If TET is a National Test, Pay Scale Should Also Be National – Teachers Demand Equal Grade Pay Across India
While other Union Territories enjoy full 7th Pay Commission benefits, teachers in Jammu and Kashmir continue to struggle with lower grade pay and limited allowances.
Teachers in Jammu & Kashmir have been demanding service inclusion, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and pay parity for years.
A comparative study reveals a stark difference between J&K teachers and those working in Union Territories like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry.
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📊 Pay Scale Comparison (Union Territories vs Jammu & Kashmir)
Region / UT Qualification Level Grade Pay (₹) Approx. Basic Pay Remarks
Jammu & Kashmir 12th Qualified Teachers (ReT/Grade-III) ₹2,400 ₹25,000 – ₹28,000 Limited benefits, local scale
Graduate Teachers (Grade-II) ₹2,800 ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 Partial 7th CPC implementation
Delhi (UT) PRT (12th + D.El.Ed) ₹4,200 ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 Full 7th CPC + Central Allowances
TGT (Graduate + B.Ed) ₹4,600 ₹47,000 – ₹55,000 DA, HRA, TA, Medical benefits
PGT (PG + B.Ed) ₹4,800 ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 Regular promotions
Chandigarh (UT) JBT (12th + D.El.Ed) ₹4,200 ₹40,000 – ₹45,000 7th CPC applicable
TGT (Graduate + B.Ed) ₹4,600 ₹48,000 – ₹55,000 Central benefits included
Puducherry (UT) Graduate Teacher / TGT ₹4,200 ₹42,000 – ₹50,000 As per 7th Pay Commission
PGT (PG + B.Ed) ₹4,800 ₹55,000 – ₹62,000 Full central benefits & pension
🔍 Key Highlights:
Huge Pay Gap:
J&K teachers still draw ₹2,400–₹2,800 grade pay, while similar teachers in other UTs receive ₹4,200–₹4,800.
Limited Allowances:
J&K teachers receive only basic DA and HRA, unlike their counterparts in other UTs who enjoy full central benefits like TA, Medical, and Pension.
Demand for Equality:
Teacher unions demand “Equal Pay for Equal Work,” citing that J&K being a Union Territory should follow the same pay structure as Delhi or Chandigarh.
Administrative Delay:
Despite several representations, full implementation of 7th CPC norms for all teaching categories in J&K remains pending.
📢 Teachers’ Voice:
> “We work as hard as teachers in Delhi and Chandigarh, yet our grade pay is nearly half. We demand equal pay, service inclusion, and implementation of the full 7th Pay Commission,” said a J&K Teachers’ Association representative.
📌 Conclusion:
While Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry teachers enjoy full financial and service benefits under the 7th Pay Commission, Jammu & Kashmir’s teachers remain deprived of equal status and pay parity.
The demand for justice continues to echo across the education sector of the Union Territory.
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If TET is a National Test, Pay Scale Should Also Be National – Teachers Demand Equal Grade Pay Across India
When eligibility is the same nationwide, why should pay differ from one state to another? Teachers call for uniform grade pay for all educators across India.
The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is a mandatory national-level examination for all teachers across India.
Whether one teaches in Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, or Gujarat, passing TET is a prerequisite for teaching.
However, a glaring disparity remains — the pay structure and grade pay differ drastically across states and union territories, despite the same qualification and responsibility.
Key News Points:
1. TET is National, but Pay is Not:
In Delhi, TGTs receive ₹4,600 Grade Pay
In Chandigarh, ₹4,600
In Puducherry, ₹4,200
But in Jammu & Kashmir, teachers still get only ₹2,400–₹2,800 Grade Pay.
Teachers argue this inequality violates the spirit of “One Nation, One Policy.”
2. Demand for ‘Equal Work, Equal Pay’:
“If all teachers pass the same TET exam, perform the same duties, and teach under the same curriculum, then why this salary gap?” asks a teachers’ association leader.
3. Need for a Central Pay Policy:
Just as soldiers in the Indian Army get the same pay across the nation, teachers too should have a national pay parity system ensuring uniform grade pay and benefits.
4. UTs vs States – Unequal Treatment:
Teachers in UTs like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry receive full 7th Pay Commission benefits, while in J&K and other states, teachers still work under outdated pay structures.
5. Teachers’ Appeal to the Government:
Educators demand the government to frame a “National Pay Parity Policy for Teachers” to ensure equality, dignity, and fairness in the education profession.
6. Teacher’s Voice:
> “If the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is national, then pay scales should be national too. Equal qualification, equal duty — equal pay!”
Conclusion:
Across the country, teachers are uniting under one slogan —
“Equal Qualification, Equal Duty, Equal Pay.”
It’s time the government recognizes this demand and implements a uniform national pay structure for all teachers of India.
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