Patna High Court: No Age Relaxation for Teachers in BPSC Phase 3 Recruitment
In the third phase of teacher recruitment in Bihar, candidates will not receive an age relaxation of 10 years, following a recent decision by the Patna High Court. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has begun the examination process today, July 19, which will continue until July 22.
In the third phase of teacher recruitment in Bihar, candidates will not receive an age relaxation of 10 years, following a recent decision by the Patna High Court. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has begun the examination process today, July 19, which will continue until July 22.
No Age Relaxation for Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2024
Key Details:
- Examination Dates: July 19 - July 22, 2024
- Decision: No age relaxation of 10 years
- Authority: Patna High Court
- Reason: Petition requesting age relaxation was rejected
Petition and Court Decision
A petition was filed requesting a 10-year age relaxation in the third phase of the recruitment drive. The Patna High Court rejected this petition, leading the BPSC to issue a notice confirming the absence of any age relaxation for candidates. This is a departure from the first phase of the recruitment drive, where such a relaxation was provided.
Vacancy and Examination Details
For the third phase of the recruitment drive, approximately 87,774 vacancies have been announced for various teaching positions, including:
- Primary Teacher (PRT)
- Upper Primary Teacher (UPRT)
- Secondary Teacher
- Other posts
Candidates appearing for the recruitment examination must carry their admit cards to gain entry to the examination centers.
Official Statement and Rules
The state’s Education Department stated that the matter is dismissed in accordance with the Bihar State School (Recruitment, Transfer, Disciplinary Action, and Service Conditions) Rules, 2023.
Supplementary Results for the First Phase
The Patna High Court has also ordered the release of the supplementary results for the first phase of the recruitment drive. The results for the first phase were released in October 2023, with around 2773 candidates successfully clearing the examination out of 4797 announced vacancies. However, due to the non-issuance of supplementary results, 2024 seats remained vacant. The court has mandated the release of these supplementary results to fill the remaining positions.
Summary Table: Key Dates and Events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Third Phase Examination | July 19, 2024 |
| End of Third Phase Examination | July 22, 2024 |
| First Phase Results Announcement | October 2023 |
| Number of Vacancies Announced for Third Phase | 87,774 |
| Number of Candidates Cleared in First Phase | 2773 |
| Total Vacancies in First Phase | 4797 |
| Seats Vacant Due to Non-Issuance of Supplementary Results | 2024 |