MP TET 2026 for In-Service Teachers: Apply Last Date 05 Oct
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal
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MP TET 2026 for In-Service Teachers is a recruitment notified by Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal. Applications closed — exam on 12 Oct 2026.
Key Details
- Application Dates: 21 Aug 2026 to 05 Oct 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: 12 Oct 2026 Important Dates
- Result Date: Notified Soon Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹1,000 for every category the notice lists Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: In-service teachers of Primary/Secondary classes (government and non-government schools) who have not yet qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), as per Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 01.09.2025 in Civil Appeal 1385/2025 & 1386/2025. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Online Written Examination (Objective type, Shift 1 & Shift 2) Selection Process
What This Exam Is About
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (ESB), Bhopal has released the Rule Book for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026. This test is only for in-service teachers of primary and secondary classes, in both government and non-government schools, who have not yet qualified TET.
How to Apply
- Read the exam Rule Book carefully before you start filling the form.
- Go to the MP Online website (www.mponline.gov.in) or visit an authorized MP Online kiosk to fill the form.
- Select your State and District as asked in the form.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and category details. Also add your body identification mark and photo ID card number.
- Enter your Aadhaar card number or Aadhaar VID. This is compulsory.
- If you are a government school teacher, fill your appointment order number and date, DISE Code of your posting school, and your Unique ID or IFMIS Code.
- Scan and upload your photo, signature, and a handwriting sample as asked in the form.
- Upload a declaration written in your own handwriting, as shown in the Rule Book.
- Check every detail carefully before you submit the form.
- Click Submit to save your application.
- Pay the exam fee and portal fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or cash at a kiosk.
- Save a printout of your submitted form, application number, and payment receipt.
- If you need to correct any detail, do it only within the correction period, using your application number, transaction ID, and date of birth. A correction fee applies.
- Download your Admit Card from the Board's website www.esb.mp.gov.in using your application number, once admit cards are released.
Documents Required
- A colour photograph, signature, and a handwriting sample (scanned copies).
- 8th, 10th, or 12th mark-sheet as proof of your date of birth.
- Caste or category certificate, if you belong to SC, ST, OBC, or EWS category.
- Disability certificate, if you are a Divyang (person with disability) candidate.
- A scanned copy of your original appointment order.
- DISE Code of your posting school.
- Unique ID or IFMIS Code, if you are a government school teacher.
- An original photo ID card — Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, Driving Licence, or Passport. You must bring this to the exam hall.
- Your Aadhaar card, e-Aadhaar, Aadhaar photocopy, Aadhaar number, or Aadhaar VID.
- A printed copy of your downloaded Admit Card.
- A black ball-point pen to bring to the exam hall.
Important Instructions for Exam Day
- Aadhaar registration is compulsory. There will be multi-level biometric checks at entry and during the exam.
- You must bring an original photo ID. An e-Aadhaar printout alone is not accepted as the ID you carry to the exam hall.
- You will not be allowed inside the exam center if you arrive after the reporting time.
- Mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, sunglasses, and chits are completely banned inside the exam hall.
- You must submit only one application. Giving false information or submitting more than one application can lead to rejection.
- You cannot leave the exam center before the exam ends.
- No re-totaling or re-evaluation of marks is given after the result is declared.
In Detail
Important Dates
The application dates were extended twice. The table below shows the original dates, both extensions, and the final dates that apply now.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original apply start date | 21-08-2026 |
| Original apply last date (before extension) | 04-09-2026 |
| Original correction last date (before extension) | 09-09-2026 |
| First extension - apply last date | 18-09-2026 |
| First extension - correction last date | 20-09-2026 |
| Final (second extension) - apply last date | 05-10-2026 |
| Final (second extension) - correction last date | 06-10-2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 05 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 12-10-2026 (Monday) |
| Admit card | As per schedule |
| Result | Notified soon |
Every date Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal printed for MP TET 2026 for In-Service Teachers, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application form start date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Online application form last date (after second extension) | 05 Oct 2026 |
| Last date for correction in online application (after second extension) | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Examination date | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Original application dates as printed in rule book (before any extension) | आवेदन प्रारंभ: 21-08-2026, आवेदन अंतिम: 04-09-2026, संशोधन प्रारंभ: 21-08-2026, संशोधन अंतिम: 09-09-2026 |
| First date extension (per corrigendum dated 04.09.2026) | आवेदन अंतिम तिथि: 18.09.2026, संशोधन अंतिम तिथि: 20.09.2026 |
| Second date extension (per corrigendum referencing letter दिनांक 16.09.2026) | आवेदन अंतिम तिथि: 05.10.2026, संशोधन अंतिम तिथि: 06.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | As per Schedule |
| Result Status | Notified Soon |
Application Fee
The exam fee is the same for all categories and cadres.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam fee (all categories) | Rs 1000 per paper |
| Portal fee via MP Online kiosk | Rs 60 |
| Portal fee via registered citizen login (non-kiosk) | Rs 20 |
| Correction fee (per instance) | Rs 20 + Rs 40 portal fee |
| Objection fee (per question/answer) | Rs 150 + other charges |
You can pay the fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or cash at an MP Online kiosk.
Application fee for MP TET 2026 for In-Service Teachers by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All categories/cadres | ₹1,000 | रू. 1,000/- प्रति प्रश्न-पत्र (सेवारत शिक्षक हेतु पात्रता परीक्षा) |
Eligibility
The age limit for this test is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 40 years.
This test is only for in-service teachers of Primary and Secondary classes in government and non-government schools who have not yet qualified TET.
The result of this test will not count for any future direct recruitment to government teacher posts.
You need to score a minimum percentage to qualify this test. The percentage depends on your category.
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General category | 60% |
| SC / ST / OBC / Divyangjan (persons with disability) / EWS | 50% |
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 40 years old.
Educational Qualification
In-service teachers of Primary/Secondary classes (government and non-government schools) who have not yet qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), as per Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 01.09.2025 in Civil Appeal 1385/2025 & 1386/2025.
This eligibility test is only for in-service teachers; its result will not be valid for future direct recruitment to government teacher posts.
Exam Pattern
The exam is objective type and online. It is held in two shifts on the exam date.
| Shift | Marks | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 150 | 2.5 hours | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Shift 2 | 150 | 2.5 hours | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
- You get 1 mark for each correct answer.
- If you need a scribe or writer, you get 60 minutes extra compensatory time for a 3-hour paper.
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination, objective type, held in Shift 1 and Shift 2.
- Online Written Examination (Objective type, Shift 1 & Shift 2)
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- As per Schedule — full details
- Exam Date
- 12 Oct 2026 — full details
- Result
- Notified Soon — full details
- Answer Key
- ESB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Qualifying percentage - General category | 60% |
| Qualifying percentage - SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan/EWS | 50% |
| Marks for each correct answer | 1 mark |
| Maximum marks per shift | 150 |
| Duration per shift | 02:30 घंटे (2.5 hours) |
| Portal fee via MP Online kiosk | Rs 60/- |
| Portal fee via registered citizen login (non-kiosk) | Rs 20/- |
| Correction fee per instance | Rs 20/- + Rs 40/- portal fee |
| Objection fee per question/answer | Rs 150/- + other charges |
| Deadline to qualify TET as per Supreme Court order | 31 August 2028 |
| Compensatory time for scribe/writer assistance (3 hour paper) | 60 minutes |
| Toll-free helpline number | 18002337899 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is conducting MP TET 2026?
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (ESB), Bhopal is conducting this test.
What is the last date to apply for MP TET 2026?
The final last date to apply online is 05 October 2026, after two extensions.
What is the last date to correct my MP TET 2026 application?
You can correct your application until 06 October 2026.
When is the MP TET 2026 exam?
The exam is on 12 October 2026, held in two shifts.
What is the application fee for MP TET 2026?
The fee is Rs 1000 per paper for all categories, plus a portal fee of Rs 60 at a kiosk or Rs 20 through a registered citizen login.
What is the age limit for MP TET 2026?
The age limit is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 40 years.
Who can apply for MP TET 2026?
Only in-service teachers of primary and secondary classes, in government and non-government schools, who have not yet qualified TET, can apply.
What is the qualifying percentage for MP TET 2026?
General category candidates need 60%. SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, and EWS candidates need 50%.
What is the exam pattern for MP TET 2026?
Each shift has 150 marks and lasts 2.5 hours. You get 1 mark for each correct answer.
Will MP TET 2026 result help in future teacher recruitment?
No. The data states this result will not be valid for future direct recruitment to government teacher posts.
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