Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Bihar Approves Domicile Policy, Reserves 85% of Teacher Jobs
Bihar is changing the rules for teacher jobs to give people who live there a better chance.
The government said that about 85 out of 100 teacher jobs will be saved for residents of Bihar.
The cabinet approved this new plan, which was announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
This includes setting aside spots for different groups of people, and also reserving seats for those who completed their education in Bihar.
This plan is in line with a number of political parties supporting the domicile issue.
Bihar cabinet approved a policy reserving approximately 85% of teaching jobs for state residents.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the policy on Monday.
The policy gives preference to native residents in teacher recruitment exams.
Over 50% of seats were already reserved for state residents via existing quotas.
An additional 40% will be reserved for residents who completed class 10 and 12 in Bihar.
- Who
- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Bihar Cabinet.
- What
- Bihar cabinet approved a policy reserving 85% of teaching jobs for natives.
- When
- Announced on Tuesday, following remarks on Monday.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To give preference to native residents of the state in teacher recruitment.
Supporters
Critics
Political Support
Supporters
Tejashwi Yadav, representing the RJD, announced his intention to implement a “100 per cent domicile” policy should his party form the next government.
Critics
N/A
- Policy Type
- Domicile Policy
- Chief Minister
- Nitish Kumar
- State
- Bihar
- Recruitment Focus
- Teachers
- Posts Reserved
- Approximately 85%
- Reservation Details
- Includes existing quotas and additional 40% for state educated residents.
Sources
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