The Jharkhand government has planned to recruit over 60,000 teachers in the state. This process will be divided into three phases. This announcement by the Jharkhand government is a significant step towards strengthening the education sector. State School Education and Literacy Minister Ramdas Soren announced this important plan during the Utkal Samaj foundation day program.
Recruitment in Three Phases
* Phase 1: 26,000 assistant teachers will be appointed through the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET). According to Education Minister Ramdas Soren, the plan is to complete this process by April 2025.
* Phase 2: 10,000 teachers will be recruited to promote the teaching of regional languages. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has emphasized the inclusion of these languages in the curriculum from the upcoming academic year.
* Phase 3: An additional 25,000 to 26,000 teachers will be appointed, for which JTET will be conducted.
Key Information Regarding Recruitment
This decision is a significant effort to enhance both the quality and diversity of education in Jharkhand. Chief Minister Hemant Soren's emphasis on including regional and tribal languages in the curriculum is a commendable step towards the state's cultural and educational development.
* Inclusion of Languages in the Curriculum: Regional and tribal languages will be included in the curriculum, giving them priority.
* Studying Other States: West Bengal has been visited, and there are plans to evaluate the Odisha model.
* Changes in Teacher-Student Ratio: One teacher for every 10-30 students. Two teachers will be appointed for more than 30 students. The recruitment process will be simplified through regulation amendments.
* Appointment of Language Teachers: The recruitment process will be facilitated with priority given to teachers of regional and tribal languages.
Eligibility for Assistant Teacher Recruitment
This Supreme Court decision is a significant turning point in the Jharkhand Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025 process and may create major administrative and legal complexities in the state's education sector.
* Eligibility Only for JTET-Qualified Candidates: The Supreme Court clarified that only those who have passed the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) can apply for the assistant teacher recruitment.
* Previous High Court Order: The Jharkhand High Court had allowed candidates who passed CTET and other states' TETs to apply as well.
* 26,001 Assistant Teacher Positions: This decision will directly impact these vacancies, which were announced for improving the education sector in Jharkhand.
