10000 plus teachers Vie for Teaching Posts for Himachal’s CBSE Schools

Nearly 10,000 aspiring teachers sat for the screening test across Himachal Pradesh, hoping to secure one of the 5,623 posts in government schools set to adopt the CBSE curriculum. The examination, conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, saw 9,828 candidates appear while 1,466 remained absent out of over 11,000 applicants.

To manage the process smoothly, 26 centres were set up across the state, with observers deployed to ensure transparency. The posts span a wide range—JBT, TGT (Arts, Medical, Non-Medical), Shastri, Language Teachers, Lecturers in subjects like English, Commerce, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, as well as Principals, Drawing Masters, and Physical Education teachers.

The recruitment drive is part of the state’s ‘CBSE Excellence Scheme’, under which 145 government schools will be upgraded to align with national-level standards. The government argues this will raise academic quality and give students better opportunities.

But the process hasn’t been without controversy. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has allowed the screening test to proceed, yet restrained authorities from declaring results until further orders. The case, challenged by the Joint Teachers Front, questions the creation of a separate CBSE sub-cadre and mandatory tests for in-service teachers. The next hearing is scheduled for April 2.

For thousands of candidates, the wait is now filled with both hope and uncertainty. While the exam marks a step toward modernizing education in Himachal, its outcome rests not just on performance but also on the Court’s verdict.