Teacher job aspirants cry foul over NMC's misleading advt
Nagpur: A recruitment drive by the NMC for temporary balwadi (pre-primary) teachers under education department turned into a chaotic and emotional scene on Wednesday, as dozens of BEd and DEd-qualified aspirants accused the civic body of issuing a misleading advertisement.
According to the candidates, the advertisement (Advt No. 197, dated June 18) clearly mentioned that graduates from any stream holding either a DEd or ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) diploma would be eligible for the walk-in interviews scheduled on June 26. However, upon arrival at the venue, several applicants were allegedly turned away by staff, who reportedly told them they were not eligible despite fulfilling the advertised qualifications.
"The advt said DEd-holders and even general graduates could apply. But the officials told us to leave, saying BEd and DEd candidates aren't eligible," said a candidate, holding back tears.
The civic body had announced 25 temporary positions for balwadi teachers across Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, and English medium schools, on a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs20,000.
As per the notification, recruitment was to be conducted purely on a contractual basis for the academic year 2025-26, with walk-in interviews scheduled on June 26 from 8am to 11am.
The candidates have submitted a collective complaint to municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari, who assured to look into their grievances.
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