Bhopal. Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, has addressed a formal letter to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, requesting that the state expand the slots available in its current Class‑2 and Class‑3 teacher hiring drive.
Letter underscores a stark teacher shortage
In a missive dated September 29, Gandhi highlighted the persistent dearth of educators in government schools—a concern echoed by candidates during his recent event in Indore. He referenced official figures showing that more than one lakh teaching positions across the state remain vacant, a shortfall he says is hampering student learning outcomes.
Present recruitment numbers fall short of demand
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 far below the actual requirement and urged the government to raise the quotas to match the scale of the backlog.
Candidates await permanent postings
Numerous aspirants who performed well in the selection exams are still in limbo because the allotted posts are limited. Gandhi also drew attention to guest teachers already teaching in classrooms, who are waiting for regularised positions. Some candidates are nearing the upper age limit while their futures remain uncertain.
Protests and notices intensify
Teacher‑training hopefuls have resorted 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 dialogue with candidate representatives.
Demand for a second counselling round
Beyond increasing the Class‑2 and Class‑3 vacancies, Gandhi called for the immediate commencement of a second counselling phase. He maintains that prompt action on both fronts would not only improve the quality of government schools but also secure stable employment for thousands of qualified teachers.
