Himachal Pradesh approves hiring of 3,100 teachers for CBSE government schools

The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the appointment of 3,100 teachers for government schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the second phase of its recruitment initiative.

According to a government spokesperson, the recruitment aims to strengthen teaching staff, ensure the availability of subject-specific teachers and support the implementation of the CBSE curriculum in government schools across the state.

Of the total positions approved, 600 teachers will be engaged under a scheme for professional English and Mathematics teachers, while the remaining 2,500 will be recruited under a separate scheme for teachers in CBSE-affiliated government schools.

The selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹30,000.

600 English and Mathematics teachers to be recruited

The recruitment plan includes 240 English teachers and 360 Mathematics teachers under the professional English and Mathematics teachers scheme.

The state government has also made the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) a compulsory qualification for these posts.

The remaining 2,500 positions will cover 13 subject categories, including Hindi, Political Science, History, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sanskrit, Computer Science, Music, Commerce, Physical Education and Fine Arts.

The subject-wise distribution is as follows:

-Hindi: 240

-Political Science: 199

-History: 199

-Economics: 202

-Physics: 120

-Chemistry: 120

-Biology: 240

-Sanskrit: 240

-Computer: 120

-Music: 120

-Commerce: 240

-Physical Education: 240

-Fine Arts: 220

Selection through competitive examination

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog will conduct a competitive examination to select candidates for the approved positions, the government spokesperson said.

The announcement does not specify an examination date or application deadline. Candidates should check official state recruitment notifications for details about eligibility, the application process and the examination schedule.

The recruitment forms part of the state's broader effort to strengthen government schools adopting the CBSE curriculum. In October, the state government also approved teaching and non-teaching positions for additional CBSE-affiliated government schools.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said the government aims to strengthen educational infrastructure, teaching standards and student learning outcomes through these measures.