Assam TET Eligibility: Qualification Guide

Assam TET eligibility rests on two conditions: you must be a permanent resident of Assam, and you must hold the minimum academic and professional qualification set by NCTE for the paper you choose. Paper I is for teachers of Classes I to V, and Paper II for Classes VI to VIII. The rules below come from the official advertisement for the latest Special Assam TET, notified by the State Level Empowered Committee, TET, Government of Assam.

This page lists every qualification route for both papers, the relaxation for reserved categories and the facts on age limits. It also notes where the latest rules differ from the 2021 regular TET, because several pages still show the older routes.

Table of Contents

• Assam TET Eligibility at a Glance

• Residence Requirement

• Paper I Eligibility (Lower Primary)

• Paper II Eligibility (Upper Primary)

• Relaxation in Qualifying Marks

• Is There an Age Limit for Assam TET?

• Final-Year Candidates

• Who Is Not Eligible

Assam TET Eligibility at a Glance

Residence Requirement

Only permanent residents of Assam can apply for Assam TET. Proof of permanent residence is not checked when you sit the exam, but it is required when you apply for a teaching post. In the DEE Assam recruitment of January 2025, a document supporting permanent residence was part of the mandatory upload list.

Paper I Eligibility (Lower Primary)

For Classes I to V, a candidate needs any one of these combinations.

The 2021 advertisement also accepted Graduation with at least 50% plus B.Ed for Paper I, with a 6-month bridge course after appointment. The latest advertisement does not list this route. Older pages may still show it, so follow the official notification of the cycle you apply for.

Paper II Eligibility (Upper Primary)

For Classes VI to VIII, a candidate needs any one of these combinations.

The minimum percentage in graduation does not apply to candidates who were admitted to a B.Ed, B.El.Ed or equivalent course before 29 July 2011.

Relaxation in Qualifying Marks

For example, a reserved-category candidate with 45% in HSSLC and a 2-year D.El.Ed meets the Paper I requirement, while a General candidate needs 50%. This relaxation applies to eligibility; the separate relaxation in TET qualifying marks is explained on the Assam TET qualifying marks page.

Is There an Age Limit for Assam TET?

Neither the 2021 nor the latest Assam TET advertisement sets a minimum or maximum age. Age limits apply later, when you apply for a teaching post. The DEE Assam Lower Primary advertisement of January 2025 used these limits, counted as on 1 January 2025:

Recruitment limits can change with each advertisement, so check the current one on dee.assam.gov.in before you rely on these figures.

Final-Year Candidates

The 2021 advertisement allowed candidates holding the final-year admit card of an NCTE or RCI recognised teacher education course to apply, provided they completed the course before applying for a job. The latest advertisement asked candidates to upload the pass certificate of their professional qualification and did not mention final-year candidates. Treat this as a cycle-specific rule and check the notification each time.

Who Is Not Eligible

• Non-residents: Candidates who are not permanent residents of Assam.

• Below the percentage bar: Candidates below 50% in Senior Secondary or graduation where the route requires it, after any 5% category relaxation.

• Without a recognised professional course: Candidates with no D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, B.Ed or other qualifying teacher education course.

• B.Ed holders for Paper I in the latest cycle: Graduation plus B.Ed was not a listed route for Lower Primary in the latest advertisement.

Documents are not verified at the exam. They are checked when a qualified candidate applies for a teaching post, and a false claim of qualification can lead to criminal liability. Once you are sure you are eligible, review the Assam TET exam pattern and the Assam TET overview for fees and dates. You can also use online tests on Testkart to check your level in pedagogy and language before the next cycle opens.

Official source: Special Assam TET advertisement.