Job aspirants protest in Patna over delay in holding State Teacher Eligibility Test
This delay, they said, was directly affecting candidates who had completed their BEd degrees and were waiting for the opportunity to qualify for teaching positions.'We demand that the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) be conducted before the Bihar Public Service Commission's Teachers Recruitment Exam (TRE-5). As per the examination calendar, STET was to be held twice a year. However, the first round of the eligibility test has not been conducted so far. This is affecting those who completed their BEd,' said Amit Kumar, a protester from Patna.CLASHES WITH POLICEPatna (Central) Superintendent of Police (SP) Diksha told PTI that chaos erupted at Dak Bungalow crossing when protesters tried to breach barricades during the demonstration.'They tried to breach the police barricades. Despite security personnel's repeated requests, they refused to vacate the roads. Mild force was used to disperse protesters at Dak Bungalow crossing,' the SP said.The protest temporarily paralysed traffic movement in central Patna as commuters struggled with diversions. Authorities confirmed that the situation was later brought under control, but security remained tightened in the area.CONTINUING DISCONTENTThis protest adds to the growing discontent amongst job aspirants in Bihar, who have repeatedly expressed frustration over delays in examination schedules. With teaching positions highly sought after, the uncertainty around the STET timetable has further fuelled anxiety.Aspirants said they would continue to press for their demands until the government provides a clear timeline for the exam. For many young graduates, the outcome of the STET remains crucial for their careers in the education sector.(With inputs from PTI)- Ends
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