About Government Teaching Jobs 2026 (TET, PRT, TGT, PGT)
Teaching jobs offer high societal respect, fixed working hours, and stable pay scales. Eligibility typically requires D.El.Ed or B.Ed alongside qualifying marks in Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) or State TET.
Key Eligibility Guidelines
- Educational certificates must be issued by a recognized State Board, CBSE, ICSE, or UGC-approved University.
- Candidates must meet category-wise age criteria as on the cut-off date mentioned in the official advertisement.
- Reserved category applicants (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) must hold valid domicile and caste certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between PRT, TGT, and PGT teachers?
PRT (Primary Teacher) teaches classes 1 to 5 (Requires 12th + D.El.Ed + CTET Paper 1). TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) teaches classes 6 to 10 (Requires Graduation + B.Ed + CTET Paper 2). PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) teaches classes 11 and 12 (Requires Master's Degree + B.Ed).
Is CTET compulsory for government teacher jobs?
CTET qualification is mandatory for Central Government schools like KVS, NVS, DSSSB, and Tibetan Schools. State schools generally accept CTET or their respective State TET.