The UPTET selection procedure begins once a candidate registers for the exam and then qualifies the required cutoff set by the governing board. Here is a brief explanation of the categories of Government Teachers.
There is a lot of difference in TGT, PGT and PRT Categories depending on their eligibility to teach a particular grade.
PRT - Can teach up to 5th Grade
TGT - Can teach up to 10th Grade
PGT - Can teach only 11th and 12th Grade
The differences are highlighted in a much clearer way by way of this table.
| Bases | PRT | TGT | PGT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | BTC/NTT/B.L.Ed | B.ed | Post Graduation |
| Teaching Level | 1st to 5th Grade | 6th to 10th Grade | 11th and 12th Grade |
| Certificates | CTET/State TET | CTET/State TET | Not required |
| Salary | 9300-34800 +Plus 4200 Grade Pay | 9300-34800 +Plus 4600 Grade Pay | 9300-34800 +Plus 4800 Grade Pay |
UPTET is the initial step to becoming a Government teacher, without a Teacher Training Certificate, this usually is not possible to pursue a teaching career in the state. The UPTET Teacher Training certificate is valid for a period of 5 years.
The opportunities that come up to a candidate with a Teacher Training certificate are as follows:
- Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Samiti
- Army Public School
- State Government College
- Private College
