TG TET Syllabus 2026

The Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET / TG TET) 2026 is the mandatory teaching eligibility examination conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana for candidates aspiring to become teachers in government and aided schools of the state. The examination is administered on behalf of the Telangana State Teacher Recruitment (TSTRC) and qualifies candidates to teach classes I to VIII. This page provides the complete TG TET Syllabus 2026, exam pattern, marking scheme, preparation tips and frequently asked questions. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website for the latest notification and schedule.

TG TET Overview

Selection Process

The selection process for teacher posts in Telangana comprises the following stages:

• Stage 1: Online application and payment of examination fee through the official website.
• Stage 2: Appearance in the TG TET 2026 examination (Paper 1 or Paper 2, depending on the class level applied for).
• Stage 3: Qualifying the minimum qualifying marks as notified in the official notification.
• Stage 4: Issue of the TET certificate to eligible candidates; the certificate is mandatory for recruitment as a teacher.
• Stage 5: Recruitment through the District Selection Committee / Teacher Recruitment Board based on merit.

TG TET Exam Pattern - Paper 1 (Classes I to V)

Duration: 2.5 Hours | Negative Marking: None. All questions are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.

TG TET Exam Pattern - Paper 2 (Classes VI to VIII)

Duration: 2.5 Hours | Negative Marking: None. Candidates opting for Mathematics & Science stream appear for that paper, while others appear for Social Studies (60 questions covering the respective subject).

Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus

1. Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper 1 & Paper 2 - 30 Marks)

• Child development: concept, meaning, principles and stages of development.
• Factors influencing development - heredity and environment.
• Socialization processes: role of family, school, peer group and society.
• Cognitive development theories - Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg and Lev Vygotsky.
• Concept of child-centred, activity-based and joyful learning.
• Constructivism and its application in the classroom.
• Intelligence: concept and theories - Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner).
• Creativity, aptitude, interest and personality development.
• Individual differences among learners and their implications.
• Learning difficulties: dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and slow learners.
• Inclusive education and education of children with special needs.
• Assessment and evaluation - formative, summative and Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).
• Rights of Children - Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
• Teaching-learning materials, aids and technology in teaching.
• Classroom management, motivation and reinforcement techniques.
• Guidance and counselling in schools.
• Gender as a social construct and gender bias in education.
• National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 - highlights relevant to school education.

2. Language I - Telugu (30 Marks)

• Telugu Vyakarana (grammar): sandhi, samasam, vibhakti and kriya.
• Telugu literature history - ancient (prachina), medieval (madhyayuga) and modern (adhunika) periods.
• Kavi Trayam: Nannaya, Tikkana and Yerrapragada; also Vemana, Sumathi and modern poets.
• Comprehension of poetry (padya) and prose (gadya) passages.
• Vocabulary building: synonyms, antonyms, jathiyalu and samethalu (idioms and proverbs).
• Four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Methods of teaching Telugu - direct method, grammar-translation method and communicative approach.
• Language acquisition and language learning differences.
• Telugu script, spelling and pronunciation (ucharanam).
• Supplementary reading, reference books and dictionary usage.
• Lesson planning, year plan and unit plan in Telugu.
• Evaluation techniques - oral, written and remedial teaching in Telugu.

3. Language I - Hindi (30 Marks)

• Hindi Vyakaran (grammar): sangya, sarvanam, visheshan, kriya and kriya-visheshan.
• Sandhi, samas, karak, ling, vachan and purush changes.
• Hindi literature - Adikal, Bhaktikal, Ritikal and Adhunik kal.
• Important writers and poets - Tulsidas, Surdas, Kabir, Premchand, Mahadevi Varma and Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
• Comprehension of poetry (kavya) and prose (gadya) passages.
• Vocabulary, muhavare (idioms), lokoktiyan (proverbs) and one-word substitution.
• Four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Methods of teaching Hindi - play-way method, storytelling and direct method.
• Language acquisition and learning principles.
• Hindi script and correct pronunciation.
• Lesson planning and pedagogy of Hindi teaching.
• Remedial teaching and evaluation in Hindi.

4. Language I - Urdu (30 Marks)

• Urdu Qawaid (grammar): ism, sifat, zaruf, fi'l and harf.
• Urdu poetry - nazm and ghazal; important poets - Mirza Ghalib, Allama Iqbal and Josh Malihabadi.
• Urdu prose - dastan, afsana and khaka; important writers - Premchand and Ismat Chugtai.
• Urdu literature - classical and modern periods.
• Comprehension of poetry and prose passages.
• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, idioms (muhavare) and proverbs (zarbul amsal).
• Urdu script, alphabets and calligraphy basics.
• Four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Methods of teaching Urdu - audio-lingual and communicative approaches.
• Language acquisition and learning principles.
• Lesson planning and pedagogy of Urdu teaching.
• Remedial teaching and evaluation in Urdu.

5. Language I / Language II - English (30 Marks)

• English grammar: parts of speech, articles, prepositions and conjunctions.
• Tenses, voice (active/passive), narration (direct/indirect speech) and transformation of sentences.
• Sentence structure, word order and question formation.
• Comprehension of unseen passages (prose and poetry).
• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases.
• Phonetics: sounds, stress, rhythm and intonation.
• Four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing (LSRW).
• Methods of teaching English - Direct Method, Grammar-Translation Method and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).
• Common errors and their correction in usage.
• Prose and poetry appreciation.
• Use of teaching aids and resources in English teaching.
• Lesson planning and remedial teaching in English.

6. Mathematics (Paper 1 - 30 Marks)

• Number system: natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals.
• LCM and HCF; prime and composite numbers.
• Ratio and proportion; unitary method.
• Percentages, profit and loss; simple interest.
• Geometry: lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles.
• Perimeter, area and volume of plane and solid figures.
• Data handling, bar graphs and pictographs.
• Patterns, sequences and symmetry.
• Money transactions and practical arithmetic.
• Measurement: length, weight, capacity, time and temperature.
• Teaching-learning materials in mathematics.
• Error analysis and diagnostic teaching in mathematics.

7. Mathematics (Paper 2 - part of Mathematics & Science 60 Marks)

• Algebra: polynomials, algebraic identities and linear equations.
• Rational numbers and their properties.
• Exponents and powers; surds basics.
• Squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots.
• Direct and inverse proportions.
• Percentage, profit-loss, discount, sales tax and compound interest.
• Lines and angles; triangles and their congruence and similarity.
• Quadrilaterals and their properties.
• Mensuration: perimeter, area and volume of various figures.
• Statistics: mean, median and mode; frequency distribution.
• Probability - basic concepts and simple problems.
• Coordinate geometry - plotting and locating points.
• History of mathematics and contribution of mathematicians.
• Pedagogy of mathematics: teaching strategies and assessment.

8. Environmental Studies (EVS) - Paper 1 (30 Marks)

• Family and friends: relationships, sharing and caring.
• Plants and animals around us - parts, needs and classification.
• Food, nutrition, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Water: sources, uses, conservation and water pollution.
• Air and its properties; air pollution.
• Shelter and housing - types and needs.
• Our body and its care; health and diseases.
• Our environment and natural resources - forest, soil and minerals.
• Weather, seasons and climate.
• Transport and communication systems.
• Our state Telangana - geography, culture and festivals.
• Work and play; occupations and professionals in the community.
• Natural disasters and safety measures.
• Solar system and heavenly bodies - basic concepts.
• Conservation of environment and sustainable development.
• Pedagogy of EVS: activity-based learning, projects and field trips.

9. Science - Physics (Paper 2 - part of Mathematics & Science 60 Marks)

• Measurement, units and motion.
• Force and pressure; types of forces.
• Friction - causes, types and applications.
• Work, energy and power.
• Sound: production, propagation and characteristics.
• Light: reflection, refraction, mirrors and lenses.
• Heat and temperature; modes of heat transfer.
• Electricity: circuits, current and its effects.
• Magnetism: magnets and magnetic properties.
• Universe and space science basics.

10. Science - Chemistry (Paper 2)

• Matter in our surroundings: states and changes.
• Is matter around us pure - elements, compounds and mixtures.
• Atoms and molecules; chemical formulae.
• Chemical reactions and their types.
• Acids, bases and salts; indicators.
• Metals and non-metals: properties and uses.
• Carbon and its compounds; combustion and flame.
• Materials, separation techniques and daily-life chemistry.

11. Science - Biology (Paper 2)

• Cell: structure and functions.
• Tissues: plant and animal tissues.
• Diversity in living organisms and classification.
• Nutrition in plants and animals.
• Respiration in organisms.
• Transportation in animals and plants.
• Reproduction in plants and animals.
• Health and diseases; common diseases and prevention.
• Natural resources, conservation and environment.

12. Social Studies (Paper 2 - 60 Marks)

• Our Earth: solar system, latitudes, longitudes and time zones.
• Globe and maps - scale, direction and conventional symbols.
• Motions of the Earth - rotation and revolution; seasons.
• Weather, climate and climatic regions.
• Landforms: mountains, plateaus, plains and deserts.
• Rivers and drainage systems of India.
• Agriculture, soils and natural vegetation.
• Minerals, industries and energy resources.
• Transport, trade and tourism in India.
• Indian Constitution: salient features, Preamble and fundamental rights and duties.
• Union, State and Local Government; Panchayat Raj system.
• Judiciary and rule of law in India.
• Telangana movement and the formation of Telangana State (2014).
• Indian freedom struggle and national movement.
• Ancient India: Indus Valley and Vedic civilization.
• Mauryan and Gupta empires; Medieval India - Delhi Sultanate and Mughals.
• Modern Indian history - British rule and the freedom movement.
• Population and human resources of India and Telangana.
• Understanding poverty, unemployment and economic development.
• Consumer rights and disaster management (basic).

TG TET Marking Scheme

• Each paper contains 150 objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each, totalling 150 marks.
• There is no negative marking for wrong answers, so candidates should attempt all questions.
• The total duration of each paper is 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
• Qualifying marks (tentative): General category candidates must secure 60%, OBC / BC candidates 50%, and SC / ST / PH candidates 40% of the total marks.
• Blind and visually impaired candidates are eligible for applicable scribe/extra time facilities as per the notification.
• The TET certificate is valid as per the terms notified in the official notification (typically a limited validity period as announced by the government).

Preparation Tips for TG TET 2026

• Download the official TG TET syllabus and notification and prepare a study plan covering every subject unit.
• Focus heavily on Child Development & Pedagogy as it carries 30 marks in both papers and is scoring with NCERT/CTET-style references.
• Practice Mathematics daily to build speed in arithmetic, geometry and data handling.
• For Paper 2, choose your optional area (Mathematics & Science or Social Studies) early and master the entire 60-mark portion.
• Solve previous years TS TET question papers and take mock tests to understand the difficulty level.
• Revise grammar rules, vocabulary and comprehension for all language papers.
• Refer to SCERT Telangana and NCERT textbooks from classes I to VIII for authentic content.
• Prepare short notes and revision cards for key concepts, dates and definitions.
• Keep track of the official website for hall ticket download, exam date and result announcements.

Official Notification & Links

• Official Website: https://tgtet2026.tsonline.in (tentative)
• TSERC / TSTRC Website: https://tserc.telangana.gov.in
• Department of School Education, Telangana: https://schooledu.telangana.gov.in
• The detailed notification, application dates, fee structure and exam schedule will be released on the official website. Candidates should download the official syllabus PDF from the notification when it is published.

TG TET Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the TG TET exam?
TG TET (Telangana State Teacher Eligibility Test) is a mandatory eligibility examination conducted by the Department of School Education, Government of Telangana, to certify candidates who wish to teach in classes I to VIII in the state.

Q2. How many papers are there in TG TET?
There are two papers: Paper 1 for teaching classes I to V (Primary) and Paper 2 for teaching classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary). A candidate may appear for both papers if eligible.

Q3. What is the exam pattern and is there negative marking?
Each paper has 150 objective questions for 150 marks with a duration of 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking in the TG TET exam.

Q4. What are the qualifying marks for TG TET?
As per the usual norms (tentative), General candidates need 60% marks, OBC/BC candidates 50%, and SC/ST/PH candidates 40% to qualify the test.

Q5. Is the TET certificate valid permanently?
The validity of the TG TET certificate is determined by the official notification; the government has prescribed a limited validity period in recent years. Candidates must check the current notification for exact details.

Q6. Where can I download the official TG TET syllabus and notification?
The official syllabus and notification are available on the official website https://tgtet2026.tsonline.in (tentative) or on https://tserc.telangana.gov.in.