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Maharashtra Government GR for Shikshan Sevak The Maharashtra Government Resolution (GR) for Shikshan Sevaks governs the recruitment, honorarium, and service conditions of probationary teachers in the state. 📌 What is the Shikshan Sevak Scheme?

The 2024 GR: Resuming Direct Recruitment (Pavitra Portal)

The most recent significant development is the GR issued in mid-2024 regarding the direct recruitment of teachers through the Pavitra Portal.

Case 1: High Court (Aurangabad Bench) – 2018

Issue: Zilla Parishad Jalna terminated over 800 Shikshan Sevaks after 3 years, claiming they were mere contract employees. Judgment: The court struck down the termination, directing the government to issue a GR clarifying that "continuous service of 3 years creates a legitimate expectation of permanency." This led to the 19th April 2018 GR.

The school management can terminate services with one month's notice if performance or behavior is found unsatisfactory during the probation period. Latest Related GRs (2024–2025) Recruitment Rules:

Contractual Alternatives: For certain vacancies in schools with low student counts (fewer than 20), the government also allows the appointment of D.Ed/B.Ed qualified candidates on a contractual basis with a fixed salary of ₹15,000. Related Recent Updates (2024-2025)

  1. Maharashtra Directorate of Education website: education.maharashtra.gov.in → GR/Circulars → “Shikshan Sevak”
  2. Maharashtra Gazette: gazettes.maharashtra.gov.in (search for “Shikshan Sevak”)
  3. District Zilla Parishad websites (under “Shikshan Vibhag” → “Important GRs”)

Maharashtra Government GR for Shikshan Sevak: A Complete Breakdown of Rights, Pay Scale, and Permanent Appointment

Published on: May 4, 2026
Category: Maharashtra Education Policy | Shikshan Sevak Rules

The Shikshan Sevak program is a game-changing move by the Maharashtra government to revamp the state's education system. Under this initiative, the government will appoint highly qualified and experienced teachers, known as Shikshan Sevaks, to lead the state's schools and educational institutions. The program's primary objective is to provide quality education to students, focusing on academic excellence, and bridge the gap between urban and rural education.

Maharashtra Government Gr For Shikshan Sevak ((exclusive))

Maharashtra Government GR for Shikshan Sevak The Maharashtra Government Resolution (GR) for Shikshan Sevaks governs the recruitment, honorarium, and service conditions of probationary teachers in the state. 📌 What is the Shikshan Sevak Scheme?

The 2024 GR: Resuming Direct Recruitment (Pavitra Portal)

The most recent significant development is the GR issued in mid-2024 regarding the direct recruitment of teachers through the Pavitra Portal. maharashtra government gr for shikshan sevak

Case 1: High Court (Aurangabad Bench) – 2018

Issue: Zilla Parishad Jalna terminated over 800 Shikshan Sevaks after 3 years, claiming they were mere contract employees. Judgment: The court struck down the termination, directing the government to issue a GR clarifying that "continuous service of 3 years creates a legitimate expectation of permanency." This led to the 19th April 2018 GR. Maharashtra Government GR for Shikshan Sevak The Maharashtra

The school management can terminate services with one month's notice if performance or behavior is found unsatisfactory during the probation period. Latest Related GRs (2024–2025) Recruitment Rules: Maharashtra Directorate of Education website: education

Contractual Alternatives: For certain vacancies in schools with low student counts (fewer than 20), the government also allows the appointment of D.Ed/B.Ed qualified candidates on a contractual basis with a fixed salary of ₹15,000. Related Recent Updates (2024-2025)

  1. Maharashtra Directorate of Education website: education.maharashtra.gov.in → GR/Circulars → “Shikshan Sevak”
  2. Maharashtra Gazette: gazettes.maharashtra.gov.in (search for “Shikshan Sevak”)
  3. District Zilla Parishad websites (under “Shikshan Vibhag” → “Important GRs”)

Maharashtra Government GR for Shikshan Sevak: A Complete Breakdown of Rights, Pay Scale, and Permanent Appointment

Published on: May 4, 2026
Category: Maharashtra Education Policy | Shikshan Sevak Rules

The Shikshan Sevak program is a game-changing move by the Maharashtra government to revamp the state's education system. Under this initiative, the government will appoint highly qualified and experienced teachers, known as Shikshan Sevaks, to lead the state's schools and educational institutions. The program's primary objective is to provide quality education to students, focusing on academic excellence, and bridge the gap between urban and rural education.