The Gujarat government has launched a massive recruitment campaign to hire 7,500 teachers for permanent posts in state-run and grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools. This action comes in response to recent protests by qualified candidates seeking permanent employment.
The openings will be filled during the following three months. Candidates who have passed the Teacher Aptitude Test (TAT), which is required for teaching positions in secondary and higher secondary institutions, will be given priority in the recruiting process.
The indicated that 7,500 teachers will be permanently hired in secondary and higher secondary government and grant-in-aid schools over the next three months, emphasizing the emphasis on merit-based selections for grant-in-aid schools. This includes 3,500 TAT-qualified candidates for secondary schools and 4,000 for upper secondary institutions.
In the next three months, 3,500 instructors will be permanently hired for secondary and higher secondary government and grant-in-aid schools.The Headmaster Aptitude Test (HAT) was administered to 1,500 principals at grant-in-aid schools, demonstrating the state's commitment to strengthening the education system. Gujarat has appointed 18,382 teachers to permanent positions during the last decade, indicating ongoing efforts to develop its educational system.
According to Mevani, almost 17,000 teaching positions are empty in government-run schools across Gujarat. Nearly 90,000 TET/TAT pass candidates are unemployed since the state government has not launched recruitment efforts.
"These unemployed teenagers have demanded jobs, but the government has never listened. They assembled in Gandhinagar to make their demand. If the government so desires, it may provide them with permanent employment. If their demands are not met, we will deepen the agitation.
The recruitment of 7,500 teachers on a permanent basis by the Gujarat Government signifies its commitment to addressing the shortage of educators in schools across the state, ensuring quality education delivery and stability in staffing.
The recruitment will likely cover a wide range of subjects and levels, including primary, secondary, and higher secondary education.
By increasing the number of permanent teachers, the Gujarat Government aims to improve student-teacher ratios, enhance teaching quality, and provide continuity in education, ultimately boosting learning outcomes and overall educational standards.
Interested candidates can expect the Gujarat Government to release detailed notifications outlining eligibility criteria, application procedures, and selection criteria.
This recruitment initiative aligns with the Gujarat Government's broader education policies aimed at strengthening the education infrastructure, promoting inclusive education, and ensuring equitable access to quality education across all regions of the state.