| Period | Salary Component | | :--- | :--- | | | Fixed honorarium equal to the minimum of Level 6 pay matrix (approx. Rs. 29,000 - 33,000 per month) + DA (Dearness Allowance) | | 2nd Year | Same as 1st year + annual increment (approx. Rs. 35,000) | | 3rd Year | Full pay scale (Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400) + all allowances (HRA, TA, DA) | | 4th Year onwards | Regular pay scale + pension contribution (NPS/OPRS) |
This article provides a comprehensive, updated analysis of the key GRs, their provisions, amendments, and the current legal status of Shikshan Sevaks as of 2025. Before diving into the GRs, it is crucial to understand the position. The Shikshan Sevak scheme was introduced in the early 2000s to address teacher shortages without creating a permanent financial burden on the state exchequer. A Shikshan Sevak is a fixed-term contractual employee hired to teach in classes 1 to 5 (primary) and 6 to 8 (upper primary). maharashtra government gr for shikshan sevak
For over two decades, the scheme has been the primary recruitment pipeline for primary teachers in Maharashtra’s Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools, Municipal Corporation schools, and aided private institutions. The backbone of this entire system is the Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Maharashtra State Department of School Education and Sports. | Period | Salary Component | | :---
Introduction: The Backbone of Primary Education in Maharashtra Before diving into the GRs, it is crucial