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After CTET: Career Options in KVS, NVS, DSSSB & Army Schools
CTET opens doors to multiple government teaching positions. Explore KVS, NVS, DSSSB, and Army School recruitment processes, eligibility, and salary structures.
March 1, 20267 min read
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Clearing CTET is not the end — it's the beginning of your teaching career. CTET certification makes you eligible for several prestigious government teaching positions across India.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
- Posts: PRT (Primary Teacher), TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher), PGT
- Salary: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level 6-8)
- Selection: Written exam + Interview + Demo teaching
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
- Posts: TGT, PGT, Principal
- Salary: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 7-12)
- Perks: Free accommodation, rural posting allowances
DSSSB (Delhi)
- Posts: Primary Teacher, TGT in Delhi government schools
- Salary: ₹35,400+ with Delhi DA (one of the highest)
- Selection: One-tier/Two-tier written exam only (no interview)
Army Public Schools (AWES)
- Posts: PRT, TGT, PGT in schools near army cantonments
- Selection: Online screening test + Interview
- Perks: Safe campus, structured environment
Pro Tip
Prepare for CTET + one recruitment exam simultaneously. The syllabus overlap with KVS and DSSSB is 60–70%, making combined preparation very efficient.