🌟 TRB Special Education Portal

Special Teacher Exam – Disability Categories

TN TRB RPWD Act 2016 Special Teacher 6 Disability Categories

TRB Special Education – Special Teacher Recruitment

Complete preparation for TRB Special Education Teacher exam. Previous Year QPs (2015–2024), CBT-style MCQ Practice, Full Syllabus, and Cut-off Marks for all 6 disability specialisations: Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy.

6
Disability Categories
12
QP Sets
300+
MCQs
2015–2024
Years Covered
Exam Pattern: Part A: Tamil & General Studies – 50Q / 50M Part B: Special Education Subject – 100Q / 100M Duration: 3 Hours No Negative Marking
📄 Previous QPs
🎯 MCQ Practice
📚 Syllabus
📊 Cut-offs

⚖️ RPWD Act 2016 – 21 Specified Disabilities (Key for Exam)

👁️Visual Impairment
Blindness & Low Vision. Benchmark: VA <6/60 or VF <20° (40% disability).
👂Hearing Impairment
Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Benchmark: ≥40 dBHL in better ear (40%).
🧠Intellectual Disability
Significant limitations in intellectual functioning & adaptive behaviour. Benchmark: 35%.
📖Specific Learning Disability
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia. First time included in RPWD 2016.
🌈Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorder: social communication deficits + restricted/repetitive behaviours.
Cerebral Palsy
Non-progressive motor disorder from brain lesion. Under Locomotor Disability in RPWD.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Special Education TRB

Common questions about the Special Education TRB (Special Teacher, RPWD 2016 disability categories) exam and this preparation portal.

What is TRB Special Education?

TRB Special Education is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board to recruit Special Teachers for government and aided special schools, covering multiple disability categories under the RPWD Act 2016.

Which disability categories are covered for Special Education TRB on this portal?

This portal covers 6 categories: Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cerebral Palsy.

What is the benchmark disability for Visual Impairment under RPWD 2016?

As shown on this portal, Visual Impairment covers blindness and low vision, benchmarked at visual acuity below 6/60 or visual field below 20°, corresponding to 40% disability.

What is the benchmark disability for Hearing Impairment under RPWD 2016?

As shown on this portal, Hearing Impairment (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) is benchmarked at 40 dBHL or more in the better ear, corresponding to 40% disability.

What is the benchmark for Intellectual Disability under RPWD 2016?

As shown on this portal, Intellectual Disability involves significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour, benchmarked at 35% disability.

Is Specific Learning Disability covered under Special Education TRB?

Yes. Specific Learning Disability (covering Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia) was included for the first time under the RPWD Act 2016 and is one of the six categories on this portal.

What is the Special Education TRB exam pattern?

Special Education TRB has two parts: Part A is Tamil & General Studies with 50 questions / 50 marks, and Part B is the Special Education Subject paper with 100 questions / 100 marks, for a total of 3 hours.

How many questions are there in Special Education TRB Part A?

Part A – Tamil & General Studies carries 50 questions worth 50 marks.

How many questions are there in Special Education TRB Part B?

Part B – the Special Education Subject paper carries 100 questions worth 100 marks, focused on the candidate's chosen disability category.

What is the total duration of the Special Education TRB exam?

The Special Education TRB exam runs for 3 hours, covering both Part A and Part B.

Is there negative marking in Special Education TRB?

No, Special Education TRB does not have negative marking as per the pattern shown on this portal.

How many previous year Special Education TRB question paper sets are on this portal?

This portal has 12 Special Education TRB previous year question paper sets across 6 disability categories.

Is the Special Education TRB exam computer-based (CBT)?

The 2023 and 2024 Special Education TRB papers on this portal follow the CBT (Computer Based Test) pattern with 150 questions / 150 marks; earlier years used the pen-and-paper format.

How does Special Education TRB MCQ practice work on this portal?

Each of the 6 disability categories has a dedicated MCQ Practice mode structured like the CBT exam, with instant feedback and a final score summary.

How many questions are in each Special Education TRB MCQ practice session?

Each MCQ practice session on this portal contains 10 questions per category.

Is subject-wise Special Education TRB syllabus available on this portal?

Yes, a unit-wise syllabus is available for all 6 disability categories on this portal.

Are Special Education TRB cut-off marks available?

Yes, indicative category-wise cut-off marks are shown per disability category. These are for reference only — verify with official TRB notifications.

What is the eligibility for Special Education TRB?

Special Education TRB eligibility requires a B.Ed in Special Education or a D.Ed in Special Education, as listed on this portal's quick reference.

What is the Special Education TRB pay scale?

Special Education TRB (Special Teacher) is a Level 14 post with a starting basic pay of roughly ₹36,900, as shown on this portal's quick reference. Verify current figures with the official TRB notification.

Where can I check the official Special Education TRB notification?

The official notification, syllabus PDF and model papers are published on the Tamil Nadu TRB website, trb.tn.gov.in, linked from this portal.