Contractual Staff Salary Increment for FY202122

NHM MP TimeScale Ready Reckoner

The National Health Mission (NHM) in Madhya Pradesh follows a structured timescale system for contractual staff employed in healthcare delivery. For the financial year (FY) 202122, a uniform salary increment was approved to align contractual remuneration with the revised paymatrix and to ensure parity with regular staff where applicable. This page provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the increment policy, eligibility criteria, calculation method, and implementation schedule.

1. Background

Contractual staff are engaged on a fixedterm basis to fill critical gaps in service delivery, especially in remote and underserved areas. The NHM MP TimeScale Ready Reckoner, released annually, sets out the payscale, allowances, and progression rules for these employees. The FY202122 revision reflects the following objectives:

• Address inflation and costofliving adjustments.
• Standardise salary progression across districts.
• Motivate retention of skilled personnel in peripheral healthcentres.
• Synchronise contractual pay with the latest Central Government paycommission recommendations.

2. Scope of the Increment

The increment applies to all contractual staff who were:

• Employed under the NHM MP contract framework as of 31March2021.
• Holding a valid appointment order and have completed a minimum of 6months in service by the cutoff date.
• Not under disciplinary proceedings or pending termination.

3. Increment Structure

The salary increment for FY202122 is a flat increase of 2,500 per month in basic pay, applicable to all eligible contractual cadres. The increment is additive to the existing basic pay and is reflected from 1April2021 in the next payroll cycle.

4. Revised PayScale (Ready Reckoner) FY202122

Post	Existing Basic Pay ()	Revised Basic Pay ()	Monthly Increment ()	New Gross Salary* ()
ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife)	7,200	9,700	2,500	12,300
Lab Technician	7,500	10,000	2,500	12,600
Health Assistant	8,200	10,700	2,500	13,300
Pharmacist	9,000	11,500	2,500	14,200
Medical Officer (Contract)	20,000	22,500	2,500	27,800

*Gross salary includes basic pay, dearness allowance (DA) calculated at 4% of basic, and applicable houserent allowance (HRA) as per state norms.

5. Eligibility Checklist

1. Appointment order dated on or before 31Mar2021.
2. Minimum 6months continuous service by 31Mar2021.
3. No pending disciplinary action.
4. Bank account details updated in the payroll system.
5. All required statutory deductions (PF, ESI, Tax) correctly configured.

6. Calculation Methodology

The revised basic pay is derived by adding the flat 2,500 increment to the existing basic pay. The final gross salary is then computed using the standard allowances prescribed for each post.

For illustration, an ANM with an existing basic of 7,200 will have:

• Revised basic = 7,200 + 2,500 = 9,700
• DA @ 4% = 388
• HRA (15% of basic) = 1,455
• Gross = 9,700 + 388 + 1,455 = 11,543 (rounded to nearest 100 for payroll) 12,300 after adding other minor allowances.

7. Implementation Timeline

Milestone	Date	Responsible Office
Finalisation of Ready Reckoner	15Mar2021	NHM MP HR Division
Communication to District Health Offices	20Mar2021	State HR Cell
Upload of Revised PayScale in Payroll System	25Mar2021	Finance & Accounts Department
First Payroll Reflecting Increment	30Apr2021	All District Payroll Units
Audit & Verification	15Jun2021	State Audit Office

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Will the increment affect my pension or gratuity?

A: The increment only impacts the basic pay component used for calculating pension under the contractual service rules. Gratuity, if applicable, will be computed on the revised basic pay as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

Q2: How will the increment be reflected in my bank account?

A: The revised gross salary will appear in the first payroll processed after 1April2021. Employees will receive a separate payslip highlighting the Salary Increment FY202122.

Q3: I have a pending promotion requestdoes it affect my eligibility?

A: Pending promotion requests do not disqualify you from receiving the increment, provided you meet the eligibility checklist. The promotion, once approved, will be processed on the revised payscale.

Q4: What if I joined on a temporary contract after 1April2021?

A: New hires after the effective date are placed directly on the revised payscale, so they receive the same basic pay as an existing employee after the increment.

Q5: Who can I contact for clarification?

A: Employees may approach the HR Officer of their district health office or the State HR Cell at hr.nhmmp@state.gov.

9. Impact Assessment

The aggregate financial outlay for the FY202122 contractual staff increment is estimated at 120crore, covering approximately 12,000 contractual positions across Madhya Pradesh. The projected outcomes include:

• Reduced attrition rate by an estimated 8%.
• Improved morale leading to better service delivery metrics in primary health centres.
• Enhanced compliance with central guidelines on staff remuneration.

10. Conclusion

The FY202122 salary increment for contractual staff under the NHM MP TimeScale Ready Reckoner is a strategic move to ensure competitive remuneration, staff retention, and alignment with national paypolicy standards. By following the outlined eligibility criteria and implementation schedule, districts can seamlessly integrate the revised payscale and focus on delivering quality health services to the community.