About the Recruitment
The Office of the District Basic Education Officer, Banda, has issued a notification for the KGBV Banda Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for various teaching and non-teaching positions in Upgraded Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) within the Banda district. This recruitment aims to fill 77 vacancies across 04 new upgraded KGBVs (Baberu, Badokhar Khurd, Bisanda, Naraini) and 02 existing KGBVs (Mahua, Kamasin) for the academic session 2026-27. All posts are exclusively reserved for female candidates and will be filled on a contractual basis for 11 months and 29 days.
Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details
A total of 77 vacancies have been announced for various posts, including Principal, Postgraduate Teachers (PGT) in different subjects, Computer Science, Care Taker, Lab Assistant, Office Superintendent/Clerk, Assistant Cook, Peon, and Chowkidar. The distribution of vacancies across categories (Unreserved, EWS, OBC, SC) is detailed in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the specific educational qualifications and experience requirements for each post as outlined below. All applicants must be female, as these positions are reserved for women.
- Principal: Requires an MA (Hindi/English) or MSc (Physics/Chemistry/Zoology/Botany/Maths/Computer Science) degree from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must have 4 years of teaching experience in Class 9-12 or 4 years of experience as a trained graduate headmaster in a recognized junior high school. Other options include a Postgraduate Diploma in Science with 15/20 years of commendable service or a Postgraduate degree with 10 years of teaching experience in Intermediate classes.
- PGT Hindi: MA in Hindi with Sanskrit as a subject at the BA level or a Shastri examination from a recognized Sanskrit college/university. Preference will be given to candidates with an LT Diploma or B.Ed. degree.
- PGT English: A postgraduate degree (MA) in English. Preference will be given to candidates with an LT Diploma or B.Ed. degree.
- PGT Maths: An MA or MSc in Mathematics, or a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Mathematics with a 3-year course.
- PGT Biology: An MSc in Botany or Zoology, or an MSc in Agricultural Botany with Zoology at the BSc level, or an MSc in Agricultural Zoology with Botany at the BSc level, or a UGC recognized MSc in Life Science, or a BSc with a Postgraduate Diploma in Biology from the UP Education Department.
- PGT Chemistry: An MSc in Chemistry, or a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry with a 3-year course, or a UGC recognized Postgraduate (Biochemistry), or a BSc with a Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry from the UP Education Department.
- PGT Physics: An MSc in Physics, or a BSc with a Postgraduate Diploma in Physics from the UP Education Department.
- Computer Science: M.Tech (Computer Science) or B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science) from a recognized university, or MCA, or MSc (Computer Science) from a recognized university, or DOEACC 'B' level, or a Postgraduate degree with PGDCA, or a Postgraduate degree with BSc (Computer Course component of at least 1/3rd of Science course), or a Postgraduate degree with DOEACC 'A' level.
- Care Taker: A Postgraduate degree and B.Ed.
- Lab Assistant: 12th Pass in the Science stream with a Diploma in Lab Technology, or 12th Pass in the Science stream from a recognized board.
- Office Superintendent / Clerk: 12th Pass from the UP Board or equivalent. Must have Computer Science as a separate subject in High School/Intermediate, or a DOEACC/NIELIT CCC certificate, or a Diploma/Degree in Computer Science. Required Hindi typing speed is 25 WPM and English typing speed is 30 WPM.
- Assistant Cook, Peon, Chowkidar: Must be 8th Pass.
Candidates for Care Taker, Peon, Chowkidar, and Assistant Cook positions must reside in the school at night. Applicants should not suffer from any physical disability or infectious diseases.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limits for KGBV Banda Recruitment 2026 are calculated as on 01 April 2026.
- For the Principal post, the minimum age is 30 years and the maximum age is 45 years.
- For all other posts, the minimum age is 25 years and the maximum age is 45 years.
- The maximum age for service in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas is 60 years.
Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules of the Uttar Pradesh Government. Candidates seeking reservation benefits must submit a valid caste certificate issued from their father's side. EWS candidates must provide a valid certificate for the financial year 2025-26.
Application Fee and Payment Method
There is no explicit application fee mentioned in the notification. However, candidates are required to affix postal stamps worth Rs. 58.00 on two self-addressed envelopes that must be enclosed with the application form.
Selection Process
The selection process for the various posts under KGBV Banda Recruitment 2026 differs based on the position:
- Merit-based Selection: For Principal, PGTs (Hindi, English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Computer Science, Care Taker, Lab Assistant, and Office Superintendent/Clerk, selection will be based on a merit list. Marks will be calculated from the percentages obtained in High School, Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation, and Training examinations.
- Interview: For Assistant Cook, Peon, and Chowkidar, selection will be based on an interview.
In case of a tie in merit scores, candidates older in age will be given preference. If both merit and age are the same, candidates whose names appear earlier in alphabetical order (English) will be preferred.
Pay Scale and Benefits
The monthly gross salaries for the selected candidates are as follows:
- Principal: Rs. 30,000
- PGT (Hindi, English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Computer Science: Rs. 22,000
- Care Taker: Rs. 24,200
- Lab Assistant, Peon, Chowkidar: Rs. 7,147 (including EPF)
- Office Superintendent / Clerk: Rs. 12,430 (including EPF)
- Assistant Cook: Rs. 6,433 (including EPF)
These are contractual positions for 11 months and 29 days, with renewal subject to performance and approval from the District Magistrate.
How to Apply — Step by Step
Candidates interested in the KGBV Banda Recruitment 2026 must apply offline by sending their applications via registered post.
- Download the application form from the official website https://banda.nic.in or obtain it from the office notice board.
- Fill out the application form neatly and completely in your own handwriting. Avoid cutting, overwriting, or making errors.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational qualifications, experience certificates, caste certificate (from father's side for reserved categories), EWS certificate (for 2025-26), and training certificates.
- Ensure to attach self-attested photocopies of mark sheets for all years/semesters for calculation of quality points.
- Enclose two self-addressed envelopes with postal stamps worth Rs. 58.00 affixed on each.
- Clearly write the "Applied Post Name" and "Subject" (if applicable) on the top of the envelope.
- Send the complete application form along with all enclosures via registered post to the following address: Office of the District Basic Education Officer, Civil Line, Banda, District-Banda, Pin-210001.
- The application must reach the office by 09 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline or through any other mode will not be accepted.
Incomplete or erroneous applications will be rejected without any further consideration. Candidates must provide a valid mobile number and email ID on the application form for communication regarding counseling or document verification.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit self-attested photocopies of the following documents along with their application form:
- High School Mark Sheet and Certificate
- Intermediate Mark Sheet and Certificate
- Graduation Mark Sheets (all years/semesters) and Degree
- Post Graduation Mark Sheets (all years/semesters) and Degree
- Training Qualification Certificates (e.g., B.Ed., LT Diploma)
- Experience Certificates (if applicable, from a competent authority)
- Caste Certificate (for OBC/SC/ST, issued from father's side)
- EWS Certificate (for financial year 2025-26)
- Aadhaar Card
- Two self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 58.00 postal stamps affixed.
- Any other relevant qualification/certificate mentioned in the eligibility criteria.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 August 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
Important Links
- Official Website: https://banda.nic.in
- Application Form: Available on the official website and office notice board.
