GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION OF REGULAR TEACHERS IN ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Online Screening Test

This exam is conducted on-line by HQ AWES every year on behalf of all Army Public Schools.
The screening exam assists schools in shortlisting suitable teachers for selection. Passing the
Online Screening Test is henceforth NOT MANDATORY for appearing for the interview and
evaluation of teaching skills & computer proficiency. However after selection in the post of a
regular teacher, the candidate must pass the OST within two years of being appointed with a
minimum overall raw score of 50% (100 marks). For candidates who have already qualified in
OST, the above condition will not apply.

Validity of Score Card.

From the year 2023, those who appear in the Online Screening Test will be given
a score card which shall be valid for life.

However, the earlier OST Score Cards held by candidates who have passed the OST
as per the earlier system will remain valid. These score cards held from previous Screening
tests are valid for three years from date of issue. Their validity automatically gets extended for
life providedall of the following conditions are fulfilled:

(a) The candidate should have served in any CBSE Recognized School within three
years of passing the OST.

(b) The candidate should have served at the leveli.e., PGT/TGT/PRT for which the
score card made the candidate eligible for employment in an APS.

(c) The employment so taken up {Para 8(b)} should be unbroken service of at least
nine continuous months of an academic session.

Those in possession of Valid Score Cards of previous years shall be eligible for interviews
even if they did not have 50% marks in Graduation/PG as well as B.Ed.

Eligibility. All candidates who have been shortlisted as per the raw scores/percentile
system and those who had qualified as per the earlier pass percentage system in an OST are
eligible to appear for the interviews. Candidates seeking appointment for teaching subjects for
which Online Screening test was not conducted are also eligible if vacancies of these subjects
have been announced.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for teaching staff at various levels, i.e., PGT, TGT and
PRT will be in accordance with the guidelines issued by NCTE/KV Sangathan/ Navodaya
Vidyalaya samiti/CBSE. Though these minimum qualifications have been considered, in some
instances AWES has raised the minimum standards further for the benefit of the students.

(a) Detailed list of minimum qualifications for candidates is given at Appendix C.

Qualification Criteria.The requisite qualifications are as under:-

Ser Post Minimum Qualifications

No
Education Aggregate % Professional Aggregate
%
1. PGT Post- 50 B. Ed. 50
Graduation
2. TGT Graduation 50* B. Ed. 50
3. PRT Graduation 50** Two-year D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed. OR 50
candidates with B.Ed. can also apply
with fulfillment of the condition of six-
month PDPET/Bridge Course from an
NCTE recognized institute as and
when NCTE approves any institution
to conduct the said course within two
years of recruitment as PRT or
beginning of the course
whichever is later.

Note 1

(i) In addition to the minimum aggregate percentage mentioned in the table above,
a candidate should have scored no less than 50% marks in each of the subjects in
which they have graduated/post-graduated. Detailed mark sheets will be scrutinized
during the interview.

(ii) *A Post-Graduate with less than 50% aggregate marks in Graduation can
also apply for the post of a TGT provided the candidate has scored a minimum
of 50% or more aggregate marks in Post- Graduation.

(iii) ** A Post-Graduate with less than 50% aggregate marks in Graduation

can also apply for the post of a PRT provided the candidate has scored a
minimum of 50% or more aggregate marks in Post- Graduation.

(b) CTET/TET is not mandatory for appearing in the Online Screening Test. However,
CTET/TET conducted by Centre/ State government is mandatory at the time of
appointment as TGTs/PRTs in the REGULAR and FIXED TERM category. Therefore,
candidates must ensure that they clear CTET/TET before their appointment as
TGTs/PRTs.

(c) Aggregate percentage will be based on the marks for the entire duration of
Graduation/Post Graduation.

(d) No specific academic qualification is laid down for activity teachers. Their selection will
be subject to suitability based on experience and knowledge as assessed by the Board. Good
communication skills in English is mandatory.
 Appendix C
(Refer para15(a)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHERS IN ARMY PUBLIC

SCHOOLS
Level PGT (Eligible for teaching classes IX-XII)

S No Name of Post Post Graduate Teacher

1. Essential and Essential:-
other 1. Two years Integrated Post Graduate MA/M.Sc. Course of Regional
qualification College of Education of NCERT in concerned subject with at least 50%
less PGT aggregate marks.
(Computer OR
Science),PGT Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year
(Informatics integrated B.Ed./M.Ed.
Practice) OR
and PGT Master Degree from a recognized University with at least 50 % marks in
(Physical aggregate in any of the following subjects: -
S No Subject Educational Qualification (Master Degree)
Education)
(i) PGT English English
(ii) PGT Hindi Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi as one of the Subjects
at graduation
level
(iii) PGT Economics Economics/Applied Economics/Business
Economics
(iv) PGT History History
(v) PGT Geography Geography
(vi) PGT Pol Science Political Science
(vii) PGT Psychology Psychology
(viii) PGT Home Home Science
Science
(ix) PGT Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
(x) PGT Fine Arts Fine Arts
(xi) PGT Physics Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Nuclear
Physics
(xii) PGT Chemistry Chemistry/Bio Chemistry
(xiii) PGT Biology Botany/Zoology/Life Science/Bio
Science/Genetics/Microbiology/Bio Tech provided
they have studied Botany/Zoology at graduation
level.
(xiv) PGT Biotechnology
Biotechnology
(xv) PGT Accountancy
Accountancy
(xvi) PGT Business Business Studies
Studies
 Appendix C(Contd)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHERS IN ARMY PUBLIC

SCHOOLS
Level PGT (Eligible for teaching classes IX-XII)

S. Name of S Subject Educational Qualification (Master Degree)

No Post No.
2. PGT (xvii) PGT Computer At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: -
Science#
1. B.E or B. Tech (Computer Science/IT) from a
recognizedUniversity or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an
Institution/ university recognized by the Govt ofIndia
OR
B.E or B Tech (any stream) and Post Graduate Diploma in
Computer from recognized University.
OR
M.Sc. (Computer Science/ MCA or Equivalent from a recognized
University.
OR
B.Sc. (Computer Science/BCA or Equivalent and Post
Graduatedegree in subject from a recognizedUniversity.
OR
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Post Graduate degree in
any subject from recognized University.
OR

Technology and Graduation.

2. Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English.

Note: For subsequent promotion the incumbent will have to
acquire B.Ed. or equivalent degree.
(xviii) PGT At least 50% marks in aggregate in any of the following: -
Informatics
Practices B.E./B.Tech. in Computer science/IT/ Computer Engineering/
Electronics/ Electronics & Communications
OR
M.CA./M.Sc. Computer
Science/IT
OR
M.Sc. Math/Physics/ Statistics and B.Sc. Computer Science/BCA/
3yr Diploma in Computer Engineering or IT/PGDCA recognized by
AICTE
OR
B Level from DOEACC
2. B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
3. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Application.
Note: # B.Ed. is not mandatory for PGT (Computer Science) as per KV
Sangathan Recruitment Rules with subsequent modifications through its
Office Memorandum F. No. 11- RPSO19/1/2017-AC(RPS)/476-479
dated21/09/2017.
 Appendix C(Contd)

S Name of Educational Qualification (Master Degree)

No Post
.
3. PGT (a) Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) or
(Physical Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Health and Physical Education and Degree in Sports with at least
Education) 55 % marks as per National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms and Procedure)
Regulations, 2009.
Or
At least 50 % marks in the B.P.Ed. degree/B.P.Ed. (Integrated) 4 years professional degree in
accordance with the and National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms and
Procedure) Regulations, 2007 notified on 10.12.2007).

Or
B.P.Ed. with at least 55 % marks or B.P.E Course (or its equivalent) of 3 years duration with at
least 50% marks (in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education Form of
application for recognition, the time of submission of application, determination of norms and
standards for recognition of teacher education programmes and permission to start new course
or training) Regulations, 2002 notified on 13.11.2002.

An
d
(b) M.P.Ed. of at least 2 years duration from any National Council for Teacher Education
recognized Institution.
 Appendix C(Contd)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHERS IN ARMY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
Level TGT (Eligible for teaching classes VI-X)

S No Name of Post Trained Graduate Teacher

1. Essential and Essential: -
other 1. Four years Degree Course of Regional College of Education of
qualification NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50 % marks inaggregate.
required (Less OR
TGT) (Physical Post-Graduation with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade and three-year
Education) integrated B.Ed./M.Ed.
OR
Bachelor Degree with at least 50 % marks in the concerned subjects/ combination
of subjects and in aggregate in one of the following: -

S No Subject Educational Qualification

(i) TGT (Sanskrit) Sanskrit as a subject in all three years of Graduation
(ii) TGT (Hindi) Hindi as a subject in all three years of Graduation
(iii) TGT (English) English as a subject in all the three years of Graduation
(iv) TGT (S.St.) Any two of the following: - History, Geography,
Economics and Political Science of which one must be
either History or Geography.
(v) TGT (Mathematics) Bachelor degree in Mathematics with any two of the
following subjects: - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Economics, Computer Science, Statistics.
(vi) TGT(Science) Bachelor degree in Science with any two of the
following subjects: - Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and
Physics
(vii) TGT (Computer BCA or Graduation in Computer Science or BE/B.Tech
Science) @ (Computer Science/IT) or Graduation in any subject
and A level course from DOEACC, Min of Info &
Communication & Technology, GOI
2. B.Ed. or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
3. Pass in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)/ Teachers Eligibility Test
(TET), conducted by CBSE/State Govts in accordance with the guidelines framed by
the NCTE for the purpose.
4. Proficiency in teaching in English medium.
5. Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Application.
Note: @ Relaxation in B.Ed. qualification is not available for TGT (Computer
Science)
 Appendix C(Contd)

2 TGT(Physical (a)
Education) OR

participation in National or State or Inter University competition in sports or games or

athletics recognized by Association of Indian University or Indian Olympics Association.
OR

or Inter- University sports or games or athletics.

OR
For deputed in-service candidate (i.e. trained Physical Education Teachers/Coaches)-
Graduation with 45 % marks and at least 3 years of teaching experience as per
National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms & Procedure) Regulations,
2009.
OR
Graduation in Physical Education with 40 %Marks
OR

Graduation with Physical Education as an elective subject with 40 % marks

OR

Graduate who participated school, Inter-Collegiate in sports/games or passed NCC

(Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2007 notified on 10.12.2007

OR
Graduation in Physical Education i.e., B.P.Ed. course (or its equivalent) of 3 years
duration.
OR
Graduate having represented State/University in sports/games/athletics.
OR
nd
st rd
Graduate who has secured 1 , 2 or 3 position in Inter-Collegiate sports/games

Sports.
OR
Graduate with one-year training programme in Sports Science, Sports Management,
Sport Coaching, Yoga, Olympic Education, Sports Journalism etc. (in accordance with
the National Council for Teacher Education Form of application for recognition, the time
limit of submission of application, determination of norms and standards for recognition
of teacher education programmes and permission to start new course or training)
Regulations, 2002 notified on 13.11.2002

And

(b) Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) of at least one year duration (or its
equivalent) from any National council for Teacher Education recognized institution.
 Appendix C(Contd)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHERS IN ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Level PRT (Eligible for teaching classes I-V)

S Name of Post Primary Teacher(PRT)

No
1. Essentialand Essential: -
other Graduate holding degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned
qualification subject/combination of subjects and in aggregate.
required less
2. B.El.Ed./ 02-year D.El.Ed.
PRT (Physical
OR
Education)
Candidates with B.Ed. or Integrated B.Ed. can also apply with fulfillment of the
condition of six-month PDPET/Bridge Course from an NCTE recognized institute
as when NCTE approves any institute to conduct the said course within two years
of recruitment as PRT or commencement of the course whichever is later.

3. Pass in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)/Teachers Eligibility Test

(TET),conducted by CBSE/State Govt in accordance with the guidelines framed by the
NCTE for thepurpose.
4. Proficiency in teaching in Englishmedium.
5. Knowledge of Computer Application isdesirable.
PRT(Physical (a) degree with Physical Education as an elective subject with 50% marks.
Education) Or

participation in National or State or Inter University competition in sports or games or athletics

recognized by Association of Indian University or Indian Olympics Association.
Or
-
University sports or games or athletics.
Or
For deputed in-service candidate (i.e., trained Physical Education Teachers/Coaches)- Graduation
with 45 % marks and at least 3 years of teaching experience as per National Council for Teacher
Education (Recognition Norms & Procedure) Regulations, 2009.
Or
Graduation in Physical Education with 40 % Marks
Or
Graduation with Physical Education as an elective subject with 40 % marks
Or
Graduate who participated school, Inter-
Certification in accordance with the National Council for Teacher Education (Recognition Norms
and Procedure) Regulations, 2007 notified on 10.12.2007
Or
Graduation in Physical Education i.e., B.P. Ed course (or its equivalent) of 3 years duration.
Or
Graduate having represented State/University in sports/games/athletics.
Or
nd
Graduate who has secured 1st, 2 or 3rdposition in Inter-Collegiate sports/games

Or
Graduate with one-year training programme in Sports Science, Sports Management, Sport
Coaching, Yoga, Olympic Education, Sports Journalism etc. (in accordance with the National
Council for Teacher Education (Form of application for recognition, the time limit of submission of
application, determination of norms and standards for recognition of teacher education programmes
and permission to start new course or training) Regulations, 2002 notified on 13.11.2002
And
(b) Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) of at least one year duration (or its equivalent)from any
National council for Teacher Education recognized institution.