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  "topic": "bihar-class-6-8-teacher-salary",
  "question": "What is the salary of a Class 6–8 teacher in Bihar?",
  "short_answer": "A Class 6–8 teacher (Madhya Vidyalaya Shikshak, roughly TGT) in Bihar earns around ₹35,000–₹48,000 per month in-hand under the revised state pay structure after the Bihar Vishisht Shikshak absorption. New Bihar STET-cleared teachers start at approximately ₹32,000–₹38,000/month.",
  "answer_md": "**A Class 6–8 government teacher in Bihar (Madhya Vidyalaya Shikshak) earns roughly ₹35,000 to ₹48,000 per month in-hand after the state adopted the 'Bihar Vishisht Shikshak' pay structure, which brought Niyojit teachers into a regular pay band.** Fresh appointees who clear the Bihar STET typically start at ₹32,000 to ₹38,000/month.\n\n## Pay structure\n\n- **Basic pay**: ₹25,000–₹28,000 for a fresh Class 6–8 teacher (varies by cadre and BPSC batch).\n- **Dearness Allowance**: revised periodically at par with central government.\n- **HRA**: 4–8% depending on urban/rural posting.\n- **Total in-hand**: ~₹35,000–₹48,000/month.\n\n## Recruitment path\n\n1. Clear the **Bihar STET Paper 2** (for Class 9–12) or the **CTET Paper 2** (for Class 6–8, as per BPSC notification).\n2. Apply through **BPSC TRE (Teacher Recruitment Examination)** — the main hiring route since 2023.\n3. On selection you are appointed as a **Vishisht Shikshak** with regular scale from day one.\n\n## What's changed recently\n\nOlder Niyojit teachers, who used to earn ₹22,000–₹28,000 flat, were absorbed into the regular pay structure via the Bihar Vishisht Shikshak Niyamavali, 2023 — after clearing an internal Sakshamta Pariksha.\n\n## Related reads\n\n- [TGT teacher salary in India](/answers/tgt-teacher-salary-in-india)\n- [TGT eligibility and qualification](/answers/tgt-eligibility-and-qualification)\n- [TET vs CTET difference](/answers/tet-vs-ctet-difference)",
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  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://bpsc.bih.nic.in/",
      "title": "BPSC"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://state.bihar.gov.in/educationbihar/",
      "title": "Bihar Education Department"
    }
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  "citation": "What is the salary of a Class 6–8 teacher in Bihar? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/bihar-class-6-8-teacher-salary",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-23T19:01:42.973133+00:00"
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