Primary Teacher vs Trained Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools
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 RecruitmentDSSSB TGT
Qualification
Professional degreeProfessional degree
Age limit
18–3018–30
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
23
Transfers
all indiarare
First promotion
Trained Graduate Teacher (Through limited departmental exam or seniority, for those with the qualifications)Post Graduate Teacher (By seniority for those with a master's degree, typically 8–15 years)
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, Delhi Government Schools if…
- ✓ Central pay scales with a posting in Delhi
- ✓ No transfers outside the city
- ✓ Level 7 entry pay