PGT Teacher (KVS / NVS) Salary 2026
Post-Graduate Teachers (PGT) in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya and central schools are placed in Level 8 of the pay matrix at a basic pay of ₹47,600. Under the 8th CPC, this could rise to about ₹1,36,000 at a 2.86x fitment factor.
Estimate, not an official entitlement. Final 8th CPC pay, fitment, allowances, dates and arrears have not been notified. Figures are user-selected planning scenarios; see our methodology. Assumptions reviewed: 24 September 2026.
Current 7th CPC in-hand salary
8th Pay Commission projection
Basic pay only. DA resets to 0% on 8th CPC rollout; HRA and TA revised at new slabs on top.
Duties
- Teach classes IX–XII in a subject specialisation
- Set question papers, evaluate answer scripts and mentor students
- Participate in co-curricular, house and hostel activities
Allowances & perks
- Transport allowance, HRA (X/Y/Z) and children education allowance
- Hostel subsidy and LTC after completing service conditions
- CGHS medical, NPS/UPS pension, gazetted holidays and vacation
Promotion path
PGT → Vice Principal → Principal → Deputy Commissioner.
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