Mumbai: Maharashtra government schools may soon expand computer education to include artificial intelligence (AI), coding and data science, but around 8,000 experienced computer teachers are still waiting for regular government appointments, even as the state undertakes a fresh teacher recruitment drive.
Teachers appointed under the Central government-sponsored Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Schools scheme are also seeking regular posts. With the deadline nearing, the association has urged the school education department to take immediate action. First, they want a special government resolution allowing eligible computer teachers to be adjusted through the Pavitra Portal recruitment process. They have also sought immediate adjustment against vacant or surplus posts in their respective districts.
The scheme was discontinued in 2018, leaving experienced computer teachers without regular work in schools. Around 8,000 experienced teachers have been waiting to be adjusted in government service, according to the Maharashtra State Computer Teachers Association. The teachers’ demand is also pending despite a Bombay High Court order of March 24, 2026.
The high court had directed the government to take necessary action within six months, according to the teacher.
The teachers have made three demands before the government.
“Before starting fresh recruitment, the government should take steps to adjust experienced and eligible computer teachers in available vacant or surplus posts. A special government decision should be issued for their adjustment through the Pavitra Portal.
We want the eligible teachers to be given permanent service before the second phase of recruitment,” said Manoj Kamble, secretary of the Maharashtra State Computer Teachers Association.
