New Child Development Project Officer Salary In West Bengal | Basic, HRA, DA

Child Development Project Officer Salary
Child Development Project Officer Salary

Are you curious about the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) salary in West Bengal? ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ’ต In this article, weโ€™ll provide you with the latest salary details for the CDPO role after the new pay commission revision, including the basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other important details! Letโ€™s explore how much a Child Development Project Officer earns in West Bengal ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“ˆ.


CDPO Salary Breakdown ๐Ÿ“œ

The CDPO salary in West Bengal has been revised following the new pay commission. Here's a detailed breakdown of the salary structure for the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) role:


1. Basic Pay ๐Ÿ’ต

The basic pay is the primary component of the CDPO salary. After the new pay commission revision, the starting basic pay for a Child Development Project Officer is:

  • Basic Pay: Rs. 42,000/- per month ๐Ÿ’ผ

This is the core salary before allowances are added.


2. Dearness Allowance (DA) ๐Ÿ’ธ

The DA (Dearness Allowance) is provided to help employees manage inflation. It is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay. The current DA rate is 31%, meaning:

  • DA (31%): Rs. 13,020/- (for a basic pay of Rs. 42,000) ๐Ÿ“ˆ

3. House Rent Allowance (HRA) ๐Ÿ 

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is provided based on the location where the CDPO is posted. It varies depending on whether the employee is in a metro city, other city, or rural area. Hereโ€™s the breakdown:

  • Class X (Metro Cities): 24% of Basic Pay ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
  • Class Y (Other Cities): 16% of Basic Pay ๐ŸŒณ
  • Class Z (Rural Areas): 8% of Basic Pay ๐Ÿก

For a basic pay of Rs. 42,000, the HRA for a Class X city would be:

  • HRA: Rs. 10,080/- ๐Ÿ’ฐ

4. Gross Salary ๐Ÿ’ฐ

The gross salary is the total salary before any deductions. It includes the basic pay, DA, HRA, and other allowances provided by the government. Hereโ€™s how the gross salary looks for a Child Development Project Officer:

  • Basic Pay: Rs. 42,000/-
  • HRA (24%): Rs. 10,080/-
  • DA (31%): Rs. 13,020/-
  • Other Allowances: Rs. 3,000 (approx for medical, travel, etc.)

Total Gross Salary: Rs. 68,100/- (approx) ๐Ÿ’ธ


5. In-Hand Salary ๐Ÿ’ต

The in-hand salary is the amount the Child Development Project Officer receives after deductions like Provident Fund (PF), taxes, and other statutory deductions ๐Ÿฆ. After all deductions, the in-hand salary will be approximately:

  • In-Hand Salary: Rs. 58,000/- (approx) per month ๐Ÿ’ผ

Example Salary Breakdown ๐Ÿ’ก

Hereโ€™s a clearer breakdown of the CDPO salary after the new pay commission:

  • Basic Pay: Rs. 42,000/-
  • HRA (24%): Rs. 10,080/-
  • DA (31%): Rs. 13,020/-
  • Other Allowances: Rs. 3,000/-

Gross Salary: Rs. 68,100/-

After deductions (PF, taxes, etc.), the in-hand salary would be around Rs. 58,000/- per month ๐Ÿ’ต.


Conclusion ๐ŸŽฏ

The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) salary in West Bengal has seen a positive revision with a basic pay of Rs. 42,000/-, DA, HRA, and other allowances. With a gross salary of approximately Rs. 68,100/-, and an in-hand salary of around Rs. 58,000/-, the CDPO role is a rewarding career choice ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ.


  • West Bengal Government Job Opportunities ๐ŸŒŸ
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  • Career Growth for CDPOs in West Bengal ๐Ÿ“ˆ