Starting Salary of SI Of School In West Bengal After 6th Pay Commission

If you're aspiring to become a School Sub-Inspector (SI) in West Bengal, it's important to understand the salary structure for this position. With the 6th Pay Commission revisions, the salary has seen some updates. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the Starting Salary for School Sub-Inspectors in West Bengal.
1. Basic Pay ๐ต
The basic pay forms the core of the salary structure. For the position of School Sub-Inspector (SI), the starting basic pay is:
- Basic Pay: Rs. 28,900/- per month ๐ผ
This is the foundational amount before allowances are added.
2. Dearness Allowance (DA) ๐ธ
The Dearness Allowance (DA) is provided to offset inflation. It is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay. Currently, the DA rate is 31%:
- DA (31%): Rs. 8,969/- (for a basic pay of Rs. 28,900)
3. House Rent Allowance (HRA) ๐
The House Rent Allowance (HRA) depends on the city or area in which the School SI is posted. It is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay:
- Class X (Metro Cities): 24% of Basic Pay ๐๏ธ
- Class Y (Other Cities): 16% of Basic Pay ๐ณ
- Class Z (Rural Areas): 8% of Basic Pay ๐ก
For a basic pay of Rs. 28,900, the HRA for a Class X city (like Kolkata) would be:
- HRA: Rs. 6,936/- ๐ฐ
4. Medical Allowance ๐
In addition to the basic pay and allowances, School Sub-Inspectors are also entitled to a medical allowance to cover their medical expenses. Typically, the medical allowance for this role is:
- Medical Allowance: Rs. 1,000/- (approx.)
5. Gross Salary ๐ฐ
The gross salary includes the basic pay, DA, HRA, and medical allowance. The gross salary calculation would look like this:
- Basic Pay: Rs. 28,900/-
- DA (31%): Rs. 8,969/-
- HRA (24%): Rs. 6,936/-
- Medical Allowance: Rs. 1,000/-
Total Gross Salary: Rs. 45,805/- (approx) ๐ธ
6. Deductions ๐
Deductions for Provident Fund (PF), Professional Tax (PT), and Income Tax will be made from the gross salary. Assuming the total deductions are about Rs. 4,000/-, the in-hand salary is:
7. In-Hand Salary ๐ต
After all deductions, the in-hand salary for a School Sub-Inspector (SI) in West Bengal would be:
- Gross Salary: Rs. 45,805/-
- Deductions (Approx): Rs. 4,000/-
In-Hand Salary: Rs. 41,805/- (approx) per month ๐ผ
Example Salary Breakdown ๐ก
Hereโs a simplified salary breakdown for better clarity:
- Basic Pay: Rs. 28,900/-
- DA (31%): Rs. 8,969/-
- HRA (24%): Rs. 6,936/-
- Medical Allowance: Rs. 1,000/-
- Gross Salary: Rs. 45,805/-
After deductions, the in-hand salary is Rs. 41,805/- per month ๐ต.
Conclusion ๐ฏ
The Starting Salary of School Sub-Inspector (SI) in West Bengal after the 6th Pay Commission is well-structured, offering a basic pay of Rs. 28,900/- along with DA, HRA, and Medical Allowance. The gross salary totals around Rs. 45,805/-, and the in-hand salary after deductions is approximately Rs. 41,805/- per month ๐ผ๐ฐ.
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