Check Primary Teacher Salary in West Bengal, Basic Pay, Pay Level, Salary Components, Career Opportunities.
Salary Overview
Basic Pay
₹28,900
Pay Level
Level 9
Pay Scale
₹28,900 – 74,500
Estimated Salary Per Month – New Appointed Primary Teacher
| Component | Amount (₹) |
| Basic Pay | ₹28,900 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA 18%) | ₹5,500 (approx) |
| HRA (12%) | ₹3,468 |
| Medical Allowance | ₹500 |
| Gross Salary | ₹38,000 (approx) |
| Deductions | – |
| GPF Deduction (6% or above) | ₹2,000 |
| P. Tax | ₹200 |
| In-Hand Salary Per Month | ₹36,000 (approx) |
Estimated Salary After 5 Years
| Years | Basic Pay | Monthly In Hand Salary |
| Entry Level | ₹28,900 | ₹36,000 (approx) |
| After One Year | ₹29,800 | ₹38,000 (approx) |
| After Two Year | ₹30,700 | ₹41,000 (approx) |
| After Three Year | ₹31,600 | ₹44,000 (approx) |
| After Four Year | ₹32,500 | ₹47,000 (approx) |
| After Five Year | ₹33,500 | ₹50,000 (approx) |
West Bengal Primary Teacher Salary
Primary teacher job is a respectable profession. It is a permanent state government job. The basic salary of a primary teacher in West Bengal starts from ₹28,900. Besides basic pay they also receive DA, HRA, and medical allowance. The gross monthly salary of newly appointed primary teacher in West Bengal is around ₹38,000. After all deductions in hand salary of WB primary teacher is around ₹36,000.
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WB Primary Teacher Perks And Benefits
• Casual leaves
• Medical leaves
• Child care leave for female teacher
• Paternity leave for male teacher
• Commuted leave approx 180 days.
• Pension
• Gratuaty
Primary Teacher Job
It is good career option for those who like teaching. As a primary teacher you have to teach the children of 5 years to 10 years old. The basic education is essential for all. So government has taken free education policy for children of this age group. It is a big responsibility of a primary teacher to give children in proper education.
Eligibility
To become a primary teacher in West Bengal a candidate should have met certain criteria to become a primary teacher.
Education Qualification :
◆ Higher Secondary with 2 years D. El. Ed certificate.
◆ WBTET Qualified
Age : 18 – 44 years
How to become a primary teacher in West Bengal?
If you like a good teaching job then the primary teacher a good option. There are many candidates who are preparing for primary job. Here is the road map of primary teacher.
◆ First complete your higher secondary
◆ Take admission for 2 years D. El. Ed course
◆ Prepare for WBTET
◆ Get high score in WBTET
◆ The join primary job.
FAQs
Q1. What is the basic salary of a Primary Teacher in West Bengal?
A. The basic salary of newly appointed primary teacher is ₹28,900. This scale fall under level 9 cell no 1 of WB Pay Matrix 2019. The old basic was from ₹7,100 & grade pay ₹3,200.
Q2. Does a primary teacher get DA like other state government jobs?
A. Yes, they get DA as per West Bengal government service rule.
Conclusion
The salary of West Bengal primary teacher is considered as good salary. The working hours are comparatively lower than other state government job of same pay scale. Apart from teaching, they have to work other duties like election duty, census etc.