Bhopal. Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, has written to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, asking the state to increase the number of positions in its ongoing Class‑2 and Class‑3 teacher recruitment drive.
Letter points to a severe teacher shortage
In a note dated 29 September, Gandhi highlighted the chronic lack of educators in government schools – a problem echoed by aspirants during his recent program in Indore. He referenced official figures showing that more than one lakh teaching posts across the state remain vacant, a shortfall he says is harming students' learning outcomes.
Current recruitment numbers fall far short
The 2025 hiring cycle has announced 13,089 vacancies for Class‑3 teachers and 10,800 for Class‑2 teachers. Gandhi argued that these figures are nowhere near the real requirement and urged the government to raise the quotas to match the scale of the backlog.
Aspirants still waiting for permanent posts
Many candidates who performed well in the selection exams are stuck in limbo because the allotted posts are limited. Gandhi also drew attention to guest teachers already teaching in classrooms, who continue to wait for regularised appointments. Some aspirants are even nearing the upper age limit while they remain in uncertainty.
Protests and notices have intensified
Teacher‑training hopefuls have resorted to protests and hunger strikes to press their demands. According to Gandhi, authorities have issued notices to some demonstrators instead of addressing their grievances. He appealed to the chief minister to withdraw these notices and open a dialogue with candidate representatives.
Demand for a second counselling round
Beyond expanding Class‑2 and Class‑3 vacancies, Gandhi called for the immediate launch of the second counselling phase. He maintains that prompt action on both fronts would not only improve the quality of government schools but also provide stable employment to thousands of qualified teachers.
