Trained Graduate 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 7S-10: 29,200–92,300
Starting in-hand
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-handBasic ₹29,200–₹92,300
Group
Group BGroup C
Exam
KVS RecruitmentTAIT
Qualification
Professional degreeProfessional degree
Age limit
18–3518–38
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
32
Transfers
all indiadistrict
First promotion
Post Graduate Teacher (Through limited departmental exam for those with a master's degree)Graduate Teacher / Head Master (primary) (12–20 years, by seniority and qualification)
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 Primary Teacher, Zilla Parishad if…
- ✓ Shorter working hours and long vacations
- ✓ Respected role in the village
- ✓ Stable job once regularised