🔹 Teacher Crisis Deepens in Jharkhand; Aspirants Cry Foul
Jharkhand’s acute shortage of school teachers has triggered widespread concern, but many qualified teaching aspirants allege they’ve been unfairly excluded from the recruitment process, despite favorable court rulings directing their inclusion.
Several candidates claim that the state education department has not complied with judicial instructions, delaying or denying appointments in government schools.
🔹 Over 26,000 Vacancies, But Many Remain Unfilled
As per official data, Jharkhand has over 26,000 teaching vacancies across primary and upper primary schools. Despite this, only a fraction of positions have been filled in the latest recruitment drives.
“We qualified as per eligibility norms and even received court orders in our favor. Still, the authorities haven't issued appointment letters,” said one aggrieved aspirant.
🔹 Court Orders Ignored? Aspirants Demand Transparency
Candidates who cleared the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) or other equivalent qualifications allege:
No official response to court orders favoring their inclusion
Recruitment lists missing names of many qualified applicants
Lack of clarity on document verification and selection criteria
Legal experts and activists warn that non-compliance with court directives may lead to contempt charges against officials.
🔹 Classrooms Without Teachers, Students Affected
Meanwhile, thousands of government schools across Jharkhand continue to operate with:
Merged classrooms
Single-teacher setups
Incomplete subject coverage
This is adversely affecting learning outcomes, especially in rural and tribal regions.
“How can we deliver quality education when there’s no teacher for even basic subjects?” asked a school principal in Latehar.
🔹 State Government Silent, Protests Grow
Despite repeated appeals and peaceful protests by aspirants, there has been no official clarification from the Jharkhand education department. Many teacher unions have now backed the aspirants and are demanding:
Immediate publication of a revised merit list
Appointment letters for eligible candidates
Accountability for recruitment delays
✅ FAQs
❓Why are teaching aspirants in Jharkhand protesting?
Many eligible candidates claim they were excluded from recruitment despite meeting qualifications and having favorable court orders.
❓How serious is the teacher shortage in Jharkhand?
There are over 26,000 unfilled teaching posts, leading to understaffed schools, especially in rural areas.
❓What has the court said regarding recruitment?
Courts have directed the inclusion of certain candidates, but aspirants claim the education department has not implemented the orders.
❓What impact is this having on students?
The lack of teachers is hurting basic education delivery, with many schools merging classes or lacking subject-specific teaching.
published on 30 june
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