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Education
19 of 30 Sanctioned Punjabi Teacher Posts Still Vacant in Jammu & Kashmir Schools
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir government informed the assembly that 19 of the 30 sanctioned Punjabi teacher positions remain unfilled across state schools, raising concerns about language instruction.
The Jammu & Kashmir government notified the legislative assembly that a significant number of Punjabi teaching posts remain vacant. Of the 30 positions sanctioned for Punjabi language instruction, 19 are still unfilled across the state's schools.
The vacancy has left many students without access to Punjabi lessons, potentially affecting curriculum standards and language proficiency.
While the government has not yet disclosed the reasons for the delay, officials have indicated that recruitment processes are underway.
Officials assured the assembly that steps will be taken to expedite appointments and ensure that Punjabi language education is restored to its full capacity.
The vacancy has left many students without access to Punjabi lessons, potentially affecting curriculum standards and language proficiency.
While the government has not yet disclosed the reasons for the delay, officials have indicated that recruitment processes are underway.
Officials assured the assembly that steps will be taken to expedite appointments and ensure that Punjabi language education is restored to its full capacity.