The Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) has officially announced the Online Screening Test (OST) 2025 for recruitment of teachers in Army Public Schools (APS) across India. If you’re an aspiring PRT, TGT, or PGT, this is your chance to start a respected teaching career with lifetime benefits!
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 5th June 2025 |
| Registration Ends | 16th August 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 22nd – 24th August 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | From 8th September 2025 |
| Online Screening Test | 20th & 21st September 2025 |
| Reserve Dates | 22nd & 23rd September 2025 |
| Result Declaration | After 8th October 2025 |
🧑🏫 Who Can Apply?
- Fresh Graduates
- Experienced Teachers
- Existing Score Card Holders looking to improve their score
- Candidates wanting to apply for a new category (e.g. PRT to TGT or PGT)
📘 Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification | Required % |
|---|---|---|
| PGT | Post-Graduation + B.Ed | 50% in both |
| TGT | Graduation + B.Ed | 50%* |
| PRT | Graduation + D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed OR B.Ed (with conditions) | 50% |
*Post-Graduates with ≥50% can apply as TGT/PRT even with <50% in Graduation.
- CTET/TET: Not mandatory for OST, but required for final appointment to TGT/PRT posts.
🧪 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 3 hours
- Type: MCQs
- Total Questions: 200
- Negative Marking: ¼ mark for every wrong answer
| Section | Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 5% |
| Pedagogy, Curriculum & Policy | 10% |
| Academic Proficiency | 85% |
🧾 How to Register?
- For Apply Click Here
- Register online with Aadhaar, Mobile No, Email
- Upload necessary documents
- Pay the exam fee of ₹385/- via UPI/Cards/Net Banking
- Save your application printout for future use
📍 Exam Cities (Selected)
- Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Patna, Lucknow, Kolkata, Jaipur, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, and more (see full list on official portal).
📜 Validity & Score Card
- Score Cards are valid for life
- Can be used to apply in all APS clusters
- Candidates can retake OST to improve score
📢 Note for Applicants
- OST-qualified candidates are preferred for interviews.
- Teaching skills & computer proficiency will be evaluated post-OST by respective schools.
- Shortlisted candidates must provide a Police Verification Certificate within 30 days of appointment.
📌 Apply Now!
👉 Visit the official registration portal: Click Here
👉 Book your seat now for the Army Public School OST 2025 and take the first step toward a stable and prestigious teaching career!
