Tuesday, May 22, 2012

ATET : Assam govt appoints 26000 school teachers



ASSAM TET  ATET : Assam govt appoints 26000 school teachers



Guwahati, May 20 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi handed over the appointment letters to the officially appointed 26000 teaching candidates, who passed the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), which was conducted by the state education department.

Assam government appointed the school teachers during a function held at Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati on Sunday,

“The state government was committed to providing jobs to the eligible persons and on its policy the government had recruited 26,100 eligible youths for the teachers post,” Gogoi said.

Among the 26,100 appointed teachers, 18,297 posts are for primary schools, 2,120 posts for upper primary (science) and 5,732 posts for upper primary (social science).

He said, “For need to the better infrastructure in the education sector in the state, government had made such kind of policies.”

Assam Education and Health Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarmah, Parliamentary Secretary of Education Department Rekibuddin Ahmed, former Assam Education Minister Gautam Bora and other officials of the state education department were also present at the occasion.

However, the Assam Tribal Sangha alleged that, there had been largescale conversion in the TET lists prepared for appointment of the teachers in lower primary and upper primary schools.

They claimed that the scheduled tribes (STs) category post was converted to general category.

News info : indiablooms.com (20.5.12)


ATET : 26000 begin new chapter in life as teachers


ATET : 26000 begin new chapter in life as teachers


Assam Teacher Eligibity Test News :
GUWAHATI: State education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that teachers will not have to approach politicians for jobs anymore. He was speaking at the ceremony where appointment letters were handed over to thousands of candidates who had succeeded to clear the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET). Almost a year after announcement of TET, around 26,100 applicants who had appeared for the statewide exams received their engagement letters.

Thousands of successful candidates from across the state turned up at the National Stadium in the outskirts of the city to collect their letters of engagement for the posts of assistant teachers under the Sharba Shiksha Abhigyan for lower and upper primary schools of the state.


"This is the dawn of a change in the history of the state. Aspiring teachers from Dhubri to Sadiya will no longer have to knock on the doors of politicians to book a slot for the post of a teacher. Our plans were criticized in different spheres, but now after one year all I can say is that it is only through optimism that Assam can be uplifted," said Sarma.

He added that TET was not the end of the road for the state government and the initiative was made to give justice to scores of people who have been given a raw deal in the past. The main objective needs to be focused on the students who have been left in the lurch for a long time. The minister also urged the newly appointed teachers to instill a spirit of knowledge amongst students and take their jobs seriously for the benefit of society. TET was announced last year with a view to fill the gap in primary education that arose due to the dearth of teachers. Exams were held in various centres across the state in January and thousands of candidates appeared for it.

Chief minister Tarun Gogoi said: "Education is an important factor in our society and we must take proper initiatives keeping this in our perspective. This is a great and historic day for us as one community, and keeping this in mind the teachers should make sure that justice is meted out to the students." Also present at the ceremony were Rekibuddin Ahmed, parliamentary secretary of education, B K Das, director of elementary education and L S Chansing, mission commissioner of Assam Sarbha Siksha Abhijan.

News : Times of India (21.5.12)

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Assam mulls teachers’ test - Move aimed at quality teaching



Assam mulls teachers’ test - Move aimed at quality teaching



Assam Govt. going to conduct teaching aptitude test for newly appointed teachers to maintain quality, those who fails this test will be given voluntary retirement.


Why for new teachers, Why not for all teachers and officers and for all.
Quality is required at every stage, and those who are involved any type of corruption should be out from Government service and same should be adopted for politicians as well.



Guwahati, May 19: The Assam education department has decided to conduct evaluation test for all newly appointed schoolteachers to maintain quality teaching.

Education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said only those who pass the test, which will cover aptitude, ethics, sincerity and innovative teaching skills, will be allowed to continue in service. Those who fail to clear the test will be given voluntary retirement.

“In the proposed test, marks will be allotted to teachers who maintain a positive attitude towards teaching. Marks will also be given on the basis of feedback given by students and parents on teachers’ involvement in teaching. Teachers who maintain ethics by not involving themselves with any political party and other non-academic activities will also be given marks,” Sarma said.

The education department said the proposal would be placed before the cabinet within 10 to 15 days. Once approved, it will amend the service rules for teachers.

Sarma said if the cabinet approves the proposal, Assam would become the first state in the country to conduct such test for teachers.

A teacher will have to appear for the test thrice during his or her service tenure. The first test would be conducted on completion of five years, the second after seven years and the last one after 12 years, he added.

“The sole objective of conducting such a test is to spot the teachers who are reluctant and not dedicated to their profession. The government does not want teachers to join the profession just to earn a livelihood. Teaching is a profession where one needs to be passionate and dedicated. The move is to do away with reluctance to teach sincerely,” Sarma said.

He said there were several instances of schoolteachers giving classes a miss for politics and unionism and this adversely affected the education system in the state.

The announcement comes a day before 26,109 candidates, who have cleared the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET), will get their appointment letters at a function to be attended by chief minister Tarun Gogoi at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium at Sarusajai Sports Complex here.

Sarma said this would be the first time that such a huge number of teachers would be appointed in the state through an “extremely transparent” process.

He said there were 28,213 vacant posts of teachers in lower primary and upper primary schools in the state but only 26,109 candidates would be recruited because of non-availability of eligible candidates for appointment in schools in the Sixth Schedule districts of the state.

The government will spend Rs 419.15 crore annually to pay salaries to these teachers. While the Centre will bear 75 per cent of the expenditure, the state will bear the rest.


News : telegraphindia.com ( 20.5.12)

ATET / Assam TET : Final List of Assam TET 2011 On May 16, 2012


ATET / Assam TET : Final List of Assam TET 2011 On May 16, 2012



The final list of qualified candidates of Assam TET 2011 will be declared on May 16 and their appointment letters would be presented on May 20 or a day or two after at a function scheduled at Sarusajai stadium.
Announcing this before media persons here on Sunday, Education and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the qualified candidates would also undergo a five-day orientation session before joining their posts.
Today, the government declared the final list for six districts and a total of 2405 candidates have qualified to serve as teachers in rural and interior areas of the State. In Kokrajhar district, the total number of qualified candidates is 632, in Karbi Anglong it is 431, in North Cachar it is 57, in Chirang it is 368, in Baksa it is 401 and in Udalguri it is 516.

“All selected candidates will have to intimate us about the district they have chosen by May 10. Even those who have already informed us about their option will have to do it again,” said Sarma adding that this process can be fulfilled either online or by approaching the help desks in the Sarba Siksha offices in all districts.

Sarma also revealed that union Minister of Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal has assured that the centre would give the nod for additional 27,405 teachers posts in the State.
“We have embarked on this mission to implement the RTE in its true spirit and expect the newly appointed teachers would give their best,” said Sarma.


News : manipurhub.com (6.5.12)

ATET / Assam TET : May 20 is Assam’s date with education history


ATET / Assam TET : May 20 is Assam’s date with education history
Many teachers vacancies still NOT filled due to non availability of TET qualified candidates.
Another 25000 Posts of Teachers are sectioned. And recruitment process will start in next 3 months.

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In a massive recruitment drive, 26,100 candidates who cleared TET will be given appointment letters

By our Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI, May 16: At long last, candidates who have cleared the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) now have a reason to rejoice. The Assam Government will recruit 26,100 teachers in schools across the State, including the Sixth Schedule districts, and appointment letters will be issued to the candidates on May 20.

This was announced by State Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday. This recruitment drive has been vaunted by the minister as the first mass recruitment drive in the history of Assam.

The appointment letters will be handed over to the candidates by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at a ceremonial distribution function to be held at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati. “The final list of the successful candidates is available on the websites www.ssaassam.gov.in and www.tetassam.com. The 26,100 candidates will be recruited on a contractual basis. The Centre will bear 75 per cent of their salaries while the State Government will bear the remaining 25 per cent. Of the 26,100 teachers, 18,257 will be appointed in lower primary schools while the remaining will be appointed in upper primary schools,” said Sarma.

He also said that the Central Government had sanctioned another 25,000 posts of teachers in Assam and the recruitment process for these posts would start within the next three months.

“In the appointment letter that will be issued on May 20, the district in which the respective candidates have been appointed will be mentioned. From June 1 to June 5, there will be an orientation programme for the candidates. This programme will be conducted district-wise, and during this period the Deputy Commissioners of the respective districts will give each candidate the name of the schools where he/she has to serve,” said Sarma.  He further said, “Candidates will have to collect their own appointment letters on May 20. If anyone cannot do so due to some genuine reason, he will have to inform the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan head office by submitting an application.”

The minister reiterated that the candidates would be appointed in rural and interior areas. “Under no circumstance will these jobs be transferred to urban areas,” he said.

An academic inspector will be appointed for every 15 schools in a district to monitor and evaluate the performance and activities of the teachers who will be appointed soon.

“Till the Right to Education (RTE) Act exists in the country, these jobs will be there,” said Sarma, and added, “Due to insufficient candidates, 2,114 posts in the Sixth Schedule areas are lying vacant.”

Regarding the appointment of teachers to permanent posts, the minister said that the State Education Department had taken up the issue with the State Finance Department.

News : sentinelassam.com (16.5.12)

ATET / Assam TET : 26109 teachers to get job letters in Assam on Sunday

ATET Assam TET : 26109 teachers to get job letters in Assam on Sunday



Guwahati, May 16: All the 26,109 candidates who have cleared the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) will get their appointment letters on Sunday.

Their names, along with the district where they will be posted, will be uploaded on the websites of TET and Axom Sarba Siksha Abhijan Mission at 6pm today, Assam education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said today. This is the first time such a huge number of teachers are being appointed in the state through an “extremely transparent” process, he added.

The appointment letters will be distributed at a function to be attended by chief minister Tarun Gogoi at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in the Sarusajai Sports Complex here, Sarma said.

The candidates will have to collect the letters personally by showing their original TET pass certificates-cum-marksheets. If someone cannot be present in person, he or she will have to make prior application to the Axom Sarba Siksha Abhijan Mission and their letters will be sent to them by post, he added.


Sarma said there were 28,213 vacant posts of teachers in lower primary and upper primary schools in the state but only 26,109 candidates would be recruited because of non-availability of eligible candidates for appointment in schools in the Sixth Schedule districts of the state.

The government has decided not to appoint candidates from other districts in schools in the Sixth Schedule districts because of protests from some quarters.

Of the 26,109 candidates, 18,257 will be appointed to lower primary schools and 2,120 for maths and science and 5,732 for social science in upper primary schools.

Sarma said orientation camps for these candidates would be held at the district headquarters from June 1 to 5. After the counselling, the district administration will decide who will be posted in which school based on their aptitude. Female candidates will not be posted in remote or interior areas, he added.

Sarma made it clear that the posts were available in schools in rural areas only and, therefore, there would be no transfer to urban areas.

According to him, the move is a step towards strengthening and improving the quality of education in the state in compliance with the Right to Education Act, 2009.

Besides, for every 15 schools in the state, one academic inspector will be appointed by September this year to monitor the functioning of the schools.

These inspectors, who will be selected from the TET-passed candidates, will be provided computers so that they can immediately file their inspection reports, which will be monitored by the state education department.


News : telegraphindia.com (17.5.12)

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Assam / ATET : TET appointment letters on May 20


Assam / ATET : TET appointment letters on May 20


Assam Teacher Eligibility Test News : -

GUWAHATI: Education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the candidates who cleared the first-ever state-conducted Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) will be given their appointment letters on May 20 at Sarusajai Stadium.

Addressing a meeting, Sarma said, "There were around 28,213 posts vacant and we have selected 26,100 candidates. Some of the seats are still vacant as we could not find suitable candidates for these posts in the 6th schedule areas. However, these posts will soon be filled up."

Regarding the distribution of the appointment letters, the minister said that every candidate will have to bring their TET marksheet along with them on May 20 and only after showing the mark sheet, the appointment letter will be handed over to them. "If a candidate cannot be present on that day, he/she must inform us so that their appointment letter can be sent by post," Sarma said.

Around 18,257 candidates have been selected for lower primary, 2,120 candidates for upper primary to teach Math and Science and 5,732 candidates to teach Social Science. Sarma added that the selected candidates can see their names and the district they are to be posted at in the TET website on Wednesday evening.

A special orientation programme will be organized for the selected candidates from June 1 to 5 and during the programme, the candidates will be told about their place of posting.

Other than that, an academic inspector will also be appointed for every 15 schools, who will monitor the classes as well as the teachers' performances.

The minister also mentioned that a special diploma in elementary education (D.ED) course would be introduced for the selected candidates from next year itself and by 2015, all the teachers will have to enroll themselves for the course.

"The course has been approved by the National Teachers' Council and the course will be conducted by KK Handique Open University at distance learning mode. The course will be free of cost as the government will be investing Rs 20,000 on each candidate," he said


News : Times of India (17.5.12)