Delhi HC: B.Ed (Special Education) Eligible for TGT/PGT; No Retroactive Disqualification

• Delhi High Court ruled B.Ed (Special Education) holders are eligible for TGT & PGT posts for general subjects.
• The court stated candidates cannot be disqualified retrospectively if recruitment advertisements did not explicitly exclude their qualification.
• The ruling dismissed appeals by the Delhi government and DSSSB, upholding previous Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) orders.
• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) confirmed B.Ed (Special Education) holders can teach general students, as their training covers general B.Ed components.
• This verdict brings clarity to teacher recruitment, emphasizing transparent criteria and benefiting many B.Ed (Special Education) candidates.

Why It Matters: High Court ruling expands job eligibility for B.Ed (Special Education) teachers.