Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MP ESB), Bhopal has released the MP ESB TET 2026 for in-service Primary and Secondary teachers. The special Teacher Eligibility Test is being conducted as per the Supreme Court order. Eligible serving teachers who have not qualified TET can apply online from 21 August to 4 September 2026.
Important: This is an eligibility test for currently serving teachers and is not a direct recruitment examination for future government teacher vacancies.
MP ESB TET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | MP ESB, Bhopal |
| Exam Name | Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 |
| Levels | Primary & Secondary |
| Eligible Candidates | In-service teachers who have not cleared TET |
| Age Limit | As per applicable service rules |
| Qualification | Currently serving Primary/Secondary teacher |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 per paper |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 12 October 2026 onwards |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Job/Service Location | Madhya Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 21 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 September 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 9 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 12 October 2026 onwards |
Eligibility Criteria
Primary TET
In-service Primary teachers working in government or non-government schools who have not qualified the prescribed TET can apply.
Secondary TET
In-service Secondary teachers working in government or non-government schools who have not qualified TET can apply.
Candidates must be currently serving in the teaching post for which they are appearing. This TET result will not be valid for future direct recruitment to government teacher posts.
Exam Pattern
The test is conducted online in MCQ format for 150 marks with a duration of 2.5 hours and no negative marking.
Primary TET subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language-1, Language-2, Mathematics and Environmental Studies.
Secondary TET: Part A includes languages, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability and Pedagogy. Part B includes the selected subject such as Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Mathematics, Science or Social Science.
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| General/Other | 60% |
| SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan/EWS | 50% |
How to Apply
- Visit the official MP ESB website.
- Read the MP ESB TET 2026 Rule Book carefully.
- Complete the online application between 21 August and 4 September 2026.
- Enter your personal and service details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, handwriting sample and appointment-related documents.
- Pay ₹1,000 per paper plus applicable portal charges.
- Submit the form and keep the application receipt for future reference.
Important Links
The official rule book contains the complete eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and application instructions.
| Link | Details |
| Official Notification PDF | https://esb.mp.gov.in/Rulebooks/RB_2026/MSPSTET_2026_RuleBookforTeachers_17082026.pdf |
| Official Website | https://esb.mp.gov.in/ |
FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for MP ESB TET 2026?
Only currently serving Primary and Secondary teachers who have not qualified the prescribed TET.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 4 September 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee?
The examination fee is ₹1,000 per paper, plus applicable MP Online charges.
Q4. When will the exam be conducted?
The examination is scheduled from 12 October 2026 onwards.
Q5. Is MP ESB TET 2026 a government teacher recruitment exam?
No. It is a special eligibility test for existing in-service teachers and does not provide eligibility for future direct government teacher recruitment.
Q6. Is there negative marking?
No, there is no negative marking.