Following the Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009, the government issued a GR making TET (Maharashtra TET or CTET) mandatory. It also increased the honorarium to match the minimum pay scale of a regular teacher (initially Rs. 20,000+).
The Maharashtra government’s "Shikshan Sevak" scheme—governed by a series of Government Resolutions (GRs)—has been a cornerstone of the state’s school education system for over two decades. Designed as a probationary pathway for aspiring teachers, this scheme has shaped the careers of tens of thousands of educators. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the Shikshan Sevak GR, covering its origin, key provisions, recent amendments (including the crucial 2026 update), eligibility criteria, benefits, and the future outlook for these educators.
Following the Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009, the government issued a GR making TET (Maharashtra TET or CTET) mandatory. It also increased the honorarium to match the minimum pay scale of a regular teacher (initially Rs. 20,000+).
The Maharashtra government’s "Shikshan Sevak" scheme—governed by a series of Government Resolutions (GRs)—has been a cornerstone of the state’s school education system for over two decades. Designed as a probationary pathway for aspiring teachers, this scheme has shaped the careers of tens of thousands of educators. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the Shikshan Sevak GR, covering its origin, key provisions, recent amendments (including the crucial 2026 update), eligibility criteria, benefits, and the future outlook for these educators.