Government approves engagement of 3,100 teachers for CBSE-affiliated schools

SHIMLA 28 October, 2026

The government has approved the engagement of 3,100 teachers of various categories under different schemes for government schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to be covered in the second phase. A spokesperson of the state government said here today that the decision aims to strengthen the teaching faculty, ensure the availability of subject-specific teachers and facilitate quality education in government schools adopting the CBSE curriculum.

He said that 600 teachers, including 240 English teachers and 360 Mathematics teachers, would be engaged under the sub-scheme for the Engagement of Professional English and Mathematics Teachers.

He said that 2,500 teachers will be engaged under the Scheme for the Engagement of Teachers in Government Schools affiliated with the CBSE on a fixed honorarium/consolidated amount basis. These include 240 Hindi teachers, 199 Political Science teachers, 199 History teachers, 202 Economics teachers, 120 Physics teachers, 120 Chemistry teachers, 240 Biology teachers, 240 Sanskrit teachers, 120 Computer teachers, 120 Music teachers, 240 Commerce teachers, 240 Physical Education teachers and 220 Fine Arts teachers.

The spokesperson said that the selection of these teachers will be conducted through a competitive examination by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog. The selected teachers will be paid a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 30,000.

In a significant step towards maintaining teaching standards, the state government has also decided to make the Teacher Eligibility Test a compulsory qualification for the posts of English and Mathematics teachers.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was committed to strengthening the education system and providing quality education to students in government schools. He said that the introduction of the CBSE curriculum in government schools was an important step towards improving academic standards and expanding educational opportunities for students across the state.

The Chief Minister further said that the government was undertaking necessary reforms to improve educational infrastructure, teaching standards and learning outcomes. He emphasised that providing students with access to quality education was essential for their overall development and a brighter future. He said that the state government would continue to take progressive steps to strengthen government schools and equip students with the knowledge and skills required to meet future challenges.