- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi distributed appointment letters at the 18th Nijukti Mela in Bhubaneswar.
- The appointments include 1,913 Sevak-Sevikas and 154 Tribal Language Teachers.
- The state government says it has provided employment to 48,642 candidates since June 2024, including the latest recruitment.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday distributed appointment letters to 2,067 newly selected candidates at the 18th State-Level Nijukti Mela held at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar.
The appointments include 1,913 Sevak-Sevikas and 154 Tribal Language Teachers recruited through the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). The newly appointed personnel will serve in schools under the State Government’s ST & SC Development Department.
The recruitment drive aims to strengthen school education, particularly in tribal-dominated and remote areas where teachers and other educational staff are needed.
1,913 Sevak-Sevikas and 154 Tribal Language Teachers
The 2,067 appointments comprise two categories of educational personnel.
A total of 1,913 candidates have been appointed as Sevak-Sevikas, while 154 have been selected as Tribal Language Teachers.
The Tribal Language Teachers will support mother-tongue-based education in tribal communities. The state government is currently providing school education in 10 tribal languages, including Santali.
Around 1,000 candidates received their appointment letters at the central programme in Bhubaneswar, while the remaining selected candidates received theirs at their respective district headquarters.
Odisha Government Says 48,642 Jobs Provided Since June 2024
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the state government was committed to empowering young people through employment and skill development.
He stated that a total of 48,642 candidates had been provided government employment since the recruitment drive began in June 2024. The latest 2,067 appointments are included in this figure.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the government’s efforts to strengthen the education sector, stating that 28,693 teachers had been recruited so far.
Focus on Tribal Education and Student Welfare
The Chief Minister highlighted several initiatives aimed at improving educational opportunities for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students, who together account for around 40 per cent of Odisha’s population.
He referred to the expansion of Eklavya Model Residential Schools to 69 institutions and the implementation of the Shaheed Madho Singh Hatakharcha Yojana to provide financial assistance to students and help prevent school dropouts.
He also mentioned the Bidesh Sikhyabruti Scheme, under which 50 meritorious students are supported to pursue higher education abroad every year.
CM Advises Newly Appointed Teachers to Serve with Dedication
Congratulating the newly appointed personnel, Majhi urged them to create a safe and supportive learning environment for students.
He advised teachers to guide children with care and compassion rather than relying on excessive strictness. He also emphasised discipline, punctuality, patience and dedication in government service.
The Chief Minister warned that irregularities in welfare programmes, including the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, would not be tolerated. He also cautioned against misconduct and inappropriate punishment of students.
He specifically appealed to newly appointed Sevak-Sevikas posted in flood-affected areas of southern Odisha to extend assistance to people affected by the floods.
Ministers Congratulate the New Recruits
ST & SC Development Minister Nityananda Gond described teaching as a noble profession and highlighted the role of educators in nation-building.
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari also congratulated the newly appointed candidates, emphasising their responsibility in shaping the future of the next generation.
During the programme, newly appointed candidates Sulagna Das from Khordha and Bijay Kumar Nayak from Keonjhar shared their experiences after receiving their appointment letters.
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