Good news for teachers. At India, the salaries of government primary teachers differ based on the state and the specific institution. Each state has its own selection commission that hires these teachers, and the state government sets their pay. Right now, there’s a lot of buzz about the potential implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, leading to questions about how much primary teachers’ salaries might rise once it’s in effect.
Taking Uttar Pradesh as an example, primary teachers there earn between Rs 9,300 and Rs 34,800, which includes a grade pay of Rs 4,200. For those working with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), the take-home salary (including housing rent allowance) is approximately Rs 53,400.
So, how much could salaries go up with the 8th Pay Commission? The central government has recently given the green light to establish the 8th Pay Commission, which will look into the salaries, allowances, and pensions for government employees and retirees. Experts suggest that if the fitment factor is set between 2.6 and 2.85, we could see salary and pension increases of around 25-30%.
For instance, with a fitment factor of 2.86, the minimum basic salary could rise to Rs 51,480. Consequently, primary teachers may also see a substantial salary increase, although the precise amounts will only be determined following the commission’s recommendations and government approval.
This is how the salary structure is established
Currently, government teachers receive salaries based on the various grade pay scales set by the state. Recruitment occurs through examinations such as REET and Super TAT, after which primary teachers are assigned their pay scales upon appointment. Salary details are provided along with the relevant guidelines. In this context, all teachers are eagerly anticipating the implementation of the 8th pay.