West Bengal increases pay for school education contractual employees

The West Bengal government has announced an increase in monthly remuneration for various categories of contractual employees within the state’s school education department. The revised pay structure is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

The enhancement applies to personnel working under several programs and institutions, including the Paschim Banga Samagra Shiksha Mission (PBSSM), Paschim Banga Rajya Sishu Shakti Mission (PBRSSM), the Directorate of School Education, and PM-POSHAN.

The decision received approval from the state Cabinet and concurrence from the Finance Department. According to official releases, the measure is intended to strengthen financial support for contractual staff involved in implementing various education-related programs across the state. Budgetary provisions for the 2026-27 period already include expenditures for PM-POSHAN, covering wages and administrative expenses.