Overview
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has issued the School Teacher CBT Exam Schedule 2026 for recruitment to Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Primary Teacher (PRT) positions. The recruitment drive covers 48 vacancies, and applicants should download the post-wise schedule PDF from the university website to confirm their examination date, shift and reporting time.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
| Post Name | Principal, PGT, TGT and PRT |
| Total Vacancies | 48 posts |
| Application Mode | Online, followed by submission of required documents |
| Official Website | bhu.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | June 13, 2024 |
| Last Date | July 12, 2024 |
| Exam Date | 2026 — post-wise dates available in the CBT schedule PDF |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must rely on the schedule and admit card issued for their respective post. The admit card may contain additional instructions regarding the examination centre, reporting deadline, permitted identification documents and prohibited items.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The qualification requirements vary by post and subject. Applicants should check the detailed recruitment notification before appearing for the examination.
- Principal: A postgraduate degree with the prescribed marks, B.Ed or an equivalent teaching qualification, and the required administrative or teaching experience.
- PGT: A master's degree in the relevant subject with the minimum prescribed marks, along with B.Ed or an equivalent recognized qualification.
- TGT: A bachelor's degree or an approved subject combination with the required percentage, B.Ed, and other qualifications specified for the concerned subject. CTET eligibility may be required where applicable.
- PRT: Senior Secondary or an equivalent examination with the prescribed marks and a recognized elementary education qualification, such as D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed. CTET requirements apply as stated in the detailed notification.
- Degrees, diplomas and teacher-training qualifications must be obtained from recognized institutions or universities.
Age Limit
- Principal: Generally between 35 and 55 years, subject to the recruitment rules.
- PGT: Upper age limit generally 40 years.
- TGT: Upper age limit generally 35 years.
- PRT: Upper age limit generally 30 years.
- Age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories under government and university rules.
Fees
- The application fee was payable online during the registration process.
- The fee varied according to the post group and category of the candidate.
- Women and eligible SC, ST and PwBD applicants were granted fee exemption under the recruitment conditions.
- Application fees already paid are generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection procedure may differ slightly between teaching and administrative posts. The expected stages are:
- Computer-Based Test: Eligible candidates must appear for the CBT on the date and shift assigned by BHU. The examination will assess subject knowledge, teaching aptitude and other prescribed areas.
- Teaching Demonstration or Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a teaching demonstration, presentation, interview or another post-specific assessment.
- Document Verification: Final eligibility will be checked through original educational certificates, experience records, category certificates and identity documents before appointment.
Merely appearing in the CBT does not guarantee selection. Candidates must satisfy all eligibility requirements and obtain the prescribed qualifying marks at each applicable stage.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment has closed. Candidates who submitted their forms can access the examination schedule by following these steps:
- Visit the official BHU website at bhu.ac.in.
- Open the recruitment, career or notices section available on the homepage.
- Find the notice titled School Teacher Principal, PGT, TGT and PRT CBT Schedule 2026.
- Download the schedule PDF and search for the relevant post name, subject, advertisement number or roll-number range.
- Note the examination date, shift, reporting time and instructions printed in the notice.
- Download the admit card when activated and verify the candidate's name, photograph, post, subject and examination centre.
- Carry a printed admit card and an original valid photo identity document to the centre. Candidates should arrive well before the gate-closing time.
- Preserve the application form, payment receipt, admit card and CBT response-related records until the recruitment process is completed.
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FAQs
1. When will the BHU School Teacher examination be held?
The CBT is scheduled for 2026. Candidates should check the post-wise schedule PDF for the exact examination date and shift.
2. Which posts are covered by the BHU CBT schedule?
The schedule covers Principal, PGT, TGT and PRT recruitment examinations for BHU school teaching vacancies.
3. Where can candidates download the admit card and schedule?
Both documents will be available through the official BHU website. Applicants should use their registration credentials if a login is required.
