REET Teacher Salary 2026 — Pay Scale & In-Hand
Last updated: April 28, 2026 · Sourced from the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2017 gazette (F.15(1)FD(Rules)/2017 dated 09-Dec-2017) — finance.rajasthan.gov.in
Quick answer
Both REET Level 1 and Level 2 qualifiers enter at Pay Level L-10. The first 2 years are a probation phase at fixed remuneration ₹23,700 per month with no DA / HRA / NPS. After confirmation, basic pay moves to L-10 Cell 1 (₹33,800) and in-hand lands around ₹50,000-56,000 per month. Promotion to Senior Teacher (Grade-II) at L-12 ₹44,300 follows after ~9 years; further progression to Headmaster / Lecturer (Grade-I) at L-13 ₹53,100. DA is currently 58% (Rajasthan Finance Department, 03-Oct-2025 order); post-DA-50% HRA is 20% in Y-class cities (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer) and 10% elsewhere. Source: Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2017 gazette.
Pay levels at a glance
| Stage | Pay Level | Basic Pay (start) | In-Hand Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probation (Year 1-2) | L-10 (fixed) | ₹23,700 | ₹23,700–23,700 |
| Grade-III Teacher (confirmed) | L-10 | ₹33,800 | ₹50,000–56,000 |
| Senior Teacher (Grade-II) | L-12 | ₹44,300 | ₹67,000–74,000 |
| Headmaster / Lecturer (Grade-I) | L-13 | ₹53,100 | ₹80,000–90,000 |
In-hand range assumes DA at 58%, post-DA-50% HRA at 20% (Y-class) / 10% (Z-class), NPS employee share at 10%, and standard allowances. Probation row shows the fixed Schedule IV remuneration only. Excludes personal income tax. Sourced from the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2017 gazette.
Stage-by-stage progression
Probation (Year 1-2)
Pay Level L-10 (fixed) · Basic ₹23,700
Both REET Level 1 (primary) and Level 2 (upper-primary) qualifiers enter at the same fixed remuneration during probation — ₹23,700 per month for the first 2 years, with no DA, HRA, or NPS deductions. Per Schedule IV Rule 16 of the Rajasthan Pay Rules 2017 gazette. After successful probation, candidates are confirmed at Pay Level L-10 Cell 1.
Y-class
~₹23,700
Z-class
~₹23,700
Grade-III Teacher (confirmed)
Pay Level L-10 · Basic ₹33,800
After 2 years of probation, both Level 1 and Level 2 teachers are confirmed at Pay Level L-10 Cell 1 (₹33,800 basic). DA, HRA and standard allowances kick in. Level 2 teachers gain access to subject-teaching designations (Math-Science or Social Studies). Eligible for promotion to Senior Teacher (Grade-II) at L-12 after ~9 years.
Y-class
~₹56,000
Z-class
~₹50,000
Senior Teacher (Grade-II)
Pay Level L-12 · Basic ₹44,300
First major promotion stage at Pay Level L-12 Cell 1 (₹44,300 basic). Reached typically after ~9 years of service via departmental promotion. Senior Teachers handle subject teaching at upper-primary and may take on coordinator roles.
Y-class
~₹74,000
Z-class
~₹67,000
Headmaster / Lecturer (Grade-I)
Pay Level L-13 · Basic ₹53,100
Senior promotion stage at Pay Level L-13 Cell 1 (₹53,100 basic). Headmaster of a primary or upper-primary school, or a Lecturer at a senior-secondary school in their specialised subject. Typically reached 15-20 years into service after departmental promotion conditions and seniority.
Y-class
~₹90,000
Z-class
~₹80,000
Allowances and deductions
Dearness Allowance (DA)
Currently 58% of basic pay (April 2026). Revised every 6 months in line with central DA orders. DA on full basic pay counts for retirement benefits.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Y-class cities (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer): 20% of basic when DA is at or above 50% (currently in force). Z-class cities (other Rajasthan postings): 10% of basic. Below DA 50%, the rates step down to 18% / 9%. Set to zero if government accommodation is provided. Source: Rajasthan Finance Department HRA notification.
Tribal area allowance
Additional 5% of basic pay for postings in scheduled tribal areas (Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh and notified blocks).
Standard deductions
NPS employee share at 10% of basic + DA, professional tax (state-set), and personal income tax based on slab. Older employees on the old pension scheme contribute to GPF instead of NPS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary of a Rajasthan primary teacher (REET Level 1)?
A new RBSE primary teacher (Tritiya Shreni Adhyapak Level 1) starts at Pay Level L-10 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2017. Basic pay starts at ₹23,700, with the in-hand salary landing in the ₹37,000 to ₹42,000 per month range after DA, HRA, and standard allowances, before personal income tax.
What is the starting salary of an upper-primary teacher (REET Level 2)?
Same as Level 1 — both REET Level 1 and Level 2 qualifiers enter at Pay Level L-10 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2017. The first 2 years are probation at fixed remuneration ₹23,700 per month with no DA / HRA / NPS. After confirmation, basic pay moves to L-10 Cell 1 (₹33,800) and the in-hand salary lands around ₹50,000-56,000 per month including DA, HRA and standard allowances, before personal income tax. Source: Rajasthan Pay Rules 2017 gazette.
How does HRA work for Rajasthan teachers?
House Rent Allowance follows the Rajasthan Finance Department classification under the post-DA-50% rates currently in force: 20% of basic pay for Y-class cities (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Ajmer) and 10% for Z-class cities (other Rajasthan postings). Below DA 50% the rates step down to 18% / 9%. If government accommodation is provided, regular HRA is treated as zero. Tribal area postings and remote postings carry separate hardship allowances.
What is the DA rate currently used for Rajasthan teachers?
Dearness Allowance is set by the Rajasthan Finance Department in line with central DA orders, currently around 58% as of April 2026. DA is calculated on basic pay and is the largest component after basic pay itself. Both basic pay and DA count for retirement benefits.
How does promotion work for Rajasthan teachers?
A Level 1 (primary) teacher can be promoted to Senior Teacher (Madhyamik / Vrishtha Adhyapak) at Pay Level L-12 after departmental promotion conditions and subject competence checks are met. Senior Teachers can further rise to Headmaster, Lecturer, and Principal levels. Time to first promotion is typically 8-12 years depending on vacancy availability and the departmental promotion calendar.
Are there any pay differences between rural and urban postings?
Basic pay and DA are the same regardless of posting. The differences come from HRA (20% in Y-class cities vs 10% in Z-class postings under the post-DA-50% rates currently in force), tribal area allowance (additional 5% of basic pay for posts in scheduled tribal areas), and accommodation status. A rural posting in a Z-class district can land lower in-hand than an urban Y-class posting unless tribal area or hardship allowances apply.
What deductions apply on a Rajasthan teacher salary?
Standard deductions include the New Pension Scheme (NPS) employee share at 10% of basic + DA, GPF (for older employees on the old pension scheme), professional tax, and personal income tax based on the slab. The figures we list as "in-hand" already net out NPS but exclude personal income tax — actual take-home depends on tax-saving investments and exemptions.
How does Rajasthan teacher salary compare to a CTET-based central teacher salary?
Central government teacher posts (KVS / NVS / DSSSB) under CTET typically start at Pay Level L-7 (₹44,900 basic) or higher, with the in-hand salary landing in the ₹55,000-65,000 range. RBSE Rajasthan state teacher salaries are lower at entry but climb steadily through promotion to Senior Teacher and beyond. Job stability and pension benefits are similar.