PGT Full Form – Post Graduate Teacher

PGT stands for Post Graduate Teacher, an individual who has completed their post-graduate degree and aspires to become a teacher in government or private schools. Various recruitment opportunities are available across the country for Post Graduate Teachers, released by different Central and State Boards and Authorities. Candidates interested in applying for these PGT Posts should stay updated with recruitment announcements by the respective Boards and Authorities. For more information on what PGT stands for and related details, candidates should refer to the article below.

What is the Full Form of PGT?

The PGT  Full Form is Post Graduate Teacher. Teaching aspirants who have completed their post-graduate degree in a relevant subject from any nationally recognized university in India are referred to as PGTs. To become eligible to apply for PGT posts, these candidates must also complete a 2-year B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) degree course.

PGT Full Form & Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must check out the following PGT Eligibility Criteria to ensure they are eligible PGTs for any recruitment exam within India. The PGT Eligibility Criteria are given in detail in the following section. The candidates are advised to thoroughly read the following pointers.

• Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subjects/combination of subjects and in aggregate. from any recognized University.
• B.Ed or equivalent degree from a recognized university
• Working knowledge of Hindi and English
• The candidates must be above 21 years of age to become eligible for PGT recruitment exams.

Is CTET Mandatory for PGT?

No, CTET is not mandatory for the PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) post. The Central Teachers Eligibility Test (CTET) is specifically conducted for PRTs (Primary Teachers) and TGTs (Trained Graduate Teachers). Unlike TGTs and PRTs, candidates who have completed their post-graduate degree do not need to appear for the CTET Exam to become eligible for recruitment exams for the PGT post. However, candidates must complete a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) course as part of the mandatory eligibility criteria.

Recruitment Exams for PGT Posts

In the following table, the candidates must check out the approximate vacancies released or yet to be released by various Boards and Recruitment Authorities in the country. They will understand the number of vacancies they can expect in 2024 after going through the table below.

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