Madhya Pradesh to Recruit 20,000 Educators and Establish New Schools

Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced a significant recruitment drive for the School Education Department, aiming to fill 20,000 positions. Additionally, the state will see the establishment of 200 new 'Sandipani Vidyalayas' and schools in tribal areas, enhancing educational access. This initiative marks a substantial increase in the education budget and aims to improve the quality of education across the state. Stay tuned for more details on the recruitment process and eligibility criteria.

By Ambika Singh Oct 24, 2026, 13:27 IST

Major Educational Initiatives Announced

At an event hosted at Ravindra Bhavan, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh revealed plans to recruit around 20,000 staff members for the School Education Department. Additionally, he announced the creation of 200 'Sandipani Vidyalayas' throughout the state, alongside another 200 schools aimed at serving tribal communities. During this event, both the Chief Minister and Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh distributed compassionate appointment letters to 950 individuals.

Details on Recruitment for 20,000 Positions

In his address, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav emphasized that the budget allocated to the School Education Department has surged from ₹400 crore before 2003 to nearly ₹38,000 crore today. He confirmed that over 20,000 roles within the department will be filled soon, with further information regarding the recruitment schedule, eligibility requirements, and selection procedures to be released in an official notification.

New 'Sandipani Vidyalayas' and Tribal Schools

Alongside the recruitment drive, the establishment of 200 new 'Sandipani Vidyalayas' is set to take place, adding to the existing 369 schools already operational. Furthermore, to enhance educational access, 200 additional schools will be constructed in tribal regions. The Chief Minister also noted a significant increase in the number of students receiving laptops, rising from just 500 to 145,000.