Applications are invited for National Awards to Teachers 2024 for CBSE Independent Schools by Ministry of Education, India. The last date of application is July 8, 2024.
About the Awards
The Ministry of Education, Government of India confers National Awards to Teachers to celebrate the unique contribution of outstanding teachers in the country. The Ministry seeks six nominations from private independent schools affiliated to CBSE. CBSE, thus, invites selfnominations from the interested and eligible teachers and principals from its private independent schools.
Eligibility
- Teachers having completed at least 10 years of regular service as a teacher in school(s) affiliated to recognized Board of school education by 31st March 2024.
- Principals having completed 10 years of regular service as a teacher and 5 years as a Principal in CBSE affiliated school(s) by 31st March 2024.
- Teachers or Principals retired on or after 31st March 2024 may also apply.
- Principals cannot apply in the category of teachers.
- An applicant can apply under only one category.
Guidelines
All applicants shall apply directly on or before 8th July 2024 and submit the following along with the application:
- An undertaking stating that all the particulars submitted are correct and copies of documents uploaded are genuine.
- Recommendation Letters including continuous and regular Service and vigilance clearance furnished by the Manager of school after the verifying that there is no break in the service of the applicant during the last 10 years (in case of teachers) and 15 years (in case of Principals).
- Certificates/degrees and mark statements of Class 10/11/12/Equivalent (indicating date of Birth); Graduation; Post Graduation and NTT/ETE/B. El. Ed./B.Ed./Others.
- Class Result in Board/School.
Selection Procedure
From the final merit list, 24 top scorers will be shortlisted based on experience, age, higher qualification, and percentages in qualifying exams etc. If there is a tie after applying the above criteria, CBSE reserves the right to decide alternative criteria to finalize the merit. Two days’ time will be given to shortlisted applicants for uploading their verified documents. It’s important for applicants to have their documents ready in a format that’s easy to upload. All documents must be signed by the applicant and verified by the Head of the school in case of a teacher and by the Manager of the School in case of a principal.
National Level Scrutiny Committee after further shortlisting will invite applicants for an interactive session to decide final six nominations.
How to Apply?
Interested teachers can apply online via this link.
Application Deadline
The last date of application is July 8, 2024.
