TNDTE GTE & COA Exam 2026: Notification, Apply Link & Dates

TNDTE has released the notification for the Computer on Office Automation (COA) course and the Government Technical Examinations (GTE) in Commerce Subjects (Typewriting, Shorthand, and Accountancy), to be conducted under a new, unified system from February 2026. This notification combines the processes for both COA and GTE in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) and Traditional Method of Examination (TME). This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://tndtegteonline.in/ from 30.12.2025 to 19.01.2026.

Applicants must have a working Email Address and Mobile Number that they maintain until the TNDTE Recruitment 2026 results are announced. Candidates keep visiting our tamilanguide.in website regarding TNDTE Recruitment 2026 Updates.

TNDTE Exam Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]

Subject Code Details:

1. Typewriting English Junior (SCode: 01) (CBE/TME) 
2. Typewriting Tamil Junior (SCode: 02) (CBE/TME)  
3. Typewriting English Senior (SCode: 21) (CBE/TME)   
4. Typewriting Tamil Senior (SCode: 22) (CBE/TME)   
5. Typewriting English High Speed (SCode: 31) (CBE/TME)   
6. Typewriting Tamil High Speed (SCode: 32) (CBE/TME)   
7. Shorthand English Junior  (SCode: 03) (CBE/TME)   
8. Shorthand Tamil Junior (SCode: 04) (CBE/TME)   
9. Shorthand English Intermediate (SCode: 13) (CBE/TME)   
10. Shorthand English Senior (SCode: 23) (CBE/TME)   
11. Shorthand Tamil Senior (SCode: 24) (CBE/TME)   
12. Shorthand English High Speed 150 Wpm (SCode: 33) (CBE/TME)   
13. Shorthand English High Speed 180 Wpm (SCode: 34) (CBE/TME)   
14. Shorthand English High Speed 200 Wpm (SCode: 35) (CBE/TME)   
15. Shorthand Tamil High Speed 120 Wpm (SCode: 36) (CBE/TME)   
16. Shorthand Tamil High Speed 150 Wpm (SCode: 37) (CBE/TME)   
17. Shorthand Tamil High Speed 180 Wpm  (SCode: 38) (CBE/TME)   
18. Accountancy Junior (SCode: 05) (TME)   
19. Accountancy Senior (SCode: 25) (TME)   
20. Computer On Office Automation (SCode: 50) (CBE)   

TNDTE Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification for TNDTE: 

1. COA: Pass In SSLC Or Equivalent Exam Is The Essential Qualification For Appearing COA.
2. Junior Grade Typewriting (English & Tamil): Pass In Eighth Standard Or Equivalent Examination, Can Appear For Junior Grade.
3. Senior Grade Typewriting (English & Tamil): Pass In The Junior Grade Typewriting Examination Of The Concerned Subject Can Appear For The Senior Grade.
4. Shorthand Junior (English & Tamil): Pass In SSLC Or Equivalent Exam Is The Essential Qualification For Appearing Junior Grade.
5. Shorthand English Intermediate Grade: Pass In Shorthand Junior Grade Of English Is The Essential Qualification For Appearing Intermediate Grade.
6. Shorthand Senior (English): Pass In Shorthand Intermediate Grade Of English Is The Essential Qualification For Appearing Shorthand English Senior Grade.
7. Shorthand Senior (Tamil): Pass In Shorthand Junior Grade Of Tamil is The Essential Qualification For Appearing Shorthand Tamil Senior Grade.
8. High Speed Test In Shorthand & Typewriting (English & Tamil): Pass In The Senior Grade Of The Concerned Subject Is The Essential Qualification For Appearing High Speed Grade.
9. Accountancy Junior Grade: Pass In SSLC And Or Equivalent Examination Can Appear For Accountancy Junior Grade.
10. Accountancy Senior Grade: Pass In HSCConducted By The Government Of Tamil Nadu, Or Pass In SSLCAnd Pass In Accountancy Junior Grade, Is The Essential Qualification To Appear For The Accountancy Senior Grade

Method of Selection for TNDTE:

• Shorthand Examinations, Accountancy Examinations
• Typewriting Examinations

Examination Fees:  

• COA (Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation) – Rs.1600/-
• GTE (All Junior Grade Subjects) – Rs.130/-
• GTE (Shorthand Intermediate) (English) – Rs.150/-
• GTE – All Senior Grade Subjects – Rs.160/-
• GTE – All High Speed Tests – Rs.230/-

How to Submit an Application:

Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the TNDTE website (https://tndtegteonline.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 30.12.2025 and end on 19.01.2026.

Crucial Dates:

• Availability of Online Application through Portal tndtegteonline.in: 30.12.2025
• Last date for one-time registration and application submission: 19.01.2026
• Shorthand Examinations – TME (Fixed Centres): 07.02.2026 to 08.02.2026
• Accountancy Examinations – TME (Fixed Centres): 09.02.2026
• Typewriting Examinations – TME (Fixed Centres): 14.02.2026 to 15.02.2026
• COA & GTE – Typewriting & Shorthand CBE – Remote Examination (Any Limited working day slot): 23.02.2026 to 20.04.2026
• COA & GTE – Typewriting & Shorthand CBE – Examination at Fixed Centres (On fixed day slots): 21.04.2026 onwards
• Tentative Date of Publication of Result for TME and CBE (remote): 30.04.2026
• Tentative Date of Publication of Result for TME and CBE (remote): 20.05.2026
• Digital Certificates (e-Certificates) for all CBE 27.05.2026 onwards

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