Sikkim TET 2023: Exam Date Announced, Vacancy Not Given
Education Department, Government of Sikkim
About Sikkim TET 2023
The Education Department, Government of Sikkim announced the Sikkim Teacher Eligibility Test 2023.
STET has two papers. Paper I is for Classes I to V. Paper II is for Classes VI to VIII.
How to apply and current status
Online applications were scheduled from July 5, 2023, to July 22, 2023.
The admit card was scheduled for August 3, 2023. The exam was scheduled for August 12, 2023.
The result date was not given and was to be announced.
In Detail
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | June 3, 2023 |
| Online application start date | July 5, 2023 |
| Application deadline | July 22, 2023 |
| Admit card release | August 3, 2023 |
| Exam date | August 12, 2023 |
| Result declaration | To be announced |
Every date Education Department, Government of Sikkim printed for Sikkim TET 2023, 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 |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 03 Jun 2023 |
| Online application start date | 05 Jul 2023 |
| Application deadline | 22 Jul 2023 |
| Admit card release | 03 Aug 2023 |
| Exam date | 12 Aug 2023 |
| Result declaration | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | 400 | Non-refundable |
Application fee for Sikkim TET 2023 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 candidates | ₹400 | Non-refundable |
Eligibility
The age limit was 21 to 35 years.
- SC, ST and PH candidates received 5 years of age relaxation.
Primary Teacher
You needed Senior Secondary or equivalent with the prescribed marks and one approved teacher education qualification.
- A 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- A 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education.
- A 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Elementary Teacher
You needed a degree or Senior Secondary qualification with the prescribed marks and an approved teacher education qualification.
- B.A. or B.Sc. with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- B.A. or B.Sc. with a 2-year Bachelor in Education.
- Senior Secondary with a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education.
- Senior Secondary with a 4-year B.A./B.Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed/B.Sc. Ed programme.
Age Limit
You must be between 21 and 35 years old.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, PH | +5 years | 40 years |
Educational Qualification
For Primary Teacher: Senior Secondary or equivalent with the prescribed marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education, or 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). For Elementary Teacher: B.A. or B.Sc. degree with the prescribed marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or 2-year Bachelor in Education, or Senior Secondary or equivalent with the prescribed marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education or 4-year B.A./B.Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed/B.Sc. Ed programme.
Exam Pattern
The selection process included Paper I and Paper II.
- The written test had 150 questions and 150 marks.
- The exam duration was 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- There was no negative marking.
- General qualifying marks were 60%.
- SC, ST and OBC qualifying marks were 55%.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Paper I | Language I and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Paper I | Language II and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Paper I | Mathematics and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Paper I | Environmental Studies and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Paper II | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Paper II | Language I and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Paper II | Language II and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Paper II | Mathematics and Science and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 60 | 60 |
| Paper II | Social Studies/Social Science and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 60 | 60 |
Paper I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language I (compulsory) and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language II (compulsory) and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Mathematics and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Environmental Studies and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language I (compulsory) and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Language II (compulsory) and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | — |
| Mathematics and Science and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 60 | 60 | — |
| Social Studies/Social Science and Subject Concerned Pedagogy | 60 | 60 | — |
| Total | 210 | 210 |
Selection Process
- Paper I
- Paper II
Syllabus
- Child Development and Pedagogy.
- Language I.
- Language II.
- Mathematics.
- Environmental Studies.
- Social Sciences, including History, Geography and Civics.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | History, Geography, Civics |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- 03 Aug 2023 — full details
- Exam Date
- 12 Aug 2023 — full details
- Result
- To be announced — full details
- Answer Key
- STET has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Number of papers | two papers |
| Written test total questions | 150 questions |
| Written test total marks | 150 marks |
| Exam duration | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| General qualifying marks | 60% |
| SC/ST qualifying marks | 55% |
| OBC qualifying marks | 55% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who published Sikkim TET 2023?
The Education Department, Government of Sikkim published it.
What was the Sikkim TET 2023 exam date?
The exam was scheduled for August 12, 2023.
What was the application fee for STET 2023?
The fee was 400 for all candidates. It was non-refundable.
What was the age limit for Sikkim TET 2023?
The age limit was 21 to 35 years.
Was there negative marking in Sikkim TET 2023?
No, there was no negative marking.
When was the STET 2023 result date?
The result date was to be announced.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.