Bihar Education Department Implements Competency Exam Requirement for Contractual Teachers
On December 26, 2023, a significant decision was made by the cabinet to confer government employee status upon approximately 3.5 lakh contractual teachers. The computer-based test will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions. Anticipated pass percentages are delineated as follows: 40% for general category candidates, 36.5% for candidates from backward classes, 34% for applicants from backward classes (annexure 1), and 32% for candidates from scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, women, and candidates with disabilities, as reported in the media.
The Bihar Education Department has implemented a new mandate, requiring contractual teachers within the state to successfully pass a competency examination administered by the department. This initiative aims to ensure that teachers meet specified competency standards, enhancing the overall quality of education delivery in Bihar. Pathak, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department. Pathak serves as the Chairman of the committee established by the department to oversee the competency examination. Additionally, he holds the position of Director of Primary Education and serves as the Chairman of the Bihar School. The committee comprises members such as the Chairman of the Examination Board, along with the Director of Primary Education and the Director of Secondary Education. This collaborative effort ensures comprehensive representation and expertise in overseeing the competency examination. This proposal marks a pivotal step towards recognizing and formalizing the employment status of a substantial number of educators within the system. The test syllabus mirrors that of the Bihar Public Service Commission’s Teachers’ Recruitment Exam (TRE).
On Saturday, an official notice regarding this matter was released by K.K.