Government teachers educate students who enroll in schools controlled by government authorities. They help their students prepare for adulthood by creating engaging and stimulating lesson plans. If you are considering becoming a government teacher, learning more about the job helps you decide if it is the right career choice.

Below, we will discuss the types of government teachers and which exams required to become a government teacher in India.

Types Of Government Teachers:
Here are some types of government teachers:

Pre-primary teachers: These teachers take responsibility for classes in nursery and kindergarten at various government schools. They teach children from the age of three to the end of primary school.
Primary Teachers (PRTs): These teachers teach primary classes from grades 1 to 5. They focus on developing enquiring minds and providing excellent quality education through innovative learning.
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT): TGTs tutor students from grades six to eight. They can apply for a promotion allowing them to teach students up to grade ten.
Post-Graduate Teachers (PGT): PGTs can teach from 10th to 12th grade. These teachers complete post-graduate courses and specialise in one subject.’

Exams for the post of Teacher:
To become a teacher in India, candidates typically need to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), such as the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) or state-level TET exams, including the UPTET, Bihar TET, etc.

TET (Teacher Eligibility Test):
This is a mandatory exam for candidates aspiring to teach in government schools (classes 1-8).
- CTET: Conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), it’s a national-level test for teaching positions in central government schools and some private schools.
- State TETs: Each state conducts its own TET to determine eligibility for teaching positions in its schools. Examples include UPTET (Uttar Pradesh), Bihar TET, etc.
Specific Exams for Different Levels:
- Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) require candidates to clear KVS TGT/PGT recruitment exams.
- Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS) may have their own specific recruitment exams.
  College/University Lecturers: Require clearing the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET).

Conclusion: To become a teacher, candidates should target either CTET or their state’s TET, and depending on the desired institution, they may need to clear additional exams like those for KVS or NET/SET.