MP Guest Teacher (Atithi Shikshak) 2026-27 — GFMS 3.0 | Merit List Out, Re-Joining Started
MP Guest Teacher (Atithi Shikshak) 2026-27 registration via GFMS 3.0 portal was open 2–11 May 2026. Document verification (at Sankul/Cluster level) completed through late May/June. Panel Merit List published on portal around 20 June 2026. School vacancy display activated 30 June 2026. Re-Joining process for school allotment started 2 July 2026. MPTET mandatory. Honorarium ₹5,000–₹9,000/month. No written exam — selection is purely merit/scorecard-based.
Honorarium: Varg 1 ₹9,000/month | Varg 2 ₹7,000/month | Varg 3 ₹5,000/month
Salary
18–65
Age (yrs)
Madhya Pradesh — Government Schools (District-wise, School-wise)
Location
About This Notification
The Madhya Pradesh School Education Department has released the Atithi Shikshak (Guest Teacher) 2026–27 recruitment through the GFMS 3.0 (Guest Faculty Management System) portal. Guest Teachers are appointed on a temporary basis (one academic year) in government schools where regular teaching posts are vacant.
Guest Teachers are hired school-wise based on a merit list prepared from MPTET score, educational marks, and other criteria. They receive a fixed monthly honorarium — not a regular government salary.
Registration was open from 2–11 May 2026. Document verification took place from 12–22 May 2026. School-wise posting and joining instructions are expected to be issued shortly by the District Education Offices.
Category of Posts:
- Varg 1 (High School / Vrishtha Shala — Class 9–12): Post Graduate + B.Ed + MPTET qualification
- Varg 2 (Middle School — Class 6–8): Graduation + B.Ed/D.Ed + MPTET qualification
- Varg 3 (Primary School — Class 1–5): 12th pass + D.Ed + MPTET qualification
Key Details
Organization
MP School Education Department (GFMS 3.0)
Exam Name
Atithi Shikshak (Guest Teacher) Recruitment 2026–27
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh — Government Schools (District-wise, School-wise)
Selection Process
Online Registration on GFMS → Document Verification → Merit List → School-wise Posting (by District Education Officer)
Official Website
https://gfms.educationportal3.in
Eligibility Criteria
MPTET Qualification (Mandatory)
MPTET (MP Teacher Eligibility Test) is mandatory for all Varg levels. Varg 3 → MPTET Primary; Varg 2 → MPTET Middle (Paper 2); Varg 1 → MPTET Secondary. MPTET certificate is valid for lifetime (as per NCTE guidelines). Without valid MPTET, registration on GFMS is not accepted.
Educational Qualification
Varg 3: 12th pass + D.El.Ed. (2-year diploma) or B.Ed. from a recognized institution. Varg 2: Bachelor's Degree in the relevant subject + B.Ed. or D.El.Ed. Varg 1: Bachelor's / Post-Graduate Degree in the teaching subject + B.Ed. Post-Graduate degree (PG) can be added on the GFMS portal for higher subject eligibility in Varg 1.
Domicile
Madhya Pradesh domicile preferred. MP domicile/Samagra ID required for GFMS registration and Aadhaar-based e-KYC. Priority is given to local candidates in school preference allotment.
Age Limit
No strict upper age limit prescribed for Atithi Shikshak. Candidates should generally be between 18 and 65 years. Retired teachers and others with valid MPTET can also apply.
Aadhaar & Samagra ID
Aadhaar-based e-KYC is mandatory during GFMS 3.0 registration. Samagra ID (MP family ID) is also required for profile linking. Without e-KYC, registration will not be accepted.
Prior Teaching Experience
Prior Guest Teacher experience (previous year service in MP government school) gives additional weightage in the scorecard. Experience certificates must be submitted and digitally verified by the Cluster Coordinator (Sankul Principal) through GFMS 3.0.
Educational Qualification
- Varg 1 (High School): M.A./M.Sc./M.Com. in relevant subject + B.Ed from RCI/NCTE recognized institution + MPTET (Secondary Level) qualified
- Varg 2 (Middle School): B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. + B.Ed / D.Ed + MPTET (Primary/Middle Level) qualified
- Varg 3 (Primary): 12th pass + D.Ed (2 years Diploma in Education) + MPTET (Primary Level) qualified
- MPTET 2018 or later qualification is mandatory for all categories
Age Limit
General Category: 18–65 years
No specific age bar for Guest Teachers, but candidates above 60 years are generally not considered. Retired government teachers are not eligible.
