NTA appeals to NCTE to protect the service benefits of pre-TET appointed teachers

The Navya Andhra Teachers’ Association (NTA) has urged the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to protect the benefits of the services of teachers appointed before the introduction of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) and rationalize the TET Paper-II exam pattern.

NTA state president Karanam Harikrishna and general secretary Maganti Srinivasa Rao submitted representations on the matter to the NCTE chairman in New Delhi on Friday.

The association sought legal assistance for teachers appointed through District Selection Committee (DSC) recruitment in accordance with NCTE qualifications and government rules in force at the time of their appointment and urged the board to consider their particular situation and explore legally permissible measures to protect their interests.

The NTA also called on the expert panel to conduct a comparative study of the DSC and TET exams, pointing out that the previous DSC exams assessed candidates’ knowledge of subjects, teaching methodology, educational psychology and other relevant areas.

The association urged the NCTE to issue clear guidelines on the continuation of service, promotion and other service benefits of senior teachers within the Supreme Court judgments. It also sought rationalization of TET Paper-II and suggested that a separate evaluation mechanism be considered for mathematics, physical science and life science teachers based on their respective subjects.

The association stressed that any decision should be fair and should take into account teachers’ experience, qualifications demonstrated in previous recruitment exams and teaching skills without compromising educational standards.

NTA leaders urged the NCTE to conduct a comprehensive study of the issues affecting thousands of teachers across the country, consult teachers’ associations and take appropriate policy decisions.

Published – 9 Oct 2026 21:02 IST