Post Graduate Teacher vs Primary Teacher
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 8Pay Level 6
Starting in-hand
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Group
Group BGroup B
Exam
KVS RecruitmentKVS Recruitment
Qualification
Post-graduateProfessional degree
Age limit
18–4018–30
Field work
lowlow
Stress (1–5)
32
Transfers
all indiaall india
First promotion
Vice-Principal (Through limited departmental exam after about 5–8 years)Trained Graduate Teacher (Through limited departmental exam or seniority, for those with the qualifications)
Choose Post Graduate Teacher if…
- ✓ Level 8 pay for a teaching post
- ✓ Upper age limit of 40
- ✓ Clear route to Vice-Principal and Principal
Choose Primary Teacher if…
- ✓ Central pay at Level 6 for a primary teacher
- ✓ Well-run schools with good infrastructure
- ✓ Vacations and reasonable hours