Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Punjab Teachers Appointed as Invigilators for Class 12 Exams
In Punjab, teachers who usually teach classes 6 to 10 have been asked to help with Class 12 practical exams.
Some teachers are also being asked to go on a trip with older people to visit important places like the Golden Temple.
The teachers' union says this is unfair because these teachers don't have experience with Class 12 subjects.
They also say the government should hire more lecturers instead of giving extra work to these teachers.
The government says they have replacements if any teacher has an emergency.
Master cadre teachers (classes 6-10) appointed as invigilators for Class 12 practical exams.
Teachers with no experience in Class 12 subjects assigned to conduct practical exams.
Over 7,000 lecturer posts in Punjab government schools are vacant.
Government teachers in Raikot ordered to accompany pilgrims to Amritsar under Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana.
Teachers express concerns about additional duties during exam periods.
- Who
- Master cadre teachers and NSQF teachers in Punjab
- What
- Appointed as invigilators for Class 12 practical exams and ordered to accompany pilgrims
- When
- Practical exams from February 2 to 12; pilgrimage starts February 2
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Due to a shortage of lecturers and government directives
- Exam Period
- February 2 to 12
- Appointed Teachers
- Master cadre teachers (classes 6-10)
- Subjects of Concern
- Physics, Biology, Chemistry
- Vacant Posts
- More than 7,000 lecturer posts
- Pilgrimage Scheme
- Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojana
- Pilgrimage Locations
- Golden Temple, Durgiana Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border
- Number of Polling Stations
- 188
- Pilgrimage Start Date
- February 2