Major Recruitment of 524 Teachers in Pune Zilla Parishad; 129 Candidates Hired in Second Phase

Pune: A large-scale recruitment of teachers has been carried out to fill vacancies in Pune Zilla Parishad schools. Through the 'Pavitra' portal, 129 teachers have been appointed in the second phase. With 395 teachers recruited in the first phase and 129 in the second, a total of 524 teachers have now been appointed. This will significantly help address the shortage of teachers in Zilla Parishad schools across rural areas. A total of 593 vacancies were reported to the government for recruitment under the Zilla Parishad. In the first phase, 436 teachers became available, of whom 395 were appointed on September 17, 2026, following a counseling process. Subsequently, another 140 teachers became available in the second phase. On Tuesday (November 3), the counseling process for 129 of these teachers was completed, and they were granted their appointments—bringing the total number of recruits to 524. Education Officer Lalita Dahitule stated that these appointments will fill a significant number of vacancies, ensuring that students receive consistent, high-quality education. She added that the presence of these teachers will strengthen the academic environment in the schools and contribute to improving student performance. Zilla Parishad Vice-President Vivek Valse-Patil remarked, "Teachers are the backbone of quality education for students. Ensuring that these 129 newly recruited teachers join their respective schools as soon as possible will directly benefit the students. Our top priority is to resolve the teacher shortage and elevate the standard of education in Zilla Parishad schools." He further emphasized that the administration is focused on completing the recruitment process in a timely manner to ensure that students in rural areas receive quality education and that the overall academic standards in the schools are enhanced.