Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Odisha to Fill 45,000 Teaching Posts Over Three Years
Odisha’s Chief Minister said the state plans to hire 45,000 school teachers over the next three years.
He announced this while speaking to students on Teachers’ Day.
He told students not to spend too much time on social media.
Instead, he asked them to study and prepare for their careers.
He said education helps build people, not just teach lessons.
Odisha is also offering free education from kindergarten through postgraduate study, according to the chief minister.
The state is building 2,200 model primary schools and has opened 45,000 nursery schools.
Officials also plan to provide meals, textbooks and support for tribal children.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Odisha will fill 45,000 vacant school teaching posts within three years.
Majhi made the announcement at Secondary Board High School in Cuttack on National Teachers’ Day, September 5, 2026.
He urged students to limit social-media use and focus on studies, careers and contributing to the country’s development.
Majhi said Odisha has introduced a free “KG to PG” education scheme and is building 2,200 model primary schools at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore.
The government also plans meals and textbooks for Classes 9 and 10 and financial support for tribal children to help reduce dropouts.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the state government.
- What
- The government announced plans to fill 45,000 vacant school teaching posts over three years and described other education initiatives.
- When
- September 5, 2026, National Teachers’ Day.
- Where
- Secondary Board High School in Cuttack, Odisha; one report renders the city as “Kataka.”
- Why
- The measures are part of the government’s stated effort to reform education, support students and reduce dropout rates.
- Teaching vacancies
- 45,000 vacant school teaching posts are to be filled over three years.
- Announcement venue
- Secondary Board High School, Cuttack.
- Free education
- The chief minister said Odisha has introduced a free “KG to PG” education scheme.
- Model schools
- 2,200 Godavarish Mishra Adarsh Pratamika Vidyalayas are being built at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore.
- Nursery schools
- The chief minister said 45,000 nursery schools have been opened for pre-school children.
- Student assistance
- The government reiterated plans for mid-day meals and textbooks for Classes 9 and 10, plus the Shahid Madho Singh Hath Kharcha Yojana for tribal children.
