HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM GANGTOK CRIGENDUM SIKKIM TEACHERS ELIGIBILITY TEST(STET) 2017 The STET Exam scheduled to be held on 05.11.2017 has been postponed to 12.11.2017 (Sunday). Director Exam & Scholarship Section, HRDD-Govt.of Sikkim.
SIKKIM TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST NOVEMBER 2017 INSTRUCTIONS 1. General: 1.1 Candidates are required to download the application form and completed application form should be submitted in Room No.308/HRDD Secretariat. The Schedule for submission of application form etc. as already notified are as under. Candidates should strictly adhere to the date schedule indicated. Submission of forms 04 th September 2017 26 th September 2017 Issue of Admit Card 03 rd October 2017 07 th October 2017 Date of Examination 12 th November 2017 * *(postponed date) 1.2 A person who has not qualified STET may appear again for improving his/her score in the following years. 1.3 All candidates who pass the STET will be awarded Certificate.The validity of certificate will be till he/she crosses the employability age as per the state government norms. However, it does not cover the special exemption of higher age given to the temporary in service employees therefore candidates discretion is invited. 1.4 Submission of documents: Candidates are required to personally submit the attested copies of the following documents along with the application form. 1. Educational Qualifications (Certificates along with Mark sheets) 2. Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of identification 3. Birth Certificate 4. Community /Category Certificate 5. The amount of Rs.400/ on account of exam fee may be deposited in favour of Joint Director/Exam, HRDD in any branch of IDBI Bank in the State(Account Number:0108102000006767). Bank draft from any nationalised bank will be acceptable only, if unavoidable. 6. Three recent PP size photograph may be submitted along with the Application Form. Candidates should also bring originals of above documents which will be returned after scrutiny. 1.5 Qualifying marks of STET is 51%, 5% relaxation of marks is applicable to SC/ST, Central & State OBC Candidates. 1.6 For instructions relating to OMR and other issues candidates are advised to visit departmental website www.sikkimhrdd.org from time to time. IMPTANT NOTE: Qualifying the STET would not confer any right on anyone for recruitment/ employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment. 2.Eligibility Criteria: 2.1 Minimum educational Qualification for Primary Teacher for classes I IV(Primary Stage). Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks in aggregate for unreserved candidates and 45 % in case of SC, ST,OBC(Central),OBC(State) and passed or appearing in final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education ( D. El. Ed). Senior Secondary ( or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks in aggregate for unreserved candidates and 45 % in case of SC, ST, OBC(Central), OBC(State) and passed or appearing in final year of 4 years Bachelors of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed). Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks in aggregate and 45 % in case of SC, ST, OBC(Central), OBC(State) and passed or appearing in final year of 2 years Diploma in Education ( Special Education).
2.2 Minimum qualification for Graduate Teacher for classes VI VIII (Elementary Stage). B.A./B.Sc.(PCM/PCB) with 50% in aggregate marks for unreserved candidates and 45 % in case of SC, ST,OBC(Central),OBC (State)and passed or appearing in final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (D. El. Ed.). B.A./B.Sc. (PCM/PCB) with 50 % marks in aggregate for unreserved candidates and 45 % in case of SC, ST, OBC(Central),OBC(State) and passed or appearing in final year exam of two year Bachelor in Education (B. Ed.). 2.3 A person who intends to appear in both the categories (Primary and Graduate) will have to sit in both the papers separately. 2.4 A Diploma/Degree course in teacher education recognised by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) only shall be considered. In case of Diploma in Education (Special Education) and B. Ed. (Special Education), a course recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) only shall be considered. IMPTANT NOTE: Relaxation of marks shall be considered for candidates having next higher qualification with reference to their respective category of submission for the post of either primary or elementary level teacher. 3.1 Pattern STET will consist of 150 Objective type questions in MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) pattern. There will be no negative marking. The candidates are required to record their answer on OMR Sheet, therefore, candidates discretion is advised. 3.2 Paper I (for Primary teacher for classes I to V) Structure and Content of TET: 1. Child development and pedagogy 30MCQs 30 Marks 2. Language I 30MCQs 30 Marks 3. Language II 30MCQs 30Marks 4. Mathematics 30MCQs 30Marks 5. Environmental Studies 30MCQs 30Marks 3.3 Nature and content of Question: (i) The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6 11years. (ii) The test items for language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction that is English. (iii)the Language II will be from among the prescribed options other than Language I. A candidate may choose from any one of the vernaculars being taught in the schools in Sikkim from Classes I to V. The applicant will specify the language in his application form (iv)the test items in Mathematics and Environmental studies will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understandings of the subjects prescribed for classes I to V in the state.
(v)the questions will be based on syllabus for classes I to V, but their difficulty level, as well as linkage, will be up to the secondary stage. 4.1 Paper II (for Graduate teacher for classes VI to VIII ) Structure and content: 1, Child development and pedagogy: 30 MCQs 30 Marks 2. Language I 30 MCQs 30 Marks 3. Language II 30 MCQs 30 Marks 4. Mathematics and Science 60 MCQs 60 Marks 5. Social studies (for social studies teacher 60 MCQs 60 Marks 4.2 Nature and content of questions (i) The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group 11 14 years. (ii) The test items for Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction, that is English. (iii) The Language II will be a language other than Language I. The person may choose any one language from among the available options being taught in Classes VI to VIII in the schools in Sikkim. The test items in Language II will also focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities. (iv) The test items in Mathematics and Science will be of 30 marks each, and will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of these subjects. (v) (vi) The test items of Social Studies will be of 60 marks evenly distributed between History, Geography and Civics as prescribed for classes VI to VIII by the state government. The questions in the test for Paper II will be based on the topics of the prescribed syllabus of the State for classes VI to VIII but, their difficulty level as well as linkage could be up to the Senior Secondary stage. The question paper shall be in English and questions in vernacular will be in that vernacular. (vii. ) JOINT DIRECT (EXAMS) HRD DEPARTMENT
SIKKIM TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST NOVEMBER 2017 NOTICE The Human Resource Development Department will be conducting Sikkim Teacher Eligibility Test in accordance with the provision of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE ACT 2009) and the minimum qualification laid down by NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) for a person to be eligible for appointment as Primary Teacher for Classes I to V and for Graduate Teacher Classes VI to VIII. Hence, Human Resource Development Department invites application from the local candidates for Sikkim Teacher Eligibility Test November 2017. STET (Sikkim Teacher Eligibility Test) will be conducted once a year. A candidate who has not qualified STET may also appear again for improving his/her score in the following years. All candidates who pass the STET will be awarded certificate.the validity of certificate will be till he/she crosses the employability age as per the state government norms. However, it does not cover the special exemption of higher age given to the temporary in service employees. A candidate who scores 51% or more in TET will be considered TET pass.5% relaxation of marks is applicable to SC/ST, Central & State OBC candidates. IMPTANT NOTE: Qualifying the TET would not confer any right for recruitment /employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment. Minimum Essential qualification (Eligibility) for STET. The candidate having the following minimum educational qualification are eligible for appearing in STET. 1.1 Minimum educational Qualification for becoming Primary Teacher for classes I V (Primary Stage) Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks for unreserved candidates and 45 % in case of SC, ST,OBC(Central),OBC(State) and passed or appearing in final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education ( D. El. Ed). Senior Secondary ( or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks for unreserved candidates and 45 % in case of SC, ST, OBC(Central), OBC(State) and passed or appearing in final year of 4 years Bachelors of Elementary Education (B. El. Ed). Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and 45 % in case of SC, ST, OBC(Central), OBC(State) and passed or appearing in final year of 2 years Diploma in Education ( Special Education). 1.2 Minimum qualification for becoming Graduate Teacher for classes VI VIII (Elementary Stage). B.A./B.Sc.(PCM/PCB) with 50% marks for unreserved candidates and 45 % in case of SC, ST,OBC(Central),OBC (State)and passed or appearing in final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (D. El. Ed.). B.A./B.Sc.(PCM/PCB) with 50 % marks for unreserved candidates and 45 % in case of SC, ST, OBC(Central),OBC(State) and passed or appearing in final year exam of 2 year Bachelor in Education (B. Ed.). 1.3 Note: 1. A person who intends to appear in both the categories (Primary and Graduate) will have to sit in both the papers separately. 2. For the purpose of this notification, a Diploma/Degree course in teacher education recognised by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) only shall be considered. However, in case of Diploma in Education ( Special Education) and B. Ed. ( Special Education), a course recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) only shall be considered. Pattern of Examination: TET will be of Objective type.(multiple Choice question) There will be no negative marking. No. of MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) =150. All are compulsory. Duration of examination will be of 2:30 hrs.
Paper I (for Primary teacher for classes I to V) Structure and Content of TET: 1. Child development and pedagogy 30MCQs 30 Marks 2. Language I 30MCQs 30 Marks 3. Language II 30MCQs 30Marks 4. Mathematics 30MCQs 30Marks 5. Environmental Studies 30MCQs 30Marks Nature and content of Question: The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6 11years. The test items for language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction that is English. The Language II will be from among the prescribed options other than Language I. A candidate may choose from any one of the Vernaculars being taught in the schools in Sikkim from Classes I to V. The applicant will specify the language in his application form The test items in Mathematics and Environmental studies will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understandings of the subjects prescribed for classes I to V in the state. The questions will be based on syllabus for classes I to V, but their difficulty level, as well as linkage, will be up to the secondary stage. Paper II (for Graduate Teacher for classes VI to VIII ) Structure and content: 1, Child development and pedagogy: 30 MCQs 30 Marks 2. Language I 30 MCQs 30 Marks 3. Language II 30 MCQs 30 Marks 4. Mathematics and Science(for GT-Science) 60 MCQs 60 Marks 5. Social studies (for Graduate -Arts) 60 MCQs 60 Marks Nature and content of questions The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on Educational Psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group 11 14 years. The test items for Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction, that is English. The Language II will be a language other than Language I. The candidate may choose any one language from among the available options being taught in Classes VI to VIII in the schools in Sikkim. The test items in Language II will also focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities. The test items in Mathematics and Science will be of 30 marks each, and will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of these subjects. The test items of Social Studies will be of 60 marks evenly distributed between History, Geography and Civics as prescribed for classes VI to VIII by the state government. The questions in the test for Paper II will be based on the topics of the prescribed syllabus of the state for classes VI to VIII but, their difficulty level as well as linkage could be up to the senior secondary stage. The question paper shall be in English and questions in vernacular will be in that vernacular. Important dates: Application form for STET will be available at HRDD website(www.sikkimhrdd.org ) w.e.f 04 th September 2017 onwards. Rs.400/ on account of exam fee may be deposited in favour of Joint Director/Exam, HRDD in any branch of IDBI Bank in the State(Account Number:0108102000006767). Bank draft from any Nationalised Bank will be acceptable.
Completed application forms should be submitted in Room No.308 of HRDD Secretariat from 04 th September 2017 to 26 th September 2017 from 10:30 AM to 03:30 PM. No forms will be accepted after 26 th September 2017. Admit Card will be issued to eligible candidate from 03 rd October 2017 07 th October 2017. Sikkim Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) November 2017 will be conducted on 12 th November 2017 (Sunday). Both level I and Level II(i.e. for Primary and Graduate teachers) will be conducted on the same day. Time: 10.00 am to 12:30 pm for (Graduate teacher) 01:30pm to 4.00 pm for (Primary teacher) MEMBER SECRETARY. STET, COMMITTEE
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM Application Form for Sikkim Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) October 2017 Elementary Teacher Form No.STET/GT/8/2017 INSTRUCTIONS: Before filling the application form, please read all the instructions: (i) Write all the particulars NEATLY in CAPITAL/BLOCK letters with BLACK BALL pen only. (ii) Do not make any Stray marks on this form (iii)do not fold/stitch/tag/ Staple this Form. 1. APPLICANTS FULL NAME (In CAPITALS only) 2. FATHER S/HUSBAND S NAME (in CAPITALS only) 3. MOTHER S NAME (in CAPITALS only) 4. Communication address 5. Photograph of the Candidate Paste a 3.5 cm 4.5 cm size recent Photograph Email id: (NOT TO BE ATTESTED STAPLED) Mobile No: 6. Specify Language II (Any one of the languages taught till class VIII in Government Schools) 7. Specify subject 1.for mathematics and Science Teacher 2. For Social Studies 8. Educational Qualification Exam Passed Stream Year of Passing Marks obtained Out of Total (%) (10+2)Class XII 1 Arts / 2 Science Graduation BA/BSc MA/MSc 1 Arts/3 PCM/ 3 PCB 1 Arts/ 2 Science Professional Qualification 1 D.EL.Ed/ 2 B Ed/ 3 D. Ed/ 4 B El Ed. 9. Category /Community 1. General / 2.BL / 3.ST/ 4.SC/ 5.State OBC/ 6. Central OBC/7.Primitive Tribes 10. Date of Birth D D M M Y Y Y Y 11. Gender 1. Male 2. Female 12. Are you orthopedically / Locomotors impaired? 1. Yes 2. No If yes, degree of disability % (State the percentage of disability) 13. Have you appeared STET earlier If yes, whether passed if so, marks obtained (i)the information submitted above is true and correct to the best of my Knowledge. I understand that In case any Information proves to be false or incorrect or incomplete, my candidature will be cancelled. (ii)i understand that qualifying TET does not confer any right to claim for the job of the teacher whether regular or adhoc. It is simply one of the eligibility criteria for applying for teaching job. Last Date of Submission of form: 16/11/2013 Signature of Candidate
12. Documents Submitted (Attested copy) 1. Educational Qualification: Certificate along with Mark sheet. Class X Class XII BA/BSc MA/MSc B.Ed/ D. EL.Ed etc. 2. Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of identification 3. Birth Certificate 4. Community Certificate 5. Deposit Receipt Deposit Receipt No:... Dated:... Bank:... 6. Three recent Passport size photograph.... ACKNOWLEDGEMENT F STET 2017 Received D.D. No:... Dated:... Amounting Rs: 400/ Form No:... Submitted by Received by Date of issue of Admit Card: Authorised Signatory
+HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM Application Form for Sikkim Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) October 2017 Primary Teacher Form No. STET/PT/8/2017 INSTRUCTIONS: Before filling the application form please read all the instructions: (i) Write all the particulars NEATLY in CAPITAL/BLOCK letters with BLACK BALL pen only. (ii) Do not make any Stray marks on this form (iii) Do not fold/stitch/tag/ Staple this Form. 1. APPLICANTS FULL NAME (In CAPITALS only) 2. FATHER S/HUSBAND S NAME (in CAPITALS only) 3. MOTHER S NAME (in CAPITALS only) 4. Communication address 5. Photograph of the Candidate Email id: Mobile No: Paste a 3.5 cm 4.5 cm size recent Photograph (NOT TO BE ATTESTED STAPLED) 6. Specify Language II (Any one of the languages taught till class V in Government Schools) 7. Educational Qualification Exam Passed (10+2) Class XII Graduation BA/BSc Professional Qualification. Stream Year of Passing Marks obtained Out of Total (%) 1-Arts / 2-Science 1-Arts/ 2-PCM/ 3-PCB 1-D.EL. Ed/ 2-B Ed/ 3-D. Ed/ 4- B El Ed 8. Category /Community 1. General / 2. BL /3. ST/4.SC /5. State OBC/6. Central OBC/7.Primitive Tribes 9. Date of Birth D M D M M Y Y Y Y 10. Gender 1. Male 2. Female 11. Are you orthopedically / Locomotors impaired? 1. Yes 2. No If yes, degree of disability % (State the percentage of disability) 12. Have you appeared earlier? If yes, whether passed & if so marks obtained i) The information submitted above is true and correct to the best of my Knowledge. I understand that in case any Information proves to be false or incorrect or incomplete, my candidature will be cancelled. (ii) I understand that qualifying TET does not confer any right to claim for the job of a teacher whether regular or adhoc. It is simply one of the eligibility criteria for applying for teaching job. Signature of Candidate
12. Documents Submitted (Attested copy) 1. Educational Qualification: Certificates along with Mark sheets Class X Class XII BA/BSc B.Ed/ D El Ed etc. 2. Sikkim Subject Certificate/Certificate of Identification 3. Birth Certificate 4. Community Certificate 5. Deposit Receipt Deposit Receipt No:... Dated:... Bank:... 6. Three recent Passport size photographs.... ACKNOWLEDGEMENT F STET October 2017 Deposit Receipt No:... Dated:... Amounting Rs: 400/- Form No:... Submitted by Received by Date of issue of Admit Card: Authorised Signatory