Maharashtra Government Gr For Shikshan Sevak Now

With the shift towards regularization, appointed teachers are now brought under the purview of the NPS (National Pension System) or the state’s pension rules, securing their post-retirement future—a benefit that was previously denied to temporary appointees.

Several GR clauses have been challenged in the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad & Nagpur Benches) and the Supreme Court.

As of May 2026, a final verdict is awaited. But present GRs explicitly exclude prior service from pension calculation. maharashtra government gr for shikshan sevak

Issue: Was the 3-year permanency rule retrospective? Judgment: The SC held that Shikshan Sevaks appointed before 2018 would have their service counted from the date of joining, but the right to permanency applies only from the date the GR was issued. The state must create supernumerary posts if no regular vacancy exists.

The Shikshan Sevak scheme was introduced by the Maharashtra Department of School Education to fill vacancies caused by the backlog of permanent teacher posts (mainly under Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, and Government Aided schools). Instead of direct permanent recruitment, the government opted for a contractual model with a defined probation-like period. As of May 2026, a final verdict is awaited

Key objectives of the scheme:

However, for years, Shikshan Sevaks worked on low fixed honorariums, lacked pension benefits, and faced arbitrary termination. This led to widespread protests, court cases, and finally, a series of progressive Government Resolutions (GRs) . Issue: Was the 3-year permanency rule retrospective

| Feature | Old System (Shikshan Sevak) | New System (Based on Recent GRs) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Appointment Status | Shikshan Sevak (Trainee) | Probationary Teacher | | Pay Scale | Lower/Stipend during probation | Full Pay Scale from Day 1 | | Appointment Authority | Local Self-Government (ZP/Municipal) | Centralized via Pavitra Portal | | Probation Period | 3 Years | 2 Years (Standard Govt Probation) | | Eligibility | TET not always mandatory at appointment | TET Mandatory for appointment |

The Shikshan Sevak (SS) scheme was introduced by the School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra, to fill teacher vacancies in Zilla Parishad (ZP), Municipal Corporation, and aided schools. The scheme aimed to provide cost-effective staffing while creating a pool of trained teachers for future permanent appointments.

The cumulative effect of various GRs grants Shikshan Sevaks the following enforceable rights:

Due to huge backlogs and court intervention (Bombay High Court, PIL No. 56/2022), the state issued a new GR to clear pending cases.