Maharashtra Government GR for Shikshan Sevak: A Complete Guide to Appointments, Salary & Eligiability
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For years, a major hurdle for these educators was that if they moved from one school to another during their three-year term—even if both were government-approved—their service "clock" would reset to zero. They would have to start a fresh three-year period, effectively losing years of progress toward permanent status. A significant Government Resolution (GR) February 2026 fundamentally changed this: Counting Past Service
Shikshan Sevaks are appointed on a contractual basis for a fixed term of Absorption:
If you are a Shikshan Sevak, keep a personal copy of each GR, maintain your service book diligently, and stay updated through the official education department website. For the latest news on any amendment, consult your district’s Shikshan Sevak Karmachari Sangh.
This article summarizes the key GRs, recent updates regarding the recruitment process, and the transition from the old recruitment system to the new centralized system.
2. GR of 2011: The First Major Reform (Salary & TET)
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+).