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  "topic": "dsssb-prt-salary",
  "question": "What is the DSSSB PRT salary in Delhi?",
  "short_answer": "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.",
  "answer_md": "**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).\n\n## Salary breakdown (entry level, 2026)\n\n| Component | Amount |\n|---|---|\n| Basic Pay (Level 6, cell 1) | ₹35,400 |\n| Dearness Allowance (~50% of basic) | ~₹17,700 |\n| HRA (X-city, 24% of basic) | ~₹8,500 |\n| Transport Allowance + TA-DA | ~₹4,000 |\n| **Gross monthly** | **~₹65,000** |\n| Less NPS + Professional Tax | ~₹4,500 |\n| **In-hand monthly** | **~₹52,000–₹62,000** |\n\n## Career growth\n\n- **Annual increment**: 3% of basic every July.\n- **Promotion**: to Assistant Teacher / Head Teacher on seniority, moving to Pay Level 7 or 8.\n- **After 30 years of service**, most reach ₹80,000–₹1,00,000+ per month.\n\n## Eligibility to appear\n\n- **Senior Secondary (50%)** + **2-year D.El.Ed** (or B.El.Ed / B.Ed with a bridge course).\n- **CTET Paper 1** cleared.\n\n## Related reads\n\n- [PRT teacher salary in India (national)](/answers/primary-teacher-salary-in-india)\n- [PRT full form and role](/answers/prt-full-form-teaching)\n- [Who is eligible for CTET](/answers/who-is-eligible-for-ctet-exam)",
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  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://dsssb.delhi.gov.in/",
      "title": "DSSSB"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://doe.gov.in/",
      "title": "7th CPC Pay Matrix"
    }
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  "citation": "What is the DSSSB PRT salary in Delhi? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/dsssb-prt-salary",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-23T19:01:42.973133+00:00"
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