No Increment for Bihar Teachers skipping mandatory training sessions

The directive explicitly states that if teachers fail to participate in the training before June 30, 2024, they will not be eligible for the subsequent annual increment in their salaries. As of now, approximately 6 lakh government teachers in the state have attended the compulsory in-service residential training program from July 30, 2024, onwards.

In a recent development, the Bihar government has issued a stern directive to school teachers, mandating their attendance at compulsory in-service residential training before June 30. Failure to comply with this directive will result in teachers forfeiting their entitlement to the next annual increment on their salaries.

Directive Details

The State Education Department, in conjunction with district education officers (DEOs), has been tasked with ensuring the adherence of school teachers to this mandatory training. A letter issued by S Siddhartha, Additional Chief Secretary of the Education department, emphasized the importance of attendance at these training programs. It noted that despite repeated instructions, a significant number of government teachers have yet to attend these sessions.

The directive explicitly states that if teachers fail to participate in the training before June 30, 2024, they will not be eligible for the subsequent annual increment in their salaries. As of now, approximately 6 lakh government teachers in the state have attended the compulsory in-service residential training program from July 30, 2024, onwards.

Exclusive Teachers' Posting Process

Simultaneously, the Education Department has instructed DEOs to withhold the issuance of fresh transfer orders to school teachers until the posting process of recently recruited 'Exclusive Teachers' is completed. 'Exclusive Teachers,' also known as Panchayat Teachers or 'Niyojit' teachers, who have cleared their competency tests, enjoy regular government employee status in Bihar.

Training Initiative by SCERT

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has been playing a pivotal role in organizing residential training programs for both new and experienced teachers. These programs are being conducted across 78 government centers in the state. A senior official from the department, speaking on the condition of anonymity, highlighted the significance of such training initiatives in refreshing and updating the knowledge of teachers.

These training sessions aim to equip teachers with innovative educational techniques and practices, ensuring their continuous professional development.

This directive underscores the Bihar government's commitment to enhancing the quality of education by investing in the professional growth of its teaching workforce.

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