The Gujarat State Primary Education Selection Committee has announced a major recruitment drive for government primary schools under district and municipal education committees across the state. Approximately 3,966 vacancies will be filled through this process, including positions for Vidyasahayak (primary teachers), special educators, and head teachers under a special drive for persons with disabilities. Eligible candidates can apply online between June 1 and June 10.
Vacancy Details
According to the official notification released by the Directorate of Primary Education, the recruitment spans several categories. For Vidyasahayak (Class I to V in mediums other than Gujarati), there are 987 vacancies. For special educators in Gujarati medium, 1,841 vacancies are available for Class I to V and 1,067 vacancies for Class VI to VIII. Additionally, 71 posts of head teachers are set aside exclusively for candidates with disabilities under a dedicated recruitment initiative.
Application Process
The online application process will start at noon on June 1 and continue until 5pm on June 10. Candidates must submit their applications through the official website of the selection committee. Applicants are advised to carefully review all instructions regarding educational qualifications, pay scale, age limit, relaxation criteria, selection process, and the list of help centres before applying.
Selection and Merit
The notification clarifies that recruitment of Vidyasahayaks will be carried out strictly on a merit basis, in line with existing rules and resolutions of the education department. Details of vacancies for each district and municipal education committee will be published on the website after the completion of the district transfer camp for primary teachers.
Reservation Policy
Furthermore, the notification states that if candidates from reserved categories are not available, eligible candidates from the general category will be considered according to norms.
