REET vs CTET Decider

Home / Tools / REET vs CTET Decider Salary & Comparison REET vs CTET Decider Comparison tables rarely turn into a decision. This tool converts your domicile, state preference, and central-school openness into a clear recommendation: REET, CTET, or both. Last updated: April 2026 Quick answer If you are Rajasthan domicile and want a state government teaching role — REET. If you are outside Rajasthan or open to KVS / NVS / other states — CTET. If you are open to both — take both; CDP and pedagogy overlap make the second test cheap to add. Side-by-side comparison REETCTETConducting bodyRBSE — Rajasthan Board of Secondary EducationCBSE — Central Board of Secondary EducationValidityRajasthan state government schools onlyPAN-India — KVS, NVS, central / armed-forces schools, many statesEligibilityRajasthan domicile + B.Ed / D.El.Ed; 60% (general) / 55% (reserved)No domicile bar; B.Ed / D.El.Ed; 50% (general) / 45% (reserved)Cut-off patternQualifying — 60% / 55% to be eligible; recruitment cut-off separateQualifying — 60% / 55% to be eligible; valid lifetime once clearedSalary in respective sectorsRajasthan teacher pay matrix — Pay Level 6 / 7 + state DA / HRACentral pay matrix in KVS / NVS — Pay Level 7 / 8 + central DA / HRAFrequency of examConducted by RBSE based on state recruitment cycle (typically once per cycle)Twice a year — typically July and December How to read the result REET Best when you are Rajasthan domicile and want state government school recruitment. CTET Best when you want PAN-India reach — KVS, NVS, central / armed-forces schools. Both Best when signals are mixed or you have already cleared one — CDP overlap makes the second cheap. Related next steps Eligibility Check REET eligibility If REET is your target, confirm your qualification and percentage against the latest RBSE notification. Open eligibility tool → Salary Estimate your teacher salary See in-hand salary for Level 1 vs Level 2, including the probation rule and city HRA bands. Open salary tool → Frequently asked questions Is REET valid only inside Rajasthan? Yes. REET is the eligibility test conducted by RBSE specifically for teacher recruitment in Rajasthan state government schools. It does not extend to KVS, NVS, or other states. CTET is the PAN-India equivalent.Does CTET need Rajasthan domicile? No. CTET has no domicile requirement and is open to candidates across India. Rajasthan domicile only matters when you also want REET, which is restricted to Rajasthan residents for the actual recruitment list.Can I prepare for both REET and CTET together? Yes, and it is often the right move. Pedagogy and CDP content overlaps substantially. The differences are mostly in regional language papers and the Rajasthan-specific environmental studies content for REET Level 1.Which one should I prioritise if I am from outside Rajasthan? CTET, almost always. REET is only useful if you actively plan to acquire Rajasthan domicile or you specifically want to teach in Rajasthan state schools. CTET keeps your options open across the country.