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Parliamentary committee reports high staff vacancies in CBSE and NCERT

A parliamentary committee report has highlighted significant staff shortages within the Central Board of Secondary Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training. The committee noted that 44 percent of positions in the CBSE examination department are vacant, while over half of the sanctioned posts at NCERT remain unfilled. These vacancies have raised concerns regarding the security and transparency of examination processes, as well as the effective implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.

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What Happened

A parliamentary committee report presented on Wednesday revealed that the examination department of the Central Board of Secondary Education has a vacancy rate of approximately 44 percent. The report further indicated that the National Council of Educational Research and Training is operating with more than 50 percent of its sanctioned positions vacant. The committee expressed concern that these shortages force the reliance on contract workers for sensitive and confidential examination tasks.

The committee warned that the high number of vacancies poses a risk to the transparency and security of the examination system. It emphasized that permanent staff are essential for managing sensitive educational functions. The report also noted that the current staffing levels at NCERT are impacting the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, while the existing workforce at CBSE is facing increased pressure due to the vacant roles.

Key Facts

  1. The CBSE examination department has a 44 percent vacancy rate.
  2. Over 50 percent of sanctioned posts at NCERT are currently vacant.
  3. A parliamentary committee report highlighted these staffing shortages.
  4. The committee expressed concerns about the reliance on contract staff for sensitive examination duties.
  5. Staff shortages at NCERT are affecting the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.

The Timeline3

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 13 Aug

    1. UjAmar Ujala
      CBSE Exam: सीबीएसई परीक्षा विभाग में 44% पद खाली, संसद की समिति ने जताया गड़बड़ी का खतरा; ठेके पर कितना भरोसा?
    2. Qaqaumi-awaz
      ’سی بی ایس ای شعبۂ امتحان‘ میں 44 فیصد عہدے خالی، پارلیمانی کمیٹی نے ممکنہ بے ضابطگیوں کا خطرہ کیا ظاہر
    3. NDNDTV
      Parliamentary Panel Flags NCERT, CBSE Staff Shortage; 56% Posts Vacant

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