The number of posts of primary teachers in the education department has been increased to 1,200 from the 653, which were initially advertised. The Primary education, Director Seema Jaunsari released the formal order for increase in the number of the posts on Friday. CM Harish Rawat had recently asked the department to increase the number of the posts.
The Bachelor of Education (B Ed) and Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) level I qualified candidates are eligible to apply for these posts of primary teachers. Meanwhile, agitation of the federation of BEd / TET qualified unemployed youths continued on Friday. The condition of a fasting student Deepak Kumar Chauhan worsened and he was rushed to Coronation hospital. The federation is demanding the Government should include all 3878 posts, which are vacant in recruitment drive as it would be their last chance to become a primary teacher.