DSEK begins probe to ascertain how ReT teacher manages to evade classrooms for 21 years

Inquiry officer asked to submit report within 10 days

Srinagar, Mar 21 (KNO): The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has launched an in-depth inquiry into the ‘unauthorized absence’ of a Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) teacher at Primary School Aragam in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

The teacher (Arsullah Habib) has not fulfilled his teaching duties for the past 21 years, instead securing non-teaching assignments at the Chief Education Officer’s (CEO) Office and the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office in Bandipora.

Despite being appointed as a teacher under the ReT scheme in 2004, Habib has allegedly never been present in the classroom. Instead, he secured attachments to government offices, drawing an annual salary of rupees 13 lakh while students in his designated school remained without a teacher.

Shockingly, he was even sent for a B.Ed. training program in 2021, a move meant to improve his teaching skills—which he never applied in a classroom.

Local residents claim they rarely see him at the school. “He appeared briefly in March this year and later disappeared again,” said a villager.

What has further angered the community is how Habib managed to remain in administrative roles despite government orders to relieve all deputed teachers from non-teaching duties. While other teachers were sent back to schools, Habib was instead assigned as a coordinator for an IEC anti-drug campaign under the DC Bandipora’s office, ensuring he stayed away from teaching.

Following public outrage, DSEK has appointed Joint Director (North) Hakeem Tanveer to investigate how Habib evaded classroom duties for over two decades.

A preliminary joint report from the District Vigilance Officer and Deputy Chief Education Officer, Bandipora, has revealed that the matter requires an in-depth investigation to determine how Habib managed to evade teaching for over two decades.

The DSEK has appointed Joint Director (North), as the Inquiry Officer to probe the issue. He has been directed to submit a detailed report with recommendations within ten days to facilitate further action against the teacher and any officials who may have aided his prolonged absence—(KNO)

DSE Jammu Announces Free Coaching for Destitute, Orphan, and BPL Students for 2025-26

The Directorate of School Education, Jammu, has issued a notification regarding free coaching for students from economically weaker sections, including Destitute, Orphans, and those from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. This initiative will provide free admission—up to 10% of the total intake capacity—into private tuition/coaching centers for the academic session 2025-26.

Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for this scheme must belong to one of the following categories:

• Destitute
• Orphan
• Below Poverty Line (BPL)
• Beneficiaries of Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
• Priority Household (PHH)

Detailed Notification Here

The free coaching is applicable for secondary and higher secondary students preparing for various academic and undergraduate competitive exams under UGC guidelines.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their applications along with the following documents:

• Qualification certificate from the previous class
• Destitute certificate (if applicable)
• Orphan certificate (if applicable)
• Ration card for BPL/AAY/PHH verification

Applications can be submitted:

• Online: Via Google Form: Application Link
• Email: bplfreecoaching2024@gmail.com
• Offline: In-person at the Private Section of the Directorate of School Education, Muthi, Jammu

The submission deadline is 15 days from the issuance of this notice (March 19, 2025).

Further Information

A list of provisionally registered private tuition/coaching centers will be available on the official website of the Directorate of School Education, Jammu (www.schedujammu.nic.in).

This initiative aims to provide equal learning opportunities and support to underprivileged students, ensuring they receive quality education and coaching for a brighter future.

For any further inquiries, candidates may contact the Directorate of School Education, Jammu.

KVS Admission 2025: Balvatika 1 & 3 Registration Deadline Extended

“In continuation to this office letter even number dated 05.03.2025 regarding fresh admissions in Kendriya Vidyalayas for the Academic Session 2025-26, it is to inform that the last date for online registration and submission of application form for Balvatika-1 & 3 (wherever applicable) is hereby extended to 24.03.2025 (up to 10:00 PM). Further, the draw of lots for Balvatika-I & 3 (wherever applicable) is now scheduled to be held on 28.03.2025 instead of 26.03.2025 as communicated previously vide KVS(HQs) letter dated 17.03.2025,” mentioned the official notice.

Parents and guardians can apply for the admission round through the official website of KVS at kvsangathan.nic.in.

Eligibility criteria:

Reservation of seats will be as per KVS Admission Guidelines 2025-26 and age for Balvatika-1, 2 & 3 will be 3 to 4 years, 4 to 5 years and 5 to 6 years respectively as on 31.03.2025.

No fee is to be charged to the children admitted under the 25% quota prescribed under the RTE Act 2009. Once the children are admitted in Class-I under the RTE Act, they will continue to avail exemptions and concessions till class VIII.

Steps to apply:

1. Visit the official website of KVS at kvsangathan.nic.in.

2. Click on KVS Admission 2025 notice available on the home page.

3. A new PDF file will open where candidates will get the registration links for Balvatika 1 & 3 and Class 1.

4. Click on the link and a new page will open.

5. Register online and login to the account.

6. Fill the application form and make the payment of application fees.

7. Click on submit and download the confirmation page.

8. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

For more information, visit the official website.