Patna Candidates Demand Increased Teacher Vacancies Amid Protests, Education Minister Promises Transparency in Recruitment Process

Today in Patna, there is a big protest happening as candidates are demanding more job vacancies in the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4). The rally started early in the morning from Patna College, and these candidates are planning to surround the Chief Minister’s residence. The police are on high alert, with many officers deployed to manage the situation and barricades set up at important intersections.

The protestors are expressing their frustration over the government’s delay in the recruitment process. They claim that many qualified candidates are currently unemployed, and filling only a few posts will not solve this issue. Initially, the government promised to announce over 1 lakh vacancies, but recently, it was stated that only about 26,000 posts will be available, which has led to increased anger among the candidates.

Student leader Dilip Kumar mentioned that the government announced the TRE-4 exam release in May, but no real steps have been taken since then. He warned that if the government does not release the advertisement before the election rules come into effect, it could face political consequences.

It’s important to note that in a previous protest on September 9, candidates attempted to encircle the CM’s house, leading to clashes with the police, who used force to control the crowd. Many candidates were injured and some were detained during that incident.

The Education Minister has stated that more than 26,000 posts will be filled in the fourth phase of recruitment, and the TRE-4 exam is scheduled from December 16 to 19, 2025, with results expected by late January 2026. Meanwhile, candidates insist that their protests will continue until they see clear action from the government regarding recruitment.