Overview
Department of Education, Government of Sikkim has released a recruitment notification for the post of Sikkim STET. Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Department of Education, Government of Sikkim
- Qualification
- Only In-Service Regular Teachers who meet the minimum educational qualification for their intended level are eligible. A candidate may appear for only one level - Primary or Graduate - matching their own qualification, in this cycle.
- Posted
- 24 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 12 September 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
Important Dates
| Application Window | 24 August 2026 to 12 September 2026, 4:00 p.m. |
| Exam Date | 11 October 2026 (Sunday) |
| Notification Published | 3 August 2026 (local newspaper & www.education.sikkim.gov.in) |
| Online Application Start Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 12 September 2026, by 4:00 p.m. |
| Issue of Admit Card | 1 October 2026 onwards |
| Date of Examination | 11 October 2026 (Sunday) |
Important Links
Eligibility
Only In-Service Regular Teachers who meet the minimum educational qualification for their intended level are eligible. A candidate may appear for only one level - Primary or Graduate - matching their own qualification, in this cycle.
Application Fee
An online payment of Rs. 500 (Rupees Five Hundred) is required as the examination fee. The fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.
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) and Level-II (Graduate) papers are held on the same day: 11 October 2026.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only, through tet.sikkim.gov.in, between 24 August 2026 and 12 September 2026 (by 4:00 p.m.). Before starting the online form, candidates should keep the following ready: • Scanned/digital photograph of the applicant • Scanned signature of the applicant • 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 and mobile number Candidates must use their own mobile number and e-mail ID while submitting the application, since STET alerts are sent only to the registered mobile number and e-mail ID.
Important Instructions
• On the OMR Answer Sheet, candidates should answer all the questions. • Since there is no negative marking, one of the options should be properly and fully blackened - options should not be left blank. • A light, faint, or incompletely darkened circle is considered a wrong marking method and is liable to be rejected by the optical scanner. • Candidates must mention their own mobile number and e-mail ID while submitting the online application, as STET alerts are sent only through these registered contact details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Sikkim STET 2026 for In-Service Teachers Notification Out - Check eligibility, exam dates, fee& syllabus?
Application Window: 24 August 2026 to 12 September 2026, 4:00 p.m.; Exam Date: 11 October 2026 (Sunday); Notification Published: 3 August 2026 (local newspaper & www.education.sikkim.gov.in); Online Application Start Date: 24 August 2026; Last Date for Online Application: 12 September 2026, by 4:00 p.m.; Issue of Admit Card: 1 October 2026 onwards; Date of Examination: 11 October 2026 (Sunday)
What is the application fee?
An online payment of Rs. 500 (Rupees Five Hundred) is required as the examination fee. The fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.