Who can apply?
Minimum qualification
B.Ed. and eligible existing primary-teacher appointment
Eligibility conditions
In-service primary teachers appointed using B.Ed. eligibility between 28 June 2018 and 11 August 2023; an applicable court-relaxation route is also provided.
Read all post-specific conditions in the original notice. A discovery tag or this summary is not an authority-issued eligibility decision or a selection guarantee.
Who cannot apply
This course preserves eligible existing employment; it is not a qualification for subsequent primary-teacher recruitment.
Important dates
- Application opens
- 21 Oct 2026
- Application closes
- 28 Oct 2026
An application extension does not automatically change the age or qualification cutoff. Date-only deadlines do not imply that the authority published a midnight closing time.
Official application fees
| Category / paper / route | Fee in INR | Exemption / fee conditions | Official evidence URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course registration and admission | ₹25,000.00 | Non-refundable; first-session exam included. | Source ↗ |
| Supplementary theory examination, per subject | ₹600.00 | Not supplied | Source ↗ |
| Supplementary practical examination, per subject | ₹250.00 | Not supplied | Source ↗ |
These are official fees from the listed notice, not our optional form-assistance charges. Pay the official portal directly.
Selection / assessment process
Teacher application, principal verification and state nodal confirmation.
Documents to prepare
This is a local preparation checklist, not an upload or official document acceptance.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official registration page. Enter teacher and school details, complete authentication, upload evidence and pay. The school principal verifies the application before state confirmation.
Use the authority’s own application flow. Never share passwords, OTPs or payment PINs with us. Official application fees are separate from optional form-help charges.
Important instructions
Applicants outside the standard appointment period must use the applicable court-order route. Course completion requirements continue to apply.
Official helpdesk
bridgesupport@nios.ac.in; 9217176201 / 9217176202, Monday–Friday 09:00–17:30.
Official notification and action links
For official dates and conditions, follow the issuing organisation’s original announcement. Unconfirmed application actions are not linked as open forms.
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Change history
Reopened: NIOS Primary Teacher Bridge Course 2026 — Registration Reopened until 28 October