2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Oct 15, 2026 11:15 AM ISTNCTE urged candidates to only rely on official notice (Photo: AI Generated)The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) took to X to warn candidates about a fake notice circulating on social media containing new eligibility criteria for the recruitment of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs).The fake notice claimed that from the date of its issuance, a valid Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) qualification conducted by the appropriate government in accordance with the guidelines framed by the NCTE will be required for appointment as a TGT in all schools.Additionally, candidates were also required to have at least 50% marks in graduation from a recognised university in the relevant subject or subject combination, as outlined in the fake notice.퐅퐀퐊퐄 퐍퐎퐓퐈퐂퐄 퐀퐋퐄퐑퐓A fake notice is circulating on social media claiming that a valid TET & 50% graduation marks are mandatory for TGT appointments.The National Council for Teacher Education has NEVER issued this notice. It is completely fake and misleading. https://t.co/D6CUSmpwbD— National Council for Teacher Education (@NCTE_Official) October 14, 2026Also Read | West Bengal asks authorities to prepare TET for 90,000 in-service teachers after SC orderNCTE clarified that no such notice has been issued by the council and flagged it as “fake and misleading”. The council also urged candidates to rely only on official NCTE communications for information on TGT eligibility and other such recruitment requirements.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogJailer 2 Movie Review Live Updates: Rajinikanth-starrer is ‘massive paisa vasool,’ say early reviews, film eyes Rs 150 cr opening14 minutes agoBoard Exams 2027 Live Updates: Tamil Nadu timetable out; CBSE expected this month14 minutes agoUS-Iran War Live News Updates: Iran must be ready to ‘fight courageously’ despite talks, says Ghalibaf22 minutes agoAnti-CEC Protest Hearing Supreme Court Live Updates: Pleas against detentions, SIR23 minutes agoIndia News Live Updates, 15 October 2026: Double murder in Thrissur as man kills wife, 4-year-old son27 minutes agoAdvertisement