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New Delhi, january 30, 2026: Teaching aspirants in Bihar have a reason to cheer as three prominent Army Public Schools (APS) under the Central Command have officially announced vacancies for the academic session 2026-27. The recruitment drive is aimed at hiring Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and Primary Teachers (PRT) on a fixed-term contract basis.
With the application deadline having recently passed on February 2, 2026, all eyes are now on the interview rounds scheduled to take place this month.
Key Participating Schools
The current recruitment cycle focuses on filling anticipatory vacancies in the following institutions under Cluster-05:
- APS Danapur Cantt (Patna)
- APS Gaya
- APS Ramgarh Cantt (while located in Jharkhand, it falls under the same selection cluster as the Bihar schools).
Important Interview Schedule
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, teaching skill tests, and computer proficiency assessments. According to the official notification from APS Danapur, the interviews are tentatively scheduled as follows:
| Date | Category & Subjects |
| Feb 09, 2026 | PRT (All Subjects) |
| Feb 10, 2026 | PGT: English, Pol. Science, Physics, Chemistry TGT: English, History, Pol. Science, Physics, Chemistry |
| Feb 11, 2026 | PGT: Accountancy, Biology, Psychology TGT: Hindi, Sanskrit, Geography, Economics, Biology |
| Feb 12, 2026 | PGT: Maths, Physical Education TGT: Maths, Computer Science, Physical Education Others: Yoga, Special Educator, PRT (Music/Art) |
Eligibility Criteria at a Glance
To maintain high educational standards, the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) has set strict eligibility parameters:
- Educational Qualification: * PGT: Post-graduation in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed.
- TGT: Graduation with 50% marks in the relevant subject and a B.Ed. CTET/TET is mandatory for TGT and PRT roles.
- PRT: Graduation with 50% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed. or B.El.Ed.
- OST Score Card: Candidates possessing the AWES Online Screening Test (OST) score card with a minimum of 65% are preferred. However, non-OST candidates can still be appointed, provided they clear the exam within two years of joining.
- Age Limit: Fresh candidates must be below 40 years of age as of April 1, 2026. Experienced candidates (with at least 5 years of experience in the last 10 years) have an upper age limit of 55 years.
Selection Process
Unlike many government teaching roles, this recruitment relies heavily on a multi-stage local selection process:
- Interview: Assessing communication skills and subject knowledge.
- Teaching Skills Test: Candidates may be asked to give a demo lesson.
- Computer Proficiency Test: A basic test to ensure the teacher is tech-savvy.
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive salaries as per AWES Norms, which are generally competitive and aligned with the 7th Pay Commission structures. In addition to the basic pay, teachers in Army Public Schools often enjoy a disciplined work environment and opportunities for professional growth.