Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has just released a golden gateway for educators — 55 vacancies across Principal, PGT, TGT and PRT posts at prestigious BHU schools. If you’ve ever dreamed of teaching at one of India’s most respected institutions, this could be your moment. Read on for everything that matters: who can apply, pay scales, deadlines, application steps, and smart tips to make your application stand out.
What’s the buzz? Quick snapshot
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Organization: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) — Recruitment & Assessment Cell
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Posts: Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Primary Teacher (PRT)
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Total Vacancies: 55
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Salary Range: ₹35,400 (Level 6) to ₹78,800 (Level 12) — plus corresponding pay bands.
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Apply Online Deadline: 05.01.2026 (up to 5:00 p.m.)
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Hard Copy Submission: 10.01.2026 (up to 5:00 p.m.)
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Apply at: www.bhu.ac.in/rac
Who should absolutely apply?
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Experienced school teachers aiming for PGT/TGT roles.
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Senior educators and leaders eligible for Principal posts.
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Early-career teachers and trained educators targeting PRT positions.
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Candidates with required qualifications (Master’s/Bachelor’s + B.Ed./D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed. and CTET where applicable).
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Those fluent in Hindi & English — some posts require Hindi/Sanskrit proficiency (SRSV).
Vacancy highlights (selected)
BHU’s recruitment covers a wide range of subjects and roles:
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Principals — CHBS (K), CHGS (K), SRSV (K) — leadership roles with top-scale pay.
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PGT subjects include Hindi, English, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, History, Darshan, Physical Education, and Physics.
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TGT subjects range from English, Mathematics, Urdu, Sanskrit, Social Studies, Science, Hindi, Home Science, Vyakaran, Jyotish, Sahitya, Veda, Darshan, Music (Instrumental & Vocal), Physical Education, Agriculture.
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PRT (Primary Teacher) — 14 posts across categories.
(See full vacancy table in the official PDF on BHU RAC portal.)
Eligibility — what you must have
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Principal: Master’s (≥50%) + B.Ed. + relevant leadership/teaching experience (or experience in analogous posts) — computer knowledge desirable.
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PGT: Master’s in concerned subject (≥50%) + B.Ed. + proficiency in Hindi & English (specific exceptions for SRSV) — computer knowledge desirable.
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TGT: Bachelor’s (≥50%) in concerned subject/combination + B.Ed. + CTET + language proficiency + computer knowledge desirable.
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PRT: Senior Secondary (≥50%) + D.El.Ed. / B.El.Ed. / Diploma in Special Education + CTET + language proficiency + computer knowledge desirable.
Age limits (as on 05-01-2026):
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Principal: 35–55 years
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PGT: Max 40 years
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TGT: Max 35 years
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PRT: Max 30 years
(Relaxations applicable as per government rules.)
Money matters — fees & pay
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Application fee:
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Group A (Principal): ₹1,000 (UR/EWS/OBC)
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Group B (PGT/TGT/PRT): ₹500 (UR/EWS/OBC)
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No fee for SC/ST/PwBDs and women candidates.
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Pay scales:
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Principal → Level-12 → ₹78,800 – 2,09,200
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PGT → Level-8 → ₹47,600 – 1,51,100
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TGT → Level-7 → ₹44,900 – 1,42,400
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PRT → Level-6 → ₹35,400 – 1,12,400
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Selection process — what to expect
BHU’s selection typically includes:
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Written Test (if conducted) — subject knowledge and teaching aptitude.
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Presentation — especially for senior/leadership roles (Principal/PGT).
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Interview — assess teaching skills, subject expertise and communication.
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Document Verification — ensure your certificates and experience match claims.
How to apply — step-by-step (do this right now)
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Visit www.bhu.ac.in/rac and register.
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Fill the online application carefully; upload recent photograph & scanned signature.
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Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
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Print the filled application form.
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Prepare hard copy with self-attested documents and send to:
The Registrar, Recruitment & Assessment Cell, Holkar House, BHU, Varanasi-221005 — ensure it reaches by 10.01.2026 (up to 5:00 p.m.).
Important: Keep track of application reference numbers and postal tracking.
Smart tips to make your application win
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Double-check eligibility before paying fees. A small mismatch (marks, B.Ed., CTET) can disqualify you.
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Prepare a crisp teaching portfolio: lesson plans, student outcomes, leadership initiatives, certificates, publications (if any). Attach only what’s requested.
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Tailor your presentation (for Principals/PGTs) — include vision for school, technology use, and student-centric assessment methods.
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Polish language skills — many posts require Hindi & English proficiency; prepare examples showing bilingual teaching.
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Keep originals ready for document verification and good-quality self-attested copies for the hard copy packet.
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Write a clean, error-free application — spelling mistakes or mismatched dates can hurt credibility.
Prepare for selection rounds
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Written test: Brush up subject basics, pedagogy, classroom management and current education initiatives. Solve previous BHU/relevant recruitment papers if available.
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Presentation: Keep slides crisp (max 8–10), with real classroom examples and measurable outcomes.
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Interview: Practice explaining your teaching philosophy, conflict resolution examples, and how you use technology in the classroom.
BHU Principal, PGT, TGT, PRT Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Join Telegram Channel – Click Here
Sarkari Result – Click Here
Final words — seize the opportunity
BHU’s recruitment is a rare shot to join a historic institution with excellent pay scales and professional growth. Whether you aim for a leadership role (Principal) or want to teach a subject you love (PGT/TGT/PRT), act now — applications close 05 Jan 2026 (online) and hard copy by 10 Jan 2026. Visit www.bhu.ac.in/rac for the official notification and apply before the clock runs out.
