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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"No STET, No Vote": Bihar Teacher Aspirants Face Police Lathicharge In Patna
Bihar Police resorted to lathicharge on thousands of teacher aspirants in Patna on Thursday as they staged a protest demanding the conduct of the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) before the release of vacancies for the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-4). The protest, which lasted over five hours, turned tense when aspirants attempted to march towards the chief minister's residence via the Dak Bungalow roundabout. The police initially stopped the protesters at the JP roundabout. However, after demonstrating there for about an hour, the candidates broke the barricades and proceeded forward, prompting the police to lathicharge. Several protesters sustained injuries in the clash. Even after the lathicharge, many aspirants regrouped at Dak Bungalow crossing, where they were again stopped by barricades. Water cannon vehicles were also deployed at the site. A clash between police and protesters was reported here as well. More than 5,000 teacher aspirants are estimated to have taken part in the protest. During the demonstration at JP roundabout, the Chief Secretary invited five representatives for a meeting to discuss their demands. Prior to this, some officials had also attempted to engage with the protesters. The protest march began from Patna College. Holding posters that read "Bihar Demands STET, or No Vote", the aspirants were headed towards the chief minister's residence via Dak Bungalow roundabout when the police intervened. The protest was triggered by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's August 4 announcement on X (formerly Twitter), where he stated that the TRE-4 examination would be held in 2024 and TRE-5 in 2026. He had added that the STET would only be conducted before TRE-5, effectively pushing it to 2026. This announcement disappointed thousands of aspirants who were awaiting the STET before TRE-4, sparking widespread anger and today's protest. Why STET Is Important: Explained A mandatory exam for becoming a government school teacher If someone wants to become a teacher in government schools from Class 9 to 12 in Bihar, they must have a valid STET (Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test) pass certificate. Without clearing STET, they cannot apply for BPSC Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE). Sets the standard for eligibility STET ensures that aspiring teachers have subject proficiency and teaching skills. It acts as a quality control measure to determine whether candidates are qualified to teach school children. Separate papers for different subjects STET includes different papers for various subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, and others. For higher secondary teaching, a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject along with a BEd is mandatory. The first step towards a teaching Job Clearing STET does not guarantee a job, but it is the basic qualification that allows candidates to participate in the recruitment process. For instance, just as clearing TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) is necessary to become a primary school teacher, passing STET is essential to become a secondary school teacher.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Bihar CM assures teachers of district choice in transfer postings
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday assured teachers facing problems with recent transfers that they will be given options to choose three districts for their postings. Kumar said the Education Department has been instructed to consider these preferences and ensure teachers are placed in their chosen or nearby areas. He urged teachers to focus on educating children without worry. In a post on X, Nitish Kumar wrote, "Suggestions are being received from various sources regarding the recent teacher transfers conducted by the Education Department. In the process of reviewing this, I have given clear instructions to the Education Department that for teachers facing issues related to inter-district transfers, options for three districts will be obtained from them, after which their postings will be made in those districts only." "The task of postings within districts will be carried out by a committee of district officials so that, as far as possible, teachers are posted in their desired blocks or nearby areas. Teachers are very important for the future of children, and therefore, I humbly request that they work diligently for the education of children in Bihar without being anxious about this matter," the post reads. Earlier on Monday, Nitish Kumar directed the Education Department to prioritise domicile residents in teacher recruitment, starting from the upcoming Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) in 2025. The new policy will give preference to Bihar residents in teacher recruitment, ensuring that local candidates have a better chance of securing jobs. The Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) will be conducted in 2025, followed by TRE-5 in 2026. The State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) will be held before TRE-5. In a post on X, CM Nitish Kumar shared, "Since the formation of the government in November 2005, we have been continuously working to improve the education system. A large number of teachers have been appointed to strengthen the education system. The Education Department has been directed to make necessary amendments to the relevant rules to give priority to the residents (DOMICILE) of Bihar in the recruitment of teachers. This will be implemented from TRE-4 onwards." The policy is expected to benefit local candidates, providing them with more opportunities in the education sector. The government's efforts to strengthen the education system, including teacher recruitment and STET, aim to enhance the overall quality of education in Bihar. "TRE-4 will be conducted in the year 2025, and TRE-5 will be conducted in the year 2026. Instructions have also been given to conduct STET before the organisation of TRE-5," the CM further said.
Scroll.in
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Bihar to give preference to local candidates while recruiting government teachers, says CM
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday announced that candidates domiciled in the state will be given preference in the recruitment of government teachers. Kumar said that the education department has been directed 'to make necessary amendments to the rules to give priority to the residents [domicile] of Bihar'. The policy will be implemented from the Teachers' Recruitment Exam-4, or TRE-4, which will be held later this year, the chief minister announced. He added that the TRE-5 will be held in 2026, and the State Teacher Eligibility Test will be held before that. However, the chief minister did not state what percentage of teacher recruitments will be reserved for candidates domiciled in Bihar. The announcements come months ahead of the Assembly elections expected to be held in Bihar in October or November. नवम्बर 2005 में सरकार बनने के बाद से ही हमलोग शिक्षा व्यवस्था में सुधार के लिए लगातार काम कर रहे हैं। शिक्षा व्यवस्था के सुदृढ़ीकरण हेतु बड़ी संख्या में शिक्षकों की नियुक्ति की गई है। शिक्षकों की बहाली में बिहार के निवासियों (DOMICILE) को प्राथमिकता देने हेतु शिक्षा विभाग को… — Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) August 4, 2025 In June 2023, the Bihar government, led by Kumar, had scrapped an earlier domicile policy for recruiting government teachers. The decision had led to violent protests by job aspirants. The state government had at the time defended the decision, arguing that the domicile clause was removed because it was not legally tenable, the Hindustan Times reported. The decision on Monday comes nearly a month after the Bihar Cabinet made domicile status mandatory for candidates seeking to access the 35% reservation granted to women in state government jobs. Last week, Kumar also announced that the honorariums paid to cooks preparing mid-day meals in schools, night guards in secondary and higher secondary schools, and physical education instructors would be doubled, according to the Hindustan Times.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Buxar MP demands holding of STET before TRE 4.0
Buxar: Buxar Lok Sabha MP Sudhakar Singh has demanded that the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) be conducted before the Bihar Public Service Commission's (BPSC) Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE) 4.0. In a letter addressed to the BSEB chairman on Thursday, the MP expressed his disappointment over delay in conducting the STET exam, which, he said, has jeopardised the future of aspirants. As per the 2024 examination calendar, STET was to be held twice a year. However, only one round has been conducted so far, adversely affecting those who completed their BEd or DElEd during the 2022-24 and 2023-25 academic sessions. "If TRE 4.0 is held before the STET, thousands of eligible aspirants will be denied the opportunity to appear in the exam," he stated. The MP said that despite students submitting memoranda, applications and emails over the past eight months, the BSEB has failed to act decisively. He also referenced the education department's official communication (letter no. 234, dated April 25, 2025) regarding the STET, criticising the delay in holding the exam. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Signs Your Dog Loves You More Than Anything Liseer Read More Undo Singh warned that failure to conduct STET before TRE 4.0 could lead to widespread public unrest. He said that this issue is not just about an exam, but about the livelihoods of lakhs of families and the credibility of the state's education system. He called on the govt to intervene in the matter.
