Are BEd Graduates Eligible for RRB PRT Recruitment 2025?

The RRB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025 has brought great news for Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) qualified candidates. This recruitment drive, managed by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), has officially opened doors for B.Ed. holders to apply for Primary Teacher (PRT) posts. This decision has been celebrated as a landmark development in the teaching sector, alleviating the concerns of countless B.Ed.-qualified aspirants.

B.Ed. Qualified Candidates Can Apply for RRB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025

In a significant shift, the RRB has allowed B.Ed. degree holders to apply for the Primary Teacher (PRT) posts in its 2025 recruitment cycle. This decision comes as a relief for candidates who were previously barred from applying for such posts due to legal constraints and eligibility criteria. The move is expected to widen the pool of qualified teachers and address the growing demand for skilled educators in primary schools across the country.

The inclusion of B.Ed. graduates does not absolutely aligns with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which clarified the non-eligibility of B.Ed.-qualified individuals for primary teaching roles. This change marks the first major recruitment where B.Ed. holders have been explicitly included in the eligibility criteria for PRT posts. However, it is to be mentioned that RRB has welcomed DELED Qualified candidates to apply for TGT positions.

Supreme Court Verdict on B.Ed. Qualified Candidates Barred from PRT Posts

The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment on 11 August 2023, resolving the long-standing B.Ed. vs. BTC/DElEd controversy. The court ruled against B.Ed. candidates, barring them from applying for primary teaching positions. Previously, B.Ed. candidates were considered eligible for PRT roles for a brief period since 2018, as the preference was given to BTC and DElEd candidates.

RRB Primary Teacher Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria for the RRB Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025 include:

• Educational Qualifications:
  • 10+2 with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or equivalent.
  • Graduation with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree.
  • Post-graduation with a minimum of 55% marks and a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. degree.
• TET Qualification: Candidates must pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the appropriate government.
• Language Competence: Proficiency in teaching in the English medium is required.
• Reservation Relaxation: Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) are eligible for a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks.

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