After the latest circular of choosing stations of their choice was out in the second week, another 2,000 teachers joined. (File) Till first week of November, nearly 2,000 teachers had joined on the slashed salary. Till first week of November, nearly 2,000 teachers had joined on the slashed salary. The Education minister (schools), however, has been repeatedly saying that it is optional for the teachers to join at Rs 15,300 per month salary or remain on contract. “There is no pressure on anyone, rather we are accommodating all the contractual teachers.”Singh, however, insisted this is a pressure tactics..