Know More About Teaching Jobs
Government teaching jobs offer excellent career opportunities with job security, attractive salaries, and the chance to shape young minds. Central and state governments regularly announce recruitment notifications for various teaching positions across primary, secondary, and higher secondary levels.
Popular Teaching Job Categories
- Primary Teacher (PRT) - Classes 1-5 (Age: 18-30 years, Salary: ₹35,000-50,000/month)
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) - Classes 6-10 (Age: 18-35 years)
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) - Classes 11-12 (Age: 18-40 years)
- Assistant Professor - College-level teaching positions
Eligibility Requirements
- Education: 12th with D.El.Ed for PRT, Graduation with B.Ed for TGT/PGT
- CTET Mandatory: Required for central government schools (KVS, NVS)
- Age Limit: 18-40 years depending on post category
- Qualifying Marks: 60% for General, 55% for reserved categories
CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is a national-level examination conducted by CBSE for teachers aspiring to teach in central government schools. It comprises two levels: Paper 1 for Primary (Classes 1-5) and Paper 2 for Upper Primary (Classes 6-8). Both papers assess child development, pedagogy, language, mathematics, science, and social studies knowledge.
CTET is valid for seven years from the date of qualification and can be attempted multiple times. STET (State Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted by individual state education boards for recruitment in state government schools. Each state has unique syllabus, question patterns, and exam schedules.
Qualifying CTET or STET is mandatory for government school teaching positions; without these qualifications, candidates cannot apply for government teaching jobs regardless of educational background.
The recruitment process typically begins with notification release on official government websites and education department portals. Candidates must apply online within the specified application window, usually 2-3 weeks from notification date.
Written examination (preliminary test) assesses subject knowledge, teaching methodology, and general awareness. Candidates qualifying the written exam proceed to document verification where educational certificates, CTET/STET scorecard, category certificate, and identity proofs are verified.
Merit list is prepared based on written exam scores, with consideration for reserved category quotas. Selected candidates are called for counseling where they choose school preference based on their rank and available vacancies. Final posting orders are issued after counseling completion.
*Some states conduct interviews or personality assessment tests as additional screening stages.
CTET Paper 1 for PRT includes 150 multiple-choice questions covering Child Development and Pedagogy (30 questions), Language 1 (30 questions), Language 2 (30 questions), Mathematics (30 questions), and Environmental Studies (30 questions). The exam duration is 2.5 hours with no negative marking.
CTET Paper 2 for TGT includes similar question distribution with 60 questions on Language 1, 60 on Language 2, 60 on specialized subject (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies), and 30 on Child Development and Pedagogy.
STET examinations vary by state but generally follow similar patterns with state-specific content and curriculum focus. Preparation requires thorough study of NCERT textbooks for primary and secondary levels, understanding child psychology and modern teaching methods, and practicing sample papers.
Mock tests available on official websites and coaching centers help familiarize candidates with question patterns and time management.
Teaching positions offer competitive salary structures with regular annual increments and allowances. PRT positions start at approximately ₹35,000-40,000 monthly basic pay plus dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), and special allowances.
TGT positions offer ₹42,000-55,000 basic pay with similar allowances, reaching ₹65,000+ total monthly compensation after including DA and HRA. PGT positions provide ₹52,000-70,000 basic pay with additional allowances, totaling ₹80,000+ monthly.
Assistant Professor positions in colleges offer ₹70,000-1,00,000+ basic pay depending on college category and location. Annual increments are typically 3% or fixed amount (currently ₹2,400-3,200 depending on pay commission), occurring every year. Performance-based incentives and bonuses may be awarded for exceptional teaching performance, research publications, and student achievement records.
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Currently around 42-50% of basic pay, revised regularly based on inflation
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 9-24% of basic pay depending on city classification and posting location
- Medical Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance for self and dependent family members including hospitalization coverage
- Pension Scheme: Non-contributory defined benefit pension after 20 years of service; family receives pension after employee's death
- Gratuity: Lump sum payment calculated at 16.5 months' salary or based on service length, whichever is higher
- Leave Benefits: Earned leave (30 days annually), casual leave (10-12 days), sick leave (unlimited), and special leave for higher education
- Housing Facility: Priority allotment of government residential accommodation with subsidized rent (usually 10-15% of salary)
- Educational Support: School fee reimbursement for children up to 12th standard, scholarships for higher education
- Transfer Allowance: Relocation benefits when posted to different locations
- Festival Advance: Concessional loan facility during festival seasons at low interest rates
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Facility to travel across India once every two years at discounted railway rates
- Child Adoption Scheme: Support and benefits for teachers adopting children as per government policies
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