The Director of Education, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Kokrajhar, has invited applications under BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026. Four advertisements dated 4th November 2026 cover Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts in Government and Provincialised schools under the BTC area of Assam.
Under BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026, the four notices carry 19, 72, 15 and 746 vacancies, which add up to 852 posts. Eligible Indian citizens who are permanent residents of the BTC area can apply online until 19th November 2026.
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BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026: Total Vacancies
The section-wise total vacancies under BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026 are given below.
| Section | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| PGT, Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar | 19 |
| PGT, Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools | 72 |
| GT (Arts), Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar | 15 |
| GT (Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit and Santali), Provincialised Secondary Schools | 746 |
| Total | 852 |
PGT Vacancies: Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar
These 19 posts are in the Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar, in the district of Kokrajhar.
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Assamese (MIL) | 2 |
| Hindi | 1 |
| Zoology | 1 |
| History | 1 |
| English | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Commerce Accountancy | 1 |
| Vocational (Office Management) | 2 |
| Maths | 1 |
| Bodo (MIL) | 1 |
| Commerce Business Studies | 1 |
| Political Science | 1 |
| Commerce Banking | 1 |
| Auditing | 1 |
| Voc (Accountancy & Auditing) | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
PGT Vacancies: Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assamese (MIL) | 6 |
| Adv. Assamese | 4 |
| Bodo (MIL) | 2 |
| Botany | 4 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Education | 7 |
| English | 11 |
| History | 10 |
| Maths | 2 |
| Political Science | 2 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Zoology | 2 |
| Accountancy | 1 |
| Logic & Philosophy | 3 |
| Nepali | 2 |
| Sanskrit | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Total | 72 |
GT (Arts) Vacancies: Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar
| Medium | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assamese | 8 |
| Bodo | 7 |
| Total | 15 |
GT Vacancies: Provincialised Secondary Schools
| Posts | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Teacher (Arts), (Science), (Hindi), (Sanskrit) and (Santali) | 746 |
Note: The district-wise, subject-wise, medium-wise and category-wise details of these 746 posts will be notified later on the official website. Vacancies may vary due to administrative reasons. Candidates must be ready to serve at the place of posting according to their choice of district.
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Teacher | Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000 | Rs. 11,800 | Pay Band-3 |
| Graduate Teacher | Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 70,000 | Rs. 8,700 | Pay Band-2 |
The pay scale includes the Grade Pay. Other allowances are admissible as per rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply for BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026.
Nationality and Residency
- Applicants must be Indian citizens as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
- Applicants must be permanent residents of the BTC area.
Educational Qualification
- PGT: A Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks (or equivalent) from a recognised university, and a B.Ed. from an institution recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The candidate must have read the same subject as one of the subjects at degree level.
- PGT (Vocational, Accountancy & Auditing and Office Management): An M.Com degree from a recognised university, and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.
- GT (Arts): A Graduate or Post Graduate in Arts/ Commerce with at least 50% marks in either graduation or post graduation (or equivalent), and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.
- GT (Science): A Graduate or Post Graduate in Science with at least 50% marks in either graduation or post graduation (or equivalent), and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.
- GT (Hindi): Pravin/ Ratna in Hindi with 50% marks and a degree with 50% marks or a Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks. Alternatively, a BA with 50% marks and Hindi as one of the subjects with 50% marks, or a Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks. A B.T./ B.Ed. degree from a recognised university is also required (Parangat is treated as B.Ed. only for Hindi teaching).
- GT (Sanskrit): Shastri with 50% marks and a degree with 50% marks or a Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks. Alternatively, a BA with 50% marks and Sanskrit as one of the subjects with 50% marks, or a Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks in Sanskrit. A B.T./ B.Ed. degree from a recognised university is also required.
- GT (Santali): A Graduate or Post Graduate in Arts with at least 50% marks in either graduation or post graduation (or equivalent), and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution. The candidate must also have passed HSLC or equivalent with Santali as one of the subjects, or hold a diploma in Santali Language issued by the Axom Santali Sahitya Shobha.
- Degrees obtained in off-campus and distance education mode are not valid, except degrees and diplomas conferred by KKHSOU, IGNOU, IDOL under Gauhati University and Distance Education under Dibrugarh University.
Language and Medium Criteria
In addition to the academic and professional qualification, candidates must satisfy the following condition for their medium of schooling.
- Assamese Medium: HSLC or equivalent with Assamese as one of the subjects, or a diploma in Assamese Language issued by the Axom Sahitya Sabha, or having read up to HSLC level in an Assamese Medium School.
- Bengali Medium (Provincialised school advertisements): HSLC or equivalent with Bengali as one of the subjects, or a diploma in Bengali issued by the Barak Upatyaka Bangya Sahitya O Sanskriti Sammelan, or having read up to HSLC level in a Bengali Medium School.
- Hindi Medium: HSLC or equivalent with Hindi as one of the subjects, or having read up to HSLC level in a Hindi Medium School.
- Bodo Medium: HSLC or equivalent with Bodo as one of the subjects, or a diploma in Bodo Language issued by Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, or having read up to HSLC level in a Bodo Medium School.
- English Medium: HSLC or equivalent with alternative English as one of the subjects, or having read from Class XI onwards in an English Medium School.
- For teaching MIL subjects, candidates who passed HSLC with the particular MIL subject will be considered.
Age Limit
| Category | PGT | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years | 18 years |
| Unreserved/ Open | 38 years | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 40 years | 42 years |
| OBC/ MOBC | 41 years | 43 years |
| SC/ ST(P)/ ST(H) | 43 years | 45 years |
| PwD | 48 years | 50 years |
The age is counted as on 1st January 2026. The notice for PGT in Provincialised schools mentions 1st January 2023 as the cut-off date. Candidates seeking condonation or relaxation of any criteria must apply to the appropriate authority at least 7 days before filling up the online application.
Other Conditions
- Candidates must be of sound health, both mentally and physically, and free from any organic defect or bodily infirmity that may interfere with their duties. A medical examination is required before appointment.
- No person having more than two living children on or after 1st January 2021 is eligible, as per the Government policy on Small Family Norms.
- Candidates with NOT CLEAR (NC) status against any qualification are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates must apply in the particular subject (PGT), stream (GT) or medium and choose their district from the drop-down menu in the online application.
Selection Process
- Selection under BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026 is based on the TET cum Recruitment Test of 140 marks. One common question paper will be used for all vacancies, irrespective of subject, stream or medium.
- The number of qualified candidates will be in the ratio of 1:1 of the vacancies advertised.
- If any post remains vacant after the first merit list, a maximum of 2 more merit lists will be published.
- Merit lists will be prepared subject-wise for PGT and stream-wise or medium-wise for GT.
Additional marks are given as follows.
- NCC: 5 marks for a “C” Certificate and 3 marks for a “B” Certificate. Alternatively, 5 marks for participation in recognised sports at National Level representing Assam, or 5 marks for achievements in Fine Arts and Cultural Activities representing the State officially at National Level.
- Candidates who passed the earlier TET and have not been appointed will get weightage of 5% of the marks secured in the TET, or a maximum of 5 marks.
- 5 additional marks for eligible candidates engaged on a 6-month contractual basis by the BTC authority in 2025 in Mathematics and Science subjects in ME, High and Higher Secondary Schools under the BTC area.
If two or more candidates have equal marks, the candidate older in age will be preferred. Applications and documents will be verified, including through DigiLocker and QR code or barcode scanning, and failing the verification will lead to cancellation of candidature.
There is reservation for PwD candidates as per existing Government rules. A 3% quota is reserved for Martyr and victim families of the Bodoland Movement, subject to a certificate from the IBA Department, BTC.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Pedagogy | 50 |
| About Assam and its People | 50 |
| General English | 30 |
| General Studies and Current Affairs | 10 |
| Total | 140 |
Documents Required
Documents must be coloured, scanned, clear, in PDF format and self-attested while uploading with the online application.
- Passport size colour photograph
- Scanned signature
- HSLC mark sheet and Admit Card (age proof)
- HSSLC mark sheet and certificate
- Mark sheet and certificate of degree (GT Arts and Science candidates must submit all three year mark sheets; for Hindi posts, the Pravin/ Ratna final examination mark sheet and certificate; for Sanskrit posts, the Shastri examination mark sheet and certificate)
- Post Graduate mark sheet and certificate (for PGT posts, and for GT candidates with less than 50% marks in graduation)
- Any other mark sheet and certificate of higher education
- B.Ed./ Parangat mark sheet (1st Year and 2nd Year) and certificate
- Caste certificate (for SC/ ST(P)/ ST(H)/ OBC/ MOBC candidates)
- Disability certificate issued by a Government authority (for candidates with disabilities)
- Certificate of NCC (B and C category only), recognised sports at national level representing Assam, or achievements in fine arts and cultural activities at national level, where applicable
- Certificate of Ex-servicemen issued by the Director, Sainik Welfare Board
- BTC residential certificate from the concerned authority
- Engagement/ Appointment order issued by the Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar and working certificate issued by the Inspector of Schools/ District Elementary Education Officers, where applicable
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Select the post, subject, stream or medium and the district of choice from the drop-down menu.
- Fill in the application form carefully and upload the coloured, scanned and self-attested documents in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee as applicable to your category.
- Submit the application. Once submitted, the application and documents cannot be re-submitted or corrected.
- Take a printout of the submitted form and keep the Unique Number generated against the application for future reference.
- Submit the printout with self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates at the time of document verification, and carry the original documents.
No offline application will be accepted. The office is not responsible for any lapse in submission due to technical problems.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 950 |
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ MOBC | Rs. 600 |
| PwD | Rs. 500 |
Key Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisements | 4th November 2026 |
| Application starts (GT posts) | 4th November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Application starts (PGT posts) | 5th November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date to apply (all posts) | 19th November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many vacancies are there in BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026?
The four advertisements carry 852 vacancies in total. These are 19 PGT posts in Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar, 72 PGT posts in Provincialised schools, 15 GT (Arts) posts in Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar and 746 GT posts in Provincialised schools.
What is the last date to apply for BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 19th November 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Applications for GT posts start from 4th November 2026 and for PGT posts from 5th November 2026.
What is the salary under BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026?
PGT posts carry a pay scale of Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000, including Grade Pay of Rs. 11,800 (Pay Band-3). GT posts carry Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 70,000, including Grade Pay of Rs. 8,700 (Pay Band-2). Other allowances are admissible as per rules.
What is the qualification required for PGT posts in BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution. For Vocational posts in Accountancy & Auditing and Office Management, an M.Com degree and B.Ed. are required.
What is the qualification required for GT posts in BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026?
For GT (Arts), (Science) and (Santali), candidates need a graduate or post graduate degree in the relevant stream with 50% marks in either, and a B.Ed. GT (Hindi) and GT (Sanskrit) have separate requirements involving Pravin/ Ratna or Shastri, or a BA or post graduate degree with the subject.
What is the application fee for BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 950 for General candidates, Rs. 600 for SC, ST, OBC and MOBC candidates, and Rs. 500 for PwD candidates.
How will candidates be selected in BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on the TET cum Recruitment Test of 140 marks, along with any additional marks for NCC, sports or fine arts achievements. Subject-wise or stream-wise merit lists will be prepared, followed by document verification and a medical examination before appointment.
Who can apply for BTC GT and PGT Teachers Recruitment 2026?
Only Indian citizens as per Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution who are permanent residents of the BTC area can apply. Candidates must also submit a BTC residential certificate from the concerned authority.
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