Ph.D. / M.Phil. Advance Increments Calculator for Maharashtra UGC Teachers
The Maharashtra GR of 08.03.2019 (para 12) gives no advance increments for M.Phil./Ph.D. — the incentive is built into faster CAS.
Important: Government rules, allowances and rates change from time to time. Before taking a final decision or making a claim, confirm the figures with the latest official order, notification or rules of the department concerned.
📄 Rules & sources ✅ 2 verified
📄 Rule basis
- UGC Regulations 2018 (Minimum Qualifications, CAS) (18.07.2018) — www.ugc.gov.in · official copy saved
- MHRD letter No. 1-7/2015-U.II(1) — 7th CPC pay revision of teachers (02.11.2017) — www.ugc.gov.in · official copy saved
🔎 Source
✅ Verified from an official order
- Dearness Allowance (DA) — 60% from 01.01.2026: 60% — from 01.01.2026 · Order: Maharashtra Finance Dept GR MABHAVA-1326/Pr.Kr.16/Seva-9 dated 18.08.2026; teachers get State rates under Maharashtra GR No. Misc-2018/C.R.56/18/UNI-1 dated 08.03.2019, para 15 · verified 13.10.2026 · Maharashtra DA GR 18.08.2026 (gr.maharashtra.gov.in)
- Advance increments for M.Phil./Ph.D. under the 7th CPC: None (para 8) — from 01.01.2016 · Order: Maharashtra GR No. Misc-2018/C.R.56/18/UNI-1 dated 08.03.2019, para 12 · verified 13.10.2026 · Maharashtra GR 08.03.2019 — 7th pay for teachers (gr.maharashtra.gov.in)
How it works
You enter: When obtained, Degree, DA rate. The result updates as you type. It applies Dearness Allowance (DA) — 60% from 01.01.2026; Advance increments for M.Phil./Ph.D. under the 7th CPC — each checked against the official order (✅).
Frequently asked questions
Do teachers get advance increments for a Ph.D.?The Maharashtra GR of 08.03.2019 (para 12) gives no advance increments for M.Phil./Ph.D. — the incentive is built into faster CAS.
How many years are needed for CAS promotion from Level 10 to 11?4 years with a Ph.D., 5 with an M.Phil. or professional PG degree, 6 otherwise.
Are these figures official?They follow the orders listed under Rules & sources on this page. Values marked ⚠️ are not yet confirmed from an official order. For a final figure, rely on your finance office and the order itself.