The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has invited online applications for the MSPSTET 2026 eligibility test for teachers working in primary and secondary classes. Eligible in-service teachers can apply from 21 August 2026 to 05 October 2026. The exam is scheduled to start from 12 October 2026.

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This is a special Teacher Eligibility Test for working teachers. It is not a new teacher recruitment, and fresh candidates cannot apply for a government teaching job through this form.

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Application Start21 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online05 October 2026 (Extended)
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee05 October 2026
Application Correction Window21 August 2026 to 10 October 2026
MSPSTET Exam Start Date12 October 2026
Admit CardAs per schedule
Answer KeyAfter the exam
ResultTo be notified soon
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MPESB has extended the last date to apply and pay the fee up to 05 October 2026. Complete the form and fee payment before this deadline.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
All Candidates₹1,060 (includes ₹60 portal charge)

Pay the fee through e-challan, debit card, credit card, or net banking. The form is complete only after successful fee payment.

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Tip: On the MP Online portal, kiosk applications attract a ₹60 portal charge. Registered citizen users pay a ₹20 portal charge. Complete eKYC in your profile before you fill the form.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 01 January 2026.

CriteriaAge
Minimum Age18 years
Maximum Age40 years

Age relaxation is available as per MPESB MSPSTET 2026 rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Only teachers currently working in primary and secondary schools can apply. The test covers in-service teachers in government and non-government schools who have not yet passed the prescribed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET).

  • Apply only for the level at which you are currently teaching: Primary or Secondary (Middle).
  • You must be serving on the post for which you appear.
  • This result is not valid for future direct recruitment to government teacher posts.
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As per the Supreme Court order dated 01 September 2025, in-service teachers who must obtain TET qualification need to pass it by 31 August 2028 to continue in service, subject to the official rule book. Read the notification before you apply.

Vacancy Details

MSPSTET 2026 is a qualifying eligibility test. MPESB has not advertised any vacancy or pay scale through this notification.

Selection Process

MPESB will conduct an online computer-based eligibility test. Each paper is of 150 marks and lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking.

Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates, and 60% for other candidates. Check the official rule book for the full exam scheme and syllabus.

Exam Cities

The exam is planned in these districts:

  • Bhopal
  • Indore
  • Jabalpur
  • Khandwa
  • Neemach
  • Ratlam
  • Rewa
  • Sagar
  • Satna
  • Sidhi
  • Ujjain

How to Apply

Eligible teachers can apply online from 21 August 2026 to 05 October 2026.

  1. Visit the MPESB application portal at https://esb.mponline.gov.in/Portal/Examinations/Vyapam/examsList.aspx.
  2. Complete profile registration and eKYC if not done already.
  3. Open the link for Eligibility Test 2026 for Teachers Teaching in Primary and Secondary Classes.
  4. Select the Primary or Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test as per your current post.
  5. Fill personal, education, and teaching-service details.
  6. Upload your photograph, signature, ID proof, and handwriting sample in the prescribed format.
  7. Pay the exam fee and portal charges.
  8. Check the preview carefully, submit the form, and take a printout.

Keep these items ready before you start:

  • Eligibility documents and service details
  • ID proof and address details
  • Scanned photograph and signature
  • Handwriting sample, if asked on the form

Important Links

ParticularsLink
Apply OnlineClick Here
Date Extended NoticeDownload Notice
Exam NoticeClick Here
Download Notification / Rule BookClick Here
MPESB Official WebsiteVisit Official Website

Read the official rule book, confirm your service eligibility, and submit the MSPSTET 2026 form well before 05 October 2026.