Check Primary Head Teacher Salary in West Bengal, Basic Pay, Pay Level, In Hand Salary, Career Opportunities.
Salary Overview
Basic Pay
₹32,500
Pay Level
Level 9
Pay Scale
₹32,500 – ₹74,500
Estimated Salary of West Bengal Primary Head Teacher Per Month
| Component | Amount (₹) |
| Basic Pay | ₹32,500 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA 38%) | ₹12,350 (approx) |
| HRA (12%) | ₹3,900 |
| Medical Allowance | ₹500 |
| Head Teacher | ₹400 |
| Gross Salary | ₹49,650 (approx) |
| Deductions | – |
| GPF Deduction (6% or above) | ₹2,000 |
| P. Tax | ₹200 |
| In-Hand Salary Per Month | ₹47,550 (approx) |
Estimated Salary After 5 Years
The minimum basic pay of primary head teacher starts from ₹32,500. Every year the basic pay increase by 3%. According to new pay matrix of West Bengal the basic pay of head teacher after five years will about ₹37,700. Adding all allowances with basic pay the total in hand salary will around ₹62,000.
West Bengal Primary Head Teacher Salary
The minimum basic salary of a primary head teacher in West Bengal starts from ₹32,500. Besides basic pay they also receive DA, HRA, medical allowance and head teacher allowance The gross monthly salary of primary head teacher in West Bengal is around ₹49,500. After all deductions in hand salary of WB primary head teacher is around ₹47,500.
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WB Primary Head 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 Head Teacher Job
The head teacher is the highest authority of a school. The Headmaster is responsible for all the activities of the school. He bears the primary responsibility for the smooth functioning and overall improvement of the school.
Eligibility
To become a primary head teacher in West Bengal a candidate should have met certain criteria to become a primary teacher in West Bengal.
Qualification :
◆ He / she must be a permanent primary teacher of any primary school in West Bengal.
◆ Minimum five years of experience
How to become a primary head teacher in West Bengal?
First of all you have to join as assistant teacher of any government primary school. To become head teacher one have to complete minimum five years of service. After five years you have to clear head teacher exam. This exam is a departmental exam. After qualified exam you will be posted as primary head teacher.
◆ Assistant Teacher
◆ Minimum five years of experience
◆ Head teacher exam (departmental)
◆ Qualify the exam
◆ Become head teacher
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FAQs
Q1. What is the basic salary of a Primary Head Teacher in West Bengal?
A. The basic salary of primary head teacher is ₹32,500. This scale fall under level 9 cell no 5 of WB Pay Matrix 2019. The old basic was from ₹7,100 & grade pay ₹3,600.
Q2. Does any fresher’ candidate join as head teacher?
A. No. First you have to join as assistant teacher. After completion of minimum five years of service one can apply for head teacher post.
Conclusion
The salary of West Bengal primary head teacher, compare to other job with this qualification, is very good. But this is a very responsible job. A good teacher can change life of students. So if you want to take the responsibility of many students can join as head teacher in primary school.