The Bodoland territorial Council has Announced 852 GT and PGT Teacher Vacancies through the BTC TET Recruitment Test. Check eligibility, Age limit, Application Fee and Exam Pattern.
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Post Name: GT and PGT Teachers
Vacancies: 852 Posts
Organization Name: Director of Education, BTC
Qualification: Graduate with B.Ed
Apply Mode: Online
Starting Date: 4th November 2026
Last Date: 19th November 2026
BTC GT and PGT Recruitment 2026
The Office of the Director of Education, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Kokrajhar has released four advertisements on 4 November 2026 for a total of 852 teacher posts. These include 761 Graduate Teacher (GT) posts and 91 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts in Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools across the BTC area and in the Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar. Eligible permanent residents of the BTC area can apply online till 19 November 2026 through the official website of the Director of Education, BTC.
BTC GT and PGT Recruitment Details:
Post Name: Graduate Teacher (Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit and Santali) and Post Graduate Teacher (subject-wise)
Total Posts: 852 Posts (761 Graduate Teacher and 91 Post Graduate Teacher)
Organization: Office of the Director of Education, Bodoland Territorial Council, Kokrajhar
Place of Posting: Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools in the BTC districts, as per the district chosen in the online application, and the Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar.
Pay Scale: Graduate Teacher gets ₹14,000 to ₹70,000 per month (Pay Band-2) with Grade Pay of ₹8,700. Post Graduate Teacher gets ₹22,000 to ₹97,000 per month (Pay Band-3) with Grade Pay of ₹11,800. Other allowances are admissible under the rules for both.
Who Can Apply: Indian citizens as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India who are permanent residents of the BTC area. A BTC residential certificate from the concerned authority is required.
Application Fee: ₹950 for General candidates, ₹600 for SC, ST, OBC and MOBC candidates, and ₹500 for PwD candidates.
Reservation: Reservation for PwD candidates as per existing Government rules, and a 3% quota for martyr and victim families of the Bodoland Movement subject to a certificate from the IBA Department, BTC.
Small Family Norm: A person with more than two living children on or after 1 January 2021 (from a single or multiple partners) is not eligible for appointment.
Physical Fitness: Candidates must be of sound mental and physical health and will have to undergo a medical examination before appointment, as per Rule 11 of the Assam Secondary Education Service Rules.
Not Clear (NC) Status: Candidates with NC status against any qualification are not eligible to apply
Vacancy Details of BTC GT TCR Recruitment 2026
Post | School / Institution | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
GT (Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali) | Provincialised Secondary Schools, BTC | 746 |
GT (Arts), Assamese Medium | Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar | 8 |
GT (Arts), Bodo Medium | Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar | 7 |
PGT (Subject-wise) | Provincialised Sr. Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools, BTC | 72 |
PGT (Subject-wise) | Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar | 19 |
Total Vacancies | 852 |
Important Note: The district-wise, subject-wise, medium-wise, and category-wise breakup of the 746 Graduate Teacher (GT) posts will be published on the official website. The number of vacancies may vary due to administrative reasons.
I can also prepare a subject-wise eligibility and qualification table for this recruitment article.
Subject-wise PGT Vacancy Details
Subject | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
Assamese (MIL) | 08 |
Advanced Assamese | 04 |
Bodo (MIL) | 03 |
Hindi | 01 |
Nepali | 02 |
Sanskrit | 01 |
English | 12 |
History | 11 |
Education | 07 |
Economics | 05 |
Political Science | 03 |
Geography | 02 |
Logic & Philosophy | 03 |
Physics | 07 |
Chemistry | 04 |
Botany | 04 |
Zoology | 03 |
Mathematics | 03 |
Accountancy | 02 |
Commerce (Business Studies) | 01 |
Commerce (Banking) | 01 |
Auditing | 01 |
Vocational (Office Management) | 02 |
Vocational (Accountancy & Auditing) | 01 |
Total | 91 |
Note: The subject-wise PGT vacancy distribution includes 91 posts in total.
Educational Qualification
1. Graduate Teacher (GT)
Graduate Teacher (Arts): Candidates must have a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Arts or Commerce from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation. B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution is also required.
Graduate Teacher (Science): Candidates must have a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Science from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation. B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution is mandatory.
Graduate Teacher (Hindi): Candidates must fulfil any one of the following qualifications:
- Pravin or Ratna in Hindi with 50% marks, along with a degree with 50% marks or a Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks.
- BA with 50% marks, having Hindi as a subject with 50% marks, or a Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks, provided Hindi was studied at BA level with 50% marks.
Additionally, B.T. or B.Ed. is required. Parangat is treated as equivalent to B.Ed. for Hindi teaching only.
Graduate Teacher (Sanskrit): Candidates must fulfil any one of the following qualifications:
- Shastri with 50% marks, along with a degree with 50% marks or a Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks.
- BA with 50% marks, having Sanskrit as a subject with 50% marks.
- Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks in Sanskrit.
B.T. or B.Ed. from a recognised university is also required.
Graduate Teacher (Santali): Candidates must have a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Arts with at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation, along with B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.
Additionally, candidates must have passed HSLC with Santali as a subject or possess a Santali language diploma from Axom Santali Sahitya Shobha.
2. Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)
PGT (All Subjects): Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks from a recognised university. B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution is mandatory.
Candidates must also have studied the concerned subject as one of the subjects at the degree level.
PGT Vocational (Office Management, Accountancy & Auditing): Candidates must possess an M.Com degree from a recognised university along with B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.
3. Distance and Off-Campus Degrees
- Degrees obtained from off-campus study centres of institutions outside Assam that are not recognised by DEC under UGC will not be considered valid for GT or PGT posts.
- Degrees and diplomas obtained from KKHSOU, IGNOU, IDOL (Gauhati University), and Distance Education, Dibrugarh University are accepted.
- As per the PGT advertisement, Post Graduate degrees obtained through off-campus and distance education modes will not be considered valid.
Medium-wise Language Requirements
In addition to the prescribed educational qualifications, candidates applying for Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts must fulfil the language requirements applicable to the medium of the school.
1. Assamese Medium: Candidates must fulfil any one of the following conditions:
- Passed HSLC or equivalent examination with Assamese as a subject.
- Possess a Diploma in Assamese from Axom Sahitya Sabha.
- Studied up to HSLC level in an Assamese medium school.
2. Bodo Medium: Candidates must fulfil any one of the following conditions:
- Passed HSLC or equivalent examination with Bodo as a subject.
- Possess a Diploma in Bodo from Bodoland University, Kokrajhar.
- Studied up to HSLC level in a Bodo medium school.
3. Bengali Medium: Candidates must fulfil any one of the following conditions:
- Passed HSLC or equivalent examination with Bengali as a subject.
- Possess a Diploma in Bengali from Barak Upatyaka Bangya Sahitya O Sanskriti Sammelan.
- Studied up to HSLC level in a Bengali medium school.
4. Hindi Medium: Candidates must fulfil any one of the following conditions:
- Passed HSLC or equivalent examination with Hindi as a subject.
- Studied up to HSLC level in a Hindi medium school.
5. English Medium: Candidates must fulfil any one of the following conditions:
- Passed HSLC or equivalent examination with Alternative English as a subject.
- Studied from Class XI onwards in an English medium school.
Important Note: For posts involving the teaching of an MIL (Modern Indian Language) subject, only candidates who passed HSLC with the respective MIL subject will be considered eligible.
Age Limit
The minimum age requirement for Graduate Teacher (GT) posts is 18 years, while candidates applying for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts must be at least 21 years old.
The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2026, subject to the specific conditions mentioned in the recruitment notification.
Category-wise Upper Age Limit
Category | Graduate Teacher (GT) | Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) |
|---|---|---|
Unreserved / Open | 40 Years | 38 Years |
Ex-Servicemen | 42 Years | 40 Years |
OBC/MOBC | 43 Years | 41 Years |
SC/ST(P)/ST(H) | 45 Years | 43 Years |
Persons with Disability (PwD) | 50 Years | 48 Years |
Important Note: There is a difference in the age cut-off dates mentioned in the two PGT recruitment advertisements:
- 72 PGT Posts: Age calculated as on 1 January 2023.
- 19 PGT Posts: Age calculated as on 1 January 2026.
Candidates are advised to check the official recruitment notifications and any subsequent corrigendum for clarification regarding the applicable age cut-off date.
Selection Process of BTC TCR Recruitment
The selection of candidates for BTC Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts will be based on the TET Recruitment Test (TCR), additional marks for co-curricular achievements and previous service experience, followed by document verification. In case of a tie in the aggregate marks, preference will be given to the older candidate.
BTC TET Recruitment Test Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The BTC TET Recruitment Test (TCR) will be conducted separately for Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) candidates. Both examinations will follow the same pattern, carrying a total of 140 marks. A common question paper will be prepared for all vacancies within each cadre, irrespective of the stream, subject or medium. There will be no separate subject-specific section.
Exam Pattern
Section | Marks |
|---|---|
Pedagogy | 50 |
About Assam and Its People | 50 |
General English | 30 |
General Studies and Current Affairs | 10 |
Total | 140 |
Merit List of BTC TCR Recruitment
1. Graduate Teacher (GT): Candidates must apply under a specific stream and, where applicable, select the medium for Govt. H.S. & M.P. School vacancies. Separate merit lists will be prepared stream-wise, including Arts, Science, Hindi and Sanskrit, as well as medium-wise wherever applicable.
2. Post Graduate Teacher (PGT): Candidates must apply for a particular subject. Separate subject-wise merit lists will be prepared by considering candidates who have applied for the respective subjects.
3. Qualifying Ratio: Candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:1 against the advertised vacancies. If vacancies remain unfilled after the first merit list, up to two additional merit lists may be published.
4. Document Verification: Candidates' uploaded documents will be verified through DigiLocker, barcode or QR code scanning and back-office verification with the respective issuing boards or councils. Candidates must also produce all original documents during physical verification before the selection committee. No TA/DA will be provided for attending document verification.
How to Apply for BTC GT and PGT Recruitment?
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications for the BTC TET Recruitment Test (TCR) for Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts through the official application portal.
Candidates should complete the application process within the prescribed dates. Follow the steps below to submit your application successfully.
Steps to Apply Online:
- Scroll down to the Important Links section of this article.
- Click on the Application Form link.
- Select the appropriate category: GT or PGT.
- Complete the registration process.
- Select your stream or medium (for GT) or subject (for PGT), along with your district.
- Fill in all the required personal and educational details.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in PDF format.
- Pay the applicable application fee and submit the form.
- Save your Unique Number and download or print the submitted application form for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying online. All documents must be self-attested, scanned in colour and uploaded in PDF format, wherever applicable.
Required Documents |
|---|
Passport-size Photograph |
Scanned Signature |
HSLC Marksheet and Admit Card (Age Proof) |
HSSLC Marksheet and Certificate |
Degree Marksheets (All Three Years) and Certificate |
Pravin/Ratna Certificate (For GT Hindi) or Shastri Certificate (For GT Sanskrit) |
Post Graduation Marksheet and Certificate (For PGT or GT Candidates with Below 50% in Graduation) |
B.Ed./Parangat Marksheets and Certificate |
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC), if applicable |
PwD Certificate, if applicable |
Ex-Servicemen Certificate, if applicable |
BTC Residential Certificate |
NCC, Sports or Fine Arts Certificate, if applicable |
Contractual Engagement Order and Working Experience Certificate, if applicable |
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Important Dates of BTC TCR Recruitment
Candidates should keep track of the following important dates related to the BTC GT and PGT Recruitment 2026.
Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
Notification Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
Online Application Start (GT) | 4 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
Online Application Start (PGT) | 5 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
Last Date to Apply Online | 19 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
TCR Admit Card | To Be Notified |
TCR Examination Date | To Be Notified |
Important Web-Links for BTC GT and PGT Recruitment
Official Website: Click Here
Official Notice (GT): Provincialised | Government
Official Notice (PGT): Provincialised | Government
Application Form: Click Here