UP TGT PGT Teacher Salary 2026, in Hand, Promotions & Allowance

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the recruitment for PGT posts. All the students who have applied for UP TGT/PGT posts might be looking for a UP teaching salary. Here we are going to provide you with the complete salary structure, grade pay, and allowance.

UP TGT PGT Teacher Salary 2026

Every year, lakhs of candidates run to grab this opportunity due to the salary package it provides. For the TGT Post (Trained Graduate Teacher), candidates are going to teach classes in 9th & 10th. For the PGT post (Post Graduate Teacher), candidates are going to teach classes 10th & 12th. If you are confused about the UP Teacher Salary & Job Profile, go through the article below and learn about the salary, pay scale, and perks associated with this job profile.

UP TGT PGT Salary & Grade Pay

The Uttar Pradesh teacher salary for TGT & PGT posts is released by Uttar Pradesh officials. On the basis of the 7th Pay Commission, PGTs’ entitled pay grades have been given below:

UP TGT PGT Salary Structure

The Uttar Pradesh Primary Teacher Salary is also released along with the notification. On the basis of the 7th Pay Commission, UP TGT’s salary structure is given below.

Salary in Pay Band 2 Grade Pay

1. Corresponding 7th Pay Commission
2. Rationalized Entry Pay: 44900
3. Corresponding 7th CPC Pay Scale: 44900-142400
4. Gross Salary: 58000-67000 per month.
5. Cash-in-hand salary without income tax: 52700-61700 per month.

UP TGT PGT Salary & UP PGT Salary Structure

On the basis of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, PGTs are entitled to 4800 pay grades (47600-151100) (Level 8). As per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, a Level-8 employee will get a salary from Rs 47,600 to Rs 151,100. It means that after selection, the candidate will get a starting salary of Rs 47,600 plus Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances.

Salary in Pay Band- 2 Grade Pay

1. Corresponding 7th Pay Commission
2. Rationalized Entry Pay: 47600
3. Corresponding 7th CPC Pay Scale: 47600-151100
4. Gross Salary: 61000-70500 per month.
5. Cash in Hand Salary without Income Tax: 56000-65000 per month

Note:

• Current Dearness Allowance: 58%
• HRA: 30% for Class X City, 20% for Class Y city, 10% for Class Z city.
• Deductions (PPF etc.): 10% for NPS, remaining taxes if applicable

UP TGT PGT Salary: UP TGT PGT Probation Period

UPSESSB will inform regarding the probation period for the post of UP PGT to the qualified candidates in the offer letter.

UP TGT PGT Salary: UP TGT PGT Career Growth & Promotion

The candidates who are qualified for the post of UP TGT PGT teachers also get extra benefits, incentives, and pay hikes based on their performance on an annual basis. Additionally, they can apply for higher posts after getting the required experience.