Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Doubles Pay for School Staff
The Bihar government, led by Nitish Kumar, is giving raises to school staff!
Cooks' monthly pay is going up from Rs 1,650 to Rs 3,300.
Night watchmen will earn Rs 10,000 per month, and instructors will now get Rs 16,000.
Plus, instructors get a yearly raise bump.
The government hopes this will make workers happy and encourage better performance.
This announcement was made before the upcoming elections.
Bihar government to double pay for school cooks, night guards, and instructors.
Cooks' honorarium increased from Rs 1,650 to Rs 3,300 per month.
Night guards' pay rises from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 monthly.
Physical education instructors' pay doubled to Rs 16,000 and annual increment increased.
Announcement made ahead of Bihar assembly elections.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government.
- What
- Bihar government announced a pay hike for school support staff.
- When
- Announced before upcoming assembly elections.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- To recognize efforts in strengthening the education system.
- Beneficiaries
- School support staff (cooks, night guards, instructors)
- Cooks' New Pay
- Rs 3,300 per month
- Night Guards' New Pay
- Rs 10,000 per month
- Instructors' New Pay
- Rs 16,000 per month
- Annual Increment (Instructors)
- Rs 400
- Education Budget (2005)
- Rs 4,366 crore
- Education Budget (Current)
- Rs 77,690 crore
Sources
Nitish Kumar announces double salary for government school staff ahead of elections
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