Serv Shiksha Abhiyan JBT Recruitment 2025: Apply for 218 Primary Teacher Posts
A new recruitment drive has been announced by the Serv Shiksha Abhiyan for 2025, inviting applications for Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) posts. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for eligible candidates across India, with positions open to both male and female applicants.
Key Dates for Application
The online application process is scheduled to begin on August 7, 2025. Interested candidates must ensure they submit their applications by the last date, August 28, 2025, which is set for 5:00 PM. Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment aims to fill a total of 218 posts for JBT Primary Teachers. The distribution of these posts across various categories is as follows:
- General: 111 Posts
- OBC: 44 Posts
- SC: 41 Posts
- EWS: 22 Posts
- Total Posts: 218
Horizontal reservation is also applicable as per rules.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates for the JBT Primary Teacher posts will receive a fixed salary of ₹45,260 per month. This fixed remuneration is provided as per the established rules.
Essential Qualification
To be considered eligible for the Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) Primary Teacher posts, candidates must meet the following essential qualifications by the closing date of application submission:
- Graduation: Candidates must hold a Graduate degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- D.El.Ed/BTC: A Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), also known as BTC in several states, with a duration of two years, is mandatory.
- CTET Pass: Applicants must have passed the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET).
This recruitment is open to candidates from all Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand, among others.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The maximum age limit for candidates is set at 37 years. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, and ST candidates will be provided as per government rules and regulations.
Application Fees
The application fees for the Serv Shiksha Abhiyan JBT Recruitment 2025 are as follows:
- General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: ₹1000
- SC Candidates: ₹500
The application fee must be paid through the online method.
Selection Process
The selection process for the JBT Primary Teacher posts will be based on an objective type test. A merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained by candidates in this test.
- The objective type test will consist of 150 marks.
- A minimum of 40% marks is required to qualify in the test. Candidates securing 40% or more marks out of 150 will be considered for selection.
- The written test will comprise multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The objective type test will have the following structure:
- Total Number of Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Total Time Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The subjects covered in the test and their respective weightage in terms of questions are as follows:
- General Awareness: 15 Questions
- Reasoning Ability: 15 Questions
- Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: 15 Questions
- Teaching Aptitude: 15 Questions
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT): 15 Questions
- Test of English Language Comprehension: 10 Questions
- Test of Punjabi Language Comprehension: 10 Questions
- Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension: 10 Questions
- Mathematics: 15 Questions
- General Science: 15 Questions
- Social Science: 15 Questions
As mentioned, a passing mark of 40% out of 150 is required in this examination.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying for the Junior Basic Trainee (JBT) Primary Teacher positions under the Directorate of Education, Serv Shiksha Abhiyan, must apply online. The application window is from August 7, 2025, to August 28, 2025 (until 5:00 PM). It is advised to carefully read the official notification for complete instructions and detailed information before applying.

