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Good News Before Puja: Vocational Trainers & Contractual Teachers Get Salary Hike in State!
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News18•01-10-2026, 20:36
Good News Before Puja: Vocational Trainers & Contractual Teachers Get Salary Hike in State!
- •Monthly remuneration for vocational trainers in the state increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 22,000.
- •Trainers under centrally assisted schemes will receive the increased remuneration, effective immediately.
- •All benefits, including PF and ESI, will be included within the new Rs 22,000 remuneration.
- •Salary hikes also announced for contractual school teachers, including para-teachers and other staff.
- •Primary para-teachers' salaries increased from Rs 11,941 to Rs 16,941; upper primary para-teachers from Rs 15,523 to Rs 20,523.
Key Questions Answered
The monthly remuneration for vocational trainers appointed under centrally assisted schemes in West Bengal has been increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 22,000, effective immediately with all benefits like PF and ESI included.
The salary of primary level para-teachers and SSK assistants in West Bengal has increased from Rs 11,941 to Rs 16,941 following the new directive issued by the School Education Department.
The salary increases for vocational trainers and contractual school teachers were issued by the Department of Technical Education, Training and Skill Development and the School Education Department following the approval of the state cabinet and the governor.
