HPSC PGT Eligibility Criteria: The HPSC PGT Eligibility Criteria for 2024 require candidates to have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must possess a B.Ed. degree or its equivalent. The age limit generally ranges from 18 to 42 years, with age relaxations applicable for certain categories. A valid Haryana State Eligibility Test (HSET) or an equivalent certification may also be necessary. Candidates are advised to carefully review the official notification for detailed eligibility conditions and any updates.
HPSC PGT Eligibility Criteria
HPSC recently updated the eligibility criteria for PGT positions. The detailed notification for HPSC PGT posts is available in the article below. A total of 4,476 vacancies have been announced, with 3,863 for the Rest of Haryana Cadre and 613 for the Mewat Cadre. Successful candidates will receive a salary ranging from Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100, in accordance with pay-matrix level 8.
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HPSC PGT Eligibility Criteria Subject Wise
The HPSC PGT (Haryana Public Service Commission Post Graduate Teacher) eligibility criteria vary by subject. Generally, candidates are required to have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks, along with a B.Ed. degree from a recognized university. For instance, PGT Political Science requires an M.A. in Political Science or Public Administration, while PGT Physics needs an M.Sc. in Physics or related fields.
Additionally, all candidates must have Hindi or Sanskrit at the Matriculation level or Hindi as a subject in higher education. A valid HTET (Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test) or STET (School Teachers Eligibility Test) certificate is mandatory. Some subjects may have specific requirements, such as additional qualifications or specializations. Candidates are also expected to maintain a consistent, strong academic record throughout their educational career. For the most accurate and up-to-date subject-wise eligibility criteria, it’s advisable to consult the official HPSC notification or website, as requirements may be updated periodically.
HPSC PGT ELigibility Criteria: Essential Qualifications
HPSC PGT Commerce
(i) Candidates must have an M.Com. degree with accounting, cost accounting, or financial accounting as a major subject of study, achieving at least 50% marks, and a B.Ed. from a recognized university. Degrees in M.Com. in Applied/Business Economics are not eligible.
(ii) Candidates must have completed Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
(iii) A certificate of having qualified for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or the School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) is required.
(iv) A consistently good academic record is mandatory.
HPSC PGT Computer Science
(i) Candidates must have an M.Sc. in Computer Science (Regular two-year course), MCA (Regular three-year course), or BE/B. Tech. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or IT (Regular course) with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
(ii) Candidates must have completed Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
(iii) A certificate of having qualified for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or the School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) is required.
(iv) A consistently good academic record is mandatory.
HPSC PGT Fine Arts
(i) Candidates must have an M.A. in Fine Arts with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. from a recognized university.
(ii) Candidates must have completed Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
(iii) A certificate of having qualified for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or the School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) is required.
(iv) A consistently good academic record is mandatory.
HPSC PGT History
(i) Candidates must have an M.A. in History with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. from a recognized university.
(ii) Candidates must have completed Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
(iii) A certificate of having qualified for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or the School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) is required.
(iv) A consistently good academic record is mandatory.
HPSC PGT Mathematics
(i) Candidates must have an M.A. or M.Sc. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics with Mathematics as one of the subjects at the graduation level, achieving at least 50% marks, and a B.Ed. from a recognized university.
(ii) Candidates must have completed Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
(iii) A certificate of having qualified for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or the School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) is required.
(iv) A consistently good academic record is mandatory.
HPSC PGT Music
(i) Candidates must have an M.A. in Music with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. from a recognized university.
(ii) Candidates must have completed Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
(iii) A certificate of having qualified for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or the School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET) is required.
(iv) A consistently good academic record is mandatory.
HPSC PGT Physical Education
(i) Master’s degree in Physical Education (M.A. or M.P.Ed.) with a minimum of 50% marks, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or a Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
(ii) Hindi/Sanskrit at Matriculation level, or Hindi as a subject in 10+2, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree.
(iii) Qualified Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET).
(iv) Strong academic performance throughout an educational career.
HPSC PGT Political Science:
(i) Master’s degree in Political Science or Public Administration (minimum 50% marks) with B.Ed. from a recognized university
(ii) Hindi/Sanskrit at Matriculation level, or Hindi as a subject in 10+2, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree.
(iii) Qualified Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET).
(iv)Consistent strong academic performance.
HPSC PGT Physics:
(i) M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Nuclear Physics, Electronics Science, or Electronics (minimum 50% marks) with B.Ed. from a recognized university
(ii) Hindi/Sanskrit at Matriculation level, or Hindi as a subject in 10+2, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree
(iii) Qualified Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) or School Teachers Eligibility Test (STET)
(iv) Consistent strong academic performance
HPSC PGT Eligibility Criteria – Age Limit
The age range for HPSC PGT applicants is 18 to 42 years. Age relaxation is available for teachers currently working in privately managed government-aided schools, recognized schools, and government schools. These teachers may receive an age limit extension equal to their teaching service duration, with a maximum extension of 5 years. For specific age relaxation details applicable to different categories, please consult the table provided below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SCs, STs, BCs | 5 Years |
| Wife of military personnel who is disabled while in military service | 5 Years |
| Widowed or legally divorced woman provided she has not remarried | 5 Years |
| Unmarried Woman | 5 Years |
| Judicially separated women residing separately for more than two years from the date as prescribed for other categories | 5 Years |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Que 1. Who is eligible for HPSC PGT?
Ans 1. Candidates must have a Master’s degree (M.A./M.Sc./M.Com, etc.) in the relevant discipline with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. from a recognized university. For Computer Science, candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks. Additionally, candidates must maintain a consistently good academic record.
Que 2. What qualifications are required for a PGT teacher?
Ans 2. Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) are individuals who have completed their postgraduate studies, usually a Master’s degree, and have chosen to pursue a career in teaching at the senior secondary level. They instruct students in classes 11th and 12th.
