KTET Eligibility

Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) levels are as follows: 

I. Primary Level (Class I-V)

II. Upper Primary Level (Class IV-VIII)

Educational Qualification: 

• Minimum educational qualifications for becoming Teacher for Classes I-V (Primary Level): Degree with Minimum 50 per cent from a U.G.C. recognised university/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH/ freedom fighters will be given for 5 per cent in Degree & 02 years Diploma (D.Ed) from N.C.T.E/ Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). or Degree with 02 years B.T.C., C.T. (Nursery)/ Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) (02 years) from Established by Law and U.G.C. recognised university. or Degree with qualify in Special B.T.C. Training from a U.G.C. recognised university. or Degree with 02 years B.T.C. Urdu Special Training in Uttar Pradesh from Established by Law and U.G.C. recognised university. or 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
• Minimum educational qualification for becoming Teacher for Classes VI-VIII (Elementary Level): Degree with B.T.C. from a U.G.C. recognised university & National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) or Degree with 50 per cent from a U.G.C. recognised institution/ Degree (B.Ed)/ B.Ed Special Education from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). or Intermediate with 50 per cent & 4 years B.A/ B.S.C.Ed/ B.A.Ed from recognised by N.C.T.E. / U.G.C. or Intermediate with minimum 50 per cent & 4 years Bachelor’s degree in elementary education (B.El.Ed). or Degree with minimum 45 per cent from established by Law and U.G.C. recognised institution (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH/ freedom fighter candidates will be given for 5per cent) & B.Ed.

To qualify the KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test), candidates are required to achieve the minimum qualifying marks set by the conducting authority. Here are the qualifying criteria for KTET:
For General Category Candidates:

Minimum 60 per cent marks are required to qualify the KTET examination. 

For Reserved Category Candidates (SC/ST/OBC/PH):

There is a relaxation of 5 per cent for reserved category candidates, so they need to score a minimum of 55 per cent marks to qualify the KTET examination. It's important to note that qualifying the KTET exam does not guarantee a job. It is a mandatory eligibility criterion for candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state of Kerala. Further selection processes, such as interviews or document verification, may be required by the respective recruiting authorities.

In Kerala, the government school teachers' salary is based on the recommendations of the Government of India and the scales implemented by the Government of Kerala. The salary structure for teachers in Kerala is categorised into different scales or pay bands, such as the Central Pay scales and the State Government Pay Scales.
The exact salary of KTET qualified government school teachers can vary depending on factors such as their qualifications, experience, and the specific pay scale they fall under. It's important to note that salary structures and pay scales may be revised periodically by the government, so it's advisable to refer to the latest official notifications or consult the concerned authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding salary details. However the rough in hand salary for the KTET government teacher is given below:

• Lower Primary Teacher Salary: INR 54000
• Upper Primary Teacher Salary: INR 64000