The Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar (Government of Assam), has released the Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 notification for 852 vacancies of Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official BTC education website, education.bodoland.gov.in. The online application for GT posts started on 4th November 2026 (10:00 AM), and for PGT posts, it started on 5th November 2026 (11:00 AM).
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The last date to apply for both is 19th November 2026 (5:00 PM). The posts are in Government H.S. & M.P. Schools, Kokrajhar, and in Provincialised Secondary Schools across the BTC area. Selection is through a 140-mark TET cum Recruitment Test. The application fee is Rs. 950 for General candidates.
Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Education Department, BTC, has released four advertisements, all dated 4th November 2026. Two are for PGT posts and two are for GT posts, in Government H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar, and in Provincialised Secondary Schools. Only permanent residents of the BTC area who are Indian citizens can apply. The office can change the order of the recruitment steps, cancel the drive or postpone it at any stage. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar (Govt. of Assam) |
| Recruitment Name | Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 |
| Posts | Post Graduate Teacher, Graduate Teacher (Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali) |
| Total Vacancies | 852 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Portal | https://education.bodoland.gov.in |
| Application Start Date (GT) | 4th November 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Start Date (PGT) | 5th November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 19th November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | TET cum Recruitment Test (140 marks) |
Assam BTC TGT PGT Vacancy 2026
There are 852 Assam BTC TGT PGT posts in total. Of these, 34 are in Government H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar (19 PGT and 15 GT Arts), and 818 are in Provincialised Secondary Schools (72 PGT and 746 GT). The post-wise and school-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.
| Post | School Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Teacher | Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar | 19 |
| Post Graduate Teacher | Provincialised Schools | 72 |
| Graduate Teacher (Arts) | Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar | 15 |
| Graduate Teacher (Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali) | Provincialised Schools | 746 |
| Total | 852 |
PGT Vacancy: Govt. H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar
There are 19 PGT posts in Government H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar, spread over 17 subjects. Most subjects have one post each, while Assamese (MIL) and Vocational (Office Management) have two each.
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Vocational (Accountancy & Auditing) | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
PGT Vacancy: Provincialised Schools
There are 72 PGT posts in Provincialised Secondary Schools across 18 subjects. English (11) and History (10) have the highest number of posts, followed by Education and Physics with 7 each.
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Note: For the 746 GT posts, the notification gives only the total. District-wise, subject-wise, medium-wise and category-wise details will come later on the website.
Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment Important Dates 2026
The important dates for Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 4th November 2026 |
| Online Application Start (GT posts) | 4th November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Online Application Start (PGT posts) | 5th November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19th November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| TET cum Recruitment Test Date | To be notified |
| Document Verification | To be notified |
Note: Requests for relaxation in any criteria must be sent to the proper authority at least 7 days before filling the online form.
Assam BTC TGT PGT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 must check educational qualifications, age limit and other eligibility details before applying. For most posts, a degree in the concerned stream or subject with at least 50% marks, plus a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution, is required. Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali and Vocational posts have their own conditions. Check the complete post-wise eligibility criteria here.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| PGT (all subjects) | Post Graduation in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks from a recognised university, plus B.Ed. (NCTE-recognised). The subject must have been read at degree level. |
| PGT Vocational (Accountancy & Auditing, Office Management) | M.Com. from a recognised university, plus B.Ed. (NCTE-recognised) |
| GT (Arts) | Graduate or Post Graduate in Arts/Commerce with at least 50% marks in graduation or post graduation, plus B.Ed. |
| GT (Science) | Graduate or Post Graduate in Science with at least 50% marks in graduation or post graduation, plus B.Ed. |
| 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, BA with Hindi as one subject (50% marks in Hindi). B.T./B.Ed. is also needed. Parangat counts as B.Ed. for Hindi teaching only. |
| GT (Sanskrit) | Shastri with 50% marks and a degree with 50% marks, or a Post Graduate degree in Arts with 50% marks. Alternatively, BA with Sanskrit as one subject (50% marks), or PG in Sanskrit. B.T./B.Ed. is also needed. |
| GT (Santali) | Graduate or Post Graduate in Arts with at least 50% marks, plus B.Ed. Candidates must have passed HSLC with Santali, or hold a Santali diploma from Axom Santali Sahitya Sabha. |
Language Condition by School Medium
- For an Assamese, Hindi, Bodo, Bengali or English medium school, the candidate must have passed HSLC (or equivalent) with that language as a subject.
- Other routes are also accepted: an approved diploma in the language, or study up to HSLC level in a school of that medium.
- For English medium, study from Class XI onwards in an English medium school is also accepted.
- For MIL subject posts, only candidates who passed HSLC with that MIL subject are considered.
- Candidates with a “Not Clear (NC)” status in any qualification cannot apply.
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 1st January 2026, with a minimum of 21 years for PGT and 18 years for GT. The table below gives the maximum age for each category. The state’s Small Family Norms also apply.
| Category | PGT | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years | 18 years |
| General / Open (maximum) | 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 |
Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the Assam BTC TGT PGT notification 2026 PDF to check the detailed eligibility criteria, vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, dates, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official PDFs are attached below. Candidates can click on the links below to download the notification PDFs.
| Advertisement No. | Post | Notice PDF |
|---|---|---|
| DE/BTC/Sec/Apptt-7/Pt-II/2026/9 | Post Graduate Teacher | Download Here |
| DE/BTC/Apptt-1/Sec/Pt-I/2026/12 | Post Graduate Teacher | Download Here |
| DE/BTC/Sec/Apptt-7/Pt-II/2026/10 | Graduate Teacher (Arts) | Download Here |
| DE/BTC/Sec/Apptt-7/Pt-I/2026/13 | Graduate Teacher (Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali) | Download Here |
Assam BTC TGT PGT Apply Online 2026
The Assam BTC TGT PGT Apply Online 2026 process has started for 852 vacancies. Applications are accepted only online on the official BTC education website, and offline forms will not be accepted. New candidates must first complete New Candidate Registration (OTR) and then sign in. Candidates must fill in their details, upload the required documents, and pay the fee online before 19th November 2026 (5:00 PM). No document can be changed after submission.
How to Apply for Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026?
The process has four stages: register, sign in and choose the advertisement, fill in the details and documents, and pay the fee to submit. Follow the steps below:
- Open the official website https://education.bodoland.gov.in and go to the recruitment portal.
- Click on New Candidate Registration (OTR) and complete the registration with your mobile number and email.
- Go to Candidate Sign In. Enter your registered mobile number or email and your password, fill in the security verification code and click Sign In to Candidate Dashboard. You can also use Login with OTP or sign in with Google.
- Choose the post advertisement you want to apply for (PGT or GT). For Provincialised School posts, select your district from the drop-down menu.
- Fill in your personal details, permanent address and academic qualifications.
- Upload your photograph, signature and all required documents as self-attested coloured PDFs.
- Submit the application and pay the fee online as per your category.
- Download and print the acknowledgment receipt, and keep the Unique Number given after submission.
Note: For technical help, the portal lists the helpline email [email protected], available Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Documents Required
- Passport-size colour photograph and scanned signature
- HSLC mark sheet and admit card (age proof)
- HSSLC mark sheet and certificate
- Degree mark sheet and certificate (all three-year mark sheets for GT Arts and Science; Pravin/Ratna final exam for Hindi; Shastri for Sanskrit)
- Post Graduate mark sheet and certificate (needed if graduation marks are below 50%)
- B.Ed./Parangat mark sheets (1st and 2nd year) and certificate
- Caste certificate (SC/ST(P)/ST(H)/OBC/MOBC)
- Disability certificate issued by a government authority (for PwD)
- Ex-servicemen certificate issued by the Director, Sainik Welfare Board
- BTC residential certificate
- NCC (B and C only), national level sports for Assam, or fine arts and cultural achievement certificate, if claiming extra marks
- Engagement/appointment order and working certificate, if applicable
Assam BTC TGT PGT Application Fee 2026
The fee depends on the category and is paid online during the application. The fee details are given below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 950 |
| SC, ST, OBC and MOBC | Rs. 600 |
| PwD | Rs. 500 |
Assam BTC TGT PGT Selection Process 2026
Selection is based on the 140-mark TET cum Recruitment Test, with up to 5 extra marks in some cases. Document verification and a medical examination follow the merit list.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Pedagogy | 50 |
| About Assam and its People | 50 |
| General English | 30 |
| General Studies and Current Affairs | 10 |
| Total | 140 |
Extra Marks
- Up to 5 marks for one of these: NCC “C” certificate (5 marks) or “B” certificate (3 marks), national level recognised sports for Assam, or fine arts and cultural achievement for the state at national level.
- Candidates who passed the earlier Higher Secondary TET (for PGT) or High School TET (for GT) and are still not appointed get 5% of their TET marks, up to a maximum of 5 marks.
- 5 additional marks for eligible candidates engaged on a six-month contract by the BTC authority in 2025 in Mathematics and Science subjects in ME, High and Higher Secondary Schools in the BTC area.
Merit List Rules
- Qualified candidates will be called in a 1:1 ratio against the advertised vacancies. If posts stay vacant, up to two more merit lists can be published.
- Merit lists are separate: subject-wise for PGT and stream-wise for GT (medium-wise for GT Arts in Government H.S. & M.P. School).
- If marks are equal, the older candidate gets preference.
- There is reservation for PwD candidates as per government rules, and 3% reservation for martyr and victim families of the Bodoland Movement (certificate from the IBA Department, BTC).
- The notifications do not give any minimum qualifying marks.
Assam BTC TGT PGT Salary 2026
PGT posts fall under Pay Band-3 and GT posts under Pay Band-2. The salary details are given below.
| Post | Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Teacher | Rs. 22,000 – 97,000 | Rs. 11,800 | Pay Band-3 |
| Graduate Teacher | Rs. 14,000 – 70,000 | Rs. 8,700 | Pay Band-2 |
Note: Other allowances are paid as per the rules.
Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Ques: How many vacancies are announced under Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 852 vacancies — 91 PGT posts and 761 GT posts — across Government H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar, and Provincialised Secondary Schools in the BTC area.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026?
Ans: 19th November 2026, 5:00 PM. The online application for GT posts started on 4th November 2026, and for PGT posts, on 5th November 2026.
Ques: What is the educational qualification required for Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026?
Ans: For most posts, a degree in the concerned stream or subject with at least 50% marks, plus a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution. Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali and Vocational posts have their own specific conditions. Candidates must also meet the language condition by school medium.
Ques: What is the age limit for Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The minimum age is 21 years for PGT and 18 years for GT as on 1st January 2026. The maximum age for General/Open candidates is 38 years for PGT and 40 years for GT, with age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen, OBC/MOBC, SC/ST(P)/ST(H) and PwD candidates as per the rules. No person with more than two living children on or after 1st January 2021 is eligible.
Ques: What is the application fee for Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application fee is Rs. 950 for General candidates, Rs. 600 for SC, ST, OBC and MOBC candidates, and Rs. 500 for PwD candidates, payable online.
Ques: What is the selection process for Assam BTC TGT PGT Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection is based on a 140-mark TET cum Recruitment Test — Pedagogy (50), About Assam and its People (50), General English (30), and General Studies and Current Affairs (10) — with up to 5 extra marks for NCC/sports/fine arts, previous TET pass, or eligible contract engagement. Document verification and a medical examination follow the merit list.
