Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given the green light for the regularisation of contractual Junior Teachers (Schematic) statewide, benefiting over 13,000 teachers. This decision aims to provide job security to educators who have long worked under contractual terms despite requests for stability.
The teachers will now be considered regular employees from their date of joining, receiving notional benefits until December 31, 2025. Starting January 1, 2026, they will be entitled to full salary and benefits like other government employees, including allowances and service-related perks.
The move follows the Chief Minister’s earlier announcement of the government’s plan to regularise junior schematic teachers. The decision has been met with widespread approval from the teaching community, which had been advocating for this change through protests.
Despite previous efforts to eliminate the contractual system in government jobs, more than 13,000 junior teachers continued on contract for the initial six years of their employment. This decision addresses their demands for equal pay and job security, marking a significant step by the state government to support education in Odisha.
