Teaching (B.Ed — School Teacher)
B.Ed → Assistant Teacher (School) → Senior Teacher / HM / Principal → Education Officer (DSERT / BEO)
Duration
2 years (B.Ed after graduation) or 4 years (Integrated BA B.Ed / BSc B.Ed after 12th)
Stream
ARTS
Entry Salary
₹30,000–₹50,000/month (government school teacher in Karnataka — 6th Pay Commission)
5-Year Salary
₹50,000–₹80,000/month (senior teacher grade, additional DA)
Eligibility
Any graduation degree (BA/BSc/B.Com/B.Tech) with minimum 50% (45% reserved). B.Ed is a post-graduation course — requires completing a 3-year degree first. Integrated B.Ed (4-year) after 12th is also available at some universities.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹30,000–₹50,000/month (government school teacher in Karnataka — 6th Pay Commission)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹50,000–₹80,000/month (senior teacher grade, additional DA)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
If you know you want to teach, the 4-year integrated B.Ed after 12th saves time. Otherwise complete any graduation (BA/BSc) then write the B.Ed CET. After B.Ed, write TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) for government school jobs. Government teaching jobs in Karnataka have excellent job security, pension, and work-life balance. Subject expertise matters — choose your graduation subject based on what you want to teach.
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