In a historic decision with the aim of strengthening inclusive education, the Punjab government has announced the recruitment of 3,600 special education teachers in government schools in the state. 3600 Special Education Teachers Recruitment 2025 Punjab is an initiative to hire the first massive work for special teachers, which aims to provide very important assistance to children with special requirements (CWSN).
Why Punjab Special Education Teacher Recruitment?
Till now, Punjab had only 386 special teachers, all were working on a contractual basis since 2005, to complete about 47,979 CWSN students to enroll in government and government aided schools. The deficiency has been worrying. For example, Ludhiana alone has 7,330 special students, but only 30 teachers to serve them.
This recruitment drive is a game-shineer, not only for the education system, but also for thousands of students and their families who have been struggling for long adequate support.
Punjab Special Education Teacher Recruitment 2025 Phase
The education department of Punjab has the sanctioned strength of 3,917 posts for special teachers, and the upcoming recruitment will finally start to fill this difference. Additionally, currently 386 contractual special teachers serving in schools will be regularized, recognizing their contribution and ensuring job security. Hiring will be in three stages:
- Year 1: 1,100 teachers
- Year 2: 1,200 teachers
- Year 3: 1,300 teachers
Legal shock behind this step
In February, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) took notice after receiving a complaint from the unemployed Vishwesh Sinkya Extremor Union. The Commission directed the state to work fast. Then in March, the Supreme Court ordered all states and UT to inform and start the recruitment of special teachers by 28 March 2025. However, with a delay of over three months, the Finance Department of Punjab has now approved the recruitment in a phased manner. Punjab 3600 Special Education Teachers Recruitment 2025 follows strict guidelines prescribed under the right of free and compulsory education act, which is the mandate:
- 1 Special teacher per 10 students disability in primary classes (IV)
- Special Teacher (VI-VIII) per 15 students at 1 middle school
District-wise CWSN Nomination Snapshot
Across Punjab, 2,170 CWSN is nominated in pre-primary, 33,568 in 33,568 classes, and 10,410 in class IX-XII. Here the districts with the highest enrollment of students with special needs have a quick look:
| District-wise CWSN Nomination Snapshot | |
| Dictat | Student enrollment |
| Ludhiana | 5,968 students |
| Bathinda | 3,901 students |
| Patiala | 2,976 students |
| Amritsar | 2,702 students |
| Jalandhar | 2,976 students |
3600+ Special Education Teacher Recruitment Drive
Now with the official node, recruitment notifications are expected soon. Hiring will provide new opportunities for trained teachers and bring long -awaited relief for thousands of students who are worth special care and education. Stay for official application dates, eligibility criteria and selection process, it is an important development for the future of inclusive education in Punjab.
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