MPTET Varg 3 Notification 2026 — Exam Date, Form Date & Syllabus

MPTET Varg 3 Notification 2026 — Overview

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal released the MPSTET (MP Secondary and Primary School Teacher Eligibility Test) 2026 notification on 17 August 2026. This examination is conducted for in-service teachers at the primary and secondary level who have not yet qualified the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test as required under the Right to Education (RTE) Act and Supreme Court directions. MPTET Varg 3 covers secondary-level teachers (Classes 9–10).

MPTET Varg 3 Exam Date 2026 — Schedule and Shifts

MPTET Varg 3 exam date 2026 is 12 October 2026. The examination is conducted in two shifts on the same day. The duration is 2 hours 30 minutes per shift with a maximum of 150 marks.

Candidates will be allotted a shift as per the admit card. Admit card will be released at esb.mp.gov.in before the exam date.

MPTET Varg 3 Important Dates 2026

MPTET Varg 3 Vacancy 2026 — Is It a Recruitment Exam?

MPTET Varg 3 2026 is not a recruitment exam — it is a Teacher Eligibility Test for in-service secondary-level teachers who are already employed but have not cleared the mandatory TET. The Supreme Court directed all such teachers to qualify the TET within a specified time. MPSTET 2026 is the qualifying examination for this purpose, not a hiring drive with a fixed vacancy count.

MPTET Varg 3 Eligibility 2026

Eligibility for MPTET Varg 3 2026 depends on which level a candidate currently teaches at — Varg 3 (secondary) and Varg 2 (primary) have separate eligible teacher categories, as specified in the official MPESB notification.

Varg 3 (Secondary Level) — Eligible Teacher Categories

• Secondary Teachers in government schools (who have not qualified TET)
• Contract School Teachers Grade 2
• Teachers in non-government schools teaching secondary classes without a qualified TET
• Other in-service teacher categories as specified in the official notification

Varg 2 (Primary Level) — Eligible Teacher Categories

• Assistant Teachers and Primary Teachers in government schools
• Assistant Teacher/Assistant Teacher Science
• Contract School Teacher Grade 3
• Laboratory Assistant and Primary Teacher Science
• Teachers in non-government primary schools without TET qualification

A teacher applies for the varg (paper) corresponding to the level at which they currently teach — not both, unless eligible for both levels.

MPTET Varg 3 Form Date 2026 — Apply Online

The MPTET 2026 application window was open from 21 August to 4 September 2026 at esb.mp.gov.in, with the correction facility available till 9 September 2026. Both windows are now closed — candidates who applied should watch the official website for admit card updates ahead of the 12 October 2026 exam.

Application Fee

Fee is paid online. If applying for both Varg 2 and Varg 3, Rs 1,000 is charged per paper separately.

How to Apply for MPTET Varg 3 2026

1. 1
   Visit esb.mp.gov.in — Go to the official MPESB portal and find the MPSTET 2026 application link.
2. 2
   Register — Enter your mobile number and email address. Verify via OTP to create your login.
3. 3
   Select exam — Choose Primary Teacher Eligibility Test (Varg 2) or Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (Varg 3) as applicable to your current posting.
4. 4
   Fill the form — Enter personal details, current school/employment details, educational qualification, and select your exam centre preference.
5. 5
   Upload documents — Upload passport-size photograph, signature, and handwriting sample in the prescribed format.
6. 6
   Pay fee — Pay Rs 1,000 per paper online via Net Banking, UPI, or card.
7. 7
   Submit & print — Review all details, submit the form, and download the confirmation for your records.

MPTET Varg 3 Exam Pattern 2026

The MPTET Varg 3 exam consists of 150 MCQ questions for 150 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes. All questions are objective type with four options. There is no negative marking mentioned in the official notification.

Qualifying Marks (Category-wise)

MPTET Varg 3 Syllabus 2026

The MPTET Varg 3 syllabus has two parts, common to every subject paper: Child Development and Pedagogy (CDP) and Subject Knowledge at the secondary level (Classes 9–10). The exam tests both content knowledge and the ability to teach that content effectively.

MPTET Varg 3 Subject-wise Papers

Candidates appear for the subject paper matching their current teaching discipline. Varg 3 (secondary level) papers are typically offered for subjects including:

• Hindi
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Science
• Sanskrit
• Urdu (where applicable)

The exact list of subject papers offered, and the detailed unit-wise syllabus for each subject, is published in the official notification PDF at esb.mp.gov.in — always cross-check your specific subject's syllabus there before starting preparation.

How to Prepare for MPTET Varg 3 2026

1. 1
   Master Child Development and Pedagogy — This is common across all papers. Revise Piaget, Vygotsky, Bloom's Taxonomy, inclusive education, and NCF 2005. Aim for 90%+ in this section.
2. 2
   Strengthen subject content — Revise your subject at NCERT Classes 9–10 level thoroughly. Focus on concepts likely to appear as application-based MCQs.
3. 3
   Target 90+ marks — The qualifying mark for General category is 90/150 (60%). Create a minimum score strategy: if you score 45/75 in subject and 45/75 in CDP, you qualify.
4. 4
   Practice previous year papers — MPTET Varg 3 previous year papers (2018, 2020) help identify recurring question patterns in both CDP and subject sections.
5. 5
   Take timed mock tests — With 150 questions in 150 minutes, each question must be answered in 1 minute. Regular timed practice is essential to maintain this pace.

MPTET Varg 3 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions