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Teaching Govt Jobs 2026: PRT, TGT, PGT, CTET, Lecturer Vacancies & Salary

Find the latest Teaching Govt Jobs 2026 across Central and State Government schools, colleges, and educational boards in India. Whether you are aiming for KVS, NVS, DSSSB, EMRS, or State TET recruitments, explore active vacancies for PRT, TGT, PGT, and Assistant Professor posts. Find official notification PDFs, TET cut-offs, qualification criteria for Graduates and Postgraduate candidates, and direct online application links below.

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Complete Guide to Teaching Govt Jobs 2026: Recruitment, Eligibility & Career Path

A career in government teaching offers high social respect, job security, fixed academic schedules, and rewarding pay scales. Every year, central bodies and state education departments conduct massive recruitment drives to appoint qualified educators across primary schools, secondary institutions, and higher education universities.

On CareerDiksha Jobs, we bring daily updates for teacher eligibility tests, direct recruitments, and faculty appointments across national boards like CBSE, UGC, and State Public Service Commissions.

Major Government Teaching Levels & Qualification Criteria

Government teaching profiles are structured based on the age group and academic stage of students:

  • Primary Teacher (PRT - Classes 1 to 5): Requires 10+2 with D.El.Ed / BTC / JBT / B.El.Ed and clearing CTET Paper-1 or State TET.
  • Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT - Classes 6 to 10): Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed and qualifying CTET Paper-2 or State TET.
  • Post Graduate Teacher (PGT - Classes 11 to 12): Requires a Master’s Degree in the concerned discipline alongside a B.Ed degree (TET is usually not mandatory for PGT in many central systems).
  • Assistant Professor & Lecturer (Colleges/Universities): Requires a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks plus UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / State SET qualification or a Ph.D. Track academic notifications under University Notifications.
  • Special Educator & Physical Education Teacher (PET): Specialized recruitment for inclusive education requiring recognized degrees in Special Education or B.P.Ed / M.P.Ed.

Top Recruiting Organizations & Exam Boards

Aspirants can target central and state-level recruitment authorities:

  • Central Autonomous Bodies: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), and Central Tibetan Schools Administration.
  • National Eligibility Tests: CTET conducted by CBSE, and UGC-NET / CSIR-NET managed by NTA. Check dates via Entrance Exams.
  • State Level Boards: State Public Service Commissions (PSC) and Subordinate Selection Boards (e.g., UP Primary Education Board, Rajasthan REET / RPSC, DSSSB Delhi, Bihar BPSC Teacher TRE).
  • Urgent Contractual & Ad-hoc Hiring: Fast-track guest teacher appointments released under Walk In Jobs.

Govt Teacher Salary Structure (7th CPC Pay Scale)

Salaries for teaching professionals follow standard Central Civil Services and UGC pay bands with allowances like DA, HRA, and TA:

Designation / Post7th CPC Pay LevelStarting Basic PayEstimated Monthly Gross Pay (Approx.)
Primary Teacher (PRT)Level 6₹35,400₹52,000 - ₹60,000
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)Level 7₹44,900₹65,000 - ₹75,000
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)Level 8₹47,600₹70,000 - ₹82,000
College Assistant ProfessorAcademic Level 10₹57,700₹85,000 - ₹1,05,000+

To compute your net in-hand salary with updated Dearness Allowance and upcoming commission revisions, use our online 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator.

Step-by-Step Selection & Joining Procedure

Securing a teaching appointment involves a clearly defined evaluation process:

  1. Eligibility Assessment: Qualifying CTET or the relevant State TET to earn eligibility certification.
  2. Application Submission: Registering online for main recruitment drives on official recruiting portals like cbse.gov.in or respective State Selection Commission portals.
  3. Main Competitive Written Examination: Appearing for objective and subjective tests covering child development & pedagogy, language proficiency, general studies, and core subject specialization. Download exam blueprints under Exam Syllabus.
  4. Teaching Demo & Interview: For higher secondary (PGT) and collegiate levels, candidates face classroom demo sessions and personal interviews assessing communication and pedagogical skills.
  5. Document Verification & School Allotment: Physical scrutiny of educational marksheets, professional degrees (B.Ed/D.El.Ed), and category certificates followed by school merit allotment.

Explore State-Wise Teaching Vacancies

Check teacher recruitment updates across states and Union Territories:

UP Teacher Recruitment | Rajasthan REET & 1st/2nd Grade Jobs | DSSSB Delhi Teacher Jobs | Bihar BPSC Teacher TRE | MP Samvida Shikshak | Haryana HSSC TGT/PGT

Important Study & Career Resources for Teaching Aspirants

Prepare thoroughly with these curated portals and tools on CareerDiksha Jobs:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the difference between CTET and State TET exams?
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted at the national level by CBSE and makes you eligible for central government schools like KVS, NVS, EMRS, and DSSSB. State TETs (like REET, UPTET, or BTET) are state-specific tests mandatory for teaching vacancies under respective State Govt Jobs.
2. Is CTET valid for a lifetime?
Yes, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has made the CTET and TET qualifying certificates valid for a lifetime across all categories. You can track upcoming test announcements under Entrance Exams.
3. Can candidates in the final year of B.Ed or D.El.Ed appear for Teacher Recruitment exams?
Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying professional degree (B.Ed/D.El.Ed) are eligible to sit for CTET and State TET exams. However, for direct recruitment drives, you generally need to possess the final marksheet before the application closing date or document verification stage.
4. How can teaching aspirants check their age eligibility with category relaxations?
Upper age limits generally range between 30 to 40 years depending on the post (PRT/TGT/PGT), with additional relaxations for SC/ST/OBC and women candidates (e.g., KVS grants 10-year age relaxation for female teaching applicants). You can verify your exact age cut-off using our free Age Eligibility Calculator.
5. What is the selection process for College Assistant Professor recruitment?
Selection requires clearing UGC-NET / CSIR-NET or holding a Ph.D. degree. Shortlisting is done via an Academic Performance Index (API) score based on graduation marks, research publications, and teaching experience, followed by a formal interview. Explore collegiate openings under University Notifications.