Here is the detailed and updated salary structure of Shiksha Mitras in Uttar Pradesh (UP) as of 2025, based on recent government updates and official court rulings.
ЁЯСйЁЯПл Shiksha Mitra Salary in Uttar Pradesh (2025)
✅ Current Honorarium (Fixed)
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Monthly Honorarium: ₹10,000
(Fixed amount, not based on pay scale or grade pay)
ЁЯУМ This amount was last revised in 2017 (from ₹3,500 to ₹10,000/month) by the Yogi Adityanath government after Supreme Court orders canceled the regularization of Shiksha Mitras.
❗ Important Background
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Shiksha Mitras were originally contractual teachers appointed under SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan).
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In 2015, they were temporarily regularized as Assistant Teachers, but in 2017, the Supreme Court struck down the regularization citing violation of the Right to Equality.
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As a result, they were reinstated as Shiksha Mitras with fixed honorarium.
ЁЯТ╝ Workload & Responsibilities
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Despite being paid only ₹10,000/month, most Shiksha Mitras perform the same duties as Assistant Teachers.
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They teach, manage MDM, handle enrollment, exams, and admin work in primary schools (Class 1–5).
⚖️ Ongoing Demands & Protests
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Shiksha Mitra unions have been demanding:
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Restoration of Assistant Teacher status.
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Monthly salary of ₹30,000–₹35,000.
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Pension and job security.
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Government has formed several committees, but no major salary revision has occurred yet (as of July 2025).
ЁЯУК Comparison: Shiksha Mitra vs Assistant Teacher
| Role | Monthly Pay (2025) | Status |
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| Shiksha Mitra | ₹10,000 (fixed) | Contractual |
| Assistant Teacher | ₹45,000–₹60,000 | Permanent Govt. Job |
ЁЯз╛ Any Other Benefits?
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No DA, HRA, increment, or pension.
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Sometimes travel allowance (₹500–₹1000) is paid in rural postings.
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No job security or retirement benefits.
ЁЯФБ Future Possibilities?
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If Super TET age relaxation is given, many Shiksha Mitras may appear and qualify for permanent posts.
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Government may offer separate quota or seniority-based absorption, though not confirmed yet.