Samagra Shiksha DNH & DD Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 74 Pre-School Teacher & Caretaker/Helper Posts

The Directorate of Education, U.T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, under Samagra Shiksha (a Centrally Sponsored Scheme), has released Advertisement No. DNH-DD/DOE/SS/ECCE/RECRUITMENT/2026-27/3427 dated 9 September 2026, inviting eligible candidates for engagement as Pre-School Teacher and Caretaker/Helper (Female) purely on a Short Term Contract (STC) basis through Walk-in Interview.

Quick answers: Samagra Shiksha DNH & DD is recruiting for 74 posts - 22 Pre-School Teacher and 52 Caretaker/Helper (Female) - on a Short Term Contract basis. Candidates not exceeding 30 years of age, holding the prescribed teacher-education or Class X/XII qualifications, can attend. There is no online application; eligible candidates walk in directly with a filled application and documents on the scheduled dates: 16, 17, and 18 September 2026, at venues in Silvassa (Dadra & Nagar Haveli) and Daman.

• Samagra Shiksha DNH & DD Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Overview

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Registration on each notified date is between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM; no candidate will be permitted to appear after the closing time of registration. The notification does not specify a separate application submission deadline distinct from these walk-in dates.

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Vacancy 2026 – Post & District Details

There are 74 total vacancies across two posts. The Competent Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts at any stage.

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Pre-School Teacher Qualification

Senior Secondary (Class XII or its equivalent) from a recognized board with at least 45% marks, in accordance with NCTE Regulations 2002, AND a Diploma in Nursery Teacher Education/Pre-School Education/Early Childhood Education Programme (D.E.C.Ed.) of not less than one year, or B.Ed. (Nursery) from an NCTE recognized institution.

OR Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known), in accordance with NCTE Regulations, 2002.

OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).

Candidates holding a Diploma in Elementary Education or B.El.Ed. from an NCTE recognized institution may also be considered for appointment as Pre-school Teacher, provided they mandatorily undergo a six-month Bridge Course in Nursery Teacher Education/Pre-School/Early Childhood Education Programme recognized by NCTE, within two years of such appointment.

Caretaker/Helper (Female) Qualification

Secondary (Class X or its equivalent) from a recognized board with at least 45% marks.

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

For both posts, the age limit is not exceeding 30 years. The upper age limit is relaxable as per Orders/Guidelines issued by the Central Government from time to time. The notification does not specify the exact reference date for age calculation.

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Salary

No TA/DA shall be payable to any candidate for attending the Walk-in Interview.

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection is conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Candidates report to the venue for registration within the prescribed window (9:30 AM to 11:00 AM) and are required to produce original and self-attested documents for verification. The notification does not specify a separate written test; candidature is subject to eligibility and document verification, and is liable to be cancelled at any stage if the information furnished is found false or the candidate is found ineligible.

How to Attend the Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Walk-in Interview

1. Obtain the prescribed application form (available at the venue on the day of the Walk-in Interview, or use the enclosed format)
2. Fill the application duly, selecting the post applied for (Pre-School Teacher or Caretaker/Helper) and the district (DNH, Daman, or Diu)
3. Sign the declaration confirming that all information provided is true and that the post is contractual with no right to future regularization
4. Report to the respective venue on the notified date between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM for registration - no candidate will be permitted after the closing time
5. Carry the original and one set of self-attested copies of: proof of date of birth; mark-sheets and passing certificates of all examinations passed; Diploma/Degree certificate; Aadhaar Card or other valid photo ID; Caste/Category certificate (if applicable); and one recent passport-size photograph

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Engagement is purely on a Short Term Contract (STC) basis and does not confer any right to future regularization
• Candidates must bring both original documents and self-attested copies on the day of the Walk-in Interview
• No candidate will be permitted to appear after the closing time of registration on the notified date
• No TA/DA is payable for attending the Walk-in Interview
• Candidature is liable to be cancelled at any stage if furnished information is found false or the candidate is found ineligible
• The Competent Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, and to cancel, postpone, or modify the advertisement in full or in part at any stage without assigning any reason; its decision is final and binding
• The advertisement and application format are also available on the official website

Samagra Shiksha DNH DD Recruitment 2026 Important Links