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.
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Side-by-side comparison
| REET | CTET | |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting body | RBSE — Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education | CBSE — Central Board of Secondary Education |
| Validity | Rajasthan state government schools only | PAN-India — KVS, NVS, central / armed-forces schools, many states |
| Eligibility | Rajasthan domicile + B.Ed / D.El.Ed; 60% (general) / 55% (reserved) | No domicile bar; B.Ed / D.El.Ed; 50% (general) / 45% (reserved) |
| Cut-off pattern | Qualifying — 60% / 55% to be eligible; recruitment cut-off separate | Qualifying — 60% / 55% to be eligible; valid lifetime once cleared |
| Salary in respective sectors | Rajasthan teacher pay matrix — Pay Level 6 / 7 + state DA / HRA | Central pay matrix in KVS / NVS — Pay Level 7 / 8 + central DA / HRA |
| Frequency of exam | Conducted 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.
Salary
Estimate your teacher salary
See in-hand salary for Level 1 vs Level 2, including the probation rule and city HRA bands.
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.