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  "topic": "how-to-become-a-cbse-teacher",
  "question": "How do I become a CBSE school teacher in India?",
  "short_answer": "Complete graduation in your subject, earn a B.Ed, clear CTET (mandatory for government CBSE schools), then apply through school career pages or SchoolJobsIndia.",
  "answer_md": "## Becoming a CBSE teacher\n\n1. **Graduation** in the subject you want to teach (Master's if targeting PGT).\n2. **B.Ed** from an NCTE-recognised institute (2 years) or an integrated 4-year B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed.\n3. **CTET or state TET** — mandatory for KVS, NVS, Sainik Schools and most government CBSE affiliates; strongly preferred by top private CBSE schools.\n4. **Optional but valuable**: NET (for higher-secondary), a Cambridge / IB certificate for international schools.\n5. **Apply** directly through the school's careers page or through job boards like SchoolJobsIndia.\n\nMost private CBSE schools also expect a **demo class** and a subject test as part of interviews.",
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