Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling has invited applications for the post of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) in History. This Teacher vacancy was published in the Himalaya Darpan e-paper on 13 August 2026. Applications are open from 13 August 2026, and the school has asked candidates to apply within one week of this date. This Teacher vacancy in Darjeeling suits candidates who already hold a Master’s degree in History and a B.Ed. qualification, and at least three years of teaching experience. Selected candidates will be posted at Loreto Convent School, Kutchery Road, Darjeeling.
A full breakdown of the eligibility criteria follows in the sections below. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Loreto Convent School recruitment notice published in the Himalaya Darpan e-paper, dated 13 August 2026. Last verified: 13 August 2026.
Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling is recruiting one Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) for History. The notice does not print a fixed closing date; it asks candidates to apply within one week of publication on 13 August 2026, which works out to on or before 20 August 2026. There is no online application portal mentioned — candidates apply by post to the Principal at Kutchery Road, Darjeeling, or by email to darjeelingsec@loreto.in.
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Quick summary of Teacher Vacancy 2026 – Darjeeling
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling |
| Post | Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) – History |
| Application Mode | By post or by email |
| Eligibility | Master’s Degree in History, B.Ed., minimum three years’ teaching experience |
| Place of Posting | Loreto Convent School, Kutchery Road, Darjeeling – 734101 |
| Last Date | Within one week of the notice (works out to on or before 20 August 2026)* |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates with a Master’s degree in History, B.Ed., and relevant teaching experience |
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About Loreto Convent Darjeeling
Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling is a girls’ day school run by the Sisters of Loreto, founded in 1846, making it one of the older schools in the hill town. The school is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and is recognised by the Education Department of the Government of West Bengal. This background is added context and is not part of the official recruitment notice.
Local context
Darjeeling is a hill town in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, reached by road through Siliguri and connected onward by rail and air links serving that area. Darjeeling has a small cluster of well-known ICSE/ISC schools besides Loreto Convent — Mount Hermon School and St. Joseph’s School (North Point) among them — so candidates comparing teaching options in the town have a limited but established set of similar institutions to watch for openings. Loreto Convent School has advertised more than one teaching post through 2026, including an earlier Psychology Teacher vacancy — that window has already closed, but it shows the school hires periodically across subjects rather than in one annual cycle. This section is added context based on general information about the town and the school’s recent postings, and is not part of the official notice.
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Important dates
The notice does not carry a full timeline. These are the dates it gives, along with a calculated closing date added for planning purposes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice published | 13 August 2026 |
| Application window | Within one week of publication |
| Likely last date to apply* | On or before 20 August 2026 |
Calculated from the notice’s one-week window; not printed as an exact date in the notice. Confirm with the school before the last day.
Total: 1 post, as worded in the notice. No numeric vacancy count or pay scale is stated.
Eligibility for Teacher Vacancy Loreto Convent Darjeeling
The notice sets one set of conditions for this post; it does not vary since only one post is advertised.
- Master’s Degree in History is mandatory.
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is a mandatory qualification.
- A minimum of three years’ teaching experience is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with an ICSE/ISC school background.
- The notice does not state an age limit.
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) posts in ICSE/ISC schools typically cover teaching up to the secondary level, as distinct from a PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) post, which usually covers the senior secondary classes. This is added context on how the TGT designation is generally used in Indian schools, not part of the official notice.
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Selection process
Not mentioned in the official notification. The notice does not describe a written test, interview, or demonstration class for this recruitment. Candidates can confirm the selection stages with the school when they apply.
How to apply for Teacher Vacancy 2026 Darjeeling
- Prepare the application with details of qualifications and teaching experience.
- Send the application within one week of the notice, published on 13 August 2026 (works out to on or before 20 August 2026).
- Submit the application to the Principal, Loreto Convent School, Kutchery Road, Darjeeling – 734101, or send it by email to darjeelingsec@loreto.in.
Documents to keep ready
The notice does not list specific documents. Candidates applying for teaching posts typically keep an updated CV, Master’s degree certificate in History, B.Ed. certificate, and experience letters from previous schools ready to attach. This checklist is added context, not part of the official notice — confirm the exact document list with the school.
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Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply by email: darjeelingsec@loreto.in | Email address given in the notice for applications |
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| Teaching jobs on indiajobalerts.com | Other current teaching vacancies across India |
Should you apply?
This section reflects editorial judgment and is not part of the official notice.
This post suits an experienced History teacher who already holds a B.Ed. and has spent at least three years in the classroom, ideally in an ICSE or ISC school. Loreto Convent School is a long-established girls’ school in Darjeeling, so the post offers a stable teaching role in a well-known institution.
The one-week application window is short, so candidates who meet all three mandatory conditions — the Master’s degree, the B.Ed., and the three years of experience — should not delay. This is not a fit for freshers or for teachers without the B.Ed. qualification, since both are stated as required. As a TGT rather than a PGT post, it typically comes with a lower pay ceiling and a secondary-level teaching load rather than senior secondary, which candidates comparing options should weigh against the stability of the institution and the hill-town posting.
FAQs
What is the eligibility for TGT History Teacher at Loreto Convent School, Darjeeling?
Candidates need a Master’s Degree in History, a B.Ed. qualification, and a minimum of three years’ teaching experience. Preference goes to candidates with an ICSE/ISC school background. The notice does not state an age limit.
What is the last date to apply for the Loreto Convent School Darjeeling TGT History vacancy 2026?
The notice does not give an exact date. It asks candidates to apply within one week of publication on 13 August 2026, which works out to on or before 20 August 2026. This exact date is calculated, not stated in the notice — confirm with the school.
How can I apply for the Loreto Convent School Darjeeling TGT History teacher post?
Candidates can send their application to the Principal, Loreto Convent School, Kutchery Road, Darjeeling – 734101, or by email to darjeelingsec@loreto.in. The notice does not mention an online application portal.
What is the difference between a TGT and a PGT teacher post?
A TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) generally teaches up to the secondary level, while a PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) generally teaches the senior secondary classes. This is added context on general schooling-system terms, not part of the official notice — the exact classes assigned depend on the individual school.
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