The Odisha government has approved the regularisation of over 13,000 junior teachers appointed in 2023–24, granting them job security after years of contractual service. They will receive full salary and benefits from January, a move welcomed by teachers after prolonged protests.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the regularisation of contractual Junior Teacher (Schematic) across the state, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in an official statement on Friday.
As per the decision, Junior Teachers (Schematic) appointed during the 2023–24 period have now been regularised, benefiting more than 13,000 teachers in Odisha.
The move is expected to bring long-awaited relief to thousands of educators who had been working under contractual conditions despite repeated demands for job security.
According to the official statement, the teachers will be considered regular employees from the date of their joining. However, they will receive notional benefits for the period from their joining date till December 31, 2025.
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