The Gujarat government has decided to recruit 7,500 teachers who have cleared the Teacher Aptitude Test (TAT) for permanent positions in secondary and higher secondary state-run and grant-in-aid schools, following protests by eligible candidates.

Announced by government spokesperson and minister Rushikesh Patel on Wednesday, the decision aims to fill these vacancies within the next three months.

The recruitment drive targets TAT-qualified candidates, essential for teaching roles in secondary and higher secondary schools. The state Cabinet, led by CM Bhupendra Patel, also decided to soon conduct the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for primary school teachers.

These decisions, finalized by the Chief Minister in response to ongoing protests in Gandhinagar demanding permanent jobs for TAT and TET-qualified candidates, will ensure the recruitment of 7,500 teachers within three months. Patel emphasized that the process will prioritize merit for grant-in-aid school positions, with 3,500 TAT-qualified candidates for secondary schools and 4,000 for higher secondary schools, covering both government and grant-in-aid institutions.

Additionally, Patel highlighted the recent appointment of 1,500 principals through the Headmaster Aptitude Test (HAT) for grant-in-aid schools, demonstrating the state’s commitment to improving its education sector. Over the past decade, Gujarat has permanently appointed 18,382 teachers, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen its educational infrastructure.

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