Bihar Teacher Recruitment: NIOS and D.El.EdDegree Holders Eligible

The teacher recruitment process in Bihar is progressing swiftly. So far, over 1,20,000 teachers have been appointed, and recruitment for an additional 1,20,000 teaching positions is ongoing.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has ruled that candidates with NIOS and D.El.Ed degrees are eligible for teaching positions in primary and middle schools. This decision marks a major shift in Bihar’s teacher recruitment process.

Previously, individuals holding NIOS and D.El.Ed degrees were deemed ineligible for teacher recruitment. However, the Supreme Court’s ruling has now opened doors for these degree holders to secure teaching roles.

Despite the positive implications of this ruling, some confusion has arisen regarding its impact. The Bihar Education Department has yet to issue an official clarification on the matter.

Addressing the uncertainty, KK Pathak, the Additional Chief Secretary of Bihar’s Education Department, has assured candidates with NIOS and D.El.Ed degrees that their current appointments will remain unaffected by the Supreme Court’s decision.

Pathak clarified that the Supreme Court’s directive will only apply to upcoming teacher recruitment drives. Appointments already made, irrespective of the candidates’ qualifications, will remain valid.

This assurance has provided relief to many NIOS and D.El.Ed degree holders who were concerned about the potential repercussions of the ruling on their employment status.

Key Points:

1. Bihar’s teacher recruitment process is advancing rapidly, with over 1,20,000 appointments made so far.
2. The Supreme Court has allowed candidates with NIOS and D.El.Ed degrees to apply for teaching positions in primary and middle schools.
3. The Bihar Education Department has not yet provided an official clarification on the ruling.
4. KK Pathak has assured that the Supreme Court’s decision will not affect current appointments.
5. The ruling will only apply to future recruitment processes.
6. Previously recruited teachers’ appointments, regardless of their qualifications, will remain valid.