Office of the Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar — Advertisement No. DE/BTC/Sec/Apptt-7/Pt-I/2026/13 dated 4 November 2026
The Director of Education, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Kokrajhar has invited online applications for 746 vacant posts of Graduate Teacher in Provincialized Secondary Schools under the BTC area. The posts cover five streams: Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit and Santali. Selection will be through a TET cum Recruitment Test, so candidates who hold a B.Ed. and the required graduation marks should start preparing and arranging their documents now. BTC Graduate Teacher Recruitment 2026 it is very good news for new Job seekers Candidates.
Applications are open from 4 November 2026 and close at 5:00 PM on 19 November 2026. Read the full details below before you apply.
| KEY DETAILS AT A GLANCE | ||
| Recruitment Body Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar | Post Name Graduate Teacher (Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali) | Total Vacancies 746 |
| Salary ₹ 14,000 – 70,000 + Grade Pay ₹ . 8,700 | Application Mode Online | Starting Date Apply 4 Nov 2026 |
| Last Date 19 Nov 2026, 5 : 00 PM | Job Location BTC Area ( District of Choice) | Apply Link Apply Here |
Overview
Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India and permanent residents of the BTC area. Selected candidates will teach in Provincialised Secondary Schools under the Director of Education, BTC. District-wise, subject-wise, medium-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be published later on the official website, and the number of vacancies may change for administrative reasons.
Candidates must be ready to serve at the place of posting based on their district choice. The Director of Education reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment at any stage, or to change the sequence of the recruitment process.
Vacancy Details of the Recruitment
A total of 746 posts are advertised across five streams. The stream-wise, district-wise and category-wise break-up has not been given in the advertisement and will be notified on the official website. Candidates must apply in one particular stream.
| Post | Stream | Total Vacancies |
| Graduate Teacher | Arts | 746 Post (break-up to be notified) |
| Graduate Teacher | Science | |
| Graduate Teacher | Hindi | |
| Graduate Teacher | Sanskrit | |
| Graduate Teacher | Santali |
Reservation
- Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD) as per existing Government rules.
- 3% quota for Martyr and victim families of the Bodoland Movement, subject to a certificate from the IBA Department, BTC.
Salary Details
| Scale of Pay ₹: 14,000 – 70,000/- Grade Pay of ₹ : 8,700/- PM ( Under Pay Band -2) and other Government Allowances as admissible under rules . |
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 years for all categories.
| Category | Max Age Limit |
| General | Up to 40 Years |
| OBC/MOBC | Up to 43 Years |
| ST/SC | Up to 45 Years |
| PwBD Candidates | Up to 50 Years |
Age relaxation follows Govt. Office Memorandum No. ABP.6/2016/51 dated 02/09/2020 and Corrigendum No. ABP.6/2016/52 dated 20/02/2021.
Education Qualification
| Graduate Teacher (Arts) Arts or Commerce graduate or postgraduate from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in either graduation or post-graduation (or equivalent), and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution. |
| Graduate Teacher ( Science) Science graduate or postgraduate from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in either graduation or post-graduation (or equivalent), and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. |
| Graduate Teacher ( Hindi) 1) Pravin / Ratna in Hindi with 50% marks and a degree with 50% marks, or a postgraduate degree in Arts with 50% marks from a recognized university; or BA with 50% marks having Hindi as one of the subjects with 50% marks, or a postgraduate in Arts with 50% marks, provided the candidate passed BA with Hindi as a subject with 50% marks in Hindi. 2) B.T. / B.Ed. from any recognised university (Parangat is treated as B.Ed. only for the purpose of Hindi teaching). |
| Graduate Teacher (Sanskrit) 1) Shastri with 50% marks and a degree with 50% marks, or a postgraduate degree in Arts with 50% marks from a recognised university; or BA with 50% marks having Sanskrit as one of the subjects with 50% marks, or a postgraduate degree in Arts with 50% marks in Sanskrit. 2) B.T. / B.Ed. from any recognised university. |
| Graduate Teacher (Santali) 1) Arts graduate or postgraduate from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in either graduation or post-graduation (or equivalent), and a B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution. 2) HSLC or equivalent with Santali as a subject, or a diploma in Santali language issued by the Axom Santali Sahitya Sabha. |
| Distance and off-campus degrees Under the Assam Secondary Education (Provincialized Schools) (Amendment) Service Rules, 2021, degrees from institutions based outside Assam with a study centre in the State are not valid unless the study centre is recognized by DEC under UGC. Degrees and diplomas from KKHSOU, IGNOU, IDOL (Gauhati University) and Distance Education (Dibrugarh University) are valid for employment. |
Candidates with a NOT CLEAR (NC) status against any qualification are not eligible to apply.
Medium-wise language criteria
In addition to the qualifications above, candidates must satisfy the following under Rule 10(5) of the Assam Secondary Education (Provincialised Schools) Service Rules, 2018:
- Assamese
| HSLC or equivalent with Assamese as a subject, or Diploma in Assamese from Axom Sahitya Sabha, or studied up to HSLC level in Assamese medium school |
2. Bengali
| HSLC or equivalent with Bengali as a subject, or Diploma Sammelan, or studied up to HSLC level in Bengali medium school |
3. Hindi
| HSLC or equivalent with Hindi as a subject, or studied up to HSLC level in Hindi medium school |
4. Bodo
| HSLC or equivalent with Bodo as a subject, or Diploma in Bodo from Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, or studied up to HSLC level in Bodo medium school |
5. English
| HSLC or equivalent with Alternative English as a subject, or studied from Class XI onwards in English medium school. For teaching an MIL subject, the candidate who passed HSLC with that MIL subject is considere |
Selection Process BTC Graduate Teacher Recruitment 2026
Selection is based on the TET cum Recruitment Test of 140 marks, plus additional marks for specified achievements. One common question paper will be used for all streams.
| Subject | Marks |
| 1 . Pedagogy | 50 Marks |
| 2. About Assam and its People | 50 Marks |
| 3. General English | 30 Marks |
| 4. General Studies and Current Affairs | 10 Marks |
| Total Marks | 140 Marks |
Additional Marks
- NCC / Sports / Fine Arts (maximum 5 marks): 5 marks for NCC “C” Certificate or 3 marks for “B” Certificate; or 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.
- Earlier High School TET: candidates who passed it and have not been appointed get weightage of 5% of the marks secured in the TET, or a maximum of 5 marks.
- BTC contractual service: 5 additional marks for eligible candidates engaged on a six-month contractual basis by the BTC authority in 2025 in Mathematics and Science in ME, High and Higher Secondary Schools under BTC.
Merit List
- Qualified candidates in the test will be in the ratio of 1:1 to the vacancies advertised.
- If posts remain vacant after the first merit list, a maximum of two more merit lists will be published.
- Merit lists are prepared stream-wise (Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit) by filtering each stream’s candidates from the main list.
- In case of equal marks, the older candidate is preferred.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website https://education.bodoland.gov.in/ between 4 November 2026, 10:00 AM and 19 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Select the stream you are applying for and choose your district from the drop-down menu.
- Fill in the details carefully. Corrections are not possible after upload.
- Upload coloured, clear, self-attested scanned documents in PDF format.
- Submit the application and take a printout. Keep the Unique Number safe for future reference.
| Applications close on 19 November 2026, 5:00 PM APPLY HERE Online |
Essential Documents Required
All documents must be coloured, scanned, clear, in PDF format and self-attested.
- Passport-size colour photograph and scanned signature
- HSLC mark sheet and admit card (age proof)
- HSSLC mark sheet and certificate
- Degree mark sheets and certificate (all three years for Arts and Science; Pravin/Ratna final examination for Hindi; Shastri examination for Sanskrit)
- Post-graduate mark sheet and certificate if graduation marks are below 50%
- Any other higher education mark sheet and certificate
- B.Ed. / Parangat mark sheets (1st and 2nd year) and certificate
- Caste Certificate
- PwBD Certificate
- Ex-servicemen certificate issued by the Director, Sainik Welfare Board, if applicable
- BTC residential certificate from the concerned authority
- NCC (B and C only), national-level sports, or fine arts and cultural achievement certificates, if claimed
- Engagement / appointment order from the Director of Education, BTC, and working certificate from the Inspector of Schools / District Elementary Education Officer, if claimed
Terms & Conditions
- Offline applications will not be accepted. Once submitted, an application or its documents cannot be re-submitted.
- Documents will be verified through DigiLocker, barcode or QR code scanning and back-office checks with the issuing board or authority. Physical verification may be conducted at any time with proper notice.
- Candidates must carry the printout of the online form, self-attested copies and the original documents to verification before the Council Level Committee. No TA/DA is admissible.
- Failing to qualify at verification, or any discrepancy in information or documents, leads to cancellation of candidature. Proven fraud leads to debarment from future Government of Assam recruitment and legal action.
- Candidates must be physically and mentally fit under Rule 11 of the Assam Secondary Education (Provincialised Schools) Service Rules, 2018, and must undergo a medical examination before appointment.
- No person with more than two living children on or after 01/01/2021 is eligible, as per the Small Family Norms policy (Notification Nos. ABP.69/2019/17 and ABP.69/2019/18).
- Requests for condonation or relaxation of any criterion must be made to the appropriate authority at least 7 days before filling the online application.
- For PwD candidates, screening of selected candidates is done by the competent authority before appointment.
- The office is not responsible for any lapse caused by technical problems. The decision of the authority on eligibility is final.
| The advertisement does not mention an application fee. Check the online form on the official website for any fee details before you submit. |
Important Date
| Event | Date |
| Starting Date Apply | 04 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 19 November 2026 |
| Last date to seek condonation/relaxation | At least 7 days before filling the online application |
| TET cum Recruitment Test and verification | To be notified on the official website |
Important Links and Official Notification PDF
| Official Website | Visit Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
Frequently Asked Question
| 1. How many Graduate Teacher vacancies are there in BTC Recruitment 2026? Ans- There are 746 vacant posts across Arts, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit and Santali streams. The stream-wise and district-wise break-up will be notified on the official website |
| 2. What is the last date to apply? Ans- The last date is 19 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications opened on 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. |
| 3. What is the pay scale? Ans- Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month with Grade Pay of Rs. 8,700 (Pay Band-2), plus other admissible allowances. |
| 4. What is the age limit? Ans- 18 to 40 years for unreserved candidates as on 1 January 2026. The upper limit is 42 for Ex-Servicemen, 43 for OBC/MOBC, 45 for SC/ST(P)/ST(H) and 50 for PwD. |
| 5. What is the selection process? Ans- A 140-mark TET cum Recruitment Test, with additional marks for NCC, sports, fine arts, earlier High School TET and 2025 BTC contractual service, followed by document verification and stream-wise merit lists. |
Disclaimer: This recruitment information has been prepared from the supplied official notification. Candidates should read the complete notification and verify the latest updates on the official website before applying.
