Awesome news for teachers! The Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) conducted the Online Screening Test (OST) 2025 for PGT (Post Graduate Teacher), TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher), and PRT (Primary Teacher) posts in Army Public Schools (APS) across India. The OST score is valid for applying to various APS vacancies (fixed-term/contractual) in 2025-26 and beyond.
The OST exam was held in September 2025, and results were declared on 8 October 2025. If you appeared, download your scorecard (with percentile) from the official site. Now, check individual APS websites or AWES portal for school-specific Local Selection Board (LSB) vacancies in 2026!
Key Highlights of AWES OST 2025
- Exam Name: AWES Online Screening Test (OST) 2025 for PGT/TGT/PRT
- Posts: PGT, TGT, PRT (across 137+ APS in India)
- Vacancies: Not fixed centrally (school-wise; hundreds of posts annually via LSB – e.g., fixed-term basis in various schools)
- Pay Scale: Varies by school/post – PRT/TGT/PGT approx. ₹35,000–₹60,000+ (consolidated/fixed-term) + perks (as per AWES norms)
- Job Location: Army Public Schools across India (CBSE-affiliated)
Important Dates Table (2025 Cycle – As of February 2026)
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 05 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 August 2025 (Closed) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 August 2025 (Closed) |
| Application Correction Window | 22–24 August 2025 (Closed) |
| Admit Card Release | 08 September 2025 (Closed) |
| OST Exam Date | 20–21 September 2025 (Reserve 22–23 September) |
| Result / Scorecard Declaration | 08 October 2025 (Available; download till early 2026) |
| Score Validity | 1 year (for APS LSB applications) |
| School-Specific LSB/Recruitment | Ongoing in 2025-26 (check individual APS sites) |
Note: OST score is used for shortlisting in school-level interviews. No central vacancy list – apply directly to schools with vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria – Easy Check
- Educational Qualification (Minimum 50% marks in qualifying exam):
- PRT: Graduate + B.Ed / 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education / 4-Year Integrated Course.
- TGT: Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed (e.g., English/Hindi/Sanskrit/Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology/History/Geography/Political Science).
- PGT: Post Graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed (e.g., English/Hindi/Maths/History/Geography/Economics/Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/Psychology/Commerce/Computer Science/IT/Home Science/Physical Education).
- CTET/State TET qualified preferred/desirable for some posts.
- Age Limit (as on 01 April 2025):
- Fresh Candidates: Below 40 years (NCR schools: Below 29 years for TGT/PGT)
- Experienced: Below 57 years
- Age Relaxation: As per AWES rules (for reserved categories/experienced teachers).
- Other: CTET/State TET desirable; computer knowledge preferred.
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
- Online Screening Test (OST): Qualifying exam (200 marks, 200 questions, negative marking 1/4 for wrong answers).
- Subjects: General Awareness, English, Reasoning, Pedagogy, Subject-specific (for TGT/PGT).
- Scorecard: With percentile (valid 1 year).
- School-Level Selection (LSB): Apply to individual APS vacancies → Interview + Demo Class + Document Verification.
- Final appointment (fixed-term/contractual basis).
Application Fee (When Applied)
- General/OBC/SC/ST: ₹385/-
- Payment: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking).
How to Download Scorecard / Check Updates (For 2025 Candidates)
- Visit official website: https://www.awesindia.com/
- Go to “Examination” or “OST 2025” section.
- Login with Application Number + DOB / registered details.
- Download scorecard (percentile & raw scores).
- For school vacancies: Check individual APS websites or AWES portal (vacancies section) for LSB advertisements.
Important Official Links (Must Bookmark!)
- Official AWES Website: https://www.awesindia.com/ (main portal for scorecard, vacancies, notifications)
- OST/Recruitment Section: https://awesindia.com/ (check “Examination” or “Vacancies” tabs)
- Detailed Notification PDF (2025): Download from awesindia.com (search “OST 2025” or “PGT TGT PRT Notification”)
- School Vacancies: Check awesindia.com or individual APS sites (e.g., APS Delhi Cantt, APS Pune, etc.)
- For help: Helpline/email on awesindia.com or check FAQs.
This OST score opens doors to hundreds of teaching jobs in Army Public Schools – secure, respected, and with good facilities! If you have the score, apply to APS with vacancies (check for 2026 LSB ads). Prepare for interviews/demo classes (focus on teaching skills & subject knowledge).
