Bhopal. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who heads the Congress in the Lok Sabha, has sent a formal missive to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, urging the state to increase the number of vacancies in its ongoing Class‑2 and Class‑3 teacher recruitment drive.
Letter draws attention to a severe teacher shortfall
In a letter dated September 29, Gandhi highlighted the chronic shortage of educators in government schools—a problem that was echoed by candidates during his recent event in Indore. He referenced official statistics showing that more than one lakh teaching posts across the state remain vacant, a gap that, he argues, is hampering student learning outcomes.
Current recruitment numbers fall far short of need
The 2025 hiring cycle has announced 13,089 openings for Class‑3 teachers and 10,800 for Class‑2 teachers. Gandhi contended that these figures are inadequate given the actual demand, and he called on the government to raise the quotas to match the scale of the backlog.
Aspirants await permanent postings
Numerous candidates who performed well in the selection examinations are still in limbo because the allotted posts are limited. Gandhi also pointed out the situation of guest teachers already teaching in classrooms, who continue to wait for regularised positions. Some hopefuls are even nearing the upper age limit while their futures remain uncertain.
Protests and notices intensify
Teacher‑training aspirants have resorted to protests and hunger strikes to press their demands. According to Gandhi, authorities have issued notices to several demonstrators instead of addressing their concerns. He appealed to the chief minister to withdraw these notices and open a constructive dialogue with candidate representatives.
Demand for a second counselling round
Beyond expanding the Class‑2 and Class‑3 vacancies, Gandhi urged the state to commence the second phase of counselling promptly. He maintains that swift action on both fronts would not only improve the quality of government schools but also provide stable employment to thousands of qualified teachers.
