BTC TET Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 852 Graduate Teacher

Important Dates

• Official Notification Release: November 4, 2026

• Online Application Start (Graduate Teacher): November 4, 2026 (from 10:00 AM)

• Online Application Start (Post Graduate Teacher): November 5, 2026 (from 11:00 AM)

• Application & Fee Payment Deadline: November 19, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)

• TCR Admit Card & Exam Date: To be notified on the official portal

Vacancy & Pay Scale Breakdown (852 Posts)

Eligibility Criteria

• Domicile & Citizenship: Applicants must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of the BTC area (a valid BTC Residential Certificate is mandatory).

• Educational & Professional Qualifications:

  • GT (Arts / Science): Graduate or Post Graduate in the concerned stream from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in either Graduation or Post Graduation, plus an NCTE-recognized B.Ed. degree.

  • GT (Hindi / Sanskrit / Santali): Graduate/Post Graduate with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject (or Pravin/Ratna for Hindi; Shastri for Sanskrit; HSLC/Diploma in Santali) alongside a recognized B.T./B.Ed.(Parangat is valid for Hindi teaching only).

  • PGT (All Subjects): Post Graduation in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks (subject must have been studied at the degree level) plus an NCTE-recognized B.Ed. degree. (Note: Off-campus/distance PG degrees are not valid for PGT posts, though degrees from KKHSOU, IGNOU, GU IDOL, and Dibrugarh University Distance Education are accepted per state norms).

• Medium of Instruction Rule: Candidates must have passed HSLC (Class 10) with the respective medium’s language as a subject, studied up to HSLC in that medium, or hold a recognized language diploma (e.g., Axom Sahitya Sabha, Bodoland University). For Modern Indian Language (MIL) posts, passing HSLC with that specific MIL subject is compulsory.

• Age Limit (as of January 1, 2026):

  • Minimum Age: 18 years (GT) | 21 years (PGT)

  • Unreserved (General): Up to 40 years (GT) | 38 years (PGT)

  • Ex-Servicemen: Up to 42 years (GT) | 40 years (PGT)

  • OBC / MOBC: Up to 43 years (GT) | 41 years (PGT)

  • SC / ST(P) / ST(H): Up to 45 years (GT) | 43 years (PGT)

  • Persons with Disability (PwD): Up to 50 years (GT) | 48 years (PGT)

  • (Note: Assam’s Small Family Norm applies—candidates with more than two living children born on or after January 1, 2021, are ineligible)

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection is based on the 140-mark written TET-cum-Recruitment Test (TCR) combined with additional weightage marks (up to 15 marks) for co-curricular excellence and prior experience.

Written Exam Structure (140 Marks)

• Pedagogy: 50 Marks

• About Assam and its People: 50 Marks

• General English: 30 Marks

• General Studies and Current Affairs: 10 Marks

Additional Weightage Marks

• NCC / Sports / Fine Arts & Cultural Activities (Max 5 Marks): 5 marks for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (3 marks for ‘B’ Certificate), OR 5 marks for representing Assam at the National Level in recognized sports or state-recognized fine arts/cultural events.

• Previous TET Qualification (Max 5 Marks): Candidates who previously passed High School TET (for GT) or Higher Secondary TET (for PGT) and remain unappointed receive 5% of their TET score, capped at 5 marks.

• 2025 BTC Contractual Service (5 Marks): Candidates engaged on a 6-month contractual basis by BTC authorities in 2025 in Mathematics and Science subjects receive 5 bonus marks.

Merit Lists & Tie-Breaking: Separate merit lists are prepared stream-wise and medium-wise for GT, and subject-wise for PGT in a 1:1 ratio against vacancies. If two candidates tie on aggregate marks, preference goes to the older candidate.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the Directorate of Education, BTC website at education.bodoland.gov.in.

   Directorate of Education | Bodoland Territorial Council

2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR): Click on the online application link for BTC TCR 2026 and register as a new candidate to generate your login credentials.

3. Select Post & Preferences: Log in, choose between GT or PGT (you may apply for both if eligible), and select your stream/subject, medium of instruction, and preferred BTC district.

4. Enter Personal & Academic Details: Fill in your HSLC, HSSLC, Graduation/Post Graduation, B.Ed., and domicile details accurately.

5. Upload Scanned Documents: Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, academic mark sheets/certificates,B.Ed. certificate, caste/PwD certificate (if applicable), and BTC Residential Certificate in the prescribed PDF/image format.

6. Pay the Application Fee: Submit the online fee based on your category:

   • General / Unreserved: ₹950

   • SC / ST / OBC / MOBC: ₹600

   • PwD: ₹500

7. Submit & Print Confirmation: Verify all entries, submit the form before 5:00 PM on November 19, 2026, and save your Unique Registration Number and acknowledgment printout.

Expert Analysis: Preparation Strategy & Key Insights

1. Master the “Big Two” Sections (100 out of 140 Marks)

Unlike traditional subject-specific TET exams, Pedagogy (50 marks) and About Assam and its People (50 marks)account for over 71% of the written exam. Focusing deeply on B.Ed. pedagogical theories, NEP 2020 frameworks,Assam’s history, Bodo and regional cultural heritage, geography, and socio-economic policies yields the highest return on study time.

2. Watch Out for Discrepancies in Age Cutoff Dates

In the official notifications released on November 4, 2026, the 19-post PGT notification and GT advertisements specify January 1, 2026, as the age calculation cutoff date, whereas the 72-post PGT notification text cites January 1, 2023.Candidates near the upper age threshold for provincialised PGT posts should regularly check education.bodoland.gov.in for an official corrigendum before finalizing their applications.

3. Strict Document Verification at the 1:1 Stage

Because the merit list is drawn at a strict 1:1 ratio—and candidates with a “Not Clear (NC)” status in any mark sheet are disqualified—ensure that your BTC Residential Certificate, NCTE recognition status of your B.Ed. college, and HSLC medium-of-instruction proof are completely valid prior to the November 19 deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can candidates from outside the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area apply?

No. Only Indian citizens who are permanent residents of the BTC area and hold a valid BTC Residential Certificate are eligible to apply.

Q2: Can an eligible candidate apply for both Graduate Teacher (GT) and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts?

Yes. Candidates meeting the qualifications for both posts can apply for both and appear in their respective TCR exam papers.

Q3: Is a previous TET pass certificate mandatory to apply for BTC Recruitment 2026?

No, because this examination itself is a TET-cum-Recruitment Test (TCR). However, candidates who already passed an earlier High School or Higher Secondary TET and have not been appointed yet receive up to 5 bonus weightage marks.

Q4: How many Graduate Teacher (GT) vacancies are available in total?

There are 761 Graduate Teacher vacancies (746 in Provincialised Secondary Schools and 15 in Government H.S. & M.P. School, Kokrajhar) alongside 91 PGT vacancies, bringing the total to 852 posts.