The Central Govt. and UGC Pay Review Committee had implemented the UGC 7th Pay Commission pay scales for teachers. This decision results in increased salaries, allowances, and other job benefits.
According to the UGC 7th Pay Commission, the Board aimed to increase the UGC Dearness allowances for NET Lecturers/Assistant Professors existing 38% to 42% of the basic pay with effect from 1st January 2023.
If you’re planning to appear in UGC NET and are confused about which option you must choose JRF or Lectureship, this blog is going to be a big asset for you to make up your mind for the lectureship.
Here, in this blog, we have provided the complete details of UGC 7th Pay Commission for University Teachers along with the new UGC pay scale for Assistant Professor Jobs, JRF Research Jobs & Other Teaching Jobs.
UGC 7th Pay Commission Recommendations, Highlights & Review Committee Report
Explore the major highlights of UGC Seventh Pay Commission enlisted below –
1. As per the UGC 7th Pay Commission Recommendations, University Grant Commission will release the funds to the UGC Approved Universities after receiving it from the Ministry of Finance.
2. According to the UGC 7th Pay Commission, there are only three Designations in Universities and Colleges, namely Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.
Whereas the Designations of Library and Physical Education Personnel at various levels in Universities and Colleges were not changed.
3. As per the UGC 7th Pay Commission Recommendations, the rationalized entry pay (INR 37400- 67000) for Lecturer Jobs was increased to INR 1.31 Lacs.
4. The UGC Pay Revision of Assistant Professor Jobs under the Band Pay of INR 37400 to INR 67,000 with Grade Pay of INR 10,000 will be INR 1.44 Lacs.
5. The Professor's place in Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) would get the entry pay of INR 1.82 Lacs.
6. As per UGC Pay Commission, the Principals of the Undergraduate Colleges shall be paid equivalent to the pay of Associate Professor jobs. The Special Allowance for the Principals would be INR 2000 per month.
7. The Principals of Post Graduate Colleges shall be paid equivalent to the pay of Professor Jobs and the special allowance would be INR 3000 per month.
8. The Vice chancellors would be paid at the rate of INR 2.10 lacs whereas the Special Allowance shall be exciting to INR 5000 per month.
UGC 7th Pay Commission Fitment Table for Teachers
Based on the 7th Pay Commission Report, there are 6 levels from Assistant Professor Jobs to Professor Teaching Jobs based on which the Academic Grade Pay and Entry Pay/Salary Structure of Assistant Professors & Professors are decided.
Here are the highlights of UGC 7th Pay Revisions for Teaching Staff -
| Level | Academic Grade Pay (Rs.) | Entry Pay (Rs.) |
| 10 | 6000 | 21,600 |
| 11 | 7000 | 25,790 |
| 12 | 8000 | 29,900 |
| 13A | 9000 | 49,200 |
| 14 | 10000 | 53,000 |
| 15 | - | 67,000 |
Revised UGC Pay Scale for Faculties in Universities and Colleges
The Lectureship is one of the noble professions in India and had always been an important career option for Aspirants and Job Seekers. Qualifying the UGC NET Lectureship Exam not only provides an attractive salary package but also, it is considered as one of the respected Job options in India.
You might be getting eager to know about the new UGC Pay Scale 7th Pay Commission for Assistant Professor Jobs and Lecturers Jobs/Teaching Jobs. Please look at the table given below.
| Existing pay | Revised pay |
| (at Rs.6000 AGP in PB Rs.15,600- 39,100) | (at Academic Level 10 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.57,700/-) |
| (at Rs.7000 AGP in PB Rs.15,600- 39,100) | (at Academic Level11 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.68,900/-) |
| (at Rs.8000 AGP in PB Rs.15,600- 39,100) | (at Academic Level 12 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.79,800/-) |
| (at Rs.9000 AGP in PB Rs.37,400- 67,000) | (at Academic Level 13A with rationalized entry pay of Rs.1,31,400/-) |
| (at Rs. 10000 AGP in PB Rs.37,400- 67,000) | (at Academic Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.1,44,200/-) |
| (HAG Scale/ PB of Rs.67,000-79,000) | (at Academic Level 15 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.1,82,200/-) |
Revised Pay Scale for Libraries in Universities and Colleges
| Posts | Existing Pay Scale | New Pay Band | Grade Pay |
| Assistant Librarian /College Librarian | INR 15600 - 39100 | INR 57700 | INR 6000 |
| Assistant Librarian (Senior Scale) | INR 15600 – 39100 | INR 68900 | INR 7000 |
| Deputy Librarian/ Assistant Librarian (Selection Grade) | INR 15600 – 39100 | INR 79800 | INR 9000 |
| Deputy Librarian/ Assistant Librarian (Selection Grade) | INR 37400 - 67000 | INR 131400 | INR 10000 |
| University Librarian | INR 37400 - 67000 | INR 144200 | - |
Revised Pay Scale For Non-Teaching
| Posts | Existing Pay Scale | Revised Pay Scale |
| Finance Officer/Registrar/Controller of Examination | (at Rs.10000 AGP in PB Rs.37,400- 67,000) | (at Academic Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.1,44,200/-) |
| Deputy Finance Officer/Deputy Registrar/Deputy Controller of Examination | (at Rs.7600 AGP in PB Rs.15,600- 39,100) | (at Academic Level 12 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.78,800/-) |
| Assistant Finance Officer/Assistant Registrar/Assistant Controller of Examination | at Rs.5400 AGP in PB Rs.15,600- 39,100) | (at Academic Level 10 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.56,100/-) |
Annual Increment & Promotion Rules as per UGC Pay Revisions
The University Grants Commission has decided to provide two annual increments per year to the centralized employees. The first Increment will be given in the month of January whereas the second increment in July month. The Rate of Increment is 3% as per Pay Norms with Compounding Effect.
Promotions Rules based on UGC Pay Review Committee Report
For Ph.D. Degree Holders – There is a procedure to give five advance increments to the Ph.D. degree-holding candidates instead of four increments in the past.
For M.Phil. Degree Holder – There is a procedure to give three advanced increments to the M.Phil. degree holding candidates instead of two Increments in the past.
For M. Tech, M. D, M. S LLM Degree Holders – The candidates completed M. Tech, M.D, M.S, LLM degrees are given three advance increments instead of two increments in the past.
For M. A, M.Sc., M. Com Degree Holders – The candidates holding degrees like Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (M. Sc) and Master of Commerce (M. Com) with NET/SLET qualification as Assistant Professor Jobs would be provided with two advanced increments.
For Associate Professor Jobs – The candidate, who joins as an Associate Professor under CAS or by open selection will be given two advance increments.
For In-Service University Teacher Jobs - UGC provides three advance increments to the aspirants who are presently in-service as a teacher without completing their Ph.D. whereas after completing the Ph.D. degree, they are advisable for two advance increments per year.
For Extraordinary Work- As in previous years, five increments were liable to the employees who were working with high merit, better publications and holding high working experience. At present Seven advance increments are recommended by the committee to the employees.
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