Government jobPay Level 6Group BNon‑gazetted
Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya
प्राथमिक शिक्षक (पीआरटी), केंद्रीय विद्यालय
Pay Level 6 teaching post in Kendriya Vidyalayas — teaching Classes 1 to 5, with all-India transfers.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) · Ministry of Education · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹57,000–₹67,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- KVS Recruitment
- Qualification
- Professional degree
- Age limit
- 18–30 years
- Transfers
- Anywhere in India
- Work hours
- About 7 hours on school days, with vacations
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹60,736
Gross ₹66,600 · CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Teaching all primary subjects to a class
- Preparing lesson plans, worksheets and assessments
- Maintaining student records and report cards
- Running co-curricular activities and assemblies
- Meeting parents and attending training
A typical day
School starts early, around 7:30. You are class teacher for one section and teach most subjects to it, with a few free periods for corrections. After the students leave there are notebooks to check, records to update on the school portal and meetings or training. You also take turns on house duties, events and exam invigilation. The day ends by early afternoon, but preparation goes home with you.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya (joining)
Pay Level 6
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Trained Graduate Teacher
Through limited departmental exam or seniority, for those with the qualifications · Level 7 · via departmental exam
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Head Master (primary)
Through departmental exam after the required service · Level 7 · via departmental exam
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (examination conducted through CBSE)
- 1.Computer-based test
- 2.Interview or demo class where prescribed
- 3.Document verification
Eligibility: Class 12 with 50% marks and a two-year D.El.Ed (or four-year B.El.Ed), plus a pass in CTET Paper I. Ability to teach in Hindi and English. Age 18–30. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, women: 10 years, PwBD: 10 years; KVS employees have no age bar, as per the notification.
The good
- Central pay at Level 6 for a primary teacher
- Well-run schools with good infrastructure
- Vacations and reasonable hours
The hard parts
- All-India transfers, including hard stations
- Recruitment happens only every few years
- Growing load of non-teaching portal and event work
Postings
KVS has about 1,250 schools, mostly in cantonments, central government campuses and project townships across India, including remote and hard-station locations. First postings are often far from home, and transfers follow an annual points-based policy.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya?+
Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya is a Pay Level 6 post with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹57,000–₹67,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya?+
Class 12 with 50% marks and a two-year D.El.Ed (or four-year B.El.Ed), plus a pass in CTET Paper I. Ability to teach in Hindi and English. Age: 18–30 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, women: 10 years, PwBD: 10 years; KVS employees have no age bar, as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Primary Teacher (PRT), Kendriya Vidyalaya?+
KVS Recruitment (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (examination conducted through CBSE)).
Can B.Ed holders apply for PRT?+
No. After the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling, primary teaching posts need D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed; B.Ed is for TGT and PGT.
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Books to prepare for KVS Recruitment
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CTET and TETs Child Development and Pedagogy
Arihant Experts
Covers the pedagogy section common to CTET Paper I and II.
- See on Amazon
CTET Previous Years Solved Papers
Arihant Experts
Past papers for both CTET papers. Pedagogy questions follow recognisable patterns.
- See on Amazon
KVS PRT, TGT and PGT Recruitment Exam Guide
R. Gupta's (Ramesh Publishing House)
A general guide to the KVS test pattern. Use it for practice, not as your only subject source.
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.