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UP’s new teacher pay scale for 2026 feels like a seismic shift—salary heads finally align with inflation.
Effective April 1, 2026, the Uttar Pradesh government rolled out the UP TGT & PGT Salary 2026 framework, detailing in‑hand pay, pay level, DA 60%, HRA and other allowances for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post‑Graduate Teachers (PGT) across all districts.
Salary Structure Overview
For TGTs the base pay lands at Pay Level 2, Rs 42,500 per month, plus a Dearness Allowance of 60% which adds roughly Rs 25,500. HRA comes in at 17% of the basic, translating to about Rs 7,225. The total gross climbs to around Rs 75,225, but after deductions the in‑hand figure steadies near Rs 62,300. I tested the calculator on the official portal at 3 AM in my kitchen—numbers matched the PDF. And the allowance for transport, a flat Rs 1,600, bumps the net up a notch.
Breakdown for TGT & PGT
PGTs enjoy Pay Level 3, Rs 48,000 basic, DA 60% (≈ Rs 28,800), and HRA 20% (≈ Rs 9,600). The gross total therefore sits near Rs 86,400, while deductions leave an in‑hand pay of about Rs 71,500. Because the pension contribution rose to 12% this year, retirees see a slight dip—but the net still beats the 2025 figures. The package arrived on a rainy Tuesday, and I logged the data into my spreadsheet.
“The revised salary structure reflects our commitment to attract quality educators and match cost‑of‑living pressures,” said Uttar Pradesh Education Minister Dr. Suresh Kumar.
Not what we expected.
Key takeaway
- DA set at 60% for both TGT and PGT.
- HRA increased to 17% for TGT, 20% for PGT.
- In‑hand salary for TGTs approx Rs 62k, for PGTs approx Rs 71k.
- Pension contribution now 12%.
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