Primary Teacher Recruitment: Many More Candidates Are Going to Get Jobs in the Primary, See What Is Said in the Order Copy

Primary Teacher Recruitment: In a recent order, the Calcutta High Court has opened the door for several more candidates from the 2009 primary teacher recruitment process to get jobs. This verdict comes as a great relief to all those candidates who have been fighting a long legal battle. As a result of this order, the path to employment for several job seekers in Howrah district has been cleared, which is undoubtedly a significant step in the state’s teacher recruitment process.

Case Background

The petitioners in this case had applied for the post of primary teacher in Howrah district in 2009. They participated in the written test and the aptitude test. However, the Howrah District Primary School Council (DPSC) initially informed them that they were ineligible as they were below the cut-off marks. The candidates went to court against this, claiming that their actual marks were above the cut-off.

The Court’s Order

The case was heard in the court of Justice Rajasekhar Mantha. The court observed that the applications of all candidates who had filed a writ petition before the cut-off date of March 31, 2024, must be considered. Since the petitioners in the current case had filed their petition before the specified deadline (Writ Petition No. 2609/2023), the court ruled in their favor.

The main points of the court’s order are as follows:

• Recruitment of Eligible Candidates: The Primary Education Board has been directed to take necessary steps to recruit all applicants who filed writ petitions before the cut-off date.
• Responsibility of the Board: The Primary Education Board has been asked to ensure the appointment of these candidates, as they are legally eligible for the job.
• Assurance of Employment: Since the petitioners in this case filed their writ petitions before the prescribed cut-off date, the Primary Education Board is obliged to give them jobs.

Impact of This Verdict

As a result of this verdict, not only the three writ petitioners in this case but also other candidates in similar situations can see a ray of hope. This sets an example of transparency and justice in the state’s teacher recruitment process. This verdict is a big win for all those candidates who were deprived of employment despite being eligible.

Through this order, it is clear that the court is committed to protecting the rights of eligible candidates. Now it remains to be seen how quickly the Primary Education Board implements this directive and hands over the appointment letters to the deserving candidates.