Government Teacher

10th

12th (Any Stream)

Graduation in any discipline from a Recognized University

• Admission into the Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) degree dependson the candidates' performance in the university-specific examination (if specified).However, it may vary from college to college; check the particular college rules and regulations before applying.
• The candidate must be a graduate of any stream from a recognized college.

• National and state governments conduct various entrance exams for teaching as a profession.
• To become a GOVERNMENT TEACHER, the candidate has to register and qualify for CTET/TET Exam.
• Central Governments conduct the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) for CBSE twice in one year. In addition, the state government conducts the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). 
• The CTET or TET consists of two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates need to qualify for Paper 1 to teach classes 1 to 5 and Paper 2 for classes 6 to 8. Therefore, if a candidate wants to teach from classes 1 to 8, the candidate has to qualify for both papers.
• After qualified CTET or TET, candidates can apply for job openings in various government schools.
• After qualified CTET or TET, candidates are eligible for PRT(Primary School Teacher) and TGT(Trained Graduate Teacher) posts in schools.

Official Website for Registration to CTET Exam: https://ctet.nic.in/

*Similarly, candidates can apply for the TET exam statewide. For Example, for HARYANA state (HTET):https://haryanatet.in/

• For PGT(Post Graduate Teacher) Post, the candidate must pursue a post-graduation degree in the concerned subject from a recognized university. Admission into the post-graduation degreedependson the candidates' performance in the university-specific examination (if specified).However, it may vary from college to college; check the particular college rules and regulations before applying.
• For PGT Post, there is no need to qualify CTET/TET exam. However, the candidate should have graduated with B.Ed and Post-Graduation degree.

• After completing graduation, B.Ed., and CTET/TET certificate, Candidates have several opportunities to join as government teachers in some central organizations such as:
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
• Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
• Army Public School(APS)
• State Government School

Official Website for Registration to KVS Exam: https://kvsangathan.nic.in/

Official Website for Registration to NVS Exam: https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/en/Home1

Official Website for Registration to APS Exam: https://www.apsdigicamps.com/

For State Government Schools, candidates can go to the specific state website. For HARYANA, candidates can visit the website:https://hssc.gov.in

Who is a Government School Teacher?

      A government teacher is an individual who works with the government to provide education to the students who enroll in schools that are governed directly by the government authorities. Although to become a government teacher, one needs to be qualified and eligible; the government sets different eligibility criteria for various government teacher posts. The best posts for government teachers are PRT, TGT, and PGT. This is such a profession that provides the ability to impact the lives of others. Here are some of the reasons that justify why one should choose teaching as a profession:

• Shape the lives of young children
• Teaching skills are beneficial for every field
• Demand for new teachers
• Includes both knowledge and creativity
• Challenging profession

Job Responsibilities of a Government School Teacher

• A teacher's primary duty is to set up a conducive learning environment for the students to learn effectively.
• A teacher must plan and prepare appropriately for the assigned courses and lectures.
• A teacher must conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times.
• A teacher must implement the designated curriculum entirely and in due time.
• Teachers should also design and implement effective strategies to develop self-responsible/independent learners.
• A teacher shouldprovide opportunities for students to apply and practice what is learned.
• A teacher mustengage students in active, hands-on, creative problem-based learning.

  Career Scope of a Government School Teacher

The government of India is the only recruiter of a Government Teacher in India, and the job is permanent in the government sector.Once candidates are appointed to a specific post, they are open to various career opportunities. Skills, experience, and performance determine the growth of a teacher. Some of the posts for teachers to get gradually promoted are:

• Senior Teacher
• Assistant Teacher
• Headmaster
• Principal

 Salary/Income of a Government School Teacher

The pay scale of a Government School Teacher depends on the post of a teacher. For PRT, the current pay band is Rs. 9300 to Rs. 34800 with gross pay of Rs. 4200. For TGT is Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800 (Basic) plus Rs. 4,600 Grade pay, and for PGT is Rs. 9300 to 34800 with Grade Pay 4800.