Government jobPay Level 7Group BNon‑gazetted
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Kendriya Vidyalaya
प्रशिक्षित स्नातक शिक्षक (टीजीटी), केंद्रीय विद्यालय
Pay Level 7 teaching post in Kendriya Vidyalayas — teaching one subject to Classes 6 to 10.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) · Ministry of Education · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹72,000–₹84,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- KVS Recruitment
- Qualification
- Professional degree
- Age limit
- 18–35 years
- Transfers
- Anywhere in India
- Work hours
- About 7 hours on school days, with vacations
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹76,316
Gross ₹83,700 · CTC ≈ ₹11.3 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), 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 your subject to middle and secondary classes
- Preparing students for the Class 10 board examination
- Setting and evaluating tests and practicals
- Acting as class teacher and maintaining records
- Organising subject clubs, exhibitions and events
A typical day
You teach five or six periods a day across several sections of Classes 6 to 10, with one section as your own class. Board results of Class 10 are tracked for every teacher, so remedial classes and extra tests are part of the year. After school come corrections, portal entries and planning. Compared with primary teaching there is more subject depth and more pressure around results.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Kendriya Vidyalaya (joining)
Pay Level 7
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Post Graduate Teacher
Through limited departmental exam for those with a master's degree · Level 8 · via departmental exam
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
Vice-Principal
Through departmental exam after the required service · Level 10 · via departmental exam
₹92,000–₹1,02,000 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: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in the subject combination required for the post, B.Ed, and a pass in CTET Paper II. Ability to teach in Hindi and English. Age 18–35. 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
- Level 7 pay, well above most state teaching scales
- Motivated students and CBSE resources
- Departmental exams for PGT and Vice-Principal
The hard parts
- All-India transfer liability
- Accountability for board results
- Infrequent recruitment
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 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Kendriya Vidyalaya?+
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Kendriya Vidyalaya is a Pay Level 7 post with a starting basic pay of ₹44,900. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹72,000–₹84,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Kendriya Vidyalaya?+
Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in the subject combination required for the post, B.Ed, and a pass in CTET Paper II. Ability to teach in Hindi and English. Age: 18–35 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 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Kendriya Vidyalaya?+
KVS Recruitment (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (examination conducted through CBSE)).
Is CTET compulsory for TGT?+
Yes. A CTET Paper II pass is an essential qualification for TGT in KVS.
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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.
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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.