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PGT, TGT & PRT
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Everything you need to know — full forms, qualifications, salary, differences & real examples explained simply.

🎓 PGT – Post Graduate Teacher

📚 TGT – Trained Graduate Teacher

🏫 PRT – Primary Teacher

📌 Full Forms at a Glance

PRT

Primary Teacher

🏫 Primary Level · Class 1–5

TGT

Trained Graduate Teacher

📚 Secondary Level · Class 6–10

PGT

Post Graduate Teacher

🎓 Sr. Secondary Level · Class 11–12

🔍 Detailed Overview

PRT

Primary Teacher (PRT)

The foundation builder – teaches young learners

Classes

Class 1 – 5

Education Required

12th Pass + D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed

Subjects

All Subjects (not specific)

CTET Paper

Paper – I

Age Limit

18 – 35 Years

Salary (Approx)

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

💡 Example: Mrs. Sharma teaches Class 2 students — she covers Hindi, Maths, English, and EVS all by herself. She is a PRT.

TGT

Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

The subject specialist for middle & secondary school

Classes

Class 6 – 10

Education Required

Graduation + B.Ed

Subjects

One Specific Subject

CTET Paper

Paper – II

Age Limit

18 – 35 Years

Salary (Approx)

₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

💡 Example: Mr. Verma holds a B.A. in English + B.Ed. He teaches English to Class 6–10 students only. He is a TGT (English).

PGT

Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

The expert-level teacher for senior classes

Classes

Class 11 – 12

Education Required

Post Graduation (M.A/M.Sc) + B.Ed

Subjects

One Specific Subject

CTET Paper

Paper II + Subject Test