Primary Teacher (General) - Classes I-V
What it is: A teaching position for Classes I-V in government or government-aided schools.
Focus: Teaching all subjects (Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies) to young learners with an emphasis on foundational skills.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with at least 50% marks and B.Ed (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Primary Teacher (Language - Hindi) - Classes I-V
What it is: A specialized teaching role for Hindi language instruction in Classes I-V.
Focus: Language development, comprehension, and pedagogy in Hindi.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Hindi as a subject and at least 50% marks with B.Ed (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- Graduation with Hindi as a subject and at least 50% marks with a 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Primary Teacher (Language - English / Urdu / Sanskrit) - Classes I-V
What it is: A specialized teaching role for English, Urdu, or Sanskrit language instruction in Classes I-V.
Focus: Language skills, grammar, and pedagogy in the chosen language.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with the chosen language (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) as a subject and at least 50% marks with B.Ed (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- Graduation with the chosen language as a subject and at least 50% marks with a 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Primary Teacher (Mathematics) - Classes I-V
What it is: A specialized teaching role for Mathematics in Classes I-V.
Focus: Basic arithmetic, geometry, and pedagogical methods for young learners.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Mathematics as a subject and at least 50% marks with B.Ed (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- Graduation with Mathematics as a subject and at least 50% marks with a 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Primary Teacher (Environmental Studies - EVS) - Classes I-V
What it is: A specialized teaching role for Environmental Studies in Classes I-V.
Focus: Environmental awareness, science basics, and social studies for young learners.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Science/Social Studies and at least 50% marks with B.Ed (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- Graduation with Science/Social Studies and at least 50% marks with a 1-year B.Ed (Special Education) (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Upper Primary Teacher (Mathematics and Science) - Classes VI-VIII
What it is: A teaching position for Mathematics and Science in Classes VI-VIII.
Focus: Advanced mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and pedagogical techniques.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Mathematics and Science (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) with Mathematics and Science (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Upper Primary Teacher (Social Studies / Social Science) - Classes VI-VIII
What it is: A teaching position for Social Studies/Social Science in Classes VI-VIII.
Focus: History, geography, civics, economics, and pedagogical methods.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Social Studies/Social Science (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) with Social Studies/Social Science (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Upper Primary Teacher (Language - Hindi) - Classes VI-VIII
What it is: A specialized teaching role for Hindi language instruction in Classes VI-VIII.
Focus: Advanced language skills, literature, and pedagogy in Hindi.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- Graduation with Hindi as a subject and at least 50% marks with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) with Hindi (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Upper Primary Teacher (Language - English / Urdu / Sanskrit) - Classes VI-VIII
What it is: A specialized teaching role for English, Urdu, or Sanskrit language instruction in Classes VI-VIII.
Focus: Advanced language skills, grammar, and pedagogy in the chosen language.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- Graduation with the chosen language (English / Urdu / Sanskrit) as a subject and at least 50% marks with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) with the chosen language (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Teacher for Classes I-VIII (Both Papers I and II)
What it is: A dual eligibility to teach both primary (I-V) and upper primary (VI-VIII) levels.
Focus: Comprehensive teaching across all subjects from Classes I to VIII, requiring proficiency in both foundational and advanced pedagogy.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) examination pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with at least 50% marks and B.Ed, plus qualification in both Paper I and Paper II of UPTET (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories)
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in relevant subjects, plus qualification in both Paper I and Paper II of UPTET (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories).
Notes
- Exam Pattern: Two papers - Paper I (150 marks, 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours) for Classes I-V and Paper II (150 marks, 150 MCQs, 2.5 hours) for Classes VI-VIII. Sections include Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and subject-specific areas (Mathematics/Science or Social Studies). No negative marking.
- Counseling/Recruitment: No direct counseling; qualified candidates receive a lifetime eligibility certificate and must apply for vacancies through subsequent recruitment exams (e.g., Super TET, UP LT Grade, TGT/PGT).
- Vacancies: Over 17,000 vacancies are expected based on previous trends (e.g., 17,000 in 2023), with subjects including Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences.