TRB Result 2026: Latest Updates, Merit List and Cutoff
31 January 2026
The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu, has become the focal point of attention for lakhs of aspiring teachers across the state as the much-awaited results of the 2025–26 recruitment cycles are progressively released in January 2026. With over 11.8 lakh candidates having appeared for various teacher recruitment examinations conducted between March and October 2025, the announcement of results, provisional merit lists, certificate verification schedules and final cut-off marks is being closely tracked. This article compiles the latest official updates, subject-wise and category-wise cut-off trends, merit-list publication status, next steps in the selection process, and key information every candidate must know as of 31 January 2026.
TRB 2025–26 Recruitment Overview
TRB conducted the following major recruitment drives in 2025:
- Direct Recruitment of Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT) – 6,368 vacancies (Notification No. 03/2025)
- Direct Recruitment of Graduate Teachers (B.T. Assistants) in Tamil, English, Maths, Science, Social Science – 3,828 vacancies (Notification No. 02/2025)
- Direct Recruitment of Post Graduate Assistants (PG Assistants) in various subjects – 1,821 vacancies (Notification No. 01/2025)
- Special Recruitment for Employment Exchange Sponsored Candidates – 2,194 vacancies (SGT & BT combined)
- Computer Instructors Grade-I – 1,032 vacancies
Combined, TRB advertised roughly 15,243 teaching posts in government and aided schools for the 2025–26 academic year. Computer-based examinations were held in multiple shifts between March and October 2025. The evaluation of answer sheets using OMR scanning and normalisation was completed by mid-December 2025.
Latest Result Announcement Status (as on 31 January 2026)
TRB follows a staggered result-release pattern to manage certificate verification logistics. Current status:
- Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) – Result declared on 18 January 2026. Provisional merit list (zone-wise & community-wise) published on trb.tn.gov.in the same day.
- B.T. Assistants (Tamil, English, Maths, Science, Social Science) – Tamil & English results released on 22 January 2026; Maths, Science & Social Science results published on 27 January 2026.
- Post Graduate Assistants (PG) – Partial results (Tamil, English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) released on 25 January 2026. Commerce, History, Economics and other subjects expected by 5 February 2026.
- Computer Instructors Grade-I – Result declared on 20 January 2026.
- Employment Exchange Sponsored SGT & BT – Result published on 24 January 2026.
TRB has already uploaded individual scorecards and response sheets for all released exams. Candidates can download them using registration number and date of birth from the official portal.
Cut-off Marks – Category-wise & Subject-wise Trends (2026)
Cut-off marks have risen noticeably compared with the 2022–23 cycle due to higher competition and normalisation across shifts.
Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) – out of 150 marks
- General: 112–118
- BC: 104–110
- BCM: 98–104
- MBC: 99–106
- SC: 92–98
- SCA: 86–92
- ST: 82–88
B.T. Assistants – out of 150 marks
- Tamil (General): 118–124
- English (General): 108–114
- Mathematics (General): 115–121
- Science (General): 109–115
- Social Science (General): 106–112
Post Graduate Assistants – out of 150 marks (provisional)
- Tamil (General): 122–128
- English (General): 114–120
- Mathematics (General): 119–125
- Physics (General): 112–118
- Chemistry (General): 110–116
Cut-offs for most backward and reserved categories are generally 8–15 marks lower than the general category. Final cut-offs may be revised slightly after document verification and inclusion of special-category candidates (sports, ex-servicemen, PwD).
Certificate Verification & Next Steps
TRB has already published the tentative CV schedule:
- SGT – 3 February to 12 February 2026 (zone-wise split)
- B.T. Assistants – 5 February to 18 February 2026
- PG Assistants (first phase) – 7 February to 14 February 2026
- Computer Instructors – 2 February to 8 February 2026
Candidates must bring originals of SSLC, HSC, degree, B.Ed./D.T.Ed., community certificate, nativity certificate, conduct certificate, teaching experience certificate (if applicable) and other relevant documents. Provisional selection lists are expected between 20 February and 10 March 2026, followed by final allotment orders by the Directorate of School Education.
Common Complaints and Clarifications
Several candidates have raised concerns on social media and through representations to TRB:
- Discrepancy in normalisation: TRB clarified that normalisation was applied strictly as per the 2022 TRB Norms document.
- Delay in some PG subject results: TRB stated that answer-key challenges for Commerce, Economics and History are still under review; results will be published only after disposal.
- High cut-offs: Officials attribute the rise to increased competition (11.8 lakh candidates for ~15,000 posts) and fewer vacancies compared with previous cycles.
Important Dates to Remember
- Publication of remaining PG results: 1–7 February 2026
- Certificate Verification (all categories): 3–18 February 2026
- Provisional selection list: 20 February – 10 March 2026
- Final allotment orders: By 31 March 2026
- Joining time for selected candidates: April–June 2026
Conclusion: Awaiting Final Selection
The TRB recruitment 2025–26 has been one of the largest and most competitive teacher hiring drives in Tamil Nadu’s history. With results for the majority of posts already published and certificate verification underway, the process is now entering its final leg. Successful candidates will soon join government and aided schools across the state, helping address the long-standing teacher-vacancy crisis.
For those who did not make the cut-off, TRB has indicated that additional vacancy notifications (backlog + new posts) may be issued in late 2026. Until then, aspirants are advised to keep preparing and monitor the official website regularly.
The journey to become a government teacher in Tamil Nadu remains challenging, but for the thousands who clear this hurdle in 2026, it will be a moment of immense pride and service to the next generation.
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