{
  "topic": "how-to-write-application-teacher-job",
  "question": "How do I write a job application letter for a teaching post?",
  "short_answer": "Address it to the Principal, state the exact post and reference number, summarise qualifications and CTET/TET, quote 2 achievements with numbers, and close with availability for a demo.",
  "answer_md": "Use a formal 1-page block-format letter (single-spaced, 11–12 pt).\n\n**Structure:**\n\n1. **Sender block:** your name, phone, email (top left).\n2. **Date + recipient block:** Principal, School Name, City, PIN.\n3. **Subject:** *Application for the post of TGT Mathematics — Ref. Advt. No. XX/2026.*\n4. **Salutation:** *Respected Sir/Madam,*\n5. **Opening paragraph:** where you saw the vacancy + the exact post applied for.\n6. **Body paragraph 1:** qualifications — B.Sc, B.Ed, CTET Paper II score, teaching experience in one line.\n7. **Body paragraph 2:** 2 concrete achievements with numbers (board result improvement, competition wins, curriculum work).\n8. **Body paragraph 3:** why this school (mission alignment, board specialisation).\n9. **Closing:** availability for a demo class, contact number, attached CV and CTET certificate.\n10. **Sign-off:** *Yours sincerely,* + name.\n\nKeep it under 300 words. Avoid clichés like *\"kindly consider\"* — replace with *\"I look forward to demonstrating my approach in a demo class.\"*",
  "category": "career",
  "city": null,
  "role": "Teacher",
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  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://cbse.gov.in/",
      "title": "CBSE Employment Notifications"
    }
  ],
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  "citation": "How do I write a job application letter for a teaching post? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/how-to-write-application-teacher-job",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:54:38.114912+00:00"
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