Candidates must possess a Post Graduate (Master's) or Bachelor's (Honours/Integrated) degree from a recognized institution with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject, along with a B.Ed. degree from an NCTE recognized institution, also with at least 50% marks. Specific subject combinations are required for TGT posts in Hindi, Sanskrit, Maths, Science, Social Studies, and English.
- PGT Posts: Master's Degree in the concerned subject with 50% marks and B.Ed. (or equivalent integrated courses).
- TGT Posts: Four-year integrated graduation degree or Bachelor's/Honours Degree with 50% marks and B.Ed.
- TGT Computer Science: BCA, Graduation in Computer Science/IT, or BE/B.Tech in CS/IT with at least 50% marks.
- TGT Art: Bachelor's degree in Drawing & Painting / Sculpture / Graphic Art / Fine Arts / Visual Art with 50% marks.
- TGT Music: Bachelor's Degree in Music / Performing Arts with 50% marks.
- PET Male/Female: Four-year integrated B.P.Ed. or Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education with B.P.Ed. (one year duration).
- For TGT posts (excluding Computer, Art, Music, PET), candidates must also be qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (Paper-II).