Sikkim STET
Sikkim STET 2026 for In-Service Teachers Notification Out - confirm requirements , exam dates, fee& syllabus
SyllabusPublished 3 Aug 2026
Sikkim Education Department has published the STET-2026 notification for In-Service Regular Teachers. verify criteria , exam dates, fee, syllabus & how to send in online.
Important dates
- Notification Published
- 3 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date
- 24 August 2026
- Last Date for Online Application
- 12 September 2026
- Issue of Admit Card
- 1 October 2026
- Date of Examination
- 11 October 2026
Details
Sikkim STET 2026 Notification
- The full Information Bulletin (Ref. No. applicants should additionally refer to the separate syllabus document before applying. 75/Exam/Edn./2026, dated 30-07-2026) is available on the authorized webpage.
- Syllabus: STET-2026 Syllabus (tet.sikkim.gov.in)
- The department has confirmed that, Notification: STET-2026 Notification (tet.sikkim.gov.in)
- Department website: tet.sikkim.gov.in
Sikkim STET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Only In-Service Regular Teachers who meet the minimum educational qualification for their intended level are shortlisted . A candidate may appear for only one level - Primary or Graduate - matching their own qualification, in this cycle.
Minimum Qualification for Primary Teacher (Classes I–V)
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) along with a passed 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.); OR
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) as well as a passed 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.); OR
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) along with a passed 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Minimum Qualification for Graduate Teacher (Classes VI–VIII)
- The conducting body has announced that, B.A./B.Sc. with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) as well as a passed 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.); OR
- B.A./B.Sc. with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) as well as a passed 2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.); OR
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) along with a passed 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.); OR
- Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, OBC-Central, OBC-State) in addition to a passed 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
Notes on Qualification
- According to the latest notice, Only a Diploma/Degree course in Teacher Education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) will be considered.
- For Diploma in Education (Special Education) along with B.Ed. (Special Education), only a course recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) will be considered.
Sikkim STET 2026 Exam Pattern
- The test consists of objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with no negative marking.
- Total number of MCQs: 150. All questions are compulsory.
- Both Level-I (Primary) in addition to Level-II (Graduate) papers are held on the same day: 11 October 2026.
Paper I - For Primary Teacher (Classes I to V)
- Child Development as well as Pedagogy focuses on Educational Psychology of Teaching along with Learning relevant to the 6–11 years age group.
- Language-I focuses on proficiencies related to the Medium of Instruction, which is English.
- Language-II may be any one vernacular language taught in Sikkim's schools from Class I–V (Lepcha, Bhutia, Nepali, Limboo, Hindi, Tamang, Rai, Gurung, or Sherpa); aspirants must specify their choice in the online form.
Paper II - For Graduate Teacher (Classes VI to VIII)
- Child Development as well as Pedagogy focuses on Educational Psychology of Teaching in addition to Learning relevant to the 11–14 years age group.
- Language-I focuses on proficiencies related to the Medium of Instruction, which is English.
- Language-II may be any one language other than Language-I, from the same vernacular options taught in Classes VI–VIII in Sikkim's schools, with test items additionally covering language, communication, along with comprehension abilities.
- It is informed that, Mathematics along with Science test items are 30 marks each, focused on concepts, problem-solving abilities, in addition to pedagogical understanding.
- Candidates should note that, Social Studies test items are 60 marks, evenly distributed between History, Geography, in addition to Civics as prescribed for Classes VI–VIII by the State Government.
- Paper II questions are based on the state-prescribed syllabus for Classes VI–VIII, though difficulty level along with linkage may extend up to the Senior Secondary stage.
- The question paper is in English, with vernacular-language questions appearing in the chosen vernacular (Lepcha, Bhutia, Nepali, Limboo, Hindi, Tamang, Rai, Gurung, or Sherpa).
Sikkim STET 2026 Passing Criteria
- A candidate scoring 60% or more is considered STET pass.
- A 5% relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, Central OBC, in addition to State OBC test-takers (i.e., 55%).
- All test-takers who pass are awarded a certificate.
- The certificate is valid until the candidate crosses the "employability age" as per State Government norms - this validity period does not include the special higher-age exemption given to temporary in-service employees.
- STET is conducted once a year; a candidate who has already shortlisted may reappear in subsequent years to improve their score.
- Qualifying STET does not itself confer any right to recruitment or employment - it is only one of the requirements criteria for appointment.
Sikkim STET 2026 Application Fee
- An online payment of Rs. The fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances. 500 (Rupees Five Hundred) is required as the examination fee.
How to Apply for Sikkim STET 2026
- It is informed that, Applications must be submitted online only, through tet.sikkim.gov.in , between 24 August 2026 along with 12 September 2026 (by 4:00 p.m.). Before starting the online form, applicants should keep the following ready:
- Scanned/digital photograph of the applicant
- Scanned signature of the applicant
- Interested applicants should know that, Scanned professional degree/diploma certificate of the applicant
- Scanned photo ID proof (Certificate of Identification/Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving Licence, etc.)
- A working personal e-mail address along with mobile number
- aspirants must use their own mobile number in addition to e-mail ID while submitting the application, since STET alerts are sent only to the registered mobile number as well as e-mail ID.
Sikkim STET 2026 Exam Centre
- aspirants can choose either Gangtok, Namchi, or Gyalshing District as their desired exam centre.
Sikkim STET 2026 Admit Card and Certificate
- Examination permits can be downloaded from tet.sikkim.gov.in from 1 October 2026 onwards.
- All successful aspirants will be awarded the certificate in person, after producing the original examination permit issued to them.
Important Instructions
- On the OMR Answer Sheet, test-takers should answer all the questions.
- Since there is no negative marking, one of the options should be properly as well as fully blackened - options should not be left blank.
- A light, faint, or incompletely darkened circle is considered a wrong marking method as well as is liable to be rejected by the optical scanner.
- aspirants must mention their own mobile number as well as e-mail ID while submitting the online application, as STET alerts are sent only through these registered contact details.
Sikkim Education Department STET Important Links
- The conducting body has announced that, Government circular PDF : Click the link below
- Aspirants are advised that, Departmental webpage: Use the link provided
Important links
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