The Office of the Director of Education, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Kokrajhar has published an advertisement (No. DE/BTC/Apptt-1/Sec/Pt-1/2026/12, dated 4 November 2026) for 72 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts in Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools across the BTC area. Selection is through a single TET cum Recruitment Test of 140 marks. Below you’ll find the key details of the notification and the complete list of books we recommend to crack the exam.
BTC PGT Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Recruiting body | Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar |
| Post | Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Provincialised Secondary Schools |
| Total vacancies | 72 |
| Pay scale | ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹11,800 (Pay Band-3) + allowances |
| Apply online | 11:00 AM, 5 November 2026 to 5:00 PM, 19 November 2026 |
| Official website | education.bodoland.gov.in |
| Application fee | ₹950 (General), ₹600 (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC), ₹500 (PwD) |
| Exam date | Not announced yet. Keep checking the official website. |
Subject-wise Vacancies
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| English | 11 |
| History | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Assamese (MIL) | 6 |
| Advanced Assamese | 4 |
| Botany | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Logic & Philosophy | 3 |
| Bodo (MIL), Maths, Political Science, Zoology, Nepali | 2 each |
| Accountancy, Sanskrit, Geography | 1 each |
| Total | 72 |
Vacancies may vary for administrative reasons, as stated in the notice.
Eligibility in Brief
- Indian citizen and permanent resident of the BTC area.
- Post-graduate degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks, and the same subject studied at degree level.
- B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised institution.
- Age as on 1 January 2026: minimum 21 years. Upper limit is 38 (General), 40 (Ex-servicemen), 41 (OBC/MOBC), 43 (SC/ST) and 48 (PwD).
- Must meet the language requirement of the school’s medium (Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo or English) at HSLC level.
- Candidates with “Not Clear (NC)” status in any qualification are not eligible.
Exam Pattern: TET cum Recruitment Test (140 Marks)
There is one common question paper for all subjects. Your PG subject is not tested separately, so your preparation should focus fully on these four sections:
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Pedagogy | 50 |
| About Assam and its People | 50 |
| General English | 30 |
| General Studies and Current Affairs | 10 |
| Total | 140 |
Bonus marks (up to 5) are available for NCC “C”/”B” certificates, national-level sports or fine arts, a previously passed HS TET, or 6-month BTC contractual service in 2025. Merit lists are prepared subject-wise in a 1:1 ratio to vacancies.
Best Books for BTC PGT TET cum Recruitment Test 2026
Pedagogy and Assam GK together carry 100 of the 140 marks, so give them most of your time. Here are the books we recommend, section by section. All are available at Books Jugaad.
1. Complete Guide (All Four Sections in One Book)
Start with this complete guide. It follows the exact Assam TET pattern for PGT and GT.
Assam TET for PGT, GT, H.S, High School (English Medium) by Chandra Prakash
Covers Pedagogy, Assam and its People, General English, and GS & Current Affairs.
2. Pedagogy (50 Marks)
NE Spectrum Series Pedagogy Master by Zahid Islam Barbhuiya
Pedagogy for all State TET, CTET, TRT and teaching exams. Our top pick for this section.
Arihant Success Master CTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Science/Studies
Extra child development and pedagogy MCQ practice with solved papers.
3. About Assam and its People (50 Marks)
An Introduction to Assam General Knowledge (7th Edition) by Sailen Baishya
Assam’s history, heritage, culture and current affairs, with 2500+ MCQs and 20 practice sets. Recommended for GT/PGT TET.
Assam History & Culture by Punam Gogoi and Sajal Nag (McGraw Hill)
For in-depth Assam history and culture.
NE Spectrum Series Assam Art, Culture and Heritage Through the Ages
Covers the “people” side: tribes, festivals, art and heritage.
Assam: A Geographical Profile by Taher & Ahmed
The standard reference for Assam geography.
4. General English (30 Marks)
Evince English Grammar by Md. Rafikul Islam
Clear grammar rules to build your basics.
5. General Studies and Current Affairs (10 Marks)
MCQs with Explanations for State Government Examinations by Sailen Baishya
Concept-based GS MCQs with detailed explanations.
Assam Solved PYQ Bank for Assam Government Recruitment Exams (ML Publication)
21 fully solved papers and 2,570 MCQs, including previous TET (GT & PGT), ADRE and APSC questions. English and Assamese medium.
Our Recommended Combo
If you want a focused, budget-friendly set, pick these four:
- Assam TET for PGT, GT, H.S, High School (English Medium) by Chandra Prakash (complete guide)
- NE Spectrum Series Pedagogy Master (Pedagogy, 50 marks)
- An Introduction to Assam General Knowledge by Sailen Baishya (Assam, 50 marks)
- Assam Solved PYQ Bank (ML Publication) (previous years’ questions practice)
Want it as a bundle, or not sure which books suit your preparation? Message us on WhatsApp at 9101633046 and we’ll help you pick.
Preparation Tips
- Prioritise Pedagogy and Assam GK. They make up 100 of the 140 marks.
- Don’t over-study your PG subject. The paper is common for all subjects and doesn’t test it.
- Practise MCQs daily. Merit is decided 1:1 against vacancies, so every mark counts.
- Revise Assam current affairs for the last 12 months: schemes, awards, sports and BTR-related news.
- Apply before 19 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications cannot be edited after submission, so check every detail first.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the BTC PGT exam 2026?
The exam date has not been announced yet. It will be notified on education.bodoland.gov.in.
Is there a separate subject paper?
No. There is one common 140-mark paper for all PGT subjects.
What is the last date to apply?
19 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the official advertisement of the Director of Education, BTC, Kokrajhar dated 4 November 2026. Always check the official notice and website for the latest updates and corrigenda.