TNTET 2026 results for working teachers out; download certificates from 17 October

The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu, released the results for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2026 for working teachers on 12 October 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download their results from the official website, trb.tn.gov.in. This examination determines eligibility for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8 in schools across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

The TNTET 2026 examination for working teachers was conducted on 4 July 2026 for Paper 1 and 5 July 2026 for Paper 2. A total of 61,386 candidates appeared for Paper 1 across 222 examination centres in 38 districts, while 1,67,743 candidates took Paper 2 at 613 centres statewide.

Accessing TNTET 2026 Results and Certificates

Candidates can check their TNTET 2026 results by logging into the official TRB website using their application number or roll number and date of birth. The result status will indicate either ‘Qualified (pass)’ or ‘Not Qualified (Fail)’.

Those who have qualified in the examination will be able to download their teacher eligibility certificates. The download window for these e-certificates will open on 17 October 2026 or 18 October 2026, accessible from the candidates’ respective dashboards. The eligibility certificate issued holds lifetime validity.

Examination Structure and Qualifying Criteria

The TNTET exam comprises two papers: Paper 1 for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, and Paper 2 for those wishing to teach Classes 6 to 8. Both papers consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions covering subjects such as Child Development & Pedagogy, Language proficiency, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. There is no negative marking in the TNTET exam. The duration for Paper 1 was 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The qualifying marks for the TNTET 2026 vary by candidate category, as specified by the Teachers Recruitment Board. These criteria are essential for candidates to be deemed eligible for teaching positions.

Key Dates and Notification Details

The TNTET Exam 2026 for Working Teachers Recruitment Notification PDF 2026 was initially announced on 13 February 2026, under Notification No. 01/2026, with subsequent addendums 01A/2026 and 01B/2026. The answer key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, along with the objection tracker, was released on 5 July 2026.

The release of these results marks a significant step for working teachers seeking to formalise their eligibility for various teaching recruitment exams in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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