# Himachal rejects exemption for one-year diploma PET aspirants

2026-10-31T00:13:19+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Himachal Pradesh School Education Directorate has rejected a plea to grant a one-time exemption under a 2011 policy to candidates holding a one-year Diploma in Physical Education (DPEd) for Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts. The order, issued by the director of school education, states that the mandatory educational qualification for PET appointments cannot be relaxed. The applications of Yograj, Bipan Kumar, Narendra Singh, Khem Chand and other aspirants have been dismissed. The directorate clarified that the 2011 one-time exemption scheme was a limited measure and will not apply to future recruitment. The affected candidates have no further representation avenue within the department.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The order shuts the door on about 800 candidates who held a one-year Diploma in Physical Education (DPEd) when the state mandated a two-year degree. The directorate has reaffirmed that the 2011 one-time relaxation policy was a one-off measure and cannot be applied to future vacancies. The affected candidates have no administrative remedy left within the department, they can only approach the courts. The next step will be shaped by whether any of the named applicants, Yograj, Bipan Kumar, Narendra Singh and Khem Chand, file a writ petition in the Himachal Pradesh High Court challenging the rejection.

## Coverage

- amarujala.com <https://www.amarujala.com/himachal-pradesh/demand-for-exemption-in-pet-recruitment-rejected-one-year-diploma-holders-will-not-be-appointed-2026-10-30>
  Straight news report with no discernible slant, leads with the rejection order and lists candidates.

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