The salary of government primary teachers in India is determined by the state government. Recently, the Central Government has approved the 8th Pay Commission, which has increased the possibility of increasing the salary of government employees. In this report, know how much the salary of primary teachers can increase after the new Pay Commission and what will be the effect.
How much will the salary increase?
The salary of government primary teachers in India is decided by the state governments. This pay scale is different in different states. Teachers are usually recruited through examinations like Rit and Super Tat. Currently, the salary of teachers is being given according to the 7th Pay Commission, but now the discussions of implementing the 8th Pay Commission are in full swing. If this commission is applied, it becomes necessary to analyze how much increase in the salary of primary teachers.
How much salary is received in the present?
Currently, the pay scale of primary teachers is between Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800, which includes a grade pay of Rs 4,200. However, this salary may vary from different states and schools. The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) contains up to Rs 53,400 in-hand salary (including HRA) of primary teachers.
How much salary will increase after the 8th Pay Commission?
Recently the Central Government has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. This commission will review the salaries, allowances and pension of government employees and pensioners. Experts believe that if the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission is fixed between 2.6 and 2.85, the salary may increase by 25-30%.
If the fitment factor is 2.86, the minimum basic salary can increase to Rs 51,480. This means that there may also be a significant increase in the salary of primary teachers. However, accurate data will be revealed only after the commission’s recommendations and the government’s approval.
How does the fitment factor decide salary?
The fitment factor is a standard of increasing the basic salary of an employee. If the fitment factor in the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57 and it is reduced to 2.85 in the 8th Pay Commission, then it will directly affect the salary of teachers.
For example, if a teacher’s current basic salary is Rs 18,000 and is multiplied by a fitment factor of 2.85, the new basic pay will be Rs 51,480. In this way, there may be a significant increase in the salary of teachers.
Impact on state wise pay scale
Since the salary of teachers in India depends on the rules of the state governments, there may be different increase in salary in every state. Different pay scales are applicable in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and other states. After the 8th Pay Commission, the increment in these states can be in different proportion.
Promotion and increment of teachers
Promotion also plays an important role in increasing the salary of government teachers. As the experience increases, teachers get high grade pay and promotion, which increases their salary. After the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, new rules of promotion can also be implemented.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
No official date for implementing the 8th Pay Commission has been announced yet, but it is expected to implement it since 2026. If it is implemented, the salary of all government employees including teachers will increase.