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The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) Teacher Salary for all categories will be announced by the Kerala Government Education Board (KGEB). Conducted biannually, the KTET is a significant examination for aspirants aiming to secure teaching positions in Kerala State Government Schools. The teaching roles under KTET are divided into four distinct categories. As candidates gear up for the KTET 2025 exam, many are eager to understand the Kerala TET Salary 2025, including its benefits, allowances, and opportunities for career advancement. This article provides a detailed overview of the KTET Teacher Salary 2025, highlighting the perks and allowances associated with these roles.
Kerala TET Teacher Salary Level
Kerala TET Category I is for teaching Lower Primary Classes, Category II is for Upper Primary Classes, Category III is for High School Classes, and Category IV covers teaching languages such as Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Urdu (up to Upper Primary), along with Specialist Teachers (Art & Crafts) and Physical Education Teachers. The Kerala TET Teacher Salary 2025 will be based on these four categories, each aligned with a specific teaching level. As candidates prepare for the KTET 2025 exam, it is important to understand the salary structure for each category. This article will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the salary details for each teaching level.
Kerala TET Teacher Salary Level | |
Level | Class |
Category I | Lower Primary Classes |
Category I | Upper Primary Classes |
Category III | High School Classes |
Category IV – Language – Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu | up to Upper Primary classes |
Category IV – Specialist Teachers(Art & Crafts) | |
Category IV – Physical Education Teachers |
Kerala TET Salary in Hand
Kerala TET Teacher salary structure will be released by Kerala Education Board. In the following table, you will find the Kerala TET Teacher Salary Structure in detail.
KTET Teacher Salary 2025 | ||
Designation | KTET Teachers Pay Scale as per 11th pay commission | KTET Teachers Pay Scale as per Time Bound Higher Grade Scheme(TBHG) |
High School Teachers | Rs.41300-87000 | Rs.56500-118100 |
Physical Education Teachers | Rs.35600-75400 | – |
Lower Primary Teachers | Rs.35600-75400 | – |
Upper Primary Teachers | Rs.35600-75400 | |
Art craft Teachers | Rs.31100-66800 | Rs.39300-83000 |
Kerala TET Salary & Allowance
Dearness Allowance (DA)
Dearness Allowance will be given to candidate based on their jobs category and basic pay. Candidate will get 50 % DA in their in hand salary which will be approved by Kerala Government. The new formula for calculation of DA is as follows:
% of DA = {(Average AICPI for past 12 months – 306.1)}/ 306.1 x 100
House rent Allowance
House Rent Allowance for KTET Teacher will be given 10 % of their salary based on their city. Candidate will be provided amount Rs. 2350 for Class A cities. KTET House Rent Allowance will be divided in 4 class. Candidate will get HR Allowance on the level of city class which has been given below :
- Class A: The Corporation limits of the cities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur. In addition, Forest Complex, Mathottam, Kozhikode and Government Institutions situated within a radius of 3 kilometres from Civil Station, Kakkanad.
- Class B: The Municipalities at District Headquarters.
- Class C: All Municipalities other than those at District Headquarters.
- Class D: All Panchayaths
Class | Rate (% of Basic pay) | Amount |
Class A | 10 | 2300 |
Class B | 8 | 2000 |
Class C | 6 | 1500 |
Class D | 4 | 1200 |
Travelling Allowance
KTET Salary includes travelling allowance based on their travel mode and city. Employee will get Travel Allowance with their pay scale of class category. Kerala TET Teacher will get travelling allowance for Lower Primary and Upper primary Rs. 500 in Kerala State and Rs. 650 for Out side State Job posting.
Spectacle Allowance
KTET Salary also include Spectacle allowance i.e. Amount of Rs. 1500 will be given once in five years as reimbursement of the cost incurred for the purchase of spectacles. Employee will get this allowance after completing 5 yrs in job profile.
Hill Tract Allowance
Kerala TET Salary include Hill Trace Allowance rate as per their pay scale. The rate of Hill Tract Allowance will be given in various ranges which as been given below :
Pay Range | Rate Per month |
Rs.43400 & above | Rs. 500 |
Rs. Above ₹ 25100 and below ₹ 43400 | Rs. 450 |
Rs. Upto₹ 25100 | Rs. 300 |
Other Allowances
KTET Salary 2025 include other Allowances which includes Special Allowances, Compensatory Allowance, Risk Allowance, Non-practising Allowance, Additional Special Allowances, Permanent Travelling Allowance, and Permanent Conveyance Allowance. All the candidate will get their allowance rate as per their post pay scale.
KTET Teacher Salary and Promotion and Career Growth
Kerala State Government will release thousand of Teaching vacancies in all categories. Candidate who get employment will also get Promotions as part of their career development. KTET 2025 Certification will be mandatory requirement for their promotion and growth. As Lower primary Teacher, candidate will get promotion to upper primary teacher then senior teacher or head master. KTET Teacher will get the opportunity for higher posts in the Kerala state government.
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