Army Public School Sukna, a CBSE-affiliated school located at Sukna in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, has announced recruitment for eight teaching and administrative posts, including Vice Principal, Headmaster/Headmistress, Special Educator, PRT, and TGT (Bengali and Nepali). The roles cover school leadership and classroom teaching positions, with appointments made on contractual or adhoc terms as per Army Welfare Education Society norms.
Army Public School Sukna Recruitment 2026 - Vice Principal, TGT and Other Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026155181/AS/Adv
Total Vacancies
8
Last Date
28 Oct
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Last date 28 Oct 2026 · 10 days left
- Notification22 Sept
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About Army Public School Sukna Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Army Public School Sukna
- Advertisement No.
- 155181/AS/Adv
- Post Name
- Vice Principal, Headmaster/ Headmistress and 5 more
- Job Location
- Darjeeling, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 35–55 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid RCI registration number mandatory for Special Educator (PRT); CTET/State TET and OST for Headmaster/ Headmistress; CTET/TET for PRT posts; preferably CTET/TET for TGT.
- Tenure
- Vice Principal and Headmaster/Headmistress: term based contract for four years. Teachers: adhoc basis till 31 Mar 2027.
Vacancy Breakdown
Vice Principal
1
Headmaster/ Headmistress
1
Special Educator (PRT)
1
PRT (Computer Science)
1
PRT (All Subjects)
01/ 02
PRT (Physical Education Trainer/ Karate Instructor) (Preferably Lady)
1
TGT (Bengali & Nepali)
01 each (Anticipated)
Total7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Vice Principal | 1 |
| Headmaster/ Headmistress | 1 |
| Special Educator (PRT) | 1 |
| PRT (Computer Science) | 1 |
| PRT (All Subjects) | 01/ 02 |
| PRT (Physical Education Trainer/ Karate Instructor) (Preferably Lady) | 1 |
| TGT (Bengali & Nepali) | 01 each (Anticipated) |
| Grand Total | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Vice Principal1 post
- Qualification
- Regular Master's Degree with 50% aggregate marks in CBSE notified teaching subjects (preferably being taught in Army Public Schools) from a recognized University/institute. Regular Bachelor of Education with minimum 50% aggregate marks from UGC/NCTE recognized University/institution. IT proficient with adequate working knowledge of computers/MS Office/MS PowerPoint.
- Experience
- 06 years regular service as a PGT in any teaching subject in a recognized CBSE school, OR 10 years combined service as PGT/TGT in any teaching subject in a recognized CBSE school with minimum 03 years as a PGT in a recognized CBSE school
- Age Limit
- Minimum 35 years and maximum 45 years as on 01 Apr 2026; upper age limit 55 years for regular employees of Army Public Schools and Ex-servicemen
- Note
- Additional desired qualifications: PhD, M.Ed and minimum 03 years administrative experience in a recognized CBSE school. For APS employees (PGT/TGT) only experience and age criteria is required to be fulfilled.
- Tenure
- Term based contract for four years
Headmaster/ Headmistress1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate in any specialization with minimum 50% marks in each and overall aggregate. B.Ed/M.Ed/B.El.Ed/two years Diploma in elementary education. Qualified in CTET/State TET and OST. IT/Computer literate.
- Experience
- Minimum 08 years of teaching experience with at least 05 years as PRT in a CBSE recognized school
- Age Limit
- Maximum 55 years and 57 years for ESM/Teachers from the same school
- Note
- Teachers from the same school who fulfil the minimum qualifications laid down would be preferred.
- Tenure
- Term based contract for four years
Special Educator (PRT)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate with B.Ed (Special Education). OR B.Ed (General) with one year Diploma in Special Education. OR B.Ed (General) with two years Diploma in Special Education. OR B.Ed (General) with Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Special Education (PGPC). OR B.Ed Special Education and Post Graduate Professional Certificate in Special Education (PGPC). OR PG Diploma in Special Education (Multiple Disability: Physical & Neurological). OR PG Diploma in Special Education (Locomotor, Impairment and Cerebral Palsy). OR any other equivalent qualification approved by RCI.
- Note
- A valid Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) registration number is mandatory for all special educators.
- Tenure
- Adhoc basis till 31 Mar 2027
PRT (Computer Science)1 post
- Qualification
- BCA or Graduation in Computer Science or BE/B.Tech (Computer Science/IT) or Graduate in any subject and A level course from DOEACC, Ministry of Info & Communication & Technology, Govt of India. B.El.Ed/02 years D.El.Ed. Pass in CTET/TET conducted by CBSE/State Govt for PRT in accordance with the guidelines framed by NCTE. Proficiency in teaching English and Hindi medium.
- Note
- Teachers who were already in service with Army Public Schools/APPS prior to 11 Aug 2023 with a B.Ed degree can also apply, subject to enrolment/completion of the Bridge Course launched by NCTE.
- Tenure
- Adhoc basis till 31 Mar 2027
PRT (All Subjects)1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate holding Bachelor's degree with at least minimum 50% marks in aggregate. B.El.Ed/02-year D.El.Ed. Pass in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)/Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), conducted by CBSE/State Govt for PRTs in accordance with the guidelines framed by NCTE. Proficiency in teaching in English and Hindi medium. Knowledge of Computer Application.
- Note
- Teachers who were already in service with Army Public Schools/APPS prior to 11 Aug 2023 with a B.Ed degree can also apply/continue, subject to enrolment/completion of the Bridge Course launched by NCTE.
- Tenure
- Adhoc basis till 31 Mar 2027
PRT (Physical Education Trainer/ Karate Instructor) (Preferably Lady)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree with Physical Education as an elective subject with 50% marks. OR Bachelor's degree with Physical Education as an elective subject with 45% marks and participation in National or State or Inter University competition in sports or games or athletics recognized by Association of Indian University or Indian Olympics Association. OR Bachelor's degree with 45% marks and having participated in National or State or Inter-University sports or games or athletics. OR for deputed in-service candidates (trained Physical Education Teachers/Coaches) Graduation with 45% marks and at least 3 years of teaching experience as per NCTE Regulations, 2009. OR Graduation in Physical Education with 40% marks. OR Graduation with Physical Education as an elective subject with 40% marks. OR Graduate who participated in school/Inter-Collegiate sports/games or passed NCC 'C' Certification as per NCTE Regulations, 2007 notified on 10.12.2007. OR Graduation in Physical Education i.e. B.P.Ed course (or its equivalent) of 3 years duration. OR Graduate having represented State/University in sports/games/athletics. OR Graduate who has secured 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in Inter-Collegiate sports/games tournaments or possessing NCC 'C' Certificate or passed basic course in Adventure Sports. OR Graduate with one year training programme in Sports Science, Sports Management, Sport Coaching, Yoga, Olympic Education, Sports Journalism etc. and Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) of at least one year duration (or its equivalent) from any NCTE recognized institution.
- Experience
- At least 3 years of teaching experience for deputed in-service candidates (trained Physical Education Teachers/Coaches)
- Note
- Preferably lady candidates.
- Tenure
- Adhoc basis till 31 Mar 2027
TGT (Bengali & Nepali)1 post
- Qualification
- Four years Integrated Degree Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Post-Graduation with a minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade and three year Integrated B.Ed/M.Ed. OR Bachelor Degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subject/combination of subjects and in aggregate with Bengali or Nepali as a subject in all the three years of Graduation. B.Ed from a NCTE recognized institution/University with minimum 50% marks. Preferably pass in CTET/TET conducted by CBSE/State Govt in accordance with the guidelines framed by NCTE. Proficiency in teaching in English and Hindi medium. Knowledge of Computer Application.
- Tenure
- Adhoc basis till 31 Mar 2027
Age Limit
Vice Principal: minimum 35 years and maximum 45 years as on 01 Apr 2026; upper age limit 55 years for regular employees of Army Public Schools and Ex-servicemen. Headmaster/ Headmistress: maximum 55 years, and 57 years for ESM/teachers from the same school. Teachers: age should not exceed 40 years for candidates who have no teaching or work experience.
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit 55 years for regular employees of Army Public Schools and Ex-servicemen for the Vice Principal post; 57 years for ESM and teachers from the same school for the Headmaster/Headmistress post.
Application Fee
All
Rs. 250
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Rs 250 by demand draft in favour of Principal, Army Public School, Sukna payable at Siliguri; email applicants pay to school A/C No 3171000100096697, IFSC Code PUNB0317100 of PNB Sukna and upload the payment detail.
Selection Process
- 1Panel Interview
Only candidates shortlisted on qualification, experience and other criteria considered by the management are called; no TA/DA is admissible.
- 2Computer Proficiency Test, Class Demo and Language Proficiency Test
Conducted on the day of the interview for all candidates, with the language proficiency test for the Bengali and Nepali teachers.
Salary Structure
Vice Principal
Pay: Negotiable along with other perks as per CBSE/AWES guidelines; special incentives for outstanding meritorious candidates
Headmaster/ Headmistress
Pay: Basic Rs 35,920 plus DA and other allowances as applicable
Special Educator (PRT)
Pay: As per AWES norms
PRT (Computer Science)
Pay: As per AWES norms
PRT (All Subjects)
Pay: As per AWES norms
PRT (Physical Education Trainer/ Karate Instructor) (Preferably Lady)
Pay: As per AWES norms
TGT (Bengali & Nepali)
Pay: As per AWES norms
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Vice Principal | Negotiable along with other perks as per CBSE/AWES guidelines; special incentives for outstanding meritorious candidates |
| Headmaster/ Headmistress | Basic Rs 35,920 plus DA and other allowances as applicable |
| Special Educator (PRT) | As per AWES norms |
| PRT (Computer Science) | As per AWES norms |
| PRT (All Subjects) | As per AWES norms |
| PRT (Physical Education Trainer/ Karate Instructor) (Preferably Lady) | As per AWES norms |
| TGT (Bengali & Nepali) | As per AWES norms |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the school's official website.
- 2Fill the application form with full bio data and correct personal and educational details.
- 3Attach attested copies of testimonials and a passport size photograph.
- 4Prepare a demand draft of Rs 250 in favour of Principal, Army Public School, Sukna payable at Siliguri, or upload the payment details if applying by email.
- 5Send the completed application by post, by hand or by email to Army Public School, Sukna, PO-Sukna, Dist-Darjeeling-734009.
- 6Make sure the application reaches the school on or before the last date.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Full bio data
•Attested copies of testimonials
•Passport size photograph
•Demand draft of Rs 250
Important Details
- Applications with incomplete testimonials or without the fee will not be considered.
- Candidates applying by email must upload the payment details of Rs 250 paid to the school account, along with attested copies of testimonials and passport size photographs.
- No TA/DA is admissible for the interview.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0353-2573419/2573420
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates apply by email?
Yes. Applications are accepted through post, by hand and by email. Email applications must upload the payment details of the Rs 250 fee along with attested copies of testimonials and passport size photographs.
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