AEES teacher syllabus 2026 and exam pattern released for online CBT mode

The Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES) officially released the AEES Teacher Syllabus 2026 and the latest exam pattern on 26 October 2026. This release provides candidates with an understanding of the structure and content for the AEES teacher recruitment 2026.

For the first time, the AEES recruitment exam will be conducted in online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The syllabus and exam pattern have been made available for various teaching and school leadership posts, including Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Primary Teacher (PRT), PRT Music, Librarian, Balvatika Teacher, Principal, Vice-Principal, and Headmaster/Headmistress.

AEES Teacher Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The AEES Teacher Recruitment 2026 exam will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying one mark, totaling 120 marks. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. The duration of the exam varies by post, with PGT, TGT, PRT, and Librarian exams allotted 2 hours, while Principal and Vice Principal exams will have a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

The examination will be conducted in an online CBT format, marking a change in the assessment methodology for AEES teacher recruitment. Candidates can refer to the detailed exam pattern and marking scheme provided by the AEES.

Detailed Syllabus for Various Teaching Posts

The AEES has released complete syllabi for many teaching positions. For Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), the syllabus is aligned with the UGC syllabus up to the Post Graduation level in the subject concerned. Specific PGT syllabi include English (reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, literature), Mathematics (sets, relations, functions, calculus, probability), Physics (mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics), Chemistry (physical, inorganic, organic chemistry), Biology (living organisms, cell biology, human physiology, genetics, ecology), Computer Science (computer organisation, programming, databases, networks), Economics (economic concepts, national income, international economics), and History (ancient, medieval, modern India and world history).

For Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), the syllabus covers subjects at the Higher Secondary level as per NCERT/CBSE. This includes TGT Mathematics-Physics (algebra, geometry, mechanics, electricity), TGT Chemistry-Biology (chemical concepts, cell biology, human physiology), TGT Social Studies (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics), and TGT Hindi-Sanskrit (literature, grammar, comprehension). The Primary Teacher (PRT) syllabus includes language skills, Mathematics, and Understanding the World Around Us (TWAU), while PRT Music covers Indian music theory and practical knowledge up to the graduation level.

Syllabus for Principal and Vice Principal Posts

The syllabus for Principal and Vice Principal positions includes a broader range of topics beyond subject-specific knowledge. Candidates for these leadership roles will be assessed on General Knowledge, Reasoning, Hindi, English, Basic computer literacy, and Numerical Ability. In addition, the syllabus covers areas such as Understanding the learner, Understanding teaching-learning, Planning and organization of teaching-learning, Creating a learning-conducive environment, School organization and leadership, Prospective in education management, Supervision and leadership, and Administration and finance.

This thorough syllabus aims to evaluate candidates’ pedagogical, administrative, and leadership capabilities essential for school management. Candidates can access the complete subject-wise syllabus PDFs from the official AEES website at aees.gov.in for detailed preparation.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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