{
  "topic": "prt-teacher-salary-in-india",
  "question": "What is the average PRT (primary teacher) salary in India?",
  "short_answer": "PRT teachers earn roughly ₹2.5–5 LPA in private schools and ₹4.5–8 LPA in central government schools.",
  "answer_md": "## PRT teacher salary in India\n\n- **Private CBSE / ICSE**: ₹2.5–4.5 LPA in most metros; ₹5–7 LPA at top schools.\n- **KVS PRT**: Level 6 (~₹35,400 basic), ₹5–8 LPA CTC.\n- **State government PRT**: ₹3–6 LPA.\n\nB.Ed or D.El.Ed plus CTET Paper-I is the standard eligibility.",
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  "role": "PRT",
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  "citation": "What is the average PRT (primary teacher) salary in India? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/prt-teacher-salary-in-india",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:17:39.116842+00:00"
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