1. Overview

Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MPESB), Bhopal has released the Rule Book for the “Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 for Teachers Teaching in Primary and Secondary Classes” (सेवारत शिक्षकों हेतु पात्रता परीक्षा 2026). This exam is being conducted for in-service (already serving) teachers only who are teaching at the primary or secondary level in Madhya Pradesh but have not yet qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), in compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order dated 1 September 2025 in Civil Appeal Nos. 1385/2025 and 1386/2025 (passed under Article 142 of the Constitution). The Supreme Court, in a subsequent review petition (Diary No. 53434/2025), extended the timeline for such in-service teachers to qualify the TET from 2 years to 3 years — the qualifying deadline is now 31 August 2028 (earlier 31 August 2027).

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2. Important Dates

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3. Application / Exam Fee

There is no fee concession for any category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/General) — all applicants pay the same exam fee of ₹1,000/- per question paper. Fee is payable online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking, or through an authorised MP Online kiosk.

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4. Eligibility Criteria

Only serving (in-service) teachers who are already teaching at the primary or secondary level in a government or non-government school in Madhya Pradesh, and who have not previously qualified the TET, are eligible to apply. Eligibility is level-specific:

Primary Level TET — Eligible Categories of Teachers

Assistant Teacher, Primary Teacher/Sahayak Adhyapak, Samvida Shala Shikshak Varg-3, Prayogshala Sahayak, Prathmik Shikshak Vigyan, Sahayak Shikshak Vigyan — serving in government schools at the primary level and not yet TET-qualified. Teachers teaching primary classes in non-government (private) schools who have not qualified TET are also eligible.

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Secondary Level TET — Eligible Categories of Teachers

Shikshak/Madhyamik Shikshak/Adhyapak, Samvida Shala Shikshak Varg-2 — serving in government schools at the secondary level and not yet TET-qualified. Teachers teaching secondary classes in non-government (private) schools who have not qualified TET are also eligible.

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Minimum Qualifying Marks

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5. Exam Pattern & Syllabus

A. Primary Teacher Eligibility Test (Chapter 1)

150 marks, objective (MCQ) type, 4 options per question with 1 correct answer, duration 2 hours 30 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking.

Language-1 questions are based on proficiency in the medium chosen in the application form. Language-2 (different from Language-1) can be chosen from Hindi, English, Sanskrit or Urdu. Questions are based on the syllabus/textbook topics of MP State Classes 1 to 5, though difficulty may extend up to the high-school level.

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B. Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (Chapter 2)

150 marks, objective (MCQ) type, 4 options per question with 1 correct answer, duration 2 hours 30 minutes, all questions compulsory. Each question carries 1 mark, with no negative marking. The paper has two parts — Part A (compulsory for all) and Part B (candidate chooses one subject matching their graduation main subject).

A candidate can appear for Part B only in the subject that was their main subject at the graduation level. Part A’s General Knowledge/Reasoning/Pedagogy content is set at a level equivalent to Higher Secondary; Part A’s Hindi/English content is at Higher Secondary exam level; Part B’s subject content is at graduation level (based on MP Board Class 9–10 syllabus topics but with graduation-level difficulty and linkage).

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6. Exam Centres (Cities)

Candidates must indicate four exam cities in order of preference while filling the application form. The Board allots centres based on seat availability and may change/add/reduce exam cities or centres; its decision is final and binding.

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7. Documents Required

• Recent colour photograph, signature, and own handwriting declaration (as per prescribed format) — scanned and uploaded.
• Proof of date of birth (8th/10th/12th marksheet).
• Caste/category certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates) issued by a competent authority.
• Disability certificate (for Divyang/PwD candidates) issued by a competent authority.
• Scanned copy of appointment order, with employment order number and date, and the DISE Code of the current workplace.
• Unique ID/IFMIS Code (mandatory for teachers serving in government schools; not mandatory for private school teachers).
• A declaration text (to be typed and uploaded) stating that all information given in the application is true, and that the application/exam result can be cancelled if any information is found false.

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8. How to Apply

1. Visit www.mponline.gov.in, go to Citizen Services → Application, and click on the ESB link to access the application instructions and exam rules.
2. Read the instructions and rulebook carefully, then click “Continue” to begin filling the online application form.
3. Fill in all required details accurately — the application cannot be submitted with any field left blank.
4. Prepare a single image containing the required photo, signature and two lines of handwriting as per the format, scan it in JPG format, and upload/attach it using the Browse option.
5. Review the filled application carefully before clicking “Submit.”
6. After submission, an application number is generated; proceed to payment and pay the exam fee plus portal charges via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking (or an authorised MP Online kiosk).
7. After successful payment, download and keep the computerised application-cum-receipt safely.

Corrections to the submitted application (except application number, transaction ID, board application number, mobile number and email ID, which can never be changed) can be made during the correction window (21-08-2026 to 09-09-2026) by paying the applicable correction fee.

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9. Important Instructions

• Aadhaar registration is mandatory; Aadhaar-enabled biometric verification is compulsory at the exam centre — Aadhaar must be unlocked at the time of biometric verification.
• Only an original photo ID (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, or Passport) is accepted at the centre; e-Aadhaar printouts are valid only if verified through UIDAI.
• Candidates must bring the admit card downloaded from the Board’s website; it will not be sent by post.
• Only a black ball-point pen may be used in the exam hall; use is required for the attendance sheet and other exam-related writing.
• Electronic devices — mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, sunglasses, Bluetooth devices, and similar items — are completely prohibited in the exam hall.
• Candidates arriving after the specified reporting time will not be permitted to enter the exam centre.
• No candidate may leave the exam hall before the exam ends.
• There is no provision for re-checking or re-evaluation of results once declared.
• For queries or complaints, candidates may call the toll-free number 18002337899 or email complaint.esb@mp.gov.in.

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