Bihar Teacher Recruitment: Age Limit and Qualifications update

Bihar Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Eligibility, Age Limit, Educational Qualifications

UPDATED AT- 2024-12-29T09:06:24.273Z

Bihar Teacher Recruitment: Age Limit and Qualifications

Understanding Age Limits and Qualifications

Age Criteria for Teacher Recruitment

The age limits for teacher recruitment in Bihar vary based on the teaching level and category:

Level	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Primary Teacher (Classes 1 to 5)	18 years	General (Men): 37 years OBC/BC (Men and Women) & General (Women): 40 years SC/ST (Men and Women): 42 years
Secondary and Higher Secondary Teachers (Classes 6 to 12)	21 years	General (Men): 37 years OBC/BC (Men and Women) & General (Women): 40 years SC/ST (Men and Women): 42 years

Educational Qualifications

To ensure quality education, the following qualifications are required:

Primary Teachers (Classes 1 to 5):
- Senior Secondary with 50% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed or 4-year B.El.Ed.
- Graduation with a B.Ed degree is also acceptable.
- Qualifying BTET or CTET is mandatory.
Secondary Teachers (Classes 6 to 8):
- Graduation in the relevant subject with 50% marks and a B.Ed degree.
- Qualifying STET for the subject is required.
Higher Secondary Teachers (Classes 9 to 12):
- Post-graduation in the relevant subject with 50% marks and a B.Ed degree.
- Qualifying STET for the subject is mandatory.

Conclusion

Bihar’s teacher recruitment process ensures the appointment of qualified individuals to maintain educational standards. Candidates should review official notifications for updates and detailed criteria.