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The Army Welfare Education Society ( AWES) PRT Exam (Primary Teacher) is conducted every year to recruit eligible candidates as Primary Teachers in army schools in India. These primary teachers are recruited to teach the students in classes Ist to Vth. After clearing the PRT exam, candidates can work as Primary Teachers in any army school in the country. For the year 2023, AWES will release a notification very soon for the recruitment of Primary Teachers (PRT) in various army schools in the country.
| Exam Name | Primary Teacher (PRT) |
| Organising Body | AWES |
| Selection Process | Written exam/personal Interview |
| Job Type | Teacher |
| Application Fee | INR 500 |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Location | Pan-India |
| Official Website | www.wes.india.com |
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Application Process
Candidates who are interested in AWES PRT recruitment can apply online on the official website of the Army Welfare Education Society. The steps given below will help you to apply for the AWES PRT exam:
- Visit the official website of AWES at www.wes.india.com.
- Click on the ‘Apply for PRT” option.
- Complete your registration by entering your name and contact details.
- You will receive an email where a login ID and a password will be provided to you.
- Login using that ID and password.
- Click on the ‘Primary Teacher’ (PRT) option and begin your application process.
- Upload your documents, education certificates, passport-size photo, and signature.
- Click on the next step and pay the application fee only through a credit card/debit card/net banking.
- The application fee for the AWES PRT is INR 500 only.
- Your application form for the AWES PRT will be completed and you will receive a confirmation email/sms.
AWES PRT 2023 Selection Process
The selection process for the AWES PRT will consist of three different stages: screening test; interview; and evaluation of teaching skills and computer proficiency. These stages are described in detail below:
Screening Test
The first stage in the selection process for the AWES PRT is the screening test. In this test, candidates’ ability to work under pressure and work management will be tested. These skills will test whether the candidate is mentally strong enough to handle children.
The exam will be done online at different centres where candidates have to be present.
Interview
Candidates who will clear the first stage of the AWES PRT will be selected for the second stage, the Interview. The purpose of this Interview is to know the personality of the candidate and his / her aptitude as a teacher. Candidates will be allotted different centres where the officials of AWES will conduct the interview.
In this interview, the officials will ask questions like
- What motivates you to pursue a career in teaching? Or
- What is your approach to teaching? Or
- In a classroom, how are you going to handle the children? etc.
Evaluation of Teaching Skills and Computer Proficiency
This is the final stage in the selection process for AWES PRT. This stage is conducted simultaneously with the interview. Here, two main aspects will be observed about the candidate. These will be the teaching practice and the language teachers will have to complete two essay questions. This stage will consist of 15 marks.
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AWES PRT Eligibility
For applying for the AWES PRT exam, candidates have to make sure that they possess all the eligibility criteria for the exam. For the AWES PRT eligibility criteria includes educational qualification, age limit, and nationality.
The table given below gives all the eligibility details for the AWES PRT exam.
| Category | Details |
| Education Qualification | Candidate should have completed a graduation degree in BEd/equivalent with at least 50% marks from a university recognised by the government. |
| Age | Below 40 years |
| Nationality | Indian only |
For the AWES PRT exam, there is no age relaxation for any castes (General / SC / ST / OBC).
AWES PRT Syllabus
The syllabus for the AWES PRT is prepared for the screening test. The syllabus will cover topics from subjects like Mental Ability, Educational Concepts and Methodology, English Comprehension, and General Awareness. Candidates should make sure that they cover all the subjects and topics in their preparation.
The table given below gives all the details about the subject and topics which will be covered in the AWES PRT screening test.
| Serial Number | Subject | Topics |
| 1 | Mental Ability | Seating Arrangement, Number Series, Missing Number, Coding-decoding, Analogy, Blood Relation, Classification, Arithmetic Reasoning, Ranking and Time Sequence, Logical Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Direction Sense, Test, Cubes and Dices, test clock and Time Test |
| 2 | Educational Concepts and Methodology | Reflective Language, Teaching, Teaching, Education and Critical Pedagogy, Material Developments and Syllabus, Design, Sociocultural Theory of Language, Classroom Management, Integrated Language Skills, Strategies-based instruction, Technology and language teaching |
| 3 | English Comprehension | Vocabulary, Sentence, Completion, Sentance Correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Proficiency in English, Comprehension, Synonyms and Antonyms, Cloze Test |
| 4 | General Awareness | Indian History, Indian Polity, Economics, Geography, Sports, International Meets, Current Affairs |
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AWES PRT Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the AWES PRT includes details like
- The exam will consist of a maximum of 200 marks.
- There will be negative markings. For each wrong answer, a 0.25 mark will be deducted.
- To qualify, the candidate must score at least 50% marks.
The table given below gives all the details about the exam pattern of AWES PRT exam.
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A | Methodology & Educational Concepts | 50 | 50 |
| B | Mental Ability | 50 | 50 |
| C | English Comprehension | 50 | 50 |
| D | General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | – | 200 | 200 |
AWES PRT Admit Card
The AWES PRT admit card will be released 10-12 days before the examination date by the officials of the Army Welfare Educational Society (AWES). Candidates who have successfully applied for the AWES PRT exam can download the admit card from the official website of the AWES at
www.wes.india.com.
To download the AWES PRT admit card, follow the steps given below
- Visit the official website of AWES.
- Login by using your AWES ID and password.
- Click on ‘Admit Card’ and enter your registration number and date of birth to download your admit card.
- Check all the details written on the admit card and take a printout of it.
It is mandatory for the candidates to bring their admit cards with them while appearing for the written exam. No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall without the admit card.
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FAQs
The officials of AWES will release the admit card for the Primary Teacher (PRT) exam on its official website. Candidates who are interested have to keep a regular check as the notification can be out anytime soon.
A candidate who newly applying for the PRT exam should be below 40 years to make them eligible for the AWES PRT exam.
Candidates have to secure a minimum of 50% marks in the written exam of the AWES PRT to qualify for the next stage of the selection process; the interview.
The job of a primary school teacher is a very approachable career option as a lot of youngsters are opting for a career in the teaching profession. Moreover, the government of the country is promoting the standard and importance of a teacher in the future of the country and its youth.
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