Trained Graduate Teacher vs Post 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 7Pay Level 8
Starting in-hand
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
Group
Group BGroup B
Exam
KVS RecruitmentDSSSB PGT
Qualification
Professional degreePost-graduate
Age limit
18–3518–30
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
33
Transfers
all indiarare
First promotion
Post Graduate Teacher (Through limited departmental exam for those with a master's degree)Vice-Principal (By seniority and selection, typically after 10 or more years)
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
Choose Post Graduate Teacher, Delhi Government Schools if…
- ✓ Level 8 pay with a posting only in Delhi
- ✓ No CTET requirement
- ✓ Stable teaching career