TET Notification: JK In-Service Teachers TET Notification Kept in Abeyance Till Further Orders

TET Notification: A recent decision by the Jammu and Kashmir administration has created a wave of uncertainty among in-service teachers. In a surprising turn of events, the government has suspended a crucial notification regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) just days after its release, leaving the teaching community in a state of confusion.

Notification Suspended Within Three Days

The development unfolded on February 26, 2026, when the J&K government issued a new directive stating that the previous notification regarding the TET for in-service teachers is being “kept in abeyance” until further orders.

This suspension comes remarkably close to the initial announcement. Just three days prior, on February 23, 2026, the administration had released the notification inviting in-service teachers to appear for the TET, a move that was seen as a significant step in adhering to regulatory norms. However, the entire process has now been paused indefinitely.

Context of the Supreme Court Judgment

According to official sources, the initial notification released on February 23 was grounded in a specific judgment by the Supreme Court of India. The administration had initiated the process based on the apex court’s ruling dated September 1, 2025, in the case of ‘Anjuman Ishat E Taleem Trust vs The State of Maharashtra’.

The government’s primary objective was to align state recruitment and service rules with the directives issued in this landmark judgment. However, the sudden retraction on February 26 suggests that the administration might be reviewing the legal or logistical aspects before proceeding further.

Current Status and Impact

The official order explicitly states that the notification is suspended “till further order.” This open-ended timeline has led to several implications:

• Ambiguity: Teachers who were preparing to comply with the new TET requirements are now left without a clear roadmap.
• Process Delay: The recruitment or regularization benefits associated with clearing this exam are now effectively stalled.

As of now, the administration has not cited a specific reason for the suspension, but stakeholders are advised to keep a close watch on official channels for any future directives regarding the resumption of the process.