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This GR partially fulfilled a long-standing demand. maharashtra government gr for shikshan sevak
For over a decade, Shikshan Sevaks operated on a highly criticized, low-income pay scale. Following massive protests from teacher unions and subsequent judicial interventions, the Maharashtra Cabinet issued a landmark GR on February 7, 2023, significantly increasing the monthly honorarium.
Due to huge backlogs and court intervention (Bombay High Court, PIL No. 56/2022), the state issued a new GR to clear pending cases. Click on the unique GR ID or download
The Maharashtra Government GR for Shikshan Sevak was issued on [Date] with the aim of recruiting 10,000 Shikshan Sevaks in the state. The GR outlines the eligibility criteria, selection process, and terms and conditions for the Shikshan Sevak posts.
: The post is officially recognized under the Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (MEPS) Regulation Act, 1977 , following amendments that integrated Shikshan Sevaks into the definition of "employees" during their probation. Key Entitlements & Regulations Government of Maharashtra Education Portal - SARAL For over a decade, Shikshan Sevaks operated on
| Resolution Date | Key Provisions/Updates | | :--- | :--- | | | A foundational GR that formally launched the Shikshan Sevak scheme. It was sanctioned for recognized private secondary/higher secondary schools, junior colleges, and B.Ed. colleges. | | 13th October, 2000 | Along with the GR dated 26.04.2006, this resolution established that the Shikshan Sevak Scheme is legally applicable only to 100% grant-in-aid schools. | | 27th February, 2003 | This GR served as a significant modification to the original scheme, introducing updates and revised provisions. | | 10th June, 2005 | This GR implemented the revised Shikshan Sevak Yojana in aided Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools, D.Ed. colleges, and other teacher training institutes. | | 18th February, 2016 | A pivotal recent GR that addressed a major issue in the scheme, ensuring that previous service as a Shikshan Sevak would be counted for pay fixation and seniority upon a fresh appointment. | | 2007 Amendment Act | The Maharashtra government enacted an amendment to the MEPS Act, 1977, which formally recognized the Shikshan Sevak position in legislation, stipulating a three-year probation period. |
The Maharashtra government has introduced various initiatives to improve the education sector in the state. One such initiative is the Shikshan Sevak scheme, which aims to provide skilled and trained teachers to schools across Maharashtra. In this article, we will discuss the Maharashtra Government GR (Government Resolution) for Shikshan Sevak, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and the application process.
According to the 2007 Amendment Act, every person appointed as a Shikshan Sevak is on probation for three years. Upon successful completion of this period, they are deemed to have been appointed and confirmed as a teacher.
| GR Number & Date | Title / Subject | Major Provisions | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Shikshan Sevak Scheme, 2007 | Introduction of the scheme. Initial honorarium: ₹3,000-4,500/month. Contract: 11 months. No leave, no pension, no permanency guarantee. | | GR No. शिक्षण-२०१५/(प्रि.क्र.२२)/१५, 10-Feb-2016 | Revision of Honorarium & Leave Policy | Increased honorarium to ₹15,000-20,000. Granted 15 casual leaves + 15 medical leaves per year. | | GR No. शिक्षण-२०१६/(प्रि.क्र.८९)/१६, 12-Sep-2017 | Conversion of Shikshan Sevak to Permanent Teacher | After 3 years of satisfactory service + passing departmental exam, Sevak eligible for permanent cadre. | | GR No. शिक्षण-२०१९/(प्रि.क्र.७७)/१९, 30-Sep-2019 | Implementation of Supreme Court Order (W.P. No. 349/2006) | Mandates full pay scale (7th CPC/Pay Matrix) for Shikshan Sevaks who completed 5+ years of continuous service as of 1-Apr-2019. | | GR No. शिक्षण-२०२१/(प्रि.क्र.३६)/२१, 15-Jul-2021 | Clarification on Pay Parity & Age Relaxation | Confirms pay parity for Sevaks with >5 years service. Provides age relaxation for TET/CTET for permanency process. |