The Education Department of Chandigarh has released the notification for the Junior Basic Training (JBT) teacher posts. The total number of vacancies is 218. This is an opportunity for the candidate whose wish was to be a teacher and now wants to be in the education department. The aim of this recruitment is to strengthen The Education Department of Chandigarh has announced a job notification for the teaching staff in government primary schools across Chandigarh. This is an opportunity for the candidates who have a diploma in elementary education. The applicants will be selected on the basis of the written examination and an interview. The online application process started on 7th August 2025 and will continue until 28th August 2025. Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website chdeducation.gov.in before the deadline.
Chandigarh JBT Teacher Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Feature | Details |
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| Organization | Chandigarh Education Department |
| Post Name | Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) |
| Total Vacancies | 218 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 7/8/2025 to 28/8/25 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation + D.El.Ed. + CTET Paper-I Qualified |
| Age Limit | 21 to 37 years |
| Job Location: Location | Chandigarh |
| Official Website | chdeducation.gov.in |
| Selection | Written exam, |
Eligibility Criteria
A bachelor’s degree holder from a recognized university is eligible. A diploma in (D.El.Ed.) or a (B.Ed.) degree is also necessary. Applicants need to clear CTET Paper-I. This certificate means this applicant is fit to teach the primary-level students. An 80-hour ICT certificate is also required. Candidates who are between 21 years of age upto 37 years can apply.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Release | 29th July 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 7th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28th August 2025 |
| Fee Last Date | 30th August 2025 (till 2 PM) |
| Exam Date | 28th September 2025 |
Online for Chandigarh JBT Teacher Recruitment 2025
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Open your phone and visit the official portal chdeducation.gov.in.
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Find the Recruitment Section on the homepage.
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Click on the JBT Recruitment Link
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Register Yourself
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Fill out the application form.
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Upload Documents
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Pay the Application Fee online
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Submit your application form and take a printout.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000
SC Candidates: ₹500
Persons with Disability (PwD): Exempted from fee payment
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
1. Written Examination
The education department of Chandigarh will prepare the selection on the basis of the written examination and the interview. The exam will be an offline MCQ-based exam. The exam paper will carry 150 multiple-choice questions. For every answer you get right, you score 1 mark, and for every answer you get wrong, one-fourth of a mark will be deducted.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| Arithmetical and Numerical Ability | 15 | 15 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 15 | 15 |
| Punjabi Language & Comprehension | 10 | 10 |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 10 | 10 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 10 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 15 |
| General Science | 15 | 15 |
| Social Science | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
2. Document Verification
- Candidates will be called for the document verification who have qualified for the written examination.
3. Medical Test
- Finally, shortlisted candidates will undergo a medical test to ensure they are physically and mentally fit for the teaching role.
Salary and Benefits
Pay Band: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800
Grade Pay: ₹4,200
Dearness Allowance (DA): 42% of basic pay
House Rent Allowance (HRA): 8% to 27% (depending on the city of posting)
Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 111 |
| OBC | 44 |
| SC | 41 |
| EWS | 22 |
| Total | 218 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: By what date can one apply for the posts?
Ans: Applicants can fill out their application forms until 28th August 2025. The application fee can be paid until 30th August 2025 (till 2 PM).
Q2: Is CTET mandatory for JBT teacher posts?
Ans: Clearing CTET Paper-I is a must for candidates who wish to apply for this recruitment.
Q3: What is the selection process?
Ans: The selection process includes a written examination, document verification, and a medical test.
Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Download the Eligible Candidates List | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
