{
  "topic": "kvs-teacher-salary-2026",
  "question": "What is the salary of a KVS teacher in 2026?",
  "short_answer": "KVS teachers earn ₹55,000–₹95,000 in-hand as PRT/TGT and ₹70,000–₹1,20,000 as PGT, depending on city HRA and years of service.",
  "answer_md": "Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) teachers are paid under the **7th Central Pay Commission**.\n\n| Post | Level | Basic Pay | Total in-hand (metro) |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| PRT | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹55,000 – ₹68,000 |\n| TGT | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹65,000 – ₹82,000 |\n| PGT | Level 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹70,000 – ₹95,000 |\n| Vice-Principal | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹85,000 – ₹1,10,000 |\n| Principal | Level 12 | ₹78,800 | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,45,000 |\n\n**Add-ons:** DA (currently ~50% of basic, revised twice yearly), HRA (24% metro / 16% mid / 8% small city), Transport Allowance, and Children's Education Allowance (₹27,000 per child per year).\n\n**Non-monetary benefits:** CGHS medical, NPS pension contribution, LTC every 4 years, 300 earned-leave encashment on retirement, and free CBSE tuition for staff children studying in a KV.\n\nAnnual increment is 3% of basic; promotion to next level typically every 8–10 years under MACP.",
  "category": "salary",
  "city": null,
  "role": "Teacher",
  "keywords": [
    "kvs teacher salary",
    "kvs prt salary",
    "kvs pgt salary"
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  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://kvsangathan.nic.in/",
      "title": "KVS Sangathan"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://doe.gov.in/",
      "title": "7th CPC"
    }
  ],
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  "citation": "What is the salary of a KVS teacher in 2026? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/kvs-teacher-salary-2026",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:54:38.114912+00:00"
}