidates are not required to send the application printout or certificate copies to Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan.
- Eligible candidates may apply for more than one category by paying the applicable fee.
- Separate examinations are conducted for Categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, and changes may not be permitted after final confirmation of the application.
KTET Category Details
Category 1
Teaching Level: Lower Primary classes
Category 2
Teaching Level: Upper Primary classes
Category 3
Teaching Level: High School classes
Category 4
Teaching Level: Language teachers, specialist teachers and Physical Education teachers
| Category | Teaching Level |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lower Primary classes |
| Category 2 | Upper Primary classes |
| Category 3 | High School classes |
| Category 4 | Language teachers, specialist teachers and Physical Education teachers |
Qualifying Marks
General category
Minimum Percentage: 60%
Minimum Marks: 90 out of 150
SC, ST, OBC and OEC
Minimum Percentage: 55%
Minimum Marks: 82 out of 150
Differently-abled candidates
Minimum Percentage: 50%
Minimum Marks: 75 out of 150
| Candidate Category | Minimum Percentage | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General category | 60% | 90 out of 150 |
| SC, ST, OBC and OEC | 55% | 82 out of 150 |
| Differently-abled candidates | 50% | 75 out of 150 |
Photograph Requirements
- The photograph must be recent and clear
- The background should meet the specifications prescribed in the notification
- The applicant's face must be clearly visible
- The photograph must be uploaded in the prescribed format and file size
- Candidates should not upload an unclear or unsuitable photograph
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one KTET category?
Yes. Eligible candidates may apply for more than one category by paying the applicable fee for each.
Do I need to send the application printout or certificates to Pareeksha Bhavan?
No. Applications are accepted only online and no printout or certificate copies have to be sent to Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan.
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