Eligibility and Qualifications for Government School Teaching Jobs

Eligibility and Qualifications for Government School Teaching Jobs

Becoming a government teacher involves meeting strict education standards, which differ depending on the grade you'll teach and even the province. Here’s how it all breaks down:

Primary School Teachers (BPS 14 and Above)

• Current Pay Scale: Now BPS 14 (previously BPS 9 for this role).
• Minimum Education: Traditionally, candidates needed FA or FSc qualifications along with a professional teaching course (sometimes called 'city' teaching). However, the bar is much higher today.
• Typical Profiles: Thanks to fierce competition, you’ll now find candidates with B.Ed, M.Ed—even PhDs—applying for primary school roles.
• Associate Degree in Education (ADE): Some provinces accept the ADE as a valid teaching qualification for primary jobs, but Punjab does not.
• Key Skills: Strong subject command is a must. Specialists are in demand even at the primary level.

Quick Reference for Primary Teaching Eligibility:

• Punjab: Minimum Bachelor’s (plus B.Ed, in many cases); no ADE accepted.
• Other Provinces: ADE may be accepted, but check current policies.

Required Subject Degrees (Examples):

Islamiat: MA Islamiat

Urdu: MA Urdu

English: MA English

Math: MSc Mathematics

For more on official policies and posting criteria, visit the Punjab Public Service Commission's official job criteria.