Sun Jan 25 13:18:40 UTC 2026: # Frustration Mounts as Tamil Nadu Graduate Teachers Await Appointments, Demand Fair Hiring Practices

The Story:
Graduate teachers in Tamil Nadu who successfully cleared the 2024 recruitment examination are voicing their frustration over the state government’s delay in filling BT Assistants and Block Resource Teacher Educator (BRTE) positions. Candidates are urging the government to prioritize appointing those who have already passed the rigorous recruitment process instead of conducting a fresh examination. The delay affects approximately 34,200 qualified candidates and highlights a long-standing issue with unfilled BRTE posts, some of which have been vacant for 15 years.

Key Points:

  • Approximately 37,000 candidates qualified in the 2024 Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) exam across Tamil Nadu.
  • The TRB initially notified 3,192 vacancies for BT Assistants and BRTEs, filling only 2,800, leaving 392 posts vacant.
  • 726 BRTE posts have remained vacant for 15 years.
  • The TRB’s 2024–25 annual plan includes a fresh recruitment examination for 1,205 BT Assistants and BRTE vacancies.
  • S. Thennarasu, coordinator, reports that around 34,200 candidates who cleared multiple eligibility tests, including the Tamil Eligibility Test and the 2024 teacher recruitment examination, are still awaiting appointments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tamil Nadu government faces pressure to address the backlog of qualified teachers awaiting appointment.
  • The decision to hold a fresh recruitment exam despite a pool of qualified candidates raises concerns about fairness and efficiency.
  • The long-standing vacancies in BRTE positions indicate systemic issues in teacher allocation and recruitment within the state.
  • Lack of government action could lead to protests or legal action from the teacher’s union.
  • This situation may negatively impact the morale of educators and the quality of education in Tamil Nadu.

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