NVS Teacher Salary 2026: How Much Navodaya Teachers Earn (TGT, PGT & Principal)
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) offers attractive salaries and benefits for teachers and principals under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix. This makes NVS one of the most respected teaching employers in India, with job security, allowances, growth opportunities, and residential perks.1. Salary Structure OverviewNVS posts follow the government pay matrix:
✅ Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, and sometimes special residential allowance for fully residential schools.
✅ Benefits: Pension under the National Pension Scheme (NPS), medical facilities, paid leave, and other government perks.4. How Salaries Grow Over Time
- TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): Pay Level 7 – ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400
- PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): Pay Level 8 – ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100
- Principal / Assistant Commissioner: Pay Level 12 – ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200
- TGT: Around ₹58,000+ per month (after allowances & deductions)
- PGT: Around ₹62,000–₹63,000+ per month
- Principal: Over ₹1,00,000 per month in hand for many postings
✅ Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, and sometimes special residential allowance for fully residential schools.
✅ Benefits: Pension under the National Pension Scheme (NPS), medical facilities, paid leave, and other government perks.4. How Salaries Grow Over Time
- With experience and promotions, pay advances up the pay matrix.
- Teachers may move into senior roles, administrative posts, or higher academic responsibilities with higher pay levels.
- Many NVS postings are in jawahar navodaya vidyalayas (JNVs), which provide quarters and boarding facilities.
- Some positions include night duty or house‑master allowances due to residential duties.
- Principals are placed in Pay Level 12, with a basic salary starting at ₹78,800 and going up to ₹2,09,200.
- Combined with allowances, in‑hand pay often exceeds ₹1 Lakh or more depending on location.