Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Maharashtra Minister Directs Special Recruitment Drive Across 13 PESA Districts
Maharashtra has many unfilled government jobs in 13 districts covered by a special law called the PESA Act.
Minister Ashok Uike asked departments to start a special hiring drive.
He said the hiring must follow the rules and be fair.
The jobs are meant to provide opportunities for eligible Scheduled Tribe candidates.
Officials met to check how many jobs are open and why hiring has been delayed.
They were asked to send updated information for each district.
They will also review questions about local-candidate rules and employees working in these areas.
Officials will check teacher applications and shortages so districts that need teachers can get more staff.
Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike directed departments to begin a special drive to fill vacancies in 13 districts covered by the PESA Act.
Uike said recruitment should follow rules, be transparent and finish within a stipulated timeframe, creating opportunities for eligible Scheduled Tribe candidates.
A review meeting at Mantralaya, chaired by Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, examined vacancies, ST-quota recruitment, reservation rosters and delays.
Departments were told to compile district-wise vacancy information and address administrative and legal questions, including criteria for local Scheduled Tribe candidates.
Officials will assess teacher applications through the Pavitra portal and district staffing needs, with steps planned to address teacher shortages.
- Who
- Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike directed departments to act; Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal chaired the review meeting.
- What
- A special recruitment drive will be initiated to fill vacancies in 13 PESA districts, with officials also reviewing teacher recruitment and staffing needs.
- When
- The direction was reported after a review meeting; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- The 13 districts covered by the PESA Act in Maharashtra; the review meeting was held at Mantralaya.
- Why
- To fill vacancies, provide employment opportunities to eligible Scheduled Tribe candidates, and address staffing shortages and recruitment delays.
- State
- Maharashtra
- Districts covered
- 13 PESA districts
- Recruitment focus
- Vacant posts, including recruitment against Scheduled Tribe quotas
- Recruitment requirements
- Follow rules, be transparent and finish within a stipulated timeframe
- Meeting venue
- Mantralaya
- Teacher recruitment portal
- Pavitra portal
- Further departmental work
- Compile district-wise vacancy information and review reservation, eligibility and pending issues