Primary Teacher vs Trained Graduate Teacher
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 6Pay Level 7
Starting in-hand
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Group
Group BGroup B
Exam
KVS RecruitmentKVS Recruitment
Qualification
Professional degreeProfessional degree
Age limit
18–3018–35
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
23
Transfers
all indiaall india
First promotion
Trained Graduate Teacher (Through limited departmental exam or seniority, for those with the qualifications)Post Graduate Teacher (Through limited departmental exam for those with a master's degree)
Choose Primary Teacher if…
- ✓ Central pay at Level 6 for a primary teacher
- ✓ Well-run schools with good infrastructure
- ✓ Vacations and reasonable hours
Choose Trained Graduate Teacher if…
- ✓ Level 7 pay, well above most state teaching scales
- ✓ Motivated students and CBSE resources
- ✓ Departmental exams for PGT and Vice-Principal