Maharashtra Approves Recruitment for Non-Teaching Posts After 21 Years
Green Light for Recruitment in Aided Private Schools
The government has sanctioned the 100% recruitment of vacant positions such as Junior Clerk, Full-time Librarian, and Laboratory Assistant in recognized private secondary and higher secondary schools, both partially and fully aided. Following the teacher recruitment model, 80% of the total vacant non-teaching posts are now mandated to be filled, signaling a comprehensive push to resolve staffing shortages across the education sector.
New Staffing Structure Announced
The School Education Department has issued an official Government Resolution (GR) outlining a revised staffing structure for non-teaching roles in private aided schools. Positions such as Junior Clerk, Senior Clerk, Chief Clerk, Full-time Librarian, and Laboratory Assistant have been approved in proportion to student enrollment numbers.
However, in a structural shift, the Class IV employee position has been abolished. Instead, a Peon Allowance has been introduced. Importantly, existing Class IV staff appointed on a regular basis will continue in service until their retirement, ensuring no abrupt displacement of current employees.
Relieving Teachers of Administrative Burden
The chronic shortage of non-teaching staff in recent years had forced teachers to take on additional administrative and support duties, negatively impacting the overall quality of teaching. The newly announced recruitment policy aims to reverse this trend by relieving teachers of these responsibilities and allowing them to focus solely on academic tasks.
Recruitment Guidelines and Implementation
The government’s decision includes a revision of the recruitment quota and provides clear procedural guidelines to ensure transparent and efficient hiring. The move is expected to significantly streamline school operations, improve administrative efficiency, and ultimately enhance the quality of education for students throughout Maharashtra.
This long-pending policy change marks a transformative step in the state's education sector and has been welcomed by school managements, educators, and administrative staff alike.