The CTET or Central Teacher Eligibility Test is one of the most prestigious exams to build a career in the teaching profession in India. It is the most popular exam as most of the candidates have dream to become teachers in different schools and spreading education among the students.

CTET is conducted by CBSE (the full form is Central Board of Secondary Education). It is important to note that, the candidates must be aware of getting a CTET certificate in order to apply for the position of teacher after the CTET exam. After qualifying for this exam, the candidates are eligible to become a teacher in Government schools. Besides, they can also apply for vacancies released by different schools.

So, in this article, we have shared the scope and career opportunities that you will get after qualifying for CTET 2023.

What After CTET Exam – Career Growth

You should take this exam if you want to fulfil your dream of teaching in a school. You will have great opportunities to develop yourself as a CBSE teacher. The goal of the CTET exams is to hire teachers for elementary (classes I through V) and secondary schools (VI to VIII).

Considering the last years’ exam analysis, CTET is one of the toughest exams in India. So, the rate of passing in this exam is also very low. It means that, if you passed with a high percentage, you are among a select group of a few thousand students, and your chances of finding employment in public or private schools are good.

Importance of CTET 

The candidates must have CTET Certificate to apply for the Assistant Teacher position in Government schools in India. Below, we have listed some of the importance of having a CTET 2023 certificate.

• It is the minimum requirement to become a teacher in Central Government schools.
• If the candidates have the CTET certificate they can apply for teaching jobs in KVs, NVs, ERDO, and National Army Schools.
• Many private schools in India also shortlist candidates on the basis of CTET scores.

Applicability of CTET Certificate

CBSE Board Schools, Government Schools, or Schools managed by government bodies or institutions use the CTET certificate. The Delhi government recently agreed to adopt CTET and would only hire instructors who are certified in accordance with the 2009 Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act standards. The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) must be passed after completing a B.ed., according to the NCERT’s list of minimal requirements for appointment as a teacher in grades 1 through 8. Holders of a CTET certificate may also work as teachers in state-run public schools.

Scope and Job Opportunities after CTET 2023

The door to opportunity and advancement opens up after you’re hired as a teacher. Later on, you may even take over as the school’s headmaster.

Scope of Promotion after CTET

• You can become Headmaster in a secondary and primary school
• You can get the position of A senior teacher, Assistant teacher in a primary/secondary school and a senior teacher in an Upper Primary School
• There is also an opportunity to become a principal in higher grade schools

CTET Payscale

You should be aware that the average compensation scale for secondary teachers is roughly Rs. 2, 30,000 per year, while the average income scale for elementary teachers instructing students in grades I through V is roughly Rs. 1.5 lakh per year.

As you are aware, the CTET Certificate is a prerequisite to be hired as a teacher. So, after passing the CTET Exam, candidates are only qualified to work as government teachers and can also apply for openings posted by various schools. After passing the CTET exam, you will have several opportunities for progress.

Hopefully, this post has provided a thorough overview of career opportunities following the CTET exam. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about the upcoming government exams to BYJU’S test experts.