Shishu Vatika Teacher Posts – 7,234 Posts Approved under OSEPA in 2026
APPROVAL FOR CREATION OF 7,234 SHISHU VATIKA TEACHER POSTS
Government of Odisha – Department of School & Mass Education – Letter No. 10911/F Dated 29.04.2026
Letter No.
10911/F Dated 29.04.2026
Issuing Authority
Smt. Jayanti Barik, OSS, Under Secretary to Govt.
Subject
Creation & Engagement of Shishu Vatika Teacher Posts
Scheme
Samagra Shiksha / OSEPA
Total Posts
7,234
Shishu Vatika Teacher Posts
Monthly Remuneration
₹26,200
Per Teacher per Month
Annual Financial Implication
₹227.43 Crore
Under Samagra Shiksha
Key Provisions of the Approval Letter
- Approval Granted: Approval is hereby accorded for the creation and engagement of 7,234 (Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Four) Shishu Vatika Teacher posts across all districts' Sishu Vatika units/schools in the State.
- Remuneration: Each teacher will receive a remuneration of ₹26,200/- per month.
- Financial Implication: The estimated annual financial implication is ₹227,43,69,600/- (Rupees Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Crore Forty-Three Lakh Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred only) under Samagra Shiksha.
- Alignment with NEP 2020: The proposal is in alignment with the provisions of NEP 2020 and strengthening of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
- Condition 1 – Budget Limit: The expenditure shall be strictly limited to the approved norms and budget provisions under Samagra Shiksha.
- Condition 2 – Due Procedure: Engagement of teachers shall follow due procedure and guidelines prescribed by Government/competent authority from time to time.
- Condition 3 – No Additional Liability: No additional financial liability beyond the approved amount shall be incurred without prior approval of the competent authority.
- Condition 4 – Monitoring: OSEPA shall ensure proper monitoring, utilization, and reporting of funds as per prescribed financial rules.
- Condition 5 – Subject to Availability: This approval is subject to availability of funds and concurrence of the competent authority, wherever applicable.
- Concurrence: This issues with the concurrence of the competent authority.
- Copy Forwarded: Copy forwarded to the Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department for information and necessary action with reference to Department Letter No. 10479/F, Dated 21.04.2026.
Important Points to Note
- Massive Recruitment: The approval paves the way for 7,234 Shishu Vatika Teacher posts across Odisha, one of the largest teacher recruitments in the state.
- ECCE Strengthening: The initiative aims to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in alignment with NEP 2020.
- Budgetary Provision: The total annual financial outlay is ₹227.43 crore under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
- Recruitment Process: The engagement of teachers will follow due procedure and guidelines prescribed by the Government/competent authority.
- Fund Utilization: OSEPA will be responsible for proper monitoring, utilization, and reporting of funds as per prescribed financial rules.
- Finance Department Concurrence: The proposal has been examined with reference to the justification furnished, norms indicated, and financial implications involved, and has received concurrence from the competent authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shishu Vatika Teacher Posts Approval Letter about?
It is a letter from the Government of Odisha approving the creation and engagement of 7,234 Shishu Vatika Teacher posts under OSEPA, in alignment with NEP 2020 and strengthening of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
How many teacher posts have been approved?
A total of 7,234 (Seven Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Four) Shishu Vatika Teacher posts have been approved across all districts of Odisha.
What is the monthly remuneration for these teachers?
Each Shishu Vatika Teacher will receive a remuneration of ₹26,200/- per month.
What is the total annual financial implication?
The estimated annual financial implication is ₹227,43,69,600/- (Rupees Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Crore Forty-Three Lakh Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred only) under Samagra Shiksha.
What are the key conditions of this approval?
Key conditions include: expenditure limited to approved norms under Samagra Shiksha, engagement following due procedure, no additional financial liability without prior approval, proper monitoring by OSEPA, and subject to availability of funds.
Who has issued this approval letter?
The letter has been issued by Smt. Jayanti Barik, OSS, Under Secretary to Government, addressed to the Director, Directorate of Elementary Education, Government of Odisha.
Which department has been informed about this approval?
A copy has been forwarded to the Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department for information and necessary action.
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