The Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) has launched the Online Screening Test (OST) 2025 for teaching positions—Primary Teacher (PRT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)—in Army Public Schools across India. With a streamlined online application process running from 5 June to 16 August 2025, this is a golden opportunity for teaching professionals aiming for prestigious and secure positions in the Army Public School network. The OST will be conducted on 20–21 September 2025, with reserve dates on 22–23 September. Admit cards will be released on 8 September, and the results will follow by 8 October 2025.
Army Public School Recruitment 2025
| Conducting Body | Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) |
| Exam Name | Online Screening Test (OST) 2025 |
| Posts Available | PRT, TGT, PGT |
| Registration Dates | 5 Jun–16 Aug 2025 |
| Correction Window | 22–24 Aug 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 8 Sep 2025 |
| OST Exam Dates | 20–21 Sep 2025 |
| Reserve Dates | 22–23 Sep 2025 |
| Result Declaration | After 8 Oct 2025 |
| Application Fee | ₹385 (all categories) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Score Validity | Lifetime |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | awesindia.com |
Army Public School Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
PRT (Primary Teacher)
- Qualification: Senior Secondary (10+2) + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or B.El.Ed/B.Ed/BA B.Ed/B.Sc B.Ed.
- Age Limit: Minimum 25 years (upper age limit is based on AWES rules).
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)
- Qualification: Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed.
- Age Limit: Minimum 28 years (upper age limit varies per AWES guidelines).
- PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)
- Qualification: Post-Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed.
- Age Limit: Minimum 28 years (upper age limits vary; follow AWES notification).
Note: Subject combinations, experience requirements, and upper age limits differ by post; candidates must refer to the official notification.
Army Public School Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
- Visit the official website: www.awesindia.com
- Click on the OST 2025 Registration Link.
- Complete the registration using email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form with personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload the required documents (see below).
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the final confirmation page for future use.
Application Fee Details
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | ₹385 |
Note: Fee is non-refundable and valid for all posts in OST 2025.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-sized (selfie-style) photo
- Digital signature
- Senior Secondary Certificate (for PRT)
- Graduation/Diploma/B.Ed. mark sheets & certificates
- Post-Graduate certificate (for PGT)
- B.Ed. Degree & mark sheets
- Caste/PwD/Ex-Serviceman certificates (if applicable)
- Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
- Teaching experience certificate (if applicable)
Ensure scanned documents are clear, legible, and within specified size limits.
Army Public School Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- OST 2025 (CBT)
- Duration: 120 minutes (approx.)
- Sections: Subject Knowledge, Teacher Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi, Educational Pedagogy.
- Minimum qualifying marks are required for each post.
- Post-OST Screening
- Qualified candidates’ scorecards will be valid for lifetime, and eligible for future vacancies.
- Document Verification
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for verification of original academic and professional certificates.
- Teaching Demonstration & Interview
- Includes a Demo Lesson and HR Interview conducted by School/Cluster Boards.
- Weightage: OST score (typically 70%) + Demo/Interview (30%).
- Final Merit List
- Ranked based on combined marks and category reservation norms.
Salary Package
| Post | Expected Salary (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| PRT | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 approx. |
| TGT | ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 approx. |
| PGT | ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 approx. |
Includes: Basic pay + DA + HRA (where applicable) + other allowances per AWES pay scale.
FAQs
Yes, your OST 2025 scorecard is valid for life and eligible for subsequent vacancies until score expiry or future OST is announced.
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple posts if eligible, paying separate fees for each.
The OST is a single CBT covering your applied level(s). Separate exam days are not scheduled; level-specific sections are included in one test.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to respective Army Public Schools or clusters after OST & Document Verification stages.
Candidates must serve in Army Public Schools under AWES. No bond is required, but transfers and postings adhere to AWES policies.
The AWES OST 2025 is a prestigious gateway to a respected and well-paid teaching career in Army Public Schools across India. Whether you’re aiming to teach primary classes or specialized subjects, OST offers a flexible, lifetime-access mechanism to explore multiple vacancies. Don’t miss the opportunity—register by 16 August 2025, prepare effectively, and aim to ace the Computer-Based Test in September. Keep visiting awesindia.com and this blog for updates on Admit Card release, demo/interview dates, and results.