The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened self-nominations for the National Teacher Award 2025. This award recognizes outstanding teachers and principals from CBSE-affiliated private independent schools. The deadline for applications is July 6, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Teachers: Must have completed at least 10 years of continuous service in a school affiliated with a recognized board by March 31, 2025.
- Principals: Need a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience and 5 years as a principal in a CBSE-affiliated institution by March 31, 2025.
- Teachers or principals retiring on or after March 31, 2025, are also eligible.
- Applicants can apply under only one category. Principals cannot apply in the teacher category.
Application Process
Apply online exclusively through the official CBSE website: cbseit.in/cbse/2025/tchawrd
Required Documents (upload as PDF, each under 1MB)
- A signed declaration verifying information accuracy.
- Recommendation letters and service certificates, signed by the school manager.
- Academic documents from Class 10 to post-graduation.
- Student results from board or school-level exams.
The school head (for teachers) or school manager (for principals) must verify all documents.
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CBSE National Teacher Award 2025 Selection Process
CBSE will assess applications based on service length, academic qualifications, age, and exam performance. A merit list will include the top 24 shortlisted candidates. These individuals will participate in a national-level interaction session. Finally, a National Level Scrutiny Committee will select six awardees.
Heads of institutions should inform all eligible staff about this opportunity and ensure timely application submissions.
