NCERT faces over half its sanctioned posts vacant, impacting its key educational roles. CBSE also has 44 percent of its positions unfilled, a significant concern. This major shortage of permanent staff risks the safety and quality of national board exams. The parliamentary committee urged fast-track recruitment to fill these critical vacancies. Urgent attention is needed to address these staff shortages at both bodies.

NCERT faces over half its sanctioned posts vacant, impacting its key educational roles. CBSE also has 44 percent of its positions unfilled, a significant concern. This major…

More than half of the sanctioned posts at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) are vacant, while 44 per cent of positions at the Central Board of…