Sarkari Yojana
National Awards to Teachers
About National Awards to Teachers
The Ministry of Education’s “National Awards to Teachers” scheme, running since 1958, honours some of the country’s most outstanding teachers whose dedication has both raised the quality of school education and made a real difference in their students’ lives. Its key benefits are public recognition for meritorious teachers and formal honour for those who have enriched student lives while improving school education. Core eligibility hinges on being a school teacher or Head of School at a recognised primary, middle, or secondary school, and being a regular teacher or Head of School with at least ten years of service. The Ministry of Education (MOE) oversees the scheme’s overall implementation.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Awards to Teachers, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligible applicants are school teachers and Heads of…
Eligible applicants are school teachers and Heads of Schools at recognised primary, middle, high, or higher secondary schools falling in the categories below:
Schools run by the State Government/Union Territory Administration, schools run by local bodies, schools aided by the State Government and Union Territory Administration, and private schools affiliated to a State/Union Territory Board.
Central Government Schools - Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), Sainik Schools run by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), schools run by the Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES), and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (other than those covered at (a) and (b) above).
Schools affiliated to the Council for Indian Schools Certificate Examination (CISCE) (other than those covered at (a), (b), and (c) above).
Retired teachers are generally not eligible, except those…
Retired teachers are generally not eligible, except those who served part of the calendar year - at least four months, i.e. up to 30th April of the relevant award year - who may be considered if all other conditions are met.
Eligibility is limited to regular Teachers and Heads…
Eligibility is limited to regular Teachers and Heads of Schools with at least ten years of service.
Benefits Provided
National Awards to Teachers provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Every year on 5th September (Teacher's Day), the…
Every year on 5th September (Teacher's Day), the President or Vice President of India confers public recognition on meritorious primary, middle, and secondary school teachers.
The award's purpose is to celebrate outstanding teachers…
The award's purpose is to celebrate outstanding teachers across the country and honour those whose dedication and hard work have both improved school education and enriched their students' lives.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph of the applicant (maximum 100KB, JPEG/JPG/PNG…
A photograph of the applicant (maximum 100KB, JPEG/JPG/PNG only).
A Biography/Achievements document (PDF)
A Biography/Achievements document (PDF).
A Service Record document (PDF)
A Service Record document (PDF).
A Schoolwise Record (PDF)
A Schoolwise Record (PDF).
An Experience Record (PDF)
An Experience Record (PDF).
Supporting documents for the Objective Criteria (PDF)
Supporting documents for the Objective Criteria (PDF).
A YouTube video URL supporting the Objective Criteria…
A YouTube video URL supporting the Objective Criteria (if any).
Supporting documents for Performance Against Criteria (PDF)
Supporting documents for Performance Against Criteria (PDF).
A YouTube video URL supporting Performance Against Criteria…
A YouTube video URL supporting Performance Against Criteria (if any).
A Google Drive link with all supporting documents…
A Google Drive link with all supporting documents (if PDF upload is not possible).
A certificate from the controlling officer (needed for…
A certificate from the controlling officer (needed for objective criteria such as regular attendance, in-service training, and efforts to raise enrolment and cut dropouts). Teachers who are shortlisted must upload an application letter and enter details, on the portal, of up to five students whose outcomes improved through the teacher's efforts, for presentation to the Independent National Jury.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Awards to Teachers through the online application process outlined below.
For Registration
Go to the Official Web Portal for "National…
Go to the Official Web Portal for "National Awards to Teachers" and click "New Registration".
On the "Registration Form" that opens, enter all…
On the "Registration Form" that opens, enter all mandatory details - Organisation Type, Applicant Name, Mobile Number, E-mail, and so on - choosing the Organisation Type from the dropdown based on your school type, then fill in the captcha and click "Next".
Check your registered email (inbox or spam folder)…
Check your registered email (inbox or spam folder) for an activation link from helpdesk-nat@gov.in and click it; you will be taken to a Mobile Number verification screen. Enter the Captcha Code, click "Send OTP", and complete verification with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Create a new password for the National Awards…
Create a new password for the National Awards to Teachers Portal - at least 8 characters with one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character - enter and confirm it, then click "Set Password" to finish registration. For Application
Log in to the portal with your Registered…
Log in to the portal with your Registered Mobile Number as the User Name, your Registered Password, and the Captcha.
Once logged in, you will see the list…
Once logged in, you will see the list of forms to complete; click "View" to open each section, read the instructions carefully, and fill in the sections covering Personal Details, School Details, Service Record, Objective Criteria, Performance against Criteria, and Supporting Documents, saving each as you go.
Keep the applicant photo under 100 KB in…
Keep the applicant photo under 100 KB in JPEG/JPG/PNG format and any PDF uploads under 5 MB, with special characters or spaces removed from file names; paste Hindi text using Unicode, add YouTube video URLs where needed, upload supporting documents, and use a Google Drive link instead if PDF uploads fail.
Once every section is saved, click "Preview Application"…
Once every section is saved, click "Preview Application" to check the form, download a copy for your records if needed, accept the declaration, and click "Final Submission". Double-check all entries before final submission, since no changes are allowed afterward. *For technical issues, reach the
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Retired teachers who have not served at least a part of the calendar year - at least for four months i.e. up to 30th April in the year to which the National Award relates.
- Educational Administrators, Inspectors of Education, and the staff of training Institutes are not eligible.
- The Teachers/Headmasters who have indulged in tuitions are not eligible.
- Contractual Teachers and Shiksha Mitras are not eligible.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.