MSPSTET 2026
Eligibility Test 2026 for Teachers Teaching in Primary and Secondary Classes.
Exam Name: Eligibility Test 2026 for Teachers Teaching in Primary and Secondary Classes
Online / Computer Based
The examination is conducted through the prescribed online examination system of MPESB.
| Mode | Online |
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60 Percent
Candidates of the General category are required to obtain the prescribed qualifying percentage of 60 percent.
| Qualifying Percentage | 60 |
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MPESB
The examination is conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal.
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board |
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Eligibility Test
This is an eligibility examination for existing eligible teachers and not a fresh recruitment examination.
| Exam Type | Eligibility Test |
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In-Service Teachers
The examination is intended for eligible teachers already teaching in Primary and Secondary classes who have not previously qualified the required Teacher Eligibility Test.
| Eligible Group | In-Service Teachers |
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150 Marks
The examination carries a maximum of 150 marks.
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
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Check Extension Notice
Because MPESB issued an official application-date update on 04 September 2026, candidates should follow the revised dates in the official extension notice rather than relying only on the original Rule Book schedule.
Official Extension Notice: https://esb.mp.gov.in/Advertisement/ADV_2026/EligibilityTest2026_for_Teachers_2026_Notice_04092026.pdf
Rs. 1,000
The prescribed examination fee is Rs. 1,000 per question paper.
| Application Fee | 1000 |
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
Candidates are provided 2 hours and 30 minutes for the examination.
| Duration Minutes | 150 |
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Start From 12 October 2026
The official MPESB schedule lists the examination as starting from 12 October 2026.
| Exam Start Date | 2026-10-12 |
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Official Extension Notice Issued
MPESB issued an official notice dated 04 September 2026 regarding the application schedule. Candidates should follow the revised schedule stated in that official notice.
| Notice Date | 2026-09-04 |
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| Schedule Updated | Yes |
No Vacancies
MSPSTET 2026 is an eligibility examination and does not advertise recruitment vacancies.
| Is Recruitment Exam | No |
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| Recruitment Vacancies | 0 |
Primary Classes
Applicable to eligible in-service teachers teaching at the Primary level according to the conditions prescribed in the MPESB Rule Book.
| Level | Primary |
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In-Service Teacher
The examination is specifically intended for eligible teachers already teaching in Primary or Secondary classes.
| Candidate Type | In-Service Teacher |
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Eligibility for Existing Teachers
The examination is a special eligibility test for applicable teachers already serving in Primary and Secondary classes.
| Purpose | Eligibility of Existing Teachers |
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Secondary Classes
Applicable to eligible in-service teachers teaching at the Secondary level according to the conditions prescribed in the MPESB Rule Book.
| Level | Secondary |
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TET Not Previously Qualified
The examination is intended for applicable teachers who have not previously qualified the required Teacher Eligibility Test.
| Previous Tet Qualification Required | No |
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50 Percent
Candidates covered under the prescribed reserved categories are required to obtain the prescribed qualifying percentage of 50 percent.
| Qualifying Percentage | 50 |
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Eligible As Per Rules
Eligible serving teachers of Government schools may apply according to their service category and the conditions prescribed in the Rule Book.
| School Type | Government |
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150 Questions
The eligibility examination paper carries 150 objective questions.
| Questions | 150 |
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Not Applicable Through This Test
The eligibility or result of this special examination is not intended to function as a separate direct recruitment examination for a future Government teacher appointment.
| Direct Recruitment Eligibility | No |
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Primary or Secondary Level
Candidates should select and appear for the examination applicable to their teacher category and eligibility.
Exam Levels:
Eligible As Per Rules
Eligible serving teachers of Non-Government schools may apply where covered under the conditions prescribed in the Rule Book.
| School Type | Non-Government |
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Not a Recruitment Examination
The MSPSTET 2026 eligibility result is not a fresh recruitment opportunity and does not itself provide appointment to a Government teacher post.
| Fresh Recruitment Exam | No |
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Qualifying MSPSTET 2026 does not itself result in appointment against a new teacher vacancy.
| Vacancies | 0 |
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Rs. 1,000 Per Question Paper
The prescribed application or examination fee is Rs. 1,000 per question paper.
| Fee | 1000 |
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| Unit | Per Question Paper |
Online
Fee payment is completed through the prescribed online application and payment system.
| Payment Mode | Online |
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Online
Applications must be submitted through the prescribed official online MPESB application system.
| Application Mode | Online |
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As Applicable
Applicable portal, kiosk or online service charges may be payable separately according to the official application system.
| Portal Charges | As Applicable |
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No negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers.
| Negative Marking | No |
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Objective Questions
The examination consists of objective-type questions according to the applicable Primary or Secondary examination syllabus.
| Question Type | Objective |
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Provisional at Application Stage
Submission of an online application does not by itself establish final eligibility. Eligibility and documents are subject to verification according to applicable rules.
| Verification Required | Yes |
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Online Application
Eligible in-service teachers submit the online application through the prescribed MPESB application system.
| Step | 1 |
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Online Eligibility Examination
Candidates appear in the applicable Primary or Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test.
| Step | 2 |
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Qualifying Marks
Candidates must obtain the prescribed qualifying percentage applicable to their category.
| Step | 3 |
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Eligibility Qualification
Candidates qualifying the prescribed examination conditions receive the eligibility outcome according to applicable MPESB and departmental rules.
| Step | 4 |
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MSPSTET 2026 is the Eligibility Test 2026 for eligible teachers teaching in Primary and Secondary classes in Madhya Pradesh.
No. MSPSTET 2026 is an eligibility examination for applicable existing teachers and does not advertise separate recruitment vacancies.
Eligible in-service teachers teaching in Primary or Secondary classes who meet the conditions prescribed in the MPESB Rule Book can apply.
The prescribed fee is Rs. 1,000 per question paper, with applicable portal or service charges according to the official application system.
The examination consists of 150 objective questions carrying a total of 150 marks.
The examination duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
No negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers.
The prescribed qualifying percentage is 60 percent for the General category and 50 percent for the specified reserved categories.
According to the official MPESB schedule, the examination is scheduled to start from 12 October 2026.
Yes. MPESB issued an official notice dated 04 September 2026 updating the application schedule. Candidates should check the official extension notice for the revised dates.
Qualification: This special eligibility examination is meant for eligible in-service teachers teaching in Primary and Secondary classes who have not previously qualified the required Teacher Eligibility Test.
This is a special eligibility examination for existing teachers. Age eligibility, if applicable to a candidate category, is governed by the official Rule Book and departmental service conditions.
The MSPSTET 2026 Rule Book was issued by MPESB.
Online application for MSPSTET 2026 started on 21 August 2026.
The original MPESB schedule listed 04 September 2026 as the application closing date. This schedule was subsequently updated through an official notice dated 04 September 2026.
MPESB issued an official notice updating the application schedule. Candidates must check the official extension notice for the revised deadline and related dates.
The original MPESB schedule listed 09 September 2026 for application correction. Candidates should follow any revised correction date specified in the official extension notice.
The Eligibility Test is scheduled to start from 12 October 2026.
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