REET 2026: Will passing the REET exam guarantee a government job? What is the salary of a 3rd Grade teacher in Rajasthan?
REET 2026 Salary and Job Benefits: For those aspiring to become teachers in Rajasthan, the REET exam is the biggest hope. It is not just an eligibility test, but the most important step towards becoming a third-grade teacher in Rajasthan's government schools. Currently, there is an atmosphere of excitement and tension surrounding the ongoing REET exam. Candidates who successfully clear the REET exam will become eligible to teach children in the state government's primary (classes 1 to 5) and upper primary (classes 6 to 8) schools.
The journey after passing the REET exam is also not easy.
A teacher's job in the Rajasthan government not only provides social prestige but also ensures financial security. However, many new candidates wonder what position they will be appointed to after passing the REET exam, how much salary they will receive per month, and what minimum marks are required to clear this exam. Find the answers to all these important questions.
Sarkari Naukri: Which government job will you get after passing REET?
After passing the REET exam, you become eligible to become a third-grade teacher. This is divided into two levels:
Level-1: Candidates successful in REET Level 1 teach children from classes 1 to 5 (Primary Teacher).
Level-2: Candidates successful in REET Level 2 teach children from classes 6 to 8 (Upper Primary Teacher). After receiving the eligibility certificate, when the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) releases the advertisement for the main recruitment examination, you can apply for it and get a permanent government job.
Rajasthan 3rd Grade Teacher Salary: What will be the salary of a REET-qualified Grade 3 teacher?
According to the 7th Pay Commission in Rajasthan, the salary of a third-grade teacher is quite impressive:
Probation Period (First 2 years): The first two years after selection are a probation period, during which a fixed honorarium of approximately Rs. 23,700 per month is paid.
After Probation: After two years, the salary is determined according to the Pay Matrix Level-10 (L-10). This includes basic pay, DA (Dearness Allowance), and HRA (House Rent Allowance), resulting in an initial salary of approximately Rs. 45,000 to 50,000 per month.
REET Minimum Qualifying Marks: How many marks are required to pass REET?
REET is an eligibility test. Therefore, minimum marks have been set for different categories to pass:
General Category: It is mandatory to score 60% (90 marks) out of a total of 150 marks.
EWS/OBC/SC/ST: The passing marks for these categories are 55% (82.5 or 83 marks).
Persons with Disabilities and Widows/Divorced Women: The passing marks for them are between 40% and 50%.
ST category of TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan) area: A minimum of 36% marks is required for them.
Rajasthan Govt Teacher Job: The next stage of the teacher selection process
Remember that passing the REET does not guarantee a job. It is only a certificate, the validity of which has now been made 'lifetime'. After this, you will have to appear in the 'Main Recruitment Examination' conducted by the Government of Rajasthan. Based on the merit of that examination, you will be allotted to schools and receive a government appointment.
What do government teachers do?
As a government teacher in Rajasthan, your main responsibility is to ensure the all-round development of children. In addition, you also play an important role in government tasks such as managing the mid-day meal program, census, or election duties.
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