Primary Teacher vs Primary Teacher, Zilla Parishad
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 6S-10: 29,200–92,300
Starting in-hand
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-handBasic ₹29,200–₹92,300
Group
Group BGroup C
Exam
KVS RecruitmentTAIT
Qualification
Professional degreeProfessional degree
Age limit
18–3018–38
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
22
Transfers
all indiadistrict
First promotion
Trained Graduate Teacher (Through limited departmental exam or seniority, for those with the qualifications)Graduate Teacher / Head Master (primary) (12–20 years, by seniority and qualification)
Choose Primary Teacher if…
- ✓ Central pay at Level 6 for a primary teacher
- ✓ Well-run schools with good infrastructure
- ✓ Vacations and reasonable hours
Choose Primary Teacher, Zilla Parishad if…
- ✓ Shorter working hours and long vacations
- ✓ Respected role in the village
- ✓ Stable job once regularised