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What is the Full Form of TGT Teacher?

In the central and state government school recruitment system, TGT stands for Trained Graduate Teacher — a qualified teacher certified to teach students in Classes 6 to 10.

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What is the full form of TGT?

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TGT stands for Trained Graduate Teacher, who teaches Classes 6 to 10.

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Key Facts

TGT Full Form: Trained Graduate Teacher.

Classes Taught: 6 to 10.

Qualification: Graduation + B.Ed + CTET Paper 2.

Salary: Approx ₹44,900–₹60,000/month in KVS/NVS schools.

TGT Qualifications

To become a TGT in India, a candidate must have:

  1. A Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com) in the subject they wish to teach.
  2. A B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) degree.
  3. A qualifying score in CTET Paper 2 or the relevant State TET.
  4. Minimum 50% marks in graduation.

Subject Specialization

TGTs are appointed for specific subjects — TGT Science, TGT Maths, TGT English, TGT Hindi, TGT Social Studies, etc. They teach ONLY their specialized subject to classes 6-10.

Questions and Answers

What is the full form of TGT?+

TGT stands for Trained Graduate Teacher, who teaches Classes 6 to 10.

What exam does a TGT teacher need to pass?+

A TGT teacher must pass CTET Paper 2 or the respective state-level TET (Teacher Eligibility Test).

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