SEB TAT Higher Secondary Notification 2026: Apply Online for Teacher Aptitude Test

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.

SEB TAT Higher Secondary Notification 2026

Educational Qualification

• 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.

Examination Fee

• 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.

 Exam Pattern & 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%).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official OJAS website: ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Click on “Apply Online” and select “TAT (Higher Secondary) – 2026”.
3. Fill in the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
4. Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format.
5. Confirm the application to generate a Confirmation Number.
6. Pay the examination fee online.
7. Take a printout of the application form and fee receipt.

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