Department of Elementary Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Assam released a notification for the Assam Teacher Eligibility Test for the year 2021. The notification is for the selection of the Lower primary and upper primary teachers’ selection. Interesting candidates can check the eligibility criteria and fill the application through an online portal.
Important dates
Start Date for application: 15th September 2021
Last date: 25th September 2021
Issuance of the admit card: 10th October 2021
Date of the examination: 24th October 2021
Eligibility criteria
- For lower Primary TET (Classes I to V): Graduate with B. Ed, Sr Secondary with Diploma
- For Upper Primary TET (Classes VI to VIII): Sr Secondary with B.El.Ed/ B.A./B. Sc. Ed/ B.A. Ed/B. Sc. Ed and Graduation & D.El.Ed/ B. Ed
- The candidate must be a resident of Assam
Paper Pattern and Syllabus
For lower Primary TET (Classes I to V)

Paper 1 will consist of five parts for 150 marks:
- Child development and Pedagogy- 30 marks
- Language I- 30 marks
- Language II- 30 marks
- Mathematics- 30 Marks
- Environment Science- 30 Marks
For Upper Primary TET (Classes VI to VIII)
Paper-II consist of four parts for 150 marks:
- Child development and Pedagogy- 30 marks
- Language I- 30 marks
- Language II- 30 marks
- Mathematics and Science (for Math’s and Science teachers)- 60 Marks
OR
- Social Studies (Social Studies Teachers)- 60 Marks
For a detailed syllabus candidates can check the followings links:
Lower Primary TET:
https://ssa.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/ssam_medhassu_in_oid_5/latest/tet_syllabus_lp_2021.pdf
Upper Primary TET:
https://ssa.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/ssam_medhassu_in_oid_5/latest/tet_syllabus_up_2021.pdf
Paper Medium: Paper will be in Bengali, Assamese, Hindi, English, and Bodo
Validity: Paper is valid for a lifetime unless otherwise is notified by the government body.
Selection procedure
The candidate has to secure 60% marks to qualify for the test which means the candidate needs to secure 90 marks out of 150 to clear the test. However, for SC/ST there is 5% relaxation and qualifying marks are 83 out of 150 that is 55%.
Examination fee
Paper I: General Candidate- 325 INR, SC/ST(PYST(HYOBC/MOBC/PWD(PH)- 300 INR
Paper-II: General Candidate: 325 INR, SC/ST(PYST(HYOBC/MOBC/PWD(PH)- 300 INR
How to apply
Here are steps candidates need to follow to apply for the Assam Teacher Eligibility Test:
- Go to official website https://ssa.assam.gov.in/latest/tet-online-apply-with-syllabus-2021
- Click on apply here link
- When a candidate click the button, he will be redirected to another website https://cetcell.net/TET_2021/?r
- The candidate has to register first to fill the application form
- After register candidate can submit the application form by filling in relevant data and uploading photographs, signatures, certifications of professional education.
- Candidates have to pay the fee through online banking/ debit card/Credit card.