Fri Oct 24 02:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:
Summary:
A recent Supreme Court ruling in India mandates that in-service teachers in Andhra Pradesh, specifically in the Srikakulam district, must pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), even if they were employed before the test’s implementation in 2010. This decision has caused anxiety among approximately 9,800 teachers in the district who were hired before the TET requirement. The School Education Department is reportedly preparing to issue a notification for the TET exam, applicable to both unemployed individuals and current teachers. The ruling stipulates that teachers with more than five years of service must pass the TET within two years (by September 30, 2027) or face uncertainty regarding their continued employment. Exemptions may apply to teachers retiring before September 30, 2030, although TET qualification remains necessary for promotions. District Educational Officer (DEO) Ravibabu stated he has only learned about this development through social media and awaits official government guidelines before taking action.
News Article:
Supreme Court Ruling Sends Shockwaves Through Srikakulam Teacher Ranks: 9,800 Face Mandatory Eligibility Test
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh – October 23, 2025 – A recent Supreme Court decision has ignited a wave of concern among teachers in Srikakulam district. The ruling mandates that all in-service teachers, even those employed before the 2010 implementation of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), must now pass the exam to maintain their positions.
The directive impacts an estimated 9,800 teachers in the district who were hired before the TET became a requirement for employment. The School Education Department is reportedly preparing to release a notification for the TET, opening the exam to both unemployed candidates and currently employed teachers.
“There is undeniable anxiety amongst the teachers,” stated a source within the district’s education sector. “Many of these educators have decades of experience and now face the prospect of having to pass a standardized test to prove their competency.”
According to the Supreme Court ruling, teachers with more than five years of service must pass the TET by September 30, 2027. Failure to do so could jeopardize their continued employment. While teachers set to retire before September 30, 2030, might be exempt from the requirement, the TET remains mandatory for those seeking promotions.
The TET exam consists of a 2.5-hour test for 150 marks, where those belonging to OC category must score 90 Marks, BCs need 75 Marks and SC/ST/Differently-abled require 60 Marks.
When reached for comment, District Educational Officer (DEO) Ravibabu stated he was only aware of the Supreme Court’s decision through social media channels. “We have not yet received official guidelines from the government regarding the implementation of this ruling,” he said. “Once we receive official directives, we will take appropriate measures to organize the TET.”
The ruling has sparked widespread debate about its fairness and practicality, raising questions about the future of experienced teachers in Srikakulam and the broader implications for education policy in Andhra Pradesh. The situation is developing and ABN will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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