Teachers’ association demands special departmental TET in Chhattisgarh

Raipur | Correspondent: The Chhattisgarh Teachers Association (CHTA) appears poised for a do-or-die battle regarding the service security and future challenges of teachers working in Chhattisgarh. Given the threat looming over thousands of teachers due to recent Supreme Court decisions and technical requirements, the association has now strongly demanded that the government conduct a special "Departmental Limited TET" (Teacher Eligibility Test).

In this regard, a delegation from the association met with top officials of the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) in Raipur and submitted a detailed memorandum, clarifying that if timely action is not taken, the promotion and service security of thousands of teachers in the state could be in jeopardy.

The association argues that due to the ongoing legal complications and the Supreme Court's tough stance, the two-year deadline for passing the TET is in danger of expiring.

Kabirdham District President Dr. Ramesh Kumar Chandravanshi underscored the gravity of the situation, stating that in his district alone, approximately 3,750 primary and secondary level teachers are required to take this exam. Citing previous promotion discrepancies, they warned that repeating past mistakes would negatively impact the education system and teacher morale.

The teachers also clarified in their demands that this exam should be separate from the regular TET, prioritizing their years of teaching experience.

According to the association's suggestions, the syllabus for this departmental exam should be practical, and experienced teachers should receive relief in the minimum passing marks.

In addition, age relaxation and weighting of service experience have also been advocated.

Teachers believe that if the department itself simplifies and conducts this exam with transparency, it will not only secure the future of teachers but also improve the educational quality of the state.