PGT / TGT / PRT Teacher Recruitment 2026 — KVS, DSSSB, NVS & Bihar Compared
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher, classes 9-12), TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher, classes 6-8) and PRT (Primary Teacher, classes 1-5) posts are recruited separately by KVS, DSSSB, NVS, and — as a distinct state process — Bihar (via BPSC's Teacher Recruitment Examination). Each has its own notification, pattern, and eligibility, so don't assume one syllabus fits all.
- PRT = Classes 1-5, TGT = Classes 6-8, PGT = Classes 9-12
- KVS, DSSSB, NVS each conduct their own separate centralized recruitment
- Common eligibility base: subject degree + B.Ed + CTET/relevant TET, but exact age limits differ by board (e.g. KVS PGT age 40 vs DSSSB PGT ~36)
- Pay levels (7th CPC, broadly consistent across KVS/DSSSB): PRT Level 6, TGT Level 7, PGT Level 8
- Bihar runs a separate BPSC Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE) with a distinct 3-paper, no-negative-marking format
- PRT = कक्षा 1-5, TGT = कक्षा 6-8, PGT = कक्षा 9-12
- KVS, DSSSB, NVS प्रत्येक अपनी अलग केंद्रीकृत भर्ती आयोजित करते हैं
- सामान्य पात्रता: विषय डिग्री + B.Ed + CTET/संबंधित TET, आयु सीमा बोर्ड अनुसार भिन्न
- वेतन (7वां CPC): PRT लेवल 6, TGT लेवल 7, PGT लेवल 8
- बिहार अलग BPSC TRE परीक्षा (3-पेपर, बिना नकारात्मक अंकन) आयोजित करता है
Overview
| PRT | Classes 1-5 — 12th (50%) + 2-yr D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed + CTET Paper I |
| TGT | Classes 6-8 — Bachelor's + B.Ed + CTET/TET Paper II |
| PGT | Classes 9-12 — Master's (≥50%) + B.Ed |
| Central recruiters | KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya), DSSSB (Delhi), NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya) |
| Pay (7th CPC, broadly consistent) | PRT Level 6 (~₹35,400) · TGT Level 7 (~₹44,900) · PGT Level 8 (~₹47,600) |
Eligibility
- Broadly similar qualification structure across boards: subject-relevant degree + B.Ed (NCTE-recognized) + valid CTET/TET.
- *Age ceilings differ by board and are frequently revised — e.g. KVS PGT reportedly allows up to 40, DSSSB PGT roughly 21-36. Always check the specific board's current notification rather than assuming a single age limit applies everywhere.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- KVS: Two-tier — Tier 1 (CBT, common, ~300 marks, General Reasoning/Numerical/Computer Knowledge/GA/English/a Modern Indian Language) then Tier 2 (subject knowledge/pedagogy). TGT selection uses Tier-2 marks only; PGT merit reportedly = 85% Tier-2 + 15% interview.
- DSSSB: One-tier for TGT (200 MCQs/200 marks); two-tier for PGT (300 MCQs, Section A general + Section B subject/pedagogy). Negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer across posts.
- NVS: CBT, ~150 MCQs, 0.25 negative marking, language sections often qualifying-only, merit weighted roughly 80:20 (written:interview).
- Bihar (BPSC TRE): distinctly different — 3 separate papers (Language, General Studies, Subject), 150 questions/150 marks, 2.5 hours, no negative marking.
Syllabus
General components across boards: General Awareness/GK, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, Hindi/regional language (plus Basic Computer Knowledge for KVS), paired with a subject-specific paper and — for TGT/PGT — a pedagogy/B.Ed-linked component. Bihar's BPSC TRE keeps these as three cleanly separate papers rather than tiers/sections.
Pay Scale
7th CPC Pay Matrix, broadly consistent for KVS/DSSSB: PRT Level 6 (basic ~₹35,400), TGT Level 7 (basic ~₹44,900), PGT Level 8 (basic ~₹47,600). *Exact figures should be confirmed against the specific board's current pay circular.
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What is the difference between PRT, TGT and PGT?
PRT teaches classes 1-5, TGT teaches classes 6-8, and PGT teaches classes 9-12 (senior secondary), each with its own qualification requirement.
Do KVS, DSSSB and NVS use the same exam?
No — each is a separate recruiter with its own notification, application process, and exam pattern, even though the underlying PRT/TGT/PGT qualification structure is similar.
How is Bihar's teacher recruitment different?
Bihar recruits via BPSC's Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE), a distinct state process with a 3-paper (Language/General Studies/Subject) format and no negative marking — unlike KVS/DSSSB/NVS, which all apply 0.25 negative marking.
PRT, TGT और PGT में क्या अंतर है?
PRT कक्षा 1-5 पढ़ाते हैं, TGT कक्षा 6-8, और PGT कक्षा 9-12 (सीनियर सेकेंडरी) — प्रत्येक की अपनी योग्यता आवश्यकता है।
क्या KVS, DSSSB और NVS एक ही परीक्षा हैं?
नहीं — प्रत्येक अपनी अलग अधिसूचना, आवेदन प्रक्रिया और परीक्षा पैटर्न वाला अलग भर्तीकर्ता है।
Sources
KVS official site · DSSSB official site
The class-level definitions and the fact that KVS/DSSSB/NVS/Bihar are four separate recruiters are well-corroborated. Exact vacancy counts, dates, and detailed mark breakdowns vary by cycle and board and should be verified against each board's current notification before publishing.
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