Bihar's New Domicile Policy for Teacher Recruitment

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a new domicile policy for recruiting government teachers, prioritizing local residents. The changes will be implemented from the upcoming Teachers Recruitment Exam this year. The policy aims to enhance the education system as state elections approach.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar introduced a domicile policy for the recruitment of government teachers, aiming to prioritize local candidates. However, the percentage reserved for state residents remains unspecified.

This policy comes in the run-up to the state assembly elections, slated for later this year. Kumar emphasized ongoing efforts since 2005 to strengthen the education system by appointing more teachers.

Starting with this year's Teachers Recruitment Exam, the policy changes will also impact future exams. Additionally, the Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test is set to precede the TRE-5 in 2026.

(With inputs from agencies.)