Over 2.37 Lakh Candidates Register for TG TET January 2026
The TG TET application process is now closed, with more than 2.37 lakh applications. The exam will be held in January 2026, and results will be released in February.
The TG TET January 2026 application process has ended, marking a significant milestone in the state’s teacher recruitment cycle for 2026. Department of School Education reported a huge response from the aspiring teachers, with 2,37,754 applications received for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. This reflects an increasing trend of people who want to pursue teaching as a career, as well as those who want to enhance their suitability for recruitment in the future in government schools.
A highlight of this year’s application data is that there are
71,670 in-service teachers
applying. Their involvement indicates the significance of TET for fresh aspirants as well as for the working teachers of government or private institutions who were willing to improve their eligibility or get promotions, or to add weight to their professional stature. The Telangana government’s unwavering commitment towards raising standards of education and quality of teachers has kept TET as a mandatory requirement for career progression.
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The Director of School Education has confirmed that TG TET would be held in the mode of Computer-Based Test (CBT), which would make the process of examination more transparent and efficient. The CBT tests will take place from January 3 to January 31, 2026 , with test takers having a wide range of possible test dates according to their chosen paper and availability. According to officials, the digital format is intended to minimise manual errors, facilitate fair evaluation and enhance the test-taking experience of thousands of candidates across the state.
Candidates have the option to download their hall tickets from December 27, 2025 , from the official TET website. Hall tickets would have important details such as date, time, venue of examination and other instructions which need to be strictly followed by candidates. All the candidates are advised to verify their details carefully and report at their examination centres well before time to avoid any last-minute rush. Timely availability of the hall ticket/signature page provides students ample time to make logistical arrangements for the exam day.
The announcement of the results of TG TET is scheduled for February 2026 , and the contenders who are qualified from this exam will be able to apply for recruitment in various departments or for promotion in their jobs. As the exam dates are firmly set and with a high participation rate, expect that TG TET 2026 will significantly influence the shape of the teaching workforce in Telangana for the coming school years.
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