RRB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025 brings big news for Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) eligible candidates. This recruitment drive managed by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially launched the B.Ed. The doors have been opened for. Holders have to apply for Primary Teacher (PRT) posts. This decision has been celebrated as a landmark development in the teaching sector, alleviating the worries of countless B.Ed.-qualified candidates.
Bed. Eligible candidates can apply for RRB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025
In a significant change, THe has done RRB B.Ed. Has been allowed. Degree holders must apply for Primary Teacher (PRT) posts in the recruitment cycle of 2025The decision comes as a relief to candidates who were earlier barred from applying for such posts due to legal hurdles and eligibility criteria. The move is expected to expand the pool of qualified teachers and meet the growing demand for skilled teachers in primary schools across the country.
B.Ed. The inclusion of graduates does not exactly match the recent judgment of the Supreme Court, which has clarified the non-eligibility of B.Ed.-qualified persons for primary teaching roles. This change is the first major recruitment where B.Ed. holders are clearly included in the eligibility criteria for PRT posts. However, it should be mentioned RRB has welcomed Del.Ed qualified candidates to apply for TGT posts.
Supreme Court decision on B.Ed deserving candidates excluded from PRT posts
The Supreme Court of India delivered a historic judgment on 11 August 2023, quashing the long-standing B.Ed. Versus the BTC/DLD dispute. The court ruled against B.Ed. Candidates have been barred from applying for primary teaching posts. Earlier, B.Ed. Candidates were considered eligible for PRT roles for a brief period from 2018, as BTC and D.El.Ed candidates were given preference.
RRB Primary Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2025
The eligibility criteria for RRB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025 includes:
- Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 with at least 50% marks and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or equivalent.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and A Bed. degree,
- Post Graduate with minimum 55% marks and 3 years integrated experience B.Ed.-M.Ed. degree.
- TET Eligibility: Candidates must qualify the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the appropriate government.
- Language Competency: Proficiency in teaching in English medium is essential.
- Relaxation in Reservation: Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PWBD) are eligible for 5% relaxation in qualifying marks.
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