Army Public School Sukna has invited applications for 8 contractual teaching and academic-administration posts under Case No. 155181/AS/Adv dated 22 September 2026.
The recruitment includes Vice Principal, Headmaster/Headmistress, Special Educator (PRT), PRT (Computer Science), PRT (All Subjects), PRT (Physical Education Trainer/Karate Instructor), and anticipated TGT vacancies in Bengali and Nepali.
Applications must reach Army Public School Sukna by 28 October 2026. Applications may be submitted by post, by hand or by email as permitted in the recruitment notice.
Army Public School Sukna Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Army Public School Sukna |
| Case No. | 155181/AS/Adv |
| Notice date | 22 September 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 8 |
| Nature | Contractual |
| Application mode | Offline / by hand / permitted email submission |
| Last date | 28 October 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹250 |
| Job location | Sukna, Darjeeling district, West Bengal |
| Selection | Shortlisting, panel interview and post-specific skill/demo tests |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Vice Principal | 1 |
| Headmaster / Headmistress | 1 |
| Special Educator (PRT) | 1 |
| PRT (Computer Science) | 1 |
| PRT (All Subjects) | 1–2 |
| PRT (Physical Education Trainer / Karate Instructor) | 1 |
| TGT (Bengali) | 1 anticipated |
| TGT (Nepali) | 1 anticipated |
The school notice is commonly presented as an 8-post recruitment. Some individual teacher entries are marked anticipated and the PRT (All Subjects) line is shown as 1–2, so applicants should treat the official school notice as controlling for the final panel requirement.
Eligibility for Vice Principal
Candidates should have:
- a regular Master's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks in a CBSE-notified teaching subject;
- regular B.Ed. with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised institution; and
- either 6 years of regular service as PGT in a recognised CBSE school, or 10 years combined PGT/TGT service with at least 3 years as PGT.
Candidates should also be IT proficient with working knowledge of computers, MS Office and presentation tools.
A Ph.D., M.Ed. and prior administrative experience are desirable.
Eligibility for Headmaster / Headmistress
Candidates should have:
- graduation with at least 50% marks;
- B.Ed., M.Ed., B.El.Ed. or two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, as applicable;
- at least 8 years of teaching experience, including at least 5 years as PRT in a CBSE-recognised school;
- CTET/State TET and OST qualification; and
- computer literacy.
Eligibility for Special Educator (PRT)
Candidates should hold an RCI-recognised Special Education qualification, such as:
- Graduate + B.Ed. (Special Education); or
- B.Ed. (General) with an approved Diploma/PG Diploma/Professional Diploma in Special Education; or
- another qualification recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
A valid RCI registration number is mandatory.
Eligibility for PRT (Computer Science)
Accepted routes include:
- BCA;
- Graduation in Computer Science;
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT; or
- graduation in another subject with the prescribed DOEACC/NIELIT A-Level qualification,
along with the applicable elementary-teacher training requirement and CTET/TET eligibility.
Candidates should also be able to teach in English and Hindi.
Eligibility for PRT (All Subjects)
Candidates should generally have:
- a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks;
- B.El.Ed. or two-year D.El.Ed., or the permitted B.Ed. route with bridge-course conditions for eligible existing APS teachers;
- CTET/TET qualification; and
- knowledge of computer applications.
Eligibility for PRT Physical Education / Karate Instructor
Candidates should hold an eligible graduation/physical-education qualification under NCTE norms. The notice accepts multiple recognised pathways involving Physical Education, B.P.Ed., participation in recognised sports competitions, coaching/training backgrounds and related qualifications.
The post is marked preferably for a woman candidate.
Eligibility for TGT Bengali and Nepali
Candidates should have the relevant language as the concerned subject through the qualifying degree route prescribed in the notice, along with:
- B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution/university with the required marks;
- preferably CTET/TET;
- proficiency in English and Hindi medium; and
- knowledge of computer applications.
Age Limit
Age limits vary by post:
| Post | Age Condition |
|---|---|
| Vice Principal | 35–45 years |
| Vice Principal – APS employees / Ex-servicemen | Up to 55 years |
| Headmaster / Headmistress | Up to 55 years |
| Headmaster / Headmistress – eligible ESM / same-school teachers | Up to 57 years |
| Teachers without experience | Up to 40 years |
Use the Age Calculator to check your completed age before applying.
Salary
Pay differs by post:
| Post | Pay / Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Vice Principal | Negotiable with applicable perks/incentives under CBSE/AWES guidelines |
| Headmaster / Headmistress | Basic ₹35,920 + DA and applicable allowances |
| Teachers | As per AWES / school norms |
Because pay is not uniform across all posts, candidates should rely on the exact post-wise remuneration in the school notice.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹250.
Candidates applying by post or by hand should follow the Demand Draft instructions in the notice. Where email submission is used, the school notice provides the corresponding fee-payment instructions.
Do not make payment to any unofficial account or third-party website.
Selection Process
Selection may include:
- initial screening based on qualification and experience;
- panel interview for shortlisted candidates;
- computer proficiency test;
- class demonstration; and
- language proficiency test for Bengali/Nepali language-teacher candidates.
No TA/DA is admissible for attending the selection process.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment notice | 22 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28 October 2026 |
| Interview / skill test | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
How to Apply for Army Public School Sukna Recruitment 2026
- Open the Army Public School Sukna official website.
- Read the official recruitment notification PDF.
- Identify the exact post and check the post-specific qualification, experience and age requirements.
- Use the Eligibility Pre-check to organise your qualification and age conditions.
- If the post requires teaching or administrative experience, calculate completed service using the Work Experience Calculator.
- Prepare qualification, teaching, experience and category records using the Government Job Document Checklist.
- Download and complete the prescribed application form.
- Attach the required photograph and self-attested/attested educational and experience testimonials.
- Pay the ₹250 application fee using the method applicable to your submission route.
- Submit the application by post, by hand or through the permitted email route as stated in the notice.
- Ensure the complete application reaches the school on or before 28 October 2026.
For a practical application workflow, read How to Fill Government Job Online Application Forms Correctly.
Application Address
Army Public School Sukna PO Sukna Darjeeling District West Bengal – 734009
Candidates should follow the exact envelope/payment instructions in the notification.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates should keep the following ready as applicable:
- completed prescribed application form;
- detailed bio-data;
- passport-size photograph;
- proof of date of birth;
- graduation/postgraduation certificates and marksheets;
- B.Ed./M.Ed./B.El.Ed./D.El.Ed. or other teacher-training qualification;
- CTET/TET/OST certificate where applicable;
- RCI registration for Special Educator;
- teaching/administrative experience certificates;
- computer/IT-related qualification where applicable;
- category or ex-servicemen documents, where applicable;
- application-fee Demand Draft/payment proof;
- valid identity proof.
Important Instructions
- All posts are contractual.
- Eligibility varies substantially by post.
- Do not assume one salary or age limit applies to all vacancies.
- Teacher applicants should check CTET/TET and subject-specific requirements carefully.
- Special Educator candidates must hold valid RCI registration.
- Applications must reach the school by 28 October 2026.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment proof.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Army Public School Sukna | Official school website |
| Official Recruitment Notification PDF | Recruitment notice |
| Application form | Download through the official APS Sukna website / notification |
Army Public School Sukna Recruitment 2026 FAQs
How many vacancies are available?
The school recruitment is being advertised for 8 contractual posts across Vice Principal, Headmaster/Headmistress, TGT and PRT categories.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach Army Public School Sukna by 28 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹250.
Is this a permanent recruitment?
No. The posts are contractual.
What is the salary?
Pay varies by post. Headmaster/Headmistress carries basic pay of ₹35,920 plus DA and applicable allowances, while Vice Principal remuneration is negotiable and teacher pay follows AWES/school norms.
How will candidates be selected?
Shortlisted candidates may undergo a panel interview, computer proficiency test and class demonstration. Bengali/Nepali TGT candidates may also face a language proficiency test.