Bhopal. Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, has sent a formal appeal to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, asking the state to enlarge the pool of openings in its ongoing Class‑2 and Class‑3 teacher recruitment drive.
Letter spotlights a severe teacher crunch
In a note dated September 29, Gandhi highlighted the persistent shortage of educators in government schools, a concern echoed by aspirants during his recent programme in Indore. He referenced official figures that show more than one lakh teaching positions across the state remain vacant, a gap he says is eroding the quality of student learning.
Current recruitment numbers fall far short
The 2025 hiring round has announced 13,089 vacancies for Class‑3 teachers and 10,800 for Class‑2 teachers. Gandhi argued that these figures are inadequate given the real demand, urging the government to raise the quotas to match the magnitude of the backlog.
Aspirants linger in limbo awaiting regular posts
Numerous candidates who performed well in the selection exams are still on hold because the allotted posts are limited. Gandhi also drew attention to guest teachers already teaching in classrooms, who continue to wait for permanent appointments. Some hopefuls are approaching the upper age limit while their futures remain uncertain.
Protests and notices have intensified
Teacher‑training aspirants have taken to protests and hunger strikes to press their demands. According to Gandhi, authorities have issued notices to several demonstrators instead of addressing their grievances. He appealed to the chief minister to rescind these notices and open a constructive dialogue with candidate representatives.
Demand for a second counselling phase
Beyond expanding Class‑2 and Class‑3 vacancies, Gandhi urged the state to launch the second counselling round without delay. He maintains that swift action on both fronts will not only enhance the quality of government schools but also secure stable employment for thousands of qualified teachers.
