Sikkim STET 2026: Golden Opportunity for In-Service Teachers – Exam Notification, Eligibility & Apply Online
Latest Sarkari Naukri Update: The Department of Education, Government of Sikkim, has released the official notification for the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 for In-Service Regular Teachers. This is a one-time qualifying exam for serving teachers in Sikkim government schools. Don't miss this chance to secure your teaching career – apply online before 12 September 2026.
Quick Summary
Organization: Department of Education, Government of Sikkim
The Sikkim STET 2026 is conducted as per the Supreme Court order and the RTE Act, 2009. It is exclusively for in-service regular teachers of Sikkim government schools. Qualifying the test makes you eligible for appointment as a Primary or Graduate Teacher, but does not guarantee employment. This is a state government exam under the Sarkari Naukri Sikkim category. Candidates can appear for only one level – Primary (Paper I) or Graduate (Paper II) – based on their own qualifications.
Only in-service regular teachers meeting the following minimum educational qualifications are eligible. Candidates must choose the level matching their own qualification.
Minimum Qualification for Primary Teacher (Classes I-V)
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC) and passed 2-year D.El.Ed.
OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed 4-year B.El.Ed.
OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) recognized by RCI.
Minimum Qualification for Graduate Teacher (Classes VI-VIII)
B.A./B.Sc. with 50% marks (45% for reserved) and passed 2-year D.El.Ed.
OR B.A./B.Sc. with 50% marks and passed B.Ed.
OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed 4-year B.El.Ed.
OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and passed 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.
Note: Only NCTE-recognized courses are accepted. For special education, RCI recognition is mandatory.
Exam Pattern for Sikkim STET 2026
The test consists of 150 objective-type MCQs (no negative marking). Both papers are held on the same day – 11 October 2026.
Paper I (Primary Teacher – Classes I-V)
Paper I Structure
Subject
MCQs
Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
Language I (English)
30
30
Language II (Vernacular)
30
30
Mathematics
30
30
Environmental Studies
30
30
Total
150
150
Paper II (Graduate Teacher – Classes VI-VIII)
Paper II Structure
Subject
MCQs
Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy
30
30
Language I (English)
30
30
Language II (Vernacular)
30
30
Mathematics and Science OR Social Studies
60
60
Total
150
150
Passing Criteria for Sikkim STET 2026
General: 60% marks.
SC/ST/OBC (Central & State): 55% marks (5% relaxation).
Certificate valid until the candidate crosses 'employability age' as per State norms.
Qualifying STET does not guarantee recruitment – it only makes you eligible.
Application Fee for Sikkim STET 2026
The exam fee is Rs. 500 (non-refundable), payable online.
Sikkim STET 2026 is the State Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Department of Education, Government of Sikkim, for in-service regular teachers to qualify for appointment as Primary (Classes I-V) or Graduate (Classes VI-VIII) teachers.
2. Who can apply for Sikkim STET 2026?
Only in-service regular teachers of Sikkim government schools are eligible. Fresh graduates or outside candidates cannot apply.
3. What is the last date to apply for Sikkim STET 2026?
The online application closes on 12 September 2026 at 4:00 PM.
4. What is the exam pattern for Sikkim STET 2026?
The test has 150 MCQs (no negative marking). Paper I (Primary) covers Child Development, Language I & II, Mathematics, and EVS. Paper II (Graduate) covers Child Development, Languages, and either Maths-Science or Social Studies.
5. What is the passing score for Sikkim STET 2026?
General category: 60%. SC/ST/OBC: 55%.
6. How to download the Sikkim STET 2026 admit card?
Admit cards can be downloaded from tet.sikkim.gov.in from 1 October 2026 onwards.
7. What is the application fee for Sikkim STET 2026?
The fee is Rs. 500, payable online. The fee is non-refundable.
8. Is Sikkim STET 2026 a recruitment exam?
No, STET is a qualifying eligibility test. Passing STET makes you eligible for appointment, but does not guarantee a job. Recruitment is done separately by the department.
The Teacher Eligibility Test, known as TET, is the minimum qualification required in India for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher. The test is mandatory for teaching jobs in any government schools across India.
