Federation demands confirmation for part-time teachers in government schools
The Tamil Nadu Part-time Teachers’ Federation is demanding the regularization of over 11,000 part-time teachers before the state government fills new vacancies. They argue that many teachers have served for years without adequate pay or job security.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing struggle for labor rights and job security within the public education sector.
The Tamil Nadu Part-time Teachers’ Federation (TNPTF) has reiterated its demand for confirmation of 11,733 part-time teachers working in government schools across the State before filling vacancies through the Teachers Recruitment Board.
The call came ahead of the Budget session of the Legislative Assembly scheduled to commence on August 5, with Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presenting the State Budget for 2026-27.
According to a TNPTF representation this week, part-time teachers have been working for long without any change in their emoluments. These teachers were initially paid ₹10,000 a month. An additional ₹2,500 was sanctioned after widespread protests over the issue.
They were appointed in 2016 to teach subjects such as Physical Education, Art, Tailoring, Horticulture, Computer Science, and Life Sciences in government schools to expose students to co-curricular activities.
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