Odisha hikes salary of junior teachers (schematic); EPF increased

In a significant move, the Odisha government on Friday announced a hike in the salaries of junior teachers (schematic). As per the announcements, the teachers will now receive a monthly salary of Rs 16,000, up from the previous Rs 11,100.

This pay hike is set to benefit approximately 13,740 teachers across the region.

The state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, announced this increment, which will incur an additional expenditure of Rs 89.15 crore from the state’s budget. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has affirmed his commitment to supporting these educational professionals with the adjusted pay scale.

The decision forms part of wider efforts to improve the socio-economic conditions of teachers in the region, ensuring they receive due recognition and fair compensation for their services.

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Alongside the salary increment, there has also been an increase in the contribution to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF). The state will now contribute Rs 1,950, up from the previous amount of Rs 1,443, to each teacher’s EPF account, further enhancing the financial security of these educators.

“Our government is committed to enhancing the welfare of teachers, who are pivotal to our state's development,” Chief Minister Majhi said in a statement.

Worth mentioning, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had handed over appointment letters to 16,009 junior teachers (Schematic) in various primary and upper primary schools of the state on October 5, 2024.

The CM handed over the certificates in a special programme organized by the School and Mass Education Department at Kalinga Stadium and guided the newly-appointed teachers for quality teaching in the future.