Rajasthan to hire guest faculty for Class 11 to 12 in govt schools

Rajasthan's education department has started the process of appointing guest faculty for Classes 11 and 12 under the second phase of the Vidya Sambal Yojana to address teacher shortages in government schools and ensure uninterrupted studies. The selection committee will be formed at the school level on 19 November, with vacancies published on 21 November, applications taken from 23 to 25 November, and the final selection list and appointment orders scheduled for release on 4 December.

Guest faculty will receive an honorarium of Rs 400 per hour, with a maximum monthly payment of Rs 30,000. Appointments will be effective until 31 March 2027 or until regular appointments are made, whichever is earlier. Retired teachers with required qualifications, up to age 65, can apply and will be given priority. Selection will give 75% weightage to professional marks and 25% to higher academic qualifications, with older candidates preferred in case of a tie.

The Rajasthan Education Service Rules-2021 will determine eligibility. Selected candidates must give consent within seven days, failure will move the offer to the next candidate on the waitlist. Performance and attendance will be monitored regularly, and neglect, indiscipline, or absence can lead to termination. District-level selection committees will be chaired by the district collector or a nominated officer. Teacher union Resta, Rajasthan state president Mohar Singh Salawad said the scheme offers temporary relief but called for permanent recruitment and transparent selection.