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Chhattisgarh CM Orders Immediate Recruitment of 5,000 Teachers to Tackle Shortage

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed the immediate launch of recruitment for 5,000 teacher posts to address a critical shortage in government schools. He instructed officials to expedite the process through the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board, with the advertisement slated for release by February 2026. The move is part of a broader government plan to eventually fill up to 30,000 teacher vacancies in phases. This initiative aims to boost youth employment and improve pupil-teacher ratios to enhance learning outcomes across the state.

Key Points: Chhattisgarh to Recruit 5,000 Teachers Immediately, CM Sai Directs

  • Immediate recruitment of 5,000 teachers
  • Advertisement to be issued by February 2026
  • Aims to alleviate staffing crisis in schools
  • Part of broader plan to fill 30,000 posts
  • Process to be expedited through CG Vyapam
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Chhattisgarh CM orders immediate recruitment of 5,000 teachers to tackle shortage

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai orders immediate recruitment for 5,000 teacher posts via CG Vyapam to address critical shortage in government schools.

"Strengthening education is key to building a developed Chhattisgarh. - Vishnu Deo Sai"

Raipur, Jan 22

In a decisive move to address the acute shortage of teachers in government schools, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday directed the immediate launch of recruitment for 5,000 teacher posts.

The announcement came during a high-level review meeting of the School Education Department held at Mahanadi Bhavan Secretariat, chaired by the Chief Minister.

Taking serious note of the prevailing teacher vacancies affecting classroom learning, Sai instructed officials to expedite the process through the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam).

The Chief Minister issued clear guidelines that the recruitment advertisement must be issued by February 2026. This timeline aims to ensure the entire selection process is completed promptly, allowing newly appointed teachers to join schools and alleviate the staffing crisis without further delay.

The meeting also reviewed progress on the Teacher Recruitment Examination-2023. After detailed deliberations, it was decided not to extend the validity of the waiting list from the 2023 exam.

Government sources indicated this step would open fresh opportunities for younger aspirants and those who qualified in subsequent or fresh recruitments, promoting wider access to government jobs.

Chief Minister Sai underscored that fortifying the state's education system remains a top priority for his administration. "Strengthening education is key to building a developed Chhattisgarh," he emphasised.

He reiterated the government's commitment to taking all necessary measures -- including swift teacher recruitments --to guarantee students receive quality education in an enabling environment.

This latest initiative aligns with the BJP-led government's broader push to fill teacher vacancies across the state.

Earlier announcements had signalled plans for up to 30,000 teacher posts in phases, with the current 5,000 forming the immediate first tranche.

The recruitment drive is expected to boost employment prospects for qualified youth while directly improving pupil-teacher ratios in government institutions.

Officials present at the meeting noted that the directions reflect the administration's resolve to resolve long-standing educational challenges expeditiously.

With the advertisement slated for release next month, preparations are underway to conduct fair and transparent examinations under Vyapam oversight.

The move has been welcomed by education stakeholders as a proactive response to teacher shortages that have impacted learning outcomes in remote and rural areas.

The government aims to ensure that schools across Chhattisgarh are adequately staffed, paving the way for enhanced academic performance and equitable access to education.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally some action! 5000 teachers is a good start, but the article says the need is for 30,000. Hope they don't stop here. Our government schools need permanent staff, not just contractual appointments. Quality education for all children should be the real goal.
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Aman W
As a teacher in a private school, I see the huge gap. Government school teachers are overburdened with non-academic work. Recruitment is one thing, but the government must also improve infrastructure and reduce administrative load. Otherwise, new teachers will get demotivated quickly.
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Sarah B
I'm glad they decided not to extend the old waiting list. It gives fresh graduates a fair chance. The job market is so tough for young people in smaller cities. This will bring hope to thousands of B.Ed. holders in the state.
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Karthik V
Good move CM Sai! But please ensure postings are in the schools that actually need teachers, not just in district headquarters. The tribal areas of Bastar and Sarguja suffer the most. Education is the real foundation for development. 👍
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Meera T
While I appreciate the urgency, setting a deadline for the advertisement by February 2026 feels a bit distant? That's almost two years from now. "Immediate" should mean within the next few months. The children are losing out on learning every day.

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