Many important decisions and orders have been issued recently regarding guest teachers in Madhya Pradesh. Guest teachers have long been demanding their regularization. In this article, we will give detailed information about new orders, recruitment process, and decisions taken by the government.
Guest Teacher: Brief Description of Scheme
Description | Information |
Name of the scheme | Guest teacher recruitment scheme |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
Key department | Directorate of Public Education (DPI) |
New order issuing date | 12 February 2025 |
Method of recruitment process | online mode |
Regularization status | 25% reservation |
Eligibility criteria | Graduate + B.Ed. + Tet |
Honorarium (as per class) | ₹ 5,000 – ₹ 9,000 per month |
New order: What is change for guest teachers?
The Directorate of Public Education (DPI) has recently issued a new order regarding regularization of guest teachers on the instructions of the High Court. This order has brought both relief and challenges for guest teachers.
- Decision on regularization:
- DPI has clarified that guest teachers will not be regularized directly.
- They will be given 25% reservation in direct recruitment. This reservation will be applicable only to those teachers who have worked at least three academic sessions and 200 days.
- Digitization of recruitment process:
- Now the recruitment of guest teachers will be completely in online mode. This will make the process more transparent and intensified.
- The application, merit list, and selection process will be conducted through the GFMS portal.
- High Court instructions:
- The High Court has ordered DPI to take a proper decision within 30 days. If the DPI does not take time action, the matter may again take the form of a legal dispute.
Recruitment process and eligibility criteria
Eligibility Criteria:
- The candidate should be a resident of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- Minimum Educational Qualification Graduation (Graduation) and B.Ed. Should be.
- The candidate has passed the TET exam.
- Age limit: 20 to 45 years (reserved classes will be exempted).
Recruitment process:
- Online application:
- Registration will have to be done on the GFMS portal.
- After filling the application form, upload the required documents.
- Merit List:
- Merit list will be prepared, in which experience and educational qualifications will be given priority.
- Selection Process:
- Selected candidates will be called for document verification and counseling.
- School allocation:
- The selected candidates will be allotted schools on merit basis.
Problems and demands of guest teachers
Major problems:
- Lack of regularization:
- Despite working for years, guest teachers are not getting permanent appointment.
- Lower honorarium:
- At present, guest teachers get honorarium from ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 9,000, which is not enough.
- Recruitment process delay:
- Every year the recruitment process is delayed, due to which teachers have to face economic insecurity.
Major demands:
- All qualified guest teachers should be regularized.
- Honorarium should be increased.
- The recruitment process should be made simple and timely.
Impact of new order
Positive effects:
- Online process will increase transparency.
- 25% reservation will give priority to experienced guest teachers.
- The High Court’s instructions will increase the pressure on DPI to take a decision soon.
Negative effects:
- Teachers are dissatisfied due to lack of regularization.
- The recruitment process can be complicated by the new rules.
conclusion
Guest teachers in Madhya Pradesh have been struggling for their rights for a long time. The new order has given some relief but their main demands are still incomplete. The government should take the problems of these teachers seriously and take concrete steps to secure their future.
Disclaimer: This article is written only for the purpose of providing information. Contact the concerned department or portal for the latest updates and official announcements.