Bihar Teacher Salary 2025 For PRT, TGT, PGT, In Hand Salary

The Bihar State Education Board (BSEB) issued changes regarding the Bihar Teacher Salary for the teacher positions in Bihar state government schools. The salary structure varies depending on experience, job profile, qualification, and location. The Primary teachers for Classes 1 to 5 in Bihar will have a basic salary of Rs 25,000, while those teaching Classes 9 to 10 and 11 to 12 will receive a basic pay of Rs 31,000 and Rs 32,000, respectively.

Candidates preparing for the Bihar teacher Positions in government schools and want to know about the Bihar Teacher Salary Structure should read the entire article to know the Basic Pay, Allowances, Benefits, and other compensation. 

Bihar Teacher Salary 2025

The Salary Structure for Bihar Teachers in government schools is decided by the Bihar government following the 7th pay commission. According to the new recruitment guidelines for primary teachers (teaching classes 1-5), middle school teachers (teaching classes 6-8), and Teachers for Classes 11 and 12 will receive basic salaries mentioned in the article below.

Bihar Teacher Salary 2025 Overview

The BPSC Teacher Salary Structure for 2025 is explained below in detail for Primary, Middle, Secondary, and Senior Secondary teachers. Interested candidates can review the table for the Bihar teacher’s salary in 2025.

Bihar Teacher Salary Revised

The Bihar Government has revised the Bihar teacher basic pay for primary teachers from classes 1 to 5, which is 25000 INR. The Middle School Teacher’s salary (Class 6 to 8) will be 28000 INR, Secondary Teachers of classes 9 to 10 will be paid INR 31000. The high school teachers of classes 9 & 10 salaries will be 31000 INR approx, and senior secondary school will have 32000. 

Bihar teacher gross salary also includes dearness allowance, house rent, and medical allowances, and amounts to approximately ₹48,880 for primary teachers. Middle school teachers receive around ₹54,370, secondary school teachers about ₹59,860, and higher secondary school teachers roughly ₹61,690.
The house rent allowances (HRA) may vary between rural and urban areas, leading to slightly higher salaries for urban candidates due to an 8% HRA compared to 4% for rural candidates.

Bihar Teacher Salary Structure 2025

The updated Bihar Teacher Pay structure will apply to all teachers working in government-aided and government-run schools across the state, including primary, middle, and secondary schools. The salary details are as follows:

BPSC Teacher Salary 2025

Bihar Teacher Salary in Hand

Bihar Teacher salaries vary depending on their teaching level, qualifications, and experience. Primary teachers earn less than middle or secondary teachers, while higher secondary teachers receive the highest pay.
The Bihar government sets teacher salaries by combining basic pay with various allowances. Each allowance is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay.

Bihar Primary Teacher Salary 2025 (Class 1 to 5)

Bihar Middle School Teacher Salary 2025 (Class 6 to 8)

The salary structure for Bihar Upper Primary Teachers is outlined as follows.

Bihar Secondary Teacher Salary 2025 (Class 9 and 10)

The salary for primary teachers includes various allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and medical benefits, among others. However, certain deductions also apply. For a detailed salary structure, please refer to the table below.

Bihar Senior Secondary Teacher Salary 2025 (Class 11 and 12)

Bihar senior secondary teacher salary 2025 in urban areas is expected to mark an approximate 8.5% increase in the salaries of teachers appointed between 2013 and 2015. The Bihar Government will raise the monthly salary for newly appointed teachers. Additionally, the dearness allowance was raised to 53 %  in November 2024. Now, it is expected that the dearness allowance will be raised to 55% in Bihar teacher salary slips for 2025, matching the central government employees’ dearness allowance raise( applicable from January 2025).

BPSC Headmaster Salary Structure 2025

The BPSC Headmaster receives a monthly basic pay of INR 35,000. In addition to this, appointed candidates are eligible for various allowances under government regulations. The salary package includes Retirement Benefits, Job Security, House Rent Allowance, Travelling Allowance, and Dearness Allowance, all provided by the Bihar Government.

Bihar Teacher Career Growth and Promotions

Candidates selected for teaching positions in Bihar will undergo a two-year probationary period to assess their performance and behavior. Bihar teacher career growth and promotions path starts after the completion of the probation period. They become eligible for promotion to the selection grade. To qualify for this promotion, teachers must have served for at least three years and hold a graduation degree, meeting the minimum qualification requirements set by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB).

Teachers who have completed ten years of service and hold a master’s degree are eligible for promotion to the senior grade. After fifteen years of service, they can be promoted to headmaster or principal positions. The career progression for Bihar teachers is as follows:

1. Primary Teacher
2. Middle Teacher
3. Secondary Teacher
4. Senior Secondary Teacher
5. Headmaster/Principal

Bihar Teacher Job Profile

The Bihar Teacher Job Profile is explained in detail below. Aspirants can check the desired position information. 

Primary Teacher:

Primary Teachers are responsible for classes 1 to 5th.

• Teaches students according to the National Curriculum Framework.
• Prepares lesson plans for each chapter and organizes extracurricular activities.

Secondary Teacher:

With the position of Secondary Teacher candidate responsible for classes 9 to 10.

• Keeps subject knowledge current and prepares lessons based on the prescribed syllabus.
• Maintains records of student behavior, performance, and attendance, ensuring these are regularly updated and accessible to other teachers, school administration, and families.

Senior Secondary Teacher:

Senior Secondary Teacher is one of the higher positions, and it includes numerous roles and responsibilities, which are explained below.

• Plans and delivers lessons according to the curriculum, ensuring fundamental concepts are taught.
• Maintains classroom discipline and provides a safe learning environment.
• Assesses assignments, tests, and exams, offering guidance to help students enhance their performance.

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs) 

Ques 1: What is the salary of a teacher in BPSC?

Ans 1: According to the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Notification 2024, teachers in grades 1-5 receive a salary of ₹25,000, while those in grades 6-8 earn ₹28,000. Teachers in grades 9-10 receive ₹31,000, and those in grades 11-12 earn ₹32,000(basic pay).

Ques 2: What is the qualification for a BPSC teacher in 2025?

Ans 2: Qualification for BPSC primary and middle class teachers is senior secondary + 2/4 years diploma in education. For a secondary level teacher, a graduation in the relevant subject + a B.Ed degree. For senior secondary teachers, PG degree + B.Ed.

Ques 3: What is the salary of a Teacher in the Bihar Government?

Ans 3: As per the Bihar teacher salary slip, the in-hand salary ranges from 34820 to 47768 INR.

Ques 4: What is the highest Primary Teacher Salary in the Bihar government? 

Ans 4: Urban primary teachers will earn Rs 38,010, this is because of higher HRA in urban areas.

Ques 5: What is 10+2 teacher salary in Bihar?

Ans 5: Senior secondary bihar teacher( 10+2) gets a net salary of 47,768.

Archna Tiwari

Archna is a University of Delhi graduate. She has 2 years of experience as a Content Writer in education, finance, and tech writing.  She aims to create informative, clear, and concise user-friendly content. For the SD campus, she writes for: Teaching exams, Government Jobs, and School Entrance exams.