Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Teachers Protest TET and Pension Reforms
Teachers from all over India are planning to protest and march to Parliament in Delhi on February 5.
They are upset because the government and education councils haven't protected older teachers from having to take a special test called TET.
If they have to take this test, many teachers might lose their jobs, and schools could close.
The teachers also want the government to change pension rules and stop closing schools.
They had a meeting in Hyderabad to plan their protest and will start by wearing black badges on January 9 to show they're serious.
Teachers' unions plan a march to Parliament on February 5 over TET exemption and pension reforms.
The protest is organized by AIJACTO, with concerns about a Supreme Court judgment on TET.
Teachers fear job losses and school closures if senior teachers are forced to take the TET.
They demand the government file a review petition or amend the Right to Education Act.
Initial protest actions include wearing black badges on January 9 and sending memoranda to the President and Prime Minister.
- Who
- Teachers' unions from across India, led by AIJACTO
- What
- Protests and a march to Parliament demanding TET exemption and pension reforms
- When
- February 5 (main protest), with initial actions starting January 9
- Where
- Delhi (Parliament march), with meetings in Hyderabad
- Why
- To protest against TET requirements for senior teachers and pension reforms
Teachers' Unions
Government
TET Exemption
Teachers' Unions
Teachers demand exemption from TET for senior teachers to prevent job losses and school closures.
Government
The government insists on TET for all teachers to maintain educational standards.
Pension Reforms
Teachers' Unions
Teachers oppose pension reforms that they believe will negatively impact their retirement benefits.
Government
The government argues that pension reforms are necessary for financial sustainability.
- Organizing Body
- All India Joint Action Committee of Teachers' Organisations (AIJACTO)
- Protest Date
- February 5
- Meeting Location
- Hyderabad
- Meeting Venue
- Sundarayya Vignana Kendram
- Chairperson
- G. Sadanandam Goud
- Supreme Court Judgment Date
- August 23, 2010
- Initial Protest Action
- Wearing black badges on January 9
