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TET Qualified Government Jobs 2026 — Sarkari Naukri for CTET / State TET Holders

TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) qualification — CTET (Paper I or II) or State TET — is mandatory for government school teaching posts in central (KVS, NVS, DSSSB) and state schools across India. Your TET score determines your access to the largest teaching job pool in the country.

1 Active JobsUpdated 29 Sept 2026✓ All India + State
Top Recruiters
  • • KVS (TGT / PRT)
  • • NVS (TGT / PRT)
  • • DSSSB (Primary Teacher)
  • • State Education Dept (TGT)
  • • EMRS (TGT / PRT)
Salary Range

₹35,400 – ₹47,600 / month

CTC inclusive

Popular Posts
  • • Primary Teacher / PRT (KVS)
  • • TGT (KVS / NVS)
  • • Trained Graduate Teacher (State)
  • • DSSSB Primary Teacher
  • • EMRS TGT / PRT
Age Limit

18 – 35 years

Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC

Latest TET Qualified Job Notifications 2026

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Government Teaching Jobs for TET (CTET / State TET) Qualified Candidates

CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) conducted by CBSE/NTA is the gateway to teaching in central government schools — KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan), NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti), DSSSB (Delhi schools), EMRS (Eklavya Model Residential Schools), and all Sainik Schools. CTET Paper I: Classes 1–5 (Primary/PRT level) — requires D.El.Ed. or B.El.Ed. or B.Ed with 12th pass. CTET Paper II: Classes 6–8 (Upper Primary/TGT level) — requires graduation + B.Ed. Scoring 60%+ (90/150 marks) in CTET is the qualifying threshold (55% for SC/ST). CTET certificate is now valid for LIFETIME (changed from 7 years to lifetime in 2021). Each CTET exam has 25+ lakh applicants — competitive but manageable.

KVS PRT (Primary Teacher): Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 basic), CTET Paper I mandatory. KVS TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 basic), CTET Paper II mandatory. KVS TGT posts in subjects: Maths, Science, English, Hindi, Social Studies, Sanskrit, Computer Science, Physical Education, Art, Music. NVS TGT (Navodaya Vidyalaya): Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 basic), CTET Paper II mandatory. NVS are residential schools — teachers stay on campus with free accommodation, meals, and other benefits. DSSSB Primary Teacher (Delhi): CTET Paper I mandatory, Pay Level 7 equivalent in Delhi state scale.

State TET (State Teacher Eligibility Test) qualifies for state government school teaching posts. All states conduct their own TET: UPTET (Uttar Pradesh), MPTET (Madhya Pradesh), REET (Rajasthan), HTET (Haryana), TNTET (Tamil Nadu), KTET (Kerala), PSTET (Punjab), Karnataka TET, Maharashtra TET, Odisha TET, Bihar STET, West Bengal TET. State TET qualifiers apply for: TGT and PRT posts in state government schools through respective state board of education or state SSC exam. State school teacher pay at Level 7 equivalent (₹44,900 basic) with state DA, HRA, NPS pension, and other state government benefits. Volume of government teaching vacancies through state TET route is 10–20× the central government (KVS/NVS) route.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between CTET Paper I and Paper II?
CTET Paper I: For Primary Level teachers (Classes 1–5). Subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi/English), Language II (any), Mathematics, Environmental Studies. Qualifying for: KVS PRT, NVS PRT, DSSSB Primary Teacher, EMRS PRT, state primary schools (after state TET). Requirement: D.El.Ed. (2 year) or B.El.Ed. (4 year) or B.Ed. with 12th. CTET Paper II: For Upper Primary teachers (Classes 6–8). Subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science. Qualifying for: KVS TGT, NVS TGT, EMRS TGT, state upper primary. Requirement: Graduation + B.Ed. (2 year). You can appear for both papers simultaneously.
How long is CTET certificate valid?
CTET certificate is valid for LIFETIME as of December 2021 (CBSE notification). Previously it was 7 years — the change benefits all CTET passers past and present. All CTET certificates issued before 2021 are also automatically extended to lifetime validity — no action needed from candidates. State TET validity varies: UPTET: 5 years (renewed on qualifying again); REET: lifetime; HTET: lifetime; TNTET: lifetime; KTET: 7 years. Check specific state TET notification for validity. For KVS/NVS/DSSSB/EMRS posts: only CTET is accepted (not state TET). For state school posts: only the respective state TET is accepted (CTET may or may not be accepted — check state's notification).
What is the KVS TGT selection process?
KVS TGT direct recruitment: (1) Written Test: General English (20 marks), General Hindi (20 marks), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (40 marks), Reasoning Ability (20 marks), Teaching Methodology (20 marks), Subject Specific Paper (80 marks) — total 200 marks; (2) Interview: 60 marks; (3) CTET Paper II qualifying certificate mandatory. Total: Written 200 + Interview 60 = 260 marks. Final merit = written + interview. KVS TGT Maths, Science, English, Social Studies are most competitive. Subject teacher with 60%+ in graduation subject + B.Ed + CTET Paper II + good GK/reasoning is the complete profile needed.
Is CTET alone sufficient or do I need state TET for state school jobs?
For central government school jobs (KVS, NVS, EMRS, Sainik Schools, DSSSB Delhi): CTET is the required/accepted qualification. State TET is NOT accepted for these central govt posts. For state government school jobs (UP, Rajasthan, MP, Haryana, TN etc.): the respective STATE TET is required. CTET may or may not be accepted in lieu of state TET — policy varies by state. Some states (Delhi, Chandigarh) accept CTET directly. Most states require their own state TET for state-funded school posts. Ideal strategy: appear for both CTET + your home state TET — this maximises your eligibility for both central and state government teaching posts.
What is EMRS and how does TET qualification help?
EMRS (Eklavya Model Residential School) is a scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs — government residential schools for tribal students in scheduled areas. EMRS TGT: CTET Paper II mandatory + B.Ed + graduation in relevant subject. Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 basic). EMRS PRT: CTET Paper I mandatory + D.El.Ed/B.Ed + 12th pass. EMRS has 650+ schools across tribal districts — rapidly expanding with thousands of teacher posts. EMRS teacher recruitment is through NESTS (National Education Society for Tribal Students) exam — written test + interview. Posting is typically in tribal districts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan — candidates should be comfortable with rural/semi-urban postings.

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