A major development has emerged for thousands of former Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) select panel candidates in Jammu & Kashmir. The School Education Department has issued Government Order No. 230-JK(Edu) of 2026, appointing a Nodal Officer to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s directions concerning ReT select panel candidates.
The decision has generated considerable interest among aspirants and serving teachers because it touches upon eligibility, vacancies, appointments, regularization, and Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirements. For many stakeholders, the issue of TET for ReT Candidates in J&K has become one of the most discussed topics in the education sector.
This article explains the background of the order, the role of the Nodal Officer, implications for candidates, and what the Supreme Court directions could mean going forward.
