UP teacher salary structure (after 7th Pay Commission)?

 Here's a detailed look at the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government teacher salary structure after the 7th Pay Commission, effective for Basic Education Department teachers (i.e., Primary and Upper Primary school teachers):

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🧑‍🏫 UP Government Teacher Salary (Post 7th Pay Commission)

🏫 1. Primary Teacher (Class 1–5)

• Grade Pay: ₹4,200

• Pay Level: Level 6

• Basic Pay: ₹35,400

• Gross Salary: ₹45,000–₹52,000/month

• In-hand Salary: ₹40,000–₹47,000 (after deductions)

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🏫 2. Assistant Teacher (Upper Primary / Junior High School, Class 6–8)

• Grade Pay: ₹4,600

• Pay Level: Level 7

• Basic Pay: ₹44,900

• Gross Salary: ₹55,000–₹65,000/month

• In-hand Salary: ₹50,000–₹60,000 (after deductions)

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🧾 Breakdown of Salary (Typical Example - Primary Teacher)

Component	Amount (₹)
Basic Pay	₹35,400
Dearness Allowance (46%)	₹16,284
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	₹2,800 – ₹8,500 (based on city)
Medical & Other Allowances	₹1,000–₹2,000
Gross Salary	₹55,000 (approx.)

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📍 Salary Based on Location (HRA Categories)

City Category	HRA % of Basic	Example (for ₹35,400 Basic)
X (Metro)	24%	₹8,496
Y (Big Cities)	16%	₹5,664
Z (Rural/Small Towns)	8%	₹2,832

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🪙 Annual Increment

• 3% increment on basic pay every year.

• Promotion to Headmaster/Principal roles increases pay level and grade pay.

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🔁 Promotions & Career Growth

Role	Pay Level	Approx Gross Salary
Assistant Teacher	Level 6/7	₹45,000–₹65,000
Headmaster (Primary)	Level 7	₹60,000–₹70,000
Principal (Upper Primary)	Level 8–9	₹70,000–₹80,000+
BSA (Basic Shiksha Adhikari)	Group A (via PCS)	₹85,000–₹1,00,000+

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✅ Additional Perks/Benefits

• Pension under NPS

• Medical reimbursement

• Leave benefits: CL, EL, Maternity Leave, etc.

• GPF/NPS contribution

• Transfers based on policy