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MoE: The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Ministry of Education has initiated the online application and nomination process for the National Teachers' Award 2026. Eligible teachers can submit their self-nominations via the National Awards Portal by July 10, 2026. This award honors teachers who have made outstanding contributions to school education.

The application process began on June 15, 2026, and interested teachers can apply online within the stipulated timeframe.

**Important Dates**
**Activity** | **Date**
Start of online application and self-nomination | June 15, 2026
Last date for application/self-nomination | July 10, 2026
Scrutiny and final submission of applications | July 11 to 13, 2026

Constitution of the National Jury | Mid-July 2026
District/Regional selection process | July 14 to 21, 2026
State/Organization level selection process | July 22 to 29, 2026
Notification to selected candidates for jury interview | July 30 to 31, 2026
Final selection by the National Jury | August 3 to 7, 2026
Finalization of jury recommendations | August 8, 2026
Notification to selected awardees | August 10 to 20, 2026
Rehearsal and award ceremony | September 4 and 5, 2026

**How ​​to Apply?**
First, visit the official website of the National Teachers' Award.
Click on the 'Registration' link provided on the home page.
Enter your identity details and contact information.

Complete the registration process after verifying all the information.
Now, log in to the portal using your login credentials.
Fill out the National Teachers' Award 2026 application form and enter the required information.
Carefully review the application form and click the 'Submit' button.

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