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PGT Full Form – Post Graduate Teacher

PGT Full Form: PGT is a Post Graduate Teacher who has completed their post-graduate and aspire to become a teacher in any government or private school. There is various recruitment available across the country for Post Graduate Teachers released by various Central and State Boards and Authorities.

The candidates who are interested in applying for these PGT Posts as and when these recruitments are announced by the respective Boards and Authorities. For further details on what PGT Stands For, the candidates must check out the article below.

What is the Full Form of PGT?

The PGT Full Form is Post Graduate Teacher. The teaching aspirants who have completed their post-graduate in concerned subjects from the any Nationally Recognised University of India are called PGT. These candidates need to complete a 2-year B.Ed Degree course to become eligible to apply for the PGT posts.

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?

CTET is not for the PGT Post. The Central Teachers Eligibility Test is conducted for the PRTs and TGTs. Unlike TGTs and PRTs, the candidates who have completed their Post Graduate do not have to appear for the CTET Exam to become eligible for the recruitment exams. The candidates must complete their B.Ed course as mandatory eligibility.

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 2022 after going through the table below.

Institutions Vacancies
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) 1942 vacancies (expected)
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) To be Announced
Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) 4068 vacancies (expected)
Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES) 15 Vacancies
Army Public School (APS) 8700 vacancies (Approx)
RPSC Senior Lecturer 102 vacancies
RPSC Grade 1 6000 vacancies
UP PGT 624 vacancies

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FAQs

Q: What is the PGT Full Form?

A: The PGT Full Form is a Post Graduate Teacher.

Q: Who is a Post Graduate Teacher?

A: A post-graduate with a B.Ed degree is called a Trained Graduate Teacher.

Q: Is CTET Mandatory for PGT?

A: No, CTET or any State TET is not mandatory for PGTs to be able to apply for recruitment exams.

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