Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Centre Eases Hindi Language Norms for Eklavya School Staff
Imagine schools for kids from tribal communities called Eklavya Schools.
The government is hiring teachers and other staff.
They changed the rules about knowing Hindi.
Before, teachers had to know Hindi, but now they don't have to be as good at it.
Instead of focusing on one language, they will be graded on a combination of English, Hindi, and a regional language.
This helps people from different areas get jobs.
This change aims to ensure that language doesn't stop people from applying for jobs, making it easier for them to get hired.
The Centre has relaxed Hindi competency norms for Eklavya Model Residential School staff recruitment.
The change affects Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and female staff nurse positions.
Candidates will be assessed on their combined performance in English, Hindi, and a regional language.
Hindi proficiency remains a requirement for Post Graduate Teacher candidates.
The goal is to ensure language is not a barrier to hiring.
- Who
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and NESTS.
- What
- Tweaked recruitment norms for Eklavya Model Residential Schools, relaxing Hindi language requirements for certain staff positions.
- When
- The tweaked norms were issued last week in application guidelines for the 2025 EMRS staff selection exam.
- Where
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools across India.
- Why
- To address concerns about regional representation and ensure Hindi proficiency is not a barrier to employment.
- Schools Affected
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
- Target Group
- Tribal Students
- Number of Sanctioned Schools
- 722
- Functional Schools
- 479
- Total Students
- 146,540
- Total Staff
- 13,437
- Vacancies Advertised
- 7,267