ZEO Rajouri Recruitment 2026, Apply by Oct 30
ZEO Rajouri Recruitment 2026, Apply by Oct 30
The Office of the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Rajouri, has issued an advertisement inviting applications from eligible female candidates for engagement as AAYAs/Helpers in Pre-Primary Sections of Government Schools under the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme, Samagra Shiksha, Jammu and Kashmir.
The engagement will be purely temporary and contractual in nature. Eligible candidates who fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, domicile, BPL category and other conditions can submit their applications in the prescribed format to the office of the Zonal Education Officer, Rajouri, by October 30, 2026.
Overview
Organisation: Office of the Zonal Education Officer, Rajouri
Advertisement Type: Engagement of AAYAs/Helpers
Programme: Samagra Shiksha, Jammu and Kashmir
Department: School Education Department
Job Location: Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
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Position: AAYA/Helper
Total Vacancies: 4
Eligible Candidates: Female candidates only
Minimum Qualification: Class 8th pass
Age Limit: 18 to 45 years
Monthly Honorarium: ₹5,000
Application Mode: Offline
Last Date to Apply: October 30, 2026
Details of Vacancies
According to the advertisement issued by the Zonal Education Officer, Rajouri, applications are invited for four AAYA/Helper positions in the following government schools.
MS Dassal Gujran — Village/Ward: Dassal — 1 post
MS Muradpur — Village/Ward: Muradpur — 1 post
PS Mera Kote — Village/Ward: Mehra — 1 post
PS Salani — Village/Ward: Ward No. 15 — 1 post
Candidates must clearly mention the name of the school against which they wish to be considered in their application form.
Eligibility Criteria for ZEO Rajouri AAYA/Helper Recruitment 2026
Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions prescribed in the official advertisement to be considered for engagement.
1. Gender
Only female candidates are eligible to apply for these positions.
2. Domicile and Residence
The applicant must be a domicile resident of the concerned village in rural areas or the concerned Municipal Ward in urban areas where the school is located, as prescribed under the applicable guidelines.
3. BPL Category
The candidate must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. Applicants should possess a valid BPL certificate or other prescribed proof to establish their eligibility.
4. Educational Qualification
The candidate must have passed at least Class 8th from a recognised educational institution or possess the applicable qualification accepted under the prescribed guidelines.
5. Age Limit
The applicant must be between 18 and 45 years of age as of January 1 of the relevant year, in accordance with the applicable guidelines.
6. Physical and Mental Fitness
The candidate must be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties assigned to an AAYA/Helper in the Pre-Primary Section of the concerned government school.
Preference Criteria for Selection
The advertisement specifies that preference will be given to eligible candidates belonging to the BPL category according to the following order, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions:
Widow belonging to the concerned jurisdiction and BPL category.
Divorced woman belonging to the jurisdiction and BPL category.
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Orphan belonging to the jurisdiction and BPL category.
Female candidate belonging to the BPL category who is older in age than other eligible BPL candidates.
If no candidate is selected under the first three preference categories, the applicable clarification dated September 21, 2023, will be followed.
Candidates should ensure that they possess the necessary documents to establish their eligibility for any preference category claimed in the application.
Monthly Honorarium
Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand only).
Payment will be subject to the applicable approval of the competent authority and the Project Approval Board (PAB) of Samagra Shiksha for the relevant year.
This is an honorarium-based engagement, not a regular salaried government appointment.
Nature and Duration of Engagement
The advertisement clarifies that the engagement of AAYAs/Helpers will be purely contractual and temporary.
The engagement will be co-terminus with the financial year, commencing from the date of engagement, subject to the applicable scheme guidelines.
Continuation in subsequent years will depend on factors including:
Enrolment of children in the Pre-Primary Section.
Continued requirement for an AAYA/Helper in the school.
Approval of funds by the competent authority or Project Approval Board.
Fulfilment of the prescribed norms and applicable guidelines.
Selected candidates will be required to submit an undertaking or affidavit, duly attested by the competent Judicial Magistrate, stating that they will not claim any right to permanent absorption or continuation of service.
Important: The engagement will not confer any right to regularisation or permanent appointment in the Education Department.
Selection Procedure
The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the prescribed Samagra Shiksha guidelines.
The advertisement will be given wide publicity at the Village Panchayat, Halqa, Municipal Ward and Zonal levels. It will also be displayed on the notice boards of the concerned schools and the office of the Zonal Education Officer, Rajouri. Other prescribed modes of local publicity may also be followed.
Selection will be subject to verification of the candidate’s eligibility, actual Pre-Primary enrolment, availability of an approved vacancy and approval of the competent authority.
The competent authority reserves the right to modify, defer or cancel the selection process in accordance with the applicable guidelines and instructions.
Documents Required
Eligible candidates should prepare the following documents and submit self-attested copies along with their applications:
Proof of age.
Proof of residence or domicile of the concerned village or Municipal Ward.
Class 8th pass certificate or other applicable qualification certificate.
Valid BPL certificate or proof of BPL status.
Relevant certificate, wherever applicable, for widow, divorced woman or orphan preference.
Identity proof and recent passport-size photographs.
Medical fitness certificate, if required under the prescribed procedure.
Any other document required by the competent authority under the applicable guidelines.
Candidates should ensure that all documents are genuine, complete and valid. Incomplete applications or applications without the required supporting documents may not be considered.
How to Apply for ZEO Rajouri Recruitment 2026
The application process is offline. Eligible female candidates can follow these steps to apply:
Prepare the application in the prescribed format, as applicable under the recruitment guidelines.
Clearly mention the name of the school for which the application is being submitted.
Provide accurate personal details, including age, address, educational qualification and category information.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Check the application carefully to ensure that all eligibility requirements are fulfilled.
Submit the completed application along with the required documents at the Office of the Zonal Education Officer, Rajouri, during office hours.
Applications must be submitted on or before October 30, 2026.
Applications received after the last date will not be considered. Applications that do not fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria may also be rejected.
Important Dates
Advertisement date: October 16, 2026
Advertisement publication date: October 17, 2026
Last date for submission of applications: October 30, 2026
Important Instructions for Applicants
Candidates are advised to read the advertisement and applicable Samagra Shiksha guidelines carefully before submitting their applications.
Applicants must ensure that they meet the age, educational qualification, domicile, BPL and other eligibility requirements. Particular attention should be paid to the residence requirement, as candidates must belong to the concerned village or Municipal Ward where the relevant school is situated.
The application must clearly specify the school against which the candidate seeks consideration. Selection will depend on the prescribed eligibility and preference criteria, verification of documents, availability of an approved vacancy and approval by the competent authority.
Since the engagement is temporary and contractual, candidates should understand that it does not guarantee permanent government employment.
