📢 J&K Government Makes TET Mandatory for Teachers
On Feb 24, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir appointed Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) / State School Standards Authority (SSSA) as the nodal agency to conduct the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) across the Union Territory.
This decision follows a ruling by the Supreme Court of India and Government Order No. 87-JK (Edu) of 2026.
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⚖️ Supreme Court & RTE Act Ruling
The Court ruled that the Right to Education Act applies to all schools except minority institutions.
👉 Key point:
Teachers must qualify TET to continue in service.
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👨🏫 Rules for In-Service Teachers
✅ Exemption
Teachers with less than 5 years left before retirement
Can continue service without TET
❌ Not eligible for promotion without TET
⏳ Mandatory Qualification
Teachers recruited before RTE Act with more than 5 years of service left:
Must pass TET within 2 years
Failure may lead to compulsory retirement with benefits
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🏫 Who Must Qualify TET?
✔ Government school teachers
✔ Private school teachers
✔ Registered institutions
❗ Minority institutions: temporarily exempt (pending final decision)
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📝 Examination Plan
Conducting Agency: JKBOSE
Application: Online through JKBOSE website (NIC software)
Exam Centres: District headquarters + Srinagar & Jammu
Security & Monitoring
Gazetted officers as observers
Police deployment
Jammers & restrictions under Section 163 BNSS
Invigilators: +2 lecturers & Assistant Professors
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📚 Syllabus Pattern
Based on National Council for Teacher Education guidelines
Aligned with CTET framework
Modified for J&K curriculum
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⏰ Timeline
TET framework to be operational immediately
Full process to be completed within 2 years
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✅ In short:
TET qualification is now essential for most teachers in J&K. Those with longer service remaining must pass it within two years to continue and progress in their careers.
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