The State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat, has released the official notification for the Teacher Aptitude Test (Higher Secondary) – 2026. This examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers in registered government and private higher secondary schools in Gujarat. The online registration process begins on 10 February 2026 and will conclude on 19 February 2026. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 March 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official OJAS portal. You can apply for the post after read the official notification so you can go and watch the official notification of post.
SEB TAT Higher Secondary Notification 2026 Outline :
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Board Name |
State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat |
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Post Name |
Teacher Aptitude Test (Higher Secondary) – 2026 |
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Advt. No |
SEB/TAT-HS/2026/2042-2082 |
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Prelims Exam Date |
29 March 2026 |
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Apply Dates |
10/02/2026 to 19/02/2026 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Official Website |
sebexam.org | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Educational Qualification Details :
- Candidates must possess the requisite educational and professional qualifications as prescribed by the State Government for the post of Higher Secondary Teacher.
- Students studying in the final year of their Post Graduation and B.Ed. (during the academic year 2025-26) are also eligible to apply. However, they must produce the mark sheet of the qualifying exam before the recruitment process begins.
About Exam & Syllabus :
The TAT (Higher Secondary) exam consists of two stages: Preliminary (MCQ) and Mains (Descriptive).
1. Preliminary Examination (MCQ) – 200 Marks
- Part 1: General Studies (100 Marks)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs (20 Marks)
- Teacher Aptitude (35 Marks)
- Logical Aptitude (15 Marks)
- Gujarati Language Proficiency (15 Marks)
- English Language Proficiency (15 Marks)
- Part 2: Special Subject Test (100 Marks)
- Subject Content (80 Marks)
- Subject Method (20 Marks)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates clearing the cut-off set by the board will be eligible for Mains.
2. Main Examination (Descriptive) – 200 Marks
- Paper 1: Language Proficiency (100 Marks) – Gujarati/Hindi/English (depending on medium).
- Paper 2: Content & Method (100 Marks).
- Qualifying Standard: General Category (60%), Reserved Category (55%).
Age Limit :
- Please Read Official Notification for the details. You can visit official website and watch all the information about post.
Application Fees :
- General Category: ₹ 500/-
- SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PH: ₹ 400/-
- Payment Mode: Online (ATM-Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallet).
- Note: Fees once paid will not be refunded.
Selection Process :
- Please Read Official Notification for the details. You can visit official website and watch all the information about post.
How to apply :
- Visit the official OJAS website: ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Click on “Apply Online” and select “TAT (Higher Secondary) – 2026”.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format.
- Confirm the application to generate a Confirmation Number.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Take a printout of the application form and fee receipt.
Important Dates :
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Start Date To Application Form : |
10/02/2026 |
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Last Date To Application Form : |
19/02/2026 |
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Fee Payment Dates |
10/02/2026 to 20/02/2026 |
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Preliminary Exam (MCQ) |
29/03/2026 |
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Mains Exam (Descriptive) |
May 2026 (Tentative) |
Important Links :
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Apply Online (Registration) |
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Notification PDF |
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Official Website |
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WhatsApp Channel |
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Telegram Channel |
FAQs :
To apply for the TAT-HS exam, a candidate must have completed a Post-Graduate degree (Master’s) in the relevant subject along with a professional qualification of B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) from a recognized university.
Generally, the age limit is determined by the recruitment rules of the Gujarat Government. For the Teacher Aptitude Test specifically, there is usually no upper age limit to appear for the exam, but age criteria will apply during the actual recruitment/hiring process.
Yes, the Preliminary exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions if you use the ‘E’ option.
Typically, candidates must possess the required degree certificates on or before the last date of application. If you have appeared for the final exam and your results are awaited before the verification process, you may be eligible, but it is strictly advised to check the official 2026 notification PDF for specific “cut-off” dates.