Meera, a primary school teacher in Nagpur district, needed her salary slip for a home loan. She logged into a Maharashtra payroll portal her cousin (a clerk in the Revenue Department) used regularly — Sevarth Mahakosh. Login failed.
She was on the wrong portal. Teachers use Shalarth, not Sevarth — two completely separate systems within Maharashtra’s government payroll structure.
Shalarth is the centralised portal for managing payroll and service records of teaching and non-teaching staff in government and government-aided schools across Maharashtra. Every such employee is issued a unique Shalarth ID — used for salary processing, attendance, and service record management.
Official Portal: shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in Department: School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra
Quick Answer: Login: shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in → Shalarth ID + Password Pay Slip: Login → Salary Slip section → Select Month/Year → Download PDF Forgot Shalarth ID: Check appointment letter or contact school HM/admin office Verify ID authenticity: Confirm with Education Department after 2026 fraud findings (see below)
⭐ Shalarth vs Sevarth — Don’t Confuse These
Most common login failure reason:
| Shalarth | Sevarth (Mahakosh) | |
|---|---|---|
| For whom | Teachers + school staff | Other state govt employees |
| Department | School Education and Sports Dept | Finance Dept (DAT) |
| Portal | shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in | mahakosh.gov.in |
| ID type | Shalarth ID | Employee Code |
Working in a government or aided school? → Shalarth. Working in any other state department (revenue, police, health, etc.)? → Sevarth Mahakosh.
⚠️ Important — 2026 Shalarth ID Fraud Findings
Read before relying solely on having a Shalarth ID as proof of legitimate appointment:
Maharashtra’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigated a major Shalarth-related fraud case in 2026. Findings: of 622 teachers examined in one probe area, only 75 were appointed through proper procedure. The remaining 547 were found to have fraudulent Shalarth IDs, with payments reportedly made of ₹20–30 lakh each to obtain them — total scam value estimated above ₹100 crore. Investigation focused on irregularities in how IDs were issued, not on the portal itself.
If you are a genuinely appointed teacher: This does not affect your normal salary access. However, if your appointment process felt irregular or you have doubts about your ID’s legitimacy, raise it directly with your district Education Officer.
Who Uses Shalarth?
| Staff Category | Eligible |
|---|---|
| Teachers | Government and aided schools |
| Headmasters/Principals | Government and aided schools |
| Non-teaching school staff | Clerks, peons under school administration |
| Junior College Staff | Where applicable under same structure |
Login — Step by Step
Step 1: Open shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in
Step 2: Enter your Shalarth ID
Step 3: Enter Password
Step 4: Complete Captcha → Click Login
Step 5: Dashboard opens — salary, leave, and service record sections visible
Download Pay Slip — Step by Step
Step 1: After login → “Salary Slip” or “Pay Slip” section
Step 2: Select Month and Year
Step 3: Click “View” → Slip displays
Step 4: Download as PDF or print directly
Pay slip shows: Basic Pay, DA, HRA, allowances, deductions (PF, professional tax, TDS), and net salary.
⭐ Forgot Shalarth ID?
Check your appointment letter — Shalarth ID is typically mentioned there. Contact your school’s Headmaster/Principal or admin office — they maintain staff Shalarth ID records. Self-service ID recovery is generally not available online — institutional confirmation is the standard route.
Service Record and Other Features
Beyond pay slips, Shalarth also manages:
| Feature | Use |
|---|---|
| Attendance | Daily/monthly attendance tracking |
| Leave records | Apply and track leave balance |
| Service Book | Digital service history |
| Increment details | Annual increment processing |
| Transfer records | Posting and transfer history |
Common Problems + Fix
“Login failing despite correct ID”: Confirm you’re not mixing up Shalarth ID with Sevarth Employee Code — these are different systems. Verify with school admin office.
“Pay slip not available for current month”: School admin/HM may not have submitted that month’s processing yet. Check with school office directly.
“Doubt about Shalarth ID legitimacy”: Given 2026 fraud investigation findings, if your appointment circumstances seem irregular, verify directly with the District Education Officer rather than assuming portal access alone confirms legitimacy.
“Forgot password”: Use “Forgot Password” if available on login page with registered mobile/email. If unavailable, contact school admin for reset assistance.
“Site slow during salary disbursement period”: Try accessing early morning or late evening — traffic peaks around month-end/start.
FAQ
What is a Shalarth ID? A unique identification number issued to teaching and non-teaching staff in Maharashtra government/aided schools, used for payroll and service record management.
Is Shalarth the same as Sevarth Mahakosh? No. Shalarth is specifically for school staff under the Education Department. Sevarth (Mahakosh) is for other Maharashtra state government employees.
How do I download my Shalarth pay slip? Login at shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in with your Shalarth ID → Salary Slip section → Select month/year → Download.
What was the 2026 Shalarth fraud case about? SIT investigation found hundreds of teachers had been appointed using fraudulently obtained Shalarth IDs in certain districts. This relates to appointment irregularities, not the portal’s normal salary-access function for legitimately appointed staff.
Helpline: Contact your district Education Officer or school admin office
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Shalarth Portal | shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Sevarth Mahakosh (Other Employees) | mahakosh.gov.in |
| Maharashtra Education Dept | education.maharashtra.gov.in |
Meera found the right portal after checking with her school office. Shalarth ID confirmed, pay slip downloaded, home loan documentation completed.
Maharashtra teachers and school staff — use shalarth.maharashtra.gov.in with your Shalarth ID, not Sevarth Mahakosh. If in doubt about which portal applies to you, check with your school administration first.
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