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  "topic": "pgt-full-form-teaching",
  "question": "What is the full form of PGT?",
  "short_answer": "PGT stands for Post Graduate Teacher — a senior school teacher with a master's degree plus B.Ed who teaches Classes 11 and 12 in Indian schools.",
  "answer_md": "**PGT stands for Post Graduate Teacher.** A PGT is a senior school teacher qualified to teach Classes 11 and 12 in Indian schools. The role requires a master's degree in the teaching subject plus a B.Ed, and it is the highest school-teaching tier below principal.\n\n### Where PGTs teach\n- Government schools: KVS, NVS, DSSSB, state education boards\n- CBSE, ICSE, IB and IGCSE senior secondary schools\n- Classes 11 and 12 only\n\n### PGT eligibility (typical)\n- Master's degree in the relevant subject (at least 50%)\n- B.Ed or equivalent\n- For government posts: KVS PGT / DSSSB PGT / state recruitment exam\n\n### PGT vs TGT vs PRT\n- **PRT:** Classes 1–5 (Primary Teacher)\n- **TGT:** Classes 6–10 (Trained Graduate Teacher)\n- **PGT:** Classes 11–12 (Post Graduate Teacher)\n\nPGT salary in central government schools starts around Level 8 of the 7th Pay Commission. See the [KVS PGT salary explainer](/answers/kvs-teacher-salary-2026) for the current pay scale.",
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    {
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      "slug": "kvs-teacher-salary-2026",
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  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://kvsangathan.nic.in/",
      "title": "KVS Recruitment Notification"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/",
      "title": "DSSSB Notifications"
    }
  ],
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  "citation": "What is the full form of PGT? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/pgt-full-form-teaching",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-23T18:54:22.704985+00:00"
}