Chandigarh JBT (Primary Teacher) Recruitment 2025: 218 Posts under Samagra Shiksha Now Open – Apply Online
The Chandigarh Administration’s Education Department, via Samagra Shiksha, has officially announced the recruitment of 218 Junior Basic Teachers (JBT) under Samagra Shiksha —also referred to as Primary Teachers—in public schools across the union territory Chandigarh. This recruitment is being carried out through Advt. No. 01/2025. The entire application process will be conducted online via the official portal ssachd.nic.in
📌 Key Facts at a Glance- Chandigarh JBT (Primary Teacher) Recruitment 2025
| Detail | Information |
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| Total Vacancies | 218 |
| Recruitment Mode | Contractual |
| Application Start Date | 7 August 2025 (from 11:00 AM) |
| Application End Date | 28 August 2025 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Fee Submission Deadline | 30 August 2025 (till 2:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Written Test (150 marks – no interview) |
| Qualifying Marks | 40% for all categories |
| Monthly Pay | ₹45,260 (fixed) |
| Application Mode | Online only via ssachd.nic.in |
🧑🏫 Vacancy Breakdown & Reservation- Chandigarh JBT (Primary Teacher) Recruitment 2025
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General (UR): 111 posts
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OBC: 44 posts
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SC: 41 posts
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EWS: 22 posts
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Horizontal Reservations: 8 seats for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), 22 for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
🎓 Eligibility Requirements – Chandigarh JBT (Primary Teacher) Recruitment 2025
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Education:
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A Graduate degree (recognized university)
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Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) of at least two years OR B.Ed. as per NCTE norms
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Must have passed CTET – Paper I
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80-hour ICT Skill Certificate (CCC or equivalent) prior to joining
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Age Limit:
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Minimum: 21 years
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Maximum: 37 years (as of 1 January 2025)
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Age relaxations apply as per government rules
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📝 Written Exam Overview Chandigarh JBT (Primary Teacher) Recruitment 2025
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Type: Objective MCQ test (150 questions, 150 marks)
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Sections:
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General Awareness, Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude, ICT
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Language Skills (English, Hindi, Punjabi)
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Subject-specific: Mathematics, Science, Social Science
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Duration: 2 hrs 30 min
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Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
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Qualifying Marks: 40% across all categories (no relaxed threshold for SC/ST)
💰 Application Fee Structure Chandigarh JBT (Primary Teacher) Recruitment 2025
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000
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SC: ₹500
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PwBD: Exempted (₹0)
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Payment is made online during application submission
📥 How to Apply Chandigarh JBT (Primary Teacher) Recruitment 2025
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Visit the official portal: https://ssachd.nic.in
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Navigate to the “Recruitment” section and select “JBT Recruitment 2025 – Advt. 01/2025”
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Register with personal and academic details
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Upload scanned documents: photograph, signature, CTET & ICT certificates, qualification proofs
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Pay the application fee online
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Submit and print the confirmation for your records
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Admission to written exam will be merit‑based—no interview round
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It addresses a long-standing teacher shortage in Chandigarh’s government primary schools.
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Offers a government teaching job with fixed monthly remuneration and statutory perks.
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Merit-based recruitment ensures transparency and fairness.
Chandigarh’s JBT recruitment 2025 provides a golden opportunity for eligible graduates with a CTET qualification, D.El.Ed. (or B.Ed.), and ICT certification to secure a stable teaching role. With no interview round and a straightforward merit-based selection, the application process rewards preparedness.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is based on the official notification released on the Samagra Shiksha Chandigarh website and verified media reports as of July 2025. Applicants are strongly advised to refer to the official notification before applying, as vacancy numbers, eligibility criteria, or dates may be amended.