What is the DSSSB PRT salary in Delhi?
A DSSSB PRT (Primary Teacher in Delhi government schools) is placed at Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission — basic ₹35,400 — and takes home roughly ₹52,000 to ₹62,000 per month in-hand including DA, HRA (Delhi is X-category), and Transport Allowance.
A DSSSB PRT is placed at Pay Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission (basic ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) and earns roughly ₹52,000 to ₹62,000 per month in-hand at entry level, including DA, HRA at Delhi's X-category rate, and Transport Allowance. DSSSB PRTs teach in Delhi government primary schools (MCD, NDMC, and Directorate of Education).
Salary breakdown (entry level, 2026)
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Level 6, cell 1) | ₹35,400 |
| Dearness Allowance (~50% of basic) | ~₹17,700 |
| HRA (X-city, 24% of basic) | ~₹8,500 |
| Transport Allowance + TA-DA | ~₹4,000 |
| Gross monthly | ~₹65,000 |
| Less NPS + Professional Tax | ~₹4,500 |
| In-hand monthly | ~₹52,000–₹62,000 |
Career growth
- Annual increment: 3% of basic every July.
- Promotion: to Assistant Teacher / Head Teacher on seniority, moving to Pay Level 7 or 8.
- After 30 years of service, most reach ₹80,000–₹1,00,000+ per month.
Eligibility to appear
- Senior Secondary (50%) + 2-year D.El.Ed (or B.El.Ed / B.Ed with a bridge course).
- CTET Paper 1 cleared.
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Updated 23 Jul 2026 · JSON