The Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE), Assam, has announced a massive recruitment drive for 1600 vacancies in Upper Primary (UP) Schools across the state. This recruitment aims to enhance the quality of elementary education in Assam in line with the Right to Education Act, 2009. Interested candidates can submit their applications online between February 15, 2025, and March 31, 2025. This is a golden opportunity for those who have qualified for the Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (ATET) or Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) and aspire to build a career in the teaching sector.
In this article, we will provide detailed information on the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, application process, salary structure, and selection procedure. Read on to find out everything you need to know before applying.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: February 15, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Online Application Last Date: March 31, 2025 (05:00 PM)
- Mode of Application: Online
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment.
Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025)
- General Category: 18 – 40 years
- OBC/MOBC: Up to 43 years
- SC/ST (P/H): Up to 45 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 42 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Up to 50 years
Vacancy Details
The DEE Assam recruitment includes the following posts in Upper Primary Schools:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Teacher | 1600 |
| Science Teacher | To be announced |
| Hindi Teacher | To be announced |
Candidates can only apply for one post against one ATET/CTET Roll Number.
Salary Structure
- Pay Scale: Pay Band-2 (PB-2)
- Salary Range: ₹14,000 to ₹70,000 per month
- Additional Benefits: Grade Pay and other allowances as per Assam Service Rules
Educational Qualification
Assistant Teacher (Upper Primary School)
- Higher Secondary (Senior Secondary) with at least 50% marks
- Graduate from a UGC-recognized university
- Professional Qualification:
- 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) OR
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)
- Mandatory Qualification: Assam TET or CTET for Upper Primary Schools
Science Teacher (Upper Primary School)
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks
- B.Sc. from a UGC-recognized university
- Professional Qualification:
- 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR
- B.Ed/B.El.Ed
- Mandatory Qualification: Assam TET or CTET for Upper Primary Schools
Hindi Teacher (Upper Primary School)
- Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks
- A graduate degree from a UGC-recognized university with Hindi as one of the subjects.
- Professional Qualification:
- 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) OR
- B.Ed/B.El.Ed
- Mandatory Qualification: Assam TET or CTET for Upper Primary Schools
Marking Scheme
| Category | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Higher Secondary Marks | 5% |
| Graduation Marks | 5% |
| D.El.Ed/B.Ed Marks | 5% |
| Assam TET/CTET Marks | 80% |
| NCC Certificate (C – 5 marks, B – 3 marks) OR Sports/National Cultural Achievement | 5% |
Candidates must ensure that either Language-I or Language-II in their ATET/CTET matches the medium of instruction of the school they are applying for.
Documents Required for Application
Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents in color:
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- HSLC Admit Card
- HSSLC Marksheet and Certificate
- Graduation Marksheet and Certificate
- D.El.Ed/B.Ed Marksheet (1st & 2nd Year) and Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Permanent Resident Certificate of Assam
- ATET/CTET Certificate and Marksheet
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
- Scanned Signature