Himachal to Test 5000 Teachers for 100 CBSE Schools

• Himachal Pradesh will select 5000 teachers for 100 government schools affiliated with the CBSE board through a mandatory examination.
• CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandated the test, to be conducted by the Himachal Pradesh School Education Board, possibly in February.
• Only teachers passing the exam will be appointed; a separate sub-cadre will be created for CBSE school staff.
• Selection criteria include academic excellence and contribution to co-curricular activities.
• The initiative aims to improve education standards and provide modern education, potentially leading to transfers for influential urban teachers.

Why It Matters: Himachal mandates exam for 5000 teachers in 100 CBSE schools to boost education quality.