The application process has begun in Gorakhpur for the State Teacher Award and the Chief Minister Teacher Award to honour teachers who have made outstanding contributions in the field of education. Eligible teachers and principals will be able to apply online until November 30, 2026. The Secondary Education Department has issued the selection schedule for the 2026-27 academic session.
Teachers from government and aided schools eligible
Principals, headmasters, lecturers and assistant teachers of government secondary schools, non-government aided secondary schools and aided Sanskrit schools can apply for the State Teacher Award. Teachers and principals of non-government unaided secondary schools will be eligible for the Chief Minister Teacher Award.
Selection to be based on 120 marks
Teachers will be evaluated on a total of 120 marks. Importance will be given to their outstanding academic work, student attendance, examination results, efforts to increase enrolment in schools and better use of available resources. Applicants will also have to upload details of their notable work and a five-minute video. Applications will be accepted only online.
After applications are submitted, the district-level committee will examine documents and conduct on-site verification of schools from December 1 to 15. The final selection process will be completed by January 24, 2027. Teachers can apply on the Secondary Education Department’s awards portal.
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