The Bihar education department has uncovered 1,205 “duplicate” contractual teachers sharing the same roll number, prompting physical verification. These irregularities were revealed during a competency examination, affecting a significant number of Bihar’s contractual teachers. Passing the examination grants government employee status, but failure leads to dismissal. District-wise analysis shows high instances in Nawada, Muzaffarpur, and Gaya. Further actions are imminent against those found involved in illegal practices. Bihar Education Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary remained unavailable for comment.
Source: Times of India/TOI