Awards AppointmentsSaturday, 27 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
National Teacher Award 2026 applications open till July 10; district selection by July 21
Tamil Nadu school education department has set July 10 for online applications and July 14-21 for district selection for the 2026 National Teacher Award.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the School Education Department in Tamil Nadu asked all district chief educational officers to ensure that teachers apply online for the 2026 National Teacher Award by July 10.
Key specifics
- The district selection committee must send the shortlist online between July 14 and 21.
- The Chief Educational Officer will head the district committee.
- The Principal of the District Institute of Education and Training will represent the State.
- An outstanding educator nominated by the District Collector will be the third member.
- The circular was issued by School Education Director S. Kannappan.
Exam lens
TNPSC awards and education question type: remember the 2026 award, July 10 application deadline, July 14-21 shortlist window, and the 3-member district committee composition. One-liner: “What is the last date for National Teacher Award 2026 online applications?”