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STET Qualified Government Jobs 2026 — Sarkari Naukri for State TET Holders

STET (State Teacher Eligibility Test) qualification — UPTET, REET, HTET, TNTET, KTET, MPTET, and others — is the mandatory gateway to state government school teaching posts, representing the largest volume of teacher recruitment in India with lakhs of vacancies annually.

7 Active JobsUpdated 11 Aug 2026✓ All India + State
Top Recruiters
  • State Education Dept (Primary School)
  • State Education Dept (Upper Primary)
  • State Secondary School Teacher Recruitment
  • Zila Parishad / Nagarpalika Schools
  • State Tribal Welfare Schools
Salary Range

₹26,000 – ₹67,000 / month

CTC inclusive

Popular Posts
  • Primary School Teacher (Sahayak Adhyapak)
  • Upper Primary Teacher (TGT)
  • State Govt School Teacher
  • Zila Parishad School Teacher
  • EduBlock Resource Person
Age Limit

18 – 40 years (varies by state)

Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC

Latest STET Qualified Job Notifications 2026

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Latest PostingState Govt JobsJharkhand

JSSC Para Teacher JTAACCE Recruitment 2026 - Intermediate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 1-5), Graduate Trained Assistant Teacher (Class 6-8) Language Knowledge, Graduate Trained Assistant

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)

7,299 Posts
Last: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026
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2 DAYS LEFTState Govt JobsUttar Pradesh

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment for Principal, Vice Principal 2026

Union Public Service Commission

828 Posts
Last: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026
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2 DAYS LEFTTeaching JobsDelhi

UPSC Principal and Vice-Principal Recruitment 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Education Department, Government of NCT of Delhi

828 Posts
Last: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026
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Latest PostingState Govt JobsUttarakhand

Professor/Associate Professor Examination - 2026 (Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board) - Professor, Associate Professor

Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB)

54 Posts
Last: Wed, 29 Jul, 2026
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Latest PostingUttarakhand

Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 - UTET-I & UTET-II

Uttarakhand Vidyalayi Shiksha Parishad (Board of School Education Uttarakhand)

Last: Mon, 03 Aug, 2026
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Latest PostingState Govt JobsUttar Pradesh

BSA Aligarh KGBV Recruitment 2026: Principal, PGT (multiple subjects), Lab Assistant, Office Superintendent/Clerk, Caretaker, Peon, Watchman, Cook

Office of the District Basic Education Officer (BSA), Aligarh, under Samagra Shiksha, Uttar Pradesh

122 Posts
Last: Mon, 20 Jul, 2026
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Latest PostingTeaching JobsPunjab

Punjab Lecturer Cadre Recruitment 2026 - Directorate of School Education, Punjab

Directorate of School Education, Recruitment Directorate, Punjab

1,013 Posts
Last: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026
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Government Teaching Jobs for State TET Qualified Candidates

State TET (STET) exams are conducted by state education boards or state examination boards — each state has its own: UPTET (Uttar Pradesh — 8 lakh+ candidates per attempt, India's largest TET), REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Exam for Teachers), HTET (Haryana), MPTET (Madhya Pradesh), TNTET (Tamil Nadu), KTET (Kerala), PSTET (Punjab), OTET (Odisha), CTET (accepted as STET in Delhi and some UTs). State TET qualification enables applying for: Primary Teacher (Classes 1–5) with Paper I and Upper Primary Teacher (Classes 6–8) with Paper II — specifically for that state's government school vacancies. State school teacher recruitment is typically done by State Board of Secondary Education, MPSC, UKPSC (state PSC education wing) or directly by the state education department.

Volume opportunity: State TET qualified candidates have access to the largest teacher vacancy pool in India. UP alone has seen multiple rounds of 69,000+ primary teacher recruitment, 15,000+ junior high school teacher recruitment in recent years. Rajasthan REET: 30,000–50,000 teacher vacancies in major recruitment rounds. Bihar STET: Class 9–10 (Secondary) TGT teacher recruitment in large batches. Karnataka KTET: 8,000–20,000 teacher posts in primary and secondary government schools. The numbers indicate why state TET is the most impactful teacher eligibility qualification by volume of government jobs accessible.

State TET qualification period: varies by state. REET (Rajasthan): lifetime validity; HTET: lifetime; UPTET: earlier 5 years, now lifetime (updated 2022); TNTET: lifetime; KTET: 7 years. State teacher pay scales (Pay Commission equivalent): Primary Teacher — ₹26,000–₹44,900 basic (state-specific, 7th CPC equivalent or state pay commission); Upper Primary/TGT — ₹35,400–₹44,900 basic equivalent. In addition: DA (Dearness Allowance, 46%+ in 2026), HRA (8–24% depending on city), NPS pension, medical, maternity/paternity leave, summer vacation and Diwali vacation paid leave. State government teaching is widely considered among the best work-life balance government careers with over 65 holiday days annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPTET and how does it help in getting government school teaching jobs in UP?
UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) conducted by UPMSP: Paper I (Classes 1–5) and Paper II (Classes 6–8). Qualifying marks: 60% (90/150 marks) for General, 55% for SC/ST/PwD/OBC. Validity: Lifetime (updated to lifetime from 2022 onwards). With UPTET qualification: eligible to apply for UP Basic Education Board teacher recruitment (Primary and Junior High School Teacher). Recent major recruitments: 69,000 Sahayak Adhyapak (Primary Teacher), 15,198 Junior High School Teacher (Science/Maths). These posts are in Basic Shiksha Parishad schools (government primary and junior high schools) — Pay Scale approximately ₹26,000–₹42,500 basic for primary + state DA + HRA + NPS. Competition is high (10–20 applicants per post in recent rounds) — merit in UPTET + graduation marks determines selection.
What is REET and which posts does it open in Rajasthan?
REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Exam for Teachers) conducted by RBSE (Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan): Level I (Classes 1–5) and Level II (Classes 6–8). Validity: Lifetime. REET qualification opens: (1) 3rd Grade Teacher (Sahayak Adhyapak) — Classes 1–5: REET Level I + 12th pass (50%+) + BSTC/D.El.Ed; Pay Scale ₹23,700–₹44,900 approx in Rajasthan 7th CPC equivalent; (2) 2nd Grade Teacher — Classes 6–12: REET Level II + Graduation (relevant subject) + B.Ed; Pay Scale ₹31,000–₹67,000 approx; (3) 1st Grade Teacher (RPSC Senior Teacher): Graduation + B.Ed + RPSC exam (separate from REET). Rajasthan has 75,000+ government schools — one of the largest teacher vacancy sources in India with frequent large-batch recruitments.
Can CTET-qualified candidates apply for state government school teaching jobs?
This varies by state: (1) Delhi and Union Territories: CTET accepted for DSSSB, Delhi government school, and UT school teaching posts — state TET not separately required; (2) Chandigarh: CTET accepted; (3) Most states (UP, Rajasthan, Haryana, MP, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, etc.): State TET (UPTET, REET, HTET, MPTET, BTET, TNTET, KTET) is required for state school teaching — CTET is NOT accepted in place of state TET in these states. Strategic recommendation: CTET qualified candidates should ALSO appear for the TET of their home state — CTET for central school posts (KVS/NVS/EMRS) and State TET for state school posts. Dual qualification maximises your government school teaching job eligibility.
What is the state teacher salary and how does it compare to KVS/NVS?
State government school teacher salary comparison: Primary Teacher (UPTET-based): ₹26,000–₹35,000 basic in UP (7th CPC state equivalent) + DA (46%+) + HRA + total in-hand approx ₹40,000–₹55,000 in city postings. Rajasthan 3rd Grade Teacher: ₹23,700–₹35,000 basic + DA + HRA ≈ ₹38,000–₹48,000 in-hand. KVS PRT (central government): ₹44,900 basic + DA + HRA ≈ ₹70,000–₹80,000 in-hand in metro. KVS/NVS pays significantly more than most state primary teachers. However, volume: 10 lakh+ state primary teacher posts exist vs 30,000 KVS posts — state competition is less per-post. Also: state TGT (secondary level) salaries are competitive — ₹44,900 basic equivalent in most states — approaching KVS TGT pay.

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