Over 13,700 Teaching Vacancies in KVs and Navodaya Schools, Govt Assures Ongoing Recruitment Efforts

India’s central school systems — Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) — are currently facing a significant shortage of teaching staff, with over 13,700 positions lying vacant, the Ministry of Education informed Parliament.

Responding to a written query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary revealed that 8,618 vacancies exist in KVs, while JNVs account for an additional 5,083 unfilled posts, taking the total deficit to 13,701.

The minister attributed the shortfall to a range of factors, including the expansion of new schools, retirements, resignations, promotions, transfers, and institutional upgrades, all of which continuously generate new vacancies.

He emphasized that recruitment is an ongoing process carried out in accordance with established rules, with efforts underway to fill positions as quickly as possible. In the meantime, both KVs and JNVs are relying on contractual teachers to ensure that academic activities continue without disruption.

Chaudhary also reassured that despite the staffing gaps, student performance and academic standards remain stable, as reflected in consistent examination outcomes.

Source: Indian Express