State Teacher Recruitment Documents Checklist 2026

Stage-wise documents list for State Government Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Primary/Assistant Teacher (PRT), LT Grade/TGT and PGT posts after CTET/TET/STET in different states.

Application → Merit / Counselling → Document Verification → Final Appointment
ID proof, 10th, 12th, graduation, post‑graduation, D.El.Ed, B.Ed, CTET/TET/STET, domicile, caste, EWS, PwBD, experience & other teacher DV documents

State Teacher (PRT/TGT/PGT) 2026 – Stage-wise Document Requirements

Most state teacher recruitments (like UP Assistant Teacher/LT Grade, Bihar TRE, WB Primary, Assam DEE, etc.) follow a similar pattern: online application, merit list/counselling and intensive document verification where all academic, professional and reservation proofs are checked before final appointment.

Always follow the latest recruitment notification, DV/counselling notice and checklists released by your state’s education board or recruitment body (UPPSC/DEE/TRB/TET/TRE etc.), as they provide the exact documents list and validity rules for that particular drive.

1
Online Application & Uploads

  • Scanned Photograph & Signature

    JPG/JPEG, passport‑size photo and signature within size limits mentioned in notification
    MANDATORY
    State teacher applications (UP LT Grade, Bihar TRE, TETs etc.) require clear scanned images for admit card printing and identity verification during DV.

  • Basic Personal, Academic & Contact Details

    Name, parents’ names, address, mobile/email, academic and training details, category and domicile data
    MANDATORY
    All details entered in the form are later cross‑checked with original certificates; errors can lead to rejection at DV.

  • CTET / TET / STET Details

    Roll number, year, paper, qualifying status and certificate number
    Recruitments like Bihar TRE specifically ask for CTET/TET/STET details at application stage for eligibility and weightage calculations.
2
Merit List, Counselling & Call Letters

  • DV / Counselling Call Letter & Application Printout

    Printed call letter and signed online application form
    MANDATORY
    Notices for UP and Bihar teacher recruitment mention that candidates must bring call letter and application print for identification and file mapping.

  • Original Photo Identity Proof

    Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence etc.
    MANDATORY
    Teacher DV instructions (e.g., Bihar TRE) clearly list Aadhaar or equivalent ID as a required document for verification.
3
Educational & Professional Qualification

  • 10th (High School) Marksheet & Certificate

    Original + self‑attested photocopies
    MANDATORY
    Used as main proof of date of birth and base qualification in UP teacher recruitment, Bihar TRE and WB Primary DV lists.

  • 12th (Intermediate / Higher Secondary) Marksheet & Certificate

    Original + copies
    Required in all TET guidelines and teacher adverts as part of minimum eligibility (especially for primary teacher posts).

  • TGTGraduation Degree & Mark Sheets

    All semesters/years marksheets + degree/provisional certificate
    MANDATORY
    Bihar TRE and UP LT Grade notifications list graduation as essential qualification for middle/secondary and LT/TGT posts.

  • PGTPost‑Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets

    PG degree and all semester/year mark sheets
    For PGT classes, higher secondary posts and senior‑secondary TRE, post‑graduation in relevant subject is mandatory as per DV lists.

  • PRTD.El.Ed / D.Ed / B.El.Ed Certificates

    Diploma/degree certificate and mark sheets
    MANDATORY
    TET articles and WB Primary DV instructions emphasise D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed as compulsory training for primary level teachers.

  • B.Ed / B.Ed (Special) / Equivalent

    Original B.Ed degree & mark sheets from NCTE‑recognised institute
    UP teacher and Bihar TRE notifications clearly ask for B.Ed from recognised institutions for TGT/PGT and many upper classes posts.
4
CTET/TET, Reservation & Other Proofs

  • CTET / TET / STET Pass Certificate & Marksheet

    Original eligibility test certificate/scorecard + copies
    MANDATORY (where required)
    WB Primary DV list and Assam DEE PDV notices clearly demand TET pass certificates along with academic documents.

  • Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/BC/EBC)

    Original certificate in prescribed format + photocopies
    Bihar TRE 4.0 DV list specifies SC/ST certificates without expiry and BC/EBC with recent non‑creamy layer certificates.

  • EWS Certificate – If Applicable

    Valid income & asset certificate for current financial year
    Bihar TRE documents list mentions that EWS certificates must be valid for the ongoing financial year.

  • Domicile / Residence Certificate

    State domicile / residence proof issued by competent authority
    Bihar TRE DV and WB Primary lists include domicile/residence proof as compulsory for state quota and local posts.

  • PvBD / Disability Certificate – If Applicable

    Valid disability certificate/UDID card + copies
    Teacher DV guidelines for TET/TRE emphasise PwBD certificate validity and proper format for claiming reservation.

  • Experience / Para‑Teacher / Service Certificates – If Counted

    Experience certificates, acquittance roll, bank statement of salary etc.
    WB Primary DV guidelines mention last six months bank statements or acquittance roll to prove para‑teacher experience and salary.

Typical Documents for PRT, TGT & PGT – At a Glance

Most state teacher recruitments ask for the following core documents for each level during DV and counselling.

Post Level Essential Academics Professional & Eligibility Key Supporting Documents
PRT / Primary 10th, 12th (min % as per rules) D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed, CTET/TET Paper‑I ID proof, domicile, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates, experience (if any)
TGT / Upper Primary / Secondary 10th, 12th, Graduation in relevant subject B.Ed or equivalent, CTET/TET/STET Paper‑II ID, domicile, caste/EWS/PwBD, experience/service certificates
PGT / Higher Secondary 10th, 12th, Graduation & Post‑Graduation in subject B.Ed, relevant STET/State eligibility test All reservation certificates, experience in senior‑secondary teaching if weightage is given

State Teacher Recruitment Documents – Quick FAQs

Important document‑related doubts for state teacher DV and counselling.

Which core documents are almost always required for state teacher DV? ›
Typically you must carry your DV call letter, application printout, ID proof, 10th, 12th, graduation and (for PGT) PG certificates, D.El.Ed/B.Ed documents, CTET/TET/STET certificate, domicile, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates (if claimed) and multiple passport‑size photographs.
Do state teacher recruitments accept old caste certificates? ›
Many notifications treat SC/ST certificates as having no fixed expiry but require BC/OBC/EBC non‑creamy layer and EWS certificates to be issued within a specific recent period, often the current financial year.
Is TET/CTET certificate checked again at state teacher DV? ›
Yes, DV instructions from boards like WB Primary and Assam DEE clearly state that TET/CTET pass certificates must be produced in original along with academic and training certificates for eligibility verification.