Does simply passing the CTET exam make you a government teacher? Clear up your confusion.

If you aspire to become a government teacher, this news can be very helpful for you. Let's understand the role of CTET/TET in becoming a government teacher through this news.

In our country, a government teacher is considered a good job profile. This is why most young people are interested in becoming government teachers. If you also aspire to become a government teacher and are going to appear in the CTET exam to be held in February next year, then this news is for you. Today, through this news, we will learn about the role of CTET or TET in the path to becoming a government teacher. We will also learn about the qualifications required to become a primary government teacher. So let's find out.

Does simply passing the CTET exam make you a government teacher?

First of all, let us tell you that simply passing the CTET exam does not make you a government teacher. CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) is only an eligibility test. After passing it, you can apply for teacher vacancies announced in any state.

How to become a government primary teacher, what are the qualifications?

First of all, let us tell you that teachers are of different levels, such as primary teachers, trained graduate teachers, postgraduates, etc. So, you can see the qualifications required to become a government primary teacher below.

• Passing 12th grade is mandatory. Along with this, you must have a graduation degree from any recognized university (minimum 50% marks are required).
• You must have passed D.El.Ed i.e., Diploma in Elementary Education.
• You must also have passed CTET/TET (PRT).

If you have all the above qualifications, then you are eligible to apply for teacher recruitment (states conduct recruitment according to their own rules), and only after succeeding in this recruitment process will you be able to become a government teacher.

Please note that the CTET February 2026 exam will be conducted in February next year. Therefore, candidates appearing for this exam are advised to keep a close eye on the official website for all the latest updates.