
KVS Teacher Salary 2025: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released the KVS Teacher Salary 2025 for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Primary Teachers (PRTs), and non-teaching posts. KVS offers an attractive salary and benefits to its employees. Candidates applying for KVS Recruitment 2025 can read this post to understand the complete KVS Teacher Salary structure as per the 7th Pay Commission, including the updated Dearness Allowance of 55% for 2025.
KVS teachers get a good salary based on their post, city of posting, and allowances. The total pay includes basic pay, DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), TA (Transport Allowance), and other benefits.
| KVS Teacher Salary 2025 Overview | |
| Field | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) in collaboration with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Exam Name / Notification | KVS Recruitment 2025 (Notification 01/2025) |
| Post Category | Teaching & Non-Teaching Posts |
| Post Name | Teaching Posts (PRT, TGT, PGT, Librarian, etc.) & Non-Teaching Posts |
| Type of Job | Central Government Jobs |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Mode of Exam | Tier-1: OMR (Objective), Tier-2: Part of two-tier examination |
| Selection Process | Two-tier examination followed by an Interview (for most Teaching Posts) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India on initial posting |
| Official Website | kvsangathan.nic.in |
The in-hand salary of a KVS teacher is the actual amount received each month after deductions like pension and taxes. In 2025, Primary Teachers (PRTs) can expect around ₹60,000–₹65,000, Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) ₹75,000–₹80,000, and Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) ₹80,000–₹85,000 per month.
KVS offers a structured salary for both teaching and non-teaching staff. The pay depends on the post, city of posting, and experience, and includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits. Teachers like PRT, TGT, and PGT, as well as non-teaching staff, receive competitive salaries with additional perks.
| KVS Teachers Salary Structure | ||||
| Post Name | Category | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale / Salary Range (₹) | Initial Basic Pay (₹) |
| Principal | Group A | Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 | ₹78,800 |
| Vice Principal | Group A | Level 11 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ₹56,100 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | Group B | Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | ₹47,600 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | Group B | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹44,900 |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) | Group B | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹35,400 |
| Librarian | Group B | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | ₹44,900 |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Group B | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹35,400 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) | Group C | Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | ₹25,500 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Group C | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹19,900 |
| Lab Attendant / MTS | Group C | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 | ₹18,000 |
Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in KVS teach students up to 12th grade in any KVS school in India. They are senior teachers and fall under Group B posts. PGTs can teach subjects like History, Political Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, English, Accountancy, Business Studies, and Economics.
| KVS PGT Teacher Salary 2025 | |
| Component | Amount (₹) |
| Basic Pay (Initial) | 47,600 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 55% | 26,180 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 30% | 14,280 |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | 3,600 |
| DA on TA | 1,980 |
| Total Approx. Salary | 93,640 |
Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) in KVs teach students up to Class 10. They are Group B staff and teach subjects like Maths, Science, Social Science, English, Sanskrit, and Hindi. Their salary follows the 7th Pay Commission, with all components listed below.
| TGT Teacher Salary (Trained Graduate Teacher) | |
| Component | Amount (₹) |
| Basic Pay (Initial) | 44,900 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 55% | 24,695 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 30% | 13,470 |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | 3,600 |
| DA on TA | 1,980 |
| Total Approx. Salary | 88,645 |
KVS Primary Teachers (PRTs) teach students from Class 1 to 5 in any KVS school. This is a Group B job, and they teach subjects like Maths, EVS, Hindi, and English. Their salary follows the 7th Pay Commission and may vary based on experience and city, but the approximate total is given below.
| PRT Teacher Salary (Primary Teacher) | |
| Component | Amount (₹) |
| Basic Pay (Initial) | 35,400 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 55% | 19,470 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 30% | 10,620 |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | 3,600 |
| DA on TA | 1,980 |
| Total Approx. Salary | 71,070 |
Dearness Allowance (DA) is provided to adjust for inflation. It is calculated as a percentage of the Basic Pay and is revised twice a year. For 2025, the DA for KVS teachers is 55% of their Basic Pay.
Transport Allowance (TA) is given to cover travel expenses from home to school. For teachers posted in X Cities, the TA is ₹3,600 plus DA. In Y Cities, it is ₹1,800 plus DA, and in Z Cities, it is ₹900 plus DA.
House Rent Allowance (HRA) helps cover accommodation costs and varies depending on city size. For X Cities (population above 50 lakh), HRA is 30% of Basic Pay. In Y Cities (population 5–50 lakh), it is 20%, and in smaller Z Cities, it is 10% of Basic Pay.
| KVS Teacher Salary 2025 House Rent Allowance (HRA) | |||||
| City Category | City Name (Examples) | HRA Rate (% of Basic Pay) | PRT (Level 6 / Basic Pay ₹35,400) | TGT (Level 7 / Basic Pay ₹44,900) | PGT (Level 8 / Basic Pay ₹47,600) |
| X (Population ≥ 50 Lakhs) | Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune | 30% | ₹10,620 | ₹13,470 | ₹14,280 |
| Y (Population 5–50 Lakhs) | Jaipur, Lucknow, Kochi, Nagpur, Bhopal, Indore, Patna, Kanpur, Jodhpur, Amravati, etc. | 20% | ₹7,080 | ₹8,980 | ₹9,520 |
| Z (Population < 5 Lakhs) | All other cities, towns, and non-classified areas | 10% | ₹3,540 | ₹4,490 | ₹4,760 |
KVS teachers also receive several additional perks that enhance their salary. This includes Children Education Allowance (CEA), which is a fixed monthly amount per child (up to two children), and Hostel Subsidy for children staying in hostels. Teachers are also provided with medical benefits for themselves and their family, Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for travel within India, and pension benefits under the National Pension System (NPS).
KVS teachers can move to higher positions based on their work performance, years of service, and passing promotion exams.
PRTs can be promoted to TGT or PGT after passing a promotion exam and meeting the required qualifications.
TGTs can move up to PGT by passing a promotion exam and having the required experience and qualifications.