EMRS Simdega Guest Teacher Recruitment 2026: 46 PGT, TGT, PET, Computer Science & Staff Vacancies at ITDA Simdega — Full Notification, Subject-Wise Seats, Eligibility, Salary & Offline Application Guide
Johar Jharkhand! For all dynamic educators and teaching aspirants across Jharkhand seeking prestigious faculty positions in premier tribal residential institutions, the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), District Administration Simdega has officially notified a massive recruitment drive. Under Advertisement Reference No. 959(iii)/ITDA/Simdega, offline applications are invited from eligible candidates for a total of 46 Guest Teacher vacancies across four Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) functioning in Simdega district.
This comprehensive, exhaustive handbook provides complete, verified details regarding institutional background, school-wise and category-wise seat distribution, subject combinations, NCTE & NESTS educational qualifications, CTET guidelines, age relaxations, monthly remuneration structures, selection parameters, and step-by-step instructions for submitting the offline application via Speed Post before the deadline of September 02, 2026.
1. Strict Speed Post Timeline: The deadline to receive applications at the ITDA Simdega office is September 02, 2026 (05:00 PM). Postal delays will lead to straight rejection, so dispatch your packet at least 5 to 7 days in advance.
2. Mandatory CTET Paper-II: For all Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) disciplines, qualifying in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET Paper-II) is an essential prerequisite.
3. Envelope Superscription: Clearly write in bold uppercase letters on top of the main envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF GUEST TEACHER IN EMRS SIMDEGA — POST: [PGT/TGT/PET/ETC.], SUBJECT: [YOUR SUBJECT]”.
✎ 1. Institutional Background: What is EMRS & ITDA Simdega?
Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are flagship educational institutions established under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, and managed through the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) in active collaboration with the Jharkhand Tribal Development Society (JTDS) and the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand. The primary objective of EMRS is to impart quality, modern, CBSE-curriculum education (from Class VI to XII) free of cost to talented Scheduled Tribe (ST) students living in remote and scheduled tribal pockets of the country.
In Simdega district—internationally celebrated as the cradle of Indian hockey and rich in tribal cultural heritage—four high-performing EMRS residential campuses are actively delivering academic excellence. To bridge temporary faculty shortages and uphold uninterrupted teaching standards, the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Simdega, has initiated this contractual engagement of skilled Guest Teachers for the academic session 2026–27.
✎ 2. EMRS Simdega Guest Teacher Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview & Key Highlights
| Key Parameter | Official Notification Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Simdega |
| School Network | Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), District Simdega |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 959(iii)/ITDA/Simdega |
| Designations Available | PGT, TGT, PET (Male/Female), TGT Computer Science, TGT Art, TGT Music & Librarian |
| Total Sanctioned Posts | 46 Vacancies |
| Job Nature | Contractual / Temporary Stop-Gap Guest Faculty Engagement |
| Application Mode | Offline (Strictly through Speed Post / Registered Post) |
| Application Fee | ₹0/- (Nil for All Categories) |
| EMRS School Locations | 1. EMRS Garja (Simdega) 2. EMRS Kulamara (Bansjor) 3. EMRS Sogra (Pakartand) 4. EMRS Karamunda (Thethaitangar) |
| Official District Portal | simdega.nic.in |
✎ 3. Important Dates & Recruitment Calendar
- Official Notification Release Date: August 13, 2026
- Offline Application Commencement Date: August 14, 2026
- Last Date for Receiving Application Form by Post: September 02, 2026 (Till 05:00 PM)
- Scrutiny of Applications & Merit List Publication: Second Week of September 2026
- Interview / Demonstration Class / Document Verification: Will be officially communicated via SMS/Email and published on simdega.nic.in.
- Joining at Allotted EMRS Campus: Within 07 days from the issuance of the final selection letter.
✎ 4. Comprehensive School-Wise & Subject-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The 46 vacant positions are systematically allocated across the four residential EMRS schools in Simdega district. Here is the full subject-wise and institution-wise tabular breakdown:
1. Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) — Total 12 Posts
• PGT English: 03 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 0 T. Tangar)
• PGT Mathematics: 03 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 0 T. Tangar)
• PGT Physics: 03 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 0 T. Tangar)
• PGT History: 03 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 0 T. Tangar)
2. Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) — Total 15 Posts
• TGT Hindi: 04 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 01 T. Tangar)
• TGT Santhali (Regional Language): 04 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 01 T. Tangar)
• TGT Sanskrit: 03 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 0 T. Tangar)
• TGT English: 01 Post (EMRS Thethaitangar)
• TGT Mathematics: 01 Post (EMRS Thethaitangar)
• TGT Science: 01 Post (EMRS Thethaitangar)
• TGT Social Science: 01 Post (EMRS Thethaitangar)
3. Specialized Faculty, Physical Education & Support Staff — Total 19 Posts
• Physical Education Teacher (PET Male): 03 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 0 T. Tangar)
• Physical Education Teacher (PET Female): 04 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 01 T. Tangar)
• TGT Computer Science: 04 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 01 T. Tangar)
• TGT Art: 03 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 0 T. Tangar)
• TGT Music: 03 Posts (01 Garja, 01 Bansjor, 01 Pakartanr, 0 T. Tangar)
• Librarian: 02 Posts (01 EMRS Garja, 01 EMRS Pakartanr)
✎ 5. Detailed Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
A. Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)
- Academic Qualifications: Two-year Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc./M.A. Course from a Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate; OR Master’s Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in the relevant subject.
- Professional Degree: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from an NCTE-recognized university/institution. (Candidates possessing 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. are also eligible).
- Subject Specific Master’s Requirements:
- PGT English: Master’s Degree in English Literature/Language.
- PGT Mathematics: Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics (provided Mathematics was studied at the Graduation level).
- PGT Physics: Master’s Degree in Physics / Applied Physics / Electronics / Nuclear Physics (provided Physics was studied at Graduation).
- PGT History: Master’s Degree in History.
B. Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)
- Academic Qualifications: 4-year integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT with at least 50% marks in aggregate; OR Bachelor’s Honours/General Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate as well as in all individual years/semesters in the concerned subjects.
- Professional Degree: B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution.
- Teacher Eligibility Test (TET): Must have passed the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET Paper-II) conducted by CBSE for Classes VI to VIII.
- Mandatory Subject Combinations at Graduation Level:
- TGT Hindi / English / Sanskrit: Must have studied the language as an Elective / Main subject in all three years of Graduation.
- TGT Santhali: Graduation with Santhali as a major/elective subject in all three years.
- TGT Mathematics: Mathematics studied in all 3 years along with Physics as a subsidiary for at least two years/four semesters + any one subject among Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, or Statistics.
- TGT Science: Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry (all three subjects studied in Graduation).
- TGT Social Science: Any two subjects among History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science, of which one must be either History or Geography in all 3 years.
C. Miscellaneous & Specialized Cadres
- TGT Computer Science: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) with min. 50% marks; OR B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology with min. 50% marks; OR B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / IT from a recognized university.
- Physical Education Teacher (PET Male & Female): Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) with minimum 50% marks; OR 4-year Integrated B.P.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized institution with min. 50% marks.
- TGT Art: Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Drawing & Painting / Sculpture / Graphic Art with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university.
- TGT Music: Bachelor’s Degree in Music / Performing Arts with at least 50% marks from a UGC-recognized university.
- Librarian: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science (B.Lib. / B.L.I.Sc.) or Integrated Master’s in Library Science (M.L.I.Sc.) with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
✎ 6. Age Limit, Cut-off Date & Provisions for Retired Teachers
- Minimum Age Limit: Candidate must have completed at least 21 Years of age as on the benchmark date mentioned in the advertisement.
- Maximum Age Limit (Fresh Candidates): The upper age limit for fresh applicants is 60 Years.
- Special Provision for Retired Teachers: Retired teachers from Central Government, State Government, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), EMRS, or recognized CBSE schools can apply up to the age of 65 Years, subject to good physical health and medical fitness.
✎ 7. Monthly Honorarium Scale & Remuneration Structure
Guest Teachers engaged in EMRS Simdega will receive a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration as per the guidelines approved by the Department of Welfare and NESTS. The salary structure is categorized based on recruitment rules (RR) compliance:
| Post Cadre | Monthly Honorarium (With NESTS RR Qualification) | Monthly Honorarium (Without NESTS RR Qualification) |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | ₹35,000/- per month | ₹31,000/- per month |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) & Misc. | ₹33,000/- per month | ₹29,000/- per month |
✎ 8. Step-by-Step Offline Application Process & Document Checklist
Interested and eligible candidates must apply strictly through the prescribed offline application format. Follow this verified submission protocol:
- Step 1: Download Official Format: Visit the official Simdega district portal (simdega.nic.in) under the ‘Notice > Recruitment’ section and print the application form on A4 white paper.
- Step 2: Fill Personal & Academic Data: Complete all columns carefully in clear BLOCK letters using blue/black ballpoint pen—Applied Post, Choice of School Preference (1 to 4), Candidate’s Name, Father’s/Spouse’s Name, Date of Birth, Category (ST/SC/OBC/GEN), WhatsApp Contact Number, Email ID, Complete Permanent & Correspondence Address, and Academic Qualifications from 10th standard onwards.
- Step 3: Collate Self-Attested Enclosures: Arrange your documents in the following sequential order:
- Matriculation (10th) Admit Card / Certificate (as proof of Date of Birth).
- 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post Graduation Marksheets and Passing Certificates.
- B.Ed. / B.P.Ed. / B.Lib. / M.Lib. Marksheets and Degree Certificates.
- CTET Paper-II Certificate and Marksheet (Mandatory for TGT applicants).
- Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate issued by Circle Officer / SDO / DC.
- Caste Certificate (for reservation benefits, if applicable).
- Teaching Experience Certificates from recognized KVS/NVS/EMRS/CBSE/State Govt schools (if any).
- Recent passport-sized color photograph pasted on the application form and signed across.
- Step 4: Seal & Superscribe the Envelope: Place the completed form and self-attested copies in a durable envelope. Superscribe on top of the envelope:
“आवेदन पत्र: एकलव्य मॉडल आवासीय विद्यालय (EMRS) में अतिथि शिक्षक (पद: …………………, विषय: …………………) के चयन हेतु”
- Step 5: Postal Dispatch: Send the packet strictly via Speed Post or Registered Post to the official address below:
सेवा में,
परियोजना निदेशक, समेकित जनजाति विकास अभिकरण (ITDA),
-सह- जिला कल्याण पदाधिकारी कार्यालय,
समाहरणालय परिसर, सिमडेगा, झारखण्ड – 835223
✎ 9. Selection Methodology & Evaluation Criteria
The District Selection Committee, headed by the Deputy Commissioner / Project Director (ITDA), Simdega, will execute the selection through a transparent, multi-stage evaluation mechanism:
- Stage 1 (Scrutiny of Applications): Screening of received postal forms for basic educational eligibility, subject combinations, and CTET Paper-II verification.
- Stage 2 (Academic Merit Weightage): Preparation of shortlisting merit based on percentage of marks secured in Graduation, Post Graduation, B.Ed., and prior teaching experience.
- Stage 3 (Walk-in Interview & Class Demonstration): Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an oral interview and classroom teaching demonstration to assess subject command, pedagogy, communication skills, and aptitude for residential school environments.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit List & Allotment): Publication of the final selected and waiting list on the official district portal (simdega.nic.in) followed by school allocation.
✎ 10. Important Service Rules & Terms of Engagement
- Purely Contractual & Stop-Gap: This appointment is purely on a temporary guest faculty basis for the academic session or until regular permanent teachers are appointed by NESTS/State Government. It does not confer any legal claim for regularization or permanent absorption in government service.
- Strict Joining Timeline: Selected candidates must join their assigned EMRS school within 07 days from the receipt of the engagement order; failure to do so will result in the immediate offering of the seat to the next candidate on the waiting list.
- Hostel & Co-Curricular Responsibilities: Teachers will be required to supervise evening prep classes, sports activities, dining hall discipline, and hostel welfare duties as assigned by the School Principal.
✎ 11. Frequently Asked Questions (Exam & Recruitment FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for EMRS Simdega Guest Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date for receiving the completed offline application form by Speed Post / Registered Post at the ITDA Simdega office is September 02, 2026 (Till 05:00 PM).
Ans: CTET Paper-II is mandatory for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts. For Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), PET, Computer Science, and Librarian posts, CTET is not compulsory, but relevant Master’s/Professional degrees (B.Ed., B.P.Ed., BCA, BLIS) are required.
Ans: Yes, eligible candidates can apply for multiple posts if they fulfill individual subject criteria. However, separate application forms with full sets of enclosures must be dispatched in separate envelopes.
Ans: Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) receive ₹35,000/- per month (with NESTS RR qualification) or ₹31,000/- per month. Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) receive ₹33,000/- per month (with NESTS RR qualification) or ₹29,000/- per month.
Ans: Yes, citizens of India who possess the requisite academic qualifications and domicile of Jharkhand are eligible to apply. Local tribal language proficiency and residential school experience will be given preference.
✎ 12. Official Links & Portal Information
| Resource / Official Notification | Official Portal URL |
|---|---|
| Official Simdega District Portal | simdega.nic.in |
| Recruitment & Notices Section | simdega.nic.in/en/notice_category/recruitment/ |
