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Education
Madhya Pradesh Orders Teachers to Perform BLO Duties After School Hours
✍️ swadesh news
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has mandated that teachers assigned election duties will carry out Booth Level Officer tasks only after school hours.
The state government of Madhya Pradesh issued a directive that teachers who are appointed for election duties will execute the responsibilities of Booth Level Officers (BLO) only after regular school timings. This decision aims to ensure that classroom sessions are not disrupted while still meeting the logistical needs of the upcoming elections.
According to the education department, the schedule will be coordinated with the election commission so that teachers can complete their BLO assignments in the evenings. The move is intended to balance the dual roles of educators and election officials without compromising academic continuity.
Officials indicated that the arrangement will apply to all government and aided schools across the state. Teachers will receive specific instructions on the locations and timings of their BLO tasks, and the administration will monitor compliance to avoid any overlap with school hours.
The policy reflects a broader effort to streamline election manpower while respecting the primary educational responsibilities of teachers. It also seeks to address concerns raised by teachers' unions about potential loss of teaching time during the election period.
According to the education department, the schedule will be coordinated with the election commission so that teachers can complete their BLO assignments in the evenings. The move is intended to balance the dual roles of educators and election officials without compromising academic continuity.
Officials indicated that the arrangement will apply to all government and aided schools across the state. Teachers will receive specific instructions on the locations and timings of their BLO tasks, and the administration will monitor compliance to avoid any overlap with school hours.
The policy reflects a broader effort to streamline election manpower while respecting the primary educational responsibilities of teachers. It also seeks to address concerns raised by teachers' unions about potential loss of teaching time during the election period.