The Post Graduate Teacher (PGT / 1st Grade School Lecturer) Examination recruits senior educators for Classes XI and XII in premier central autonomous organizations like KVS, NVS, DSSSB, EMRS and state public service commissions. Master your Post-Graduate Subject Domain and General Teaching Aptitude & Pedagogy under experienced academicians at Aalokan Academy.
Specialized in Post-Graduate Subject Theories, Pedagogical Insights, NEP 2020 Curriculum & Educational Management
A Post Graduate Teacher (PGT / स्कूल व्याख्याता) is the academic head of their subject at the senior secondary level (Classes XI and XII), preparing young scholars for board examinations, competitive entrances (JEE, NEET, CUET), and university transitions.
Direct responsibility for specialized streams (Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities), advanced laboratory research practices, project formulation, and high-order analytical curriculum instruction.
Grade Pay 4800 (Entry Basic Pay ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month). Enjoy Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, government residential accommodation, and medical insurance.
School Lecturers hold clear promotional routes into administrative leadership: advancing to Vice-Principal (Level 10), Principal (Level 12), and senior administrative officer positions in education departments.
The PGT examination tests post-graduate subject depth where undergraduate formulas are insufficient. Aalokan Academy provides research-backed subject modules and targeted general aptitude training:
Faculty with doctorate degrees deliver rigorous lectures across major disciplines: Hindi Literature, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Commerce, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics based on master's-level university texts.
Master adolescent psychology, learning theories (Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky), guidance & counselling, ICT tools in education, school administration structures, and experiential learning directives under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
In competitive boards like DSSSB and RPSC 1st Grade, scoring high in General Awareness, Mental Ability, Numerical Aptitude, and bilingual Hindi/English grammar is mandatory to clear individual sectional cutoffs and build a top rank.
Practice solving 200–300 questions under real exam timer pressure with strict negative marking calibration (-0.25). Receive detailed time-per-question metrics, question-skipping strategies, and All-India peer ranking feedback.
For central boards with interview stages, our panel of retired education officers and senior principals trains you in blackboard presentation, pedagogical lesson planning, student engagement, and subject viva boards.
Standard eligibility parameters established by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and respective recruiting boards (KVS, NVS, DSSSB, EMRS, State PSCs).
Post-Graduate Degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
Recognized Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree (exempted for select technical disciplines like PGT Computer Science in some boards).
CTET is NOT required for PGT posts in any board (CTET is only conducted for Primary Paper 1 and Upper Primary Paper 2).
Maximum age limit is 40 Years. Women candidates get up to 10 years relaxation in KVS. OBC (+3 yrs) and SC/ST (+5 yrs) relaxations apply.
Age limit is generally 30 to 36 Years depending on the notification cycle, with standard central government age relaxations.
Age limit is generally 21 to 40 Years as on the recruitment cutoff date, with generous state category relaxations.
National and state PGT recruitment examinations evaluate candidates on two structured fronts: Part 1 / Section I (General Aptitude) and Part 2 / Section II (Post-Graduate Subject Mastery & Pedagogy).
Continuous single session CBT • 1 Mark per Question • Negative marking applicable.
| Paper Section | Subject Module & Topics | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Section 1 (General Paper / Part 1) |
1. General Awareness: Indian History, National Movement, Polity, Constitution, Indian Economy, Geography, Science & Contemporary National Events. | 20 | 20 |
3 Hours (180 Minutes Composite) |
| 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability: Visual reasoning, Analogies, Syllogisms, Mathematical operations, Blood relations, Venn diagrams. | 20 | 20 | ||
| 3. Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: Decimals, Fractions, LCM-HCF, Ratio, Percentages, Averages, Profit-Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Mensuration. | 20 | 20 | ||
| 4. Hindi Language & Comprehension: शुद्ध वर्तनी, संधि, समास, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियां, अपठित गद्यांश. | 20 | 20 | ||
| 5. English Language & Comprehension: Grammar, Tenses, Voice, Narration, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Detection, Reading Passages. | 20 | 20 | ||
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Section 2 (Core Subject / Part 2) |
Subject Discipline Knowledge & Educational Pedagogy
In-depth Post-Graduate level questions from the concerned discipline (180 Marks) + Subject-specific Pedagogy, Teaching Methodology, NEP 2020 & Educational Management (20 Marks). |
200 | 200 | |
| Total Comprehensive Examination Scheme | 300 Questions | 300 Marks | -0.25 Negative Marking | |
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