PRT stands for Primary Teacher (Trained) or Primary Trained Teacher. A PRT teaches students of Classes 1 to 5 (Primary level) in government schools including Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), and state-run primary schools. PRT is a recognised teacher category under the RTE Act and various recruitment boards like DSSSB and state education departments.
PRT = Primary Teacher (Trained); teaches Classes 1–5.
Eligibility: 12th + D.El.Ed OR Graduation + B.Ed + CTET Paper 1.
Recruited by: KVS, NVS, DSSSB, and state education departments.
KVS/NVS PRT salary: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (7th Pay Commission, Level 7).
Three teacher levels: PRT (1–5), TGT (6–10), PGT (11–12).
RTE Act 2009 mandates qualified trained teachers at primary level.
Full Form: PRT = Primary Teacher (Trained) Also expanded as: Primary Trained Teacher
Teaching Level: • Classes 1 to 5 (Primary level) • Age group: 6–11 years
Eligibility for PRT Post: • Educational Qualification: – 12th pass + 2-year D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) OR – Graduation + B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) — accepted in some states • CTET: Must pass CTET Paper 1 (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) – For state govt schools: respective State TET (e.g., UP-TET, HP-TET) • Minimum marks: Usually 50% in Class 12 (45% for reserved categories)
Salary:
| Organisation | PRT Salary (approx.) |
|---|---|
| KVS | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level 7, 7th Pay) |
| NVS | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| State Primary Schools | ₹25,000–₹60,000 (varies by state) |
| DSSSB Delhi | ₹35,400 (Level 7) |
Recruitment Bodies: • KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) • NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) • DSSSB (Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board) • State Education Departments (Bihar, UP, Rajasthan, etc.)
Teacher Categories in India:
| Category | Level | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| PRT | Primary | 1–5 |
| TGT | Trained Graduate Teacher | 6–10 |
| PGT | Post Graduate Teacher | 11–12 |
Skills Required: • Child-friendly communication • Knowledge of activity-based learning • Proficiency in NCF (National Curriculum Framework) • Classroom management for young children
RTE Act (2009): • Right to Education Act mandates free and compulsory education for children 6–14 years • Requires qualified trained teachers at primary level • PRT qualification standards are part of NCTE norms
PRT stands for Primary Teacher (Trained) or Primary Trained Teacher. A PRT teaches Classes 1–5. Eligibility requires passing 12th + D.El.Ed (or Graduation + B.Ed) and CTET Paper 1. PRT posts are available in KVS, NVS, DSSSB, and state education departments. The salary in KVS/NVS is ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (7th Pay Commission, Level 7). The three teacher categories are PRT (1–5), TGT (6–10), and PGT (11–12).
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