Contractual / Regular

KGBV Prayagraj Teaching Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Full-Time Teacher (Science)Full-Time Teacher (Mathematics)Full-Time Teacher (English)Part-Time Teacher (Art, Craft, Music / Home Craft)Part-Time Teacher (Computer)PGT Principal
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
36 Posts
Pay Scale
Consolidated Rs. 6,755/- to Rs. 30,000/- pm
Age Limit
25 to 45 Years (as on 01.04.2026); Principal: 30 to 45 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 26, 2026

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Starts

Sep 26, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window26 Sep – 13 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Qualifications vary by post:

  • Full-Time Teachers (Classes 6-8): Trained Graduate in the relevant subject (Science ZBC / Math PCM / English) with valid Upper Primary Level TET (Paper-II) and B.Ed./LT.
  • PGT Teachers (Classes 9-12): Postgraduate Degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in relevant subject with B.Ed./LT.
  • PGT Principal: Postgraduate degree with B.Ed. and minimum 4 years of teaching experience in classes 9-12.
  • Part-Time Teachers: Graduate with B.Ed. in relevant subject (Computer requires BCA/B.Sc CS/PGDCA or 'O'/'A' Level).
  • Office Assistant: 10+2 with CCC certificate or CS diploma and typing skills (25 wpm Hindi, 30 wpm English).
  • Lab Assistant: 10th Science with DMLT or 12th Science.
  • Non-Teaching Support Staff (Cook, Helper, Peon, Chaukidar): Class 8 pass with physical fitness.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 25 and 45 years of age as on 01.04.2026. For PGT Principal, the age limit is 30 to 45 years. Maximum service age in KGBV is 60 years. Standard relaxation applies to SC/ST/OBC as per UP state government rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Application Screening & Academic Quality Points Calculation

Offline Merit EvaluationQualifying Only

Document Verification & Counseling

In-PersonMerit Scored

Selection for teaching posts and accountant/office assistant is done strictly on the basis of academic merit (Quality Points Index): High School (10%), Intermediate (10%), Graduation (20%), Post Graduation (20% for PGT), and Training/B.Ed (30%), along with a teaching experience weightage of 2 marks per complete academic year (maximum 30 marks) in KGBVs. For non-teaching support posts (Cook, Peon, Chaukidar), selection is conducted through a 50-mark interview/skill evaluation assessing physical fitness, cooking skill, and general aptitude. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and counseling.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Kasturba Gandhi Awasiya Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV) are residential schools operating under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan by the Department of Basic Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, providing free residential education to disadvantaged girls from SC, ST, OBC, minority, and BPL communities. All female teaching staff, head cook, assistant cooks, peon, and watchman are strictly required to reside within the school campus to oversee academics, discipline, safety, and residential welfare. The work environment requires full-time commitment and supervision of students, with leave permitted strictly according to basic education department norms.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointments are purely contractual for an initial tenure of 11 months and 29 days per academic session. Contracts are renewed annually subject to satisfactory performance, clean conduct, and formal approval from the District Magistrate (DM) / Chairman of the District Level Selection Committee, Prayagraj. Continuous service in KGBVs is permitted up to a maximum age of 60 years.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

KGBV staff operate under a mission-mode contractual cadre without regular departmental promotions or permanent absorption into the state basic education cadre. However, working as a full-time or part-time teacher in KGBVs earns an official teaching experience weightage of 2 marks per year (up to 30 marks) in subsequent recruitment drives for KGBV schools and serves as vital classroom experience for regular state teaching positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Female Candidates Only: As per government mandate, all teaching and residential posts in KGBVs are strictly reserved for female applicants.
  • Mandatory Campus Residence: Full-time teachers, warden/principal, cooks, peon, and watchman must compulsorily reside on campus; no family members or children above 5 years of age are permitted to stay within school premises.
  • Speed Post / Registered Post Only: Applications sent via ordinary post, courier, or submitted by hand will be rejected immediately.
  • Caste Certificate Rule: Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC) must attach an updated caste certificate issued by a competent authority based on the father's side, otherwise reservation benefits will not be granted.
  • Separate Applications for Multiple Posts: Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post must submit separate application forms in separate envelopes with requisite postal stamps.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Full-Time Teacher (Science)02 (UR: 1, OBC: 1)
  • Full-Time Teacher (Mathematics)01 (EWS: 1)
  • Full-Time Teacher (English)02 (OBC: 2)
  • Part-Time Teacher (Art, Craft, Music / Home Craft)01 (SC/ST: 1)
  • Part-Time Teacher (Computer)01 (SC/ST: 1)
  • Chaukidar (Classes 6-8)01 (UR: 1)
  • Head Cook (Classes 6-8)01 (UR: 1)
  • Assistant Cook (Classes 6-8)05 (UR: 1, OBC: 2, SC/ST: 2)
  • PGT Principal (Classes 9-12)01 (UR: 1)
  • PGT Teacher (Hindi)01 (SC/ST: 1)
  • PGT Teacher (English)01 (UR: 1)
  • PGT Teacher (Mathematics)01 (SC/ST: 1)
  • PGT Teacher (Biology)02 (SC/ST: 2)
  • PGT Teacher (Chemistry)01 (UR: 1)
  • PGT Teacher (Physics)01 (UR: 1)
Total Vacancies36 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly honorarium ranging from Rs. 6,755/- to Rs. 30,000/- per month.

Fixed monthly honorarium (inclusive of EPF): PGT Principal: Rs. 30,000/- pm; Full-Time Teachers (Classes 6-8): Rs. 25,410/- pm; PGT Teachers (Classes 9-12): Rs. 22,000/- pm; Part-Time Teachers: Rs. 12,790/- pm; Office Assistant: Rs. 12,430/- pm; Head Cook: Rs. 9,006/- pm; Lab Assistant, Peon, Chaukidar: Rs. 7,147/- to Rs. 7,505/- pm; Assistant Cook: Rs. 6,755/- pm. Contract is for 11 months and 29 days per academic session.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application form prescribed in the press advertisement (available on the Prayagraj district portal at prayagraj.nic.in).
  2. Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, category, and residential address in neat handwriting.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates and mark sheets (Class 8/10th/12th/Graduation/PG/B.Ed./UPTET), caste certificate (from father's side for SC/ST/OBC), domicile certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card, and experience certificate (if applicable).
  4. Enclose two self-addressed envelopes (approx. 11x25 cm) with postal stamps of Rs. 50 affixed on each envelope.
  5. Send the completed application packet in an envelope superscribed with the advertised post and subject by Registered Post or Speed Post only to: District Project Office, Samagra Shiksha, Mumfordganj, Prayagraj - 211002, so as to reach on or before 13 October 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications sent by ordinary post or received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee). Candidates must enclose two self-addressed envelopes affixed with Rs. 50 postage stamps each.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The last date to receive completed application forms via Speed Post or Registered Post at the District Project Office, Samagra Shiksha, Mumfordganj, Prayagraj is 13 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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