Teachers Protest In Pune Over Delayed Appointments, Official Says Matter In Court

Teacher aspirants selected by Rayat Shikshan Sanstha after passing TAIT are protesting in Pune for jobs.

Teachers are protesting in Pune for appointment. (Representative Image)

Source : ABPLIVE_AI

Latur: Several teacher aspirants who were selected for appointments in Rayat Shikshan Sanstha after passing the Teachers Aptitude and Intelligence Test (TAIT) in Maharashtra are protesting in Pune for their jobs, despite an official statement on Sunday indicating that the issue is currently in court. The protest began on August 13 in front of the Education Commissioner’s office in Pune, as reported by news agency PTI.

The protesters, about 800 in number, stated that they passed the state government-conducted TAIT and have been waiting for their appointment letters for the past five months. Rayat Shikshan Sanstha is an educational society that operates government-aided schools throughout the state.

The candidates pointed out that those who chose Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools have already started their jobs and are receiving salaries.

“Nobody is acknowledging our demand. We will not call off our protest until we receive our jobs,” said one of the candidates.

Education Commissioner Suraj Mandhare confirmed that the matter is sub-judice.

“I have spoken with them twice. They are aware that the matter is in the high court. The final decision depends on the court’s verdict. I tried to persuade them that protesting is not a solution,” he said.

The appointments of these TAIT-qualified candidates in Rayat Shikshan Sanstha schools have been delayed due to temporary workers filing a court case seeking permanent positions.

What Is Maha TAIT Exam?

MAHA TET, or Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, is a state-level exam conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE). It is designed to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Maharashtra schools for Classes 1 through 8. The MAHA TET is administered in two parts: Paper 1 for those aspiring to teach Classes 1-5, and Paper 2 for those aiming to teach Classes 6-8. Candidates seeking to teach both age groups must take both papers.