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West Bengal increases monthly pay for school education contract staff
Reported by Kavya Rao (Senior Writer) · Hindustan Times - Education ·
Reported by one source so far
Representative image · Wikimedia CommonsThe West Bengal government has increased the monthly pay for different types of contract workers in the school education system. This change starts on October 1, 2026.
Programs Covered
The pay increase applies to workers in the Paschim Banga Samagra Shiksha Mission, the Paschim Banga Rajya Sishu Shakti Mission, the Directorate of School Education, and PM-POSHAN. The state Cabinet approved this decision after getting agreement from the Finance Department.
Context
Contract staff play a key role in running public education schemes and daily operations across Indian states. Governments regularly review their pay packages based on budget allocations and state welfare policies.
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