How to Become a PGT Biology Teacher in India — Eligibility, Salary, Schools Hiring
7 min read · 7/2/2026 · Editorial Desk
# How to Become a PGT Biology Teacher in India
PGT Biology is one of the most stable long-term careers in Indian K-12 education. Senior-secondary biology teachers are structurally short in supply — the pipeline of M.Sc. Biology + B.Ed. candidates is small, and demand from Class 11–12 science streams grows every year.
If you're at the start of that path, here's the full 2026 map.
Eligibility at a glance
- Master's degree in Biology / Botany / Zoology / Life Sciences with at least 50% marks (55% for aided/government roles in most states).
- B.Ed. from a recognised institution.
- CTET Paper II or the equivalent state TET, cleared with at least 60% (relaxed for reserved categories).
- Some CBSE flagships and IB/IGCSE schools also weigh prior senior-secondary teaching experience heavily — 2–5 years is the typical shortlist filter.
Salary bands (2026)
| School type | Typical PGT Biology range (LPA) |
|-------------|--------------------------------|
| State-board schools (metro) | ₹4 – ₹7 |
| CBSE schools (metro) | ₹5.5 – ₹9 |
| ICSE flagships | ₹6 – ₹10 |
| IB / IGCSE international | ₹8 – ₹14 |
| Boarding + residential | +₹1–2 (in-kind: housing + meals) |
Cities like Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Bangalore and Pune are the most active hiring markets right now. Delhi NCR alone accounts for roughly a third of national PGT Biology postings each month.
The hiring loop
Most schools run a four-step process for PGT Biology:
1. Written subject test — 45–60 minutes; Class 11–12 syllabus with 1–2 competitive-exam style questions.
2. Demo lesson — 25–35 minutes on a topic assigned 24–48 hours in advance. Genetics, cell biology and human physiology are the most-common assigned topics.
3. Panel interview — principal + HOD + academic coordinator. Pedagogy questions dominate; expect at least one on classroom management.
4. Reference + document check — before offer.
End-to-end: 2–4 weeks at day schools; 4–6 weeks at IB and boarding schools.
How to shortlist faster
- Attach a 5–8 minute demo lesson video to your first application. Even a rough smartphone recording lifts callback rate materially.
- Quantify classroom impact — "improved Class 12 board mean by 8 marks over 3 years" outperforms "excellent results".
- List NEET/AIIMS coaching experience separately if you have it. Many parents-facing CBSE schools weight this heavily.
Where to look for openings
Browse live PGT Biology jobs in Ghaziabad for the hottest current market, or filter by city and role across our full PGT jobs listing. Save any search to get instant email alerts.
For other subjects at the PGT level, see PGT Chemistry, PGT Physics, or the broader biology teacher jobs listing across PRT/TGT/PGT.