Delhi teacher postings remain pending for nearly 800 candidates selected for English teacher positions in government schools, with candidates saying they have been waiting for school allotments since document verification in September 2026.
The recruitment process began when the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board advertised trained graduate teacher posts in January 2024 for the Directorate of Education and the New Delhi Municipal Council. The official schedule listed the examination on August 24, 30 and 31, 2025. DSSSB published the result on July 28, 2026, followed by a corrigendum on August 5.
Candidates said the Directorate of Education completed document verification in September but has not issued a written schedule for school postings. They alleged that delays occurred first at DSSSB and later at the education department, extending a recruitment process that began nearly three years ago.
According to the candidates, they have sought updates through Right to Information applications, emails, letters and visits to the department. They said officials had repeatedly told them verbally that progress could be expected the following week, but that no formal timeline for allotments had been provided.
The candidates have questioned the delay as CBSE board examinations approach. Their concern is not only about appointment dates but also about the absence of clarity after they completed the selection and verification stages. They said the prolonged wait had created uncertainty about their careers and affected their families financially and emotionally.
The case highlights the administrative gap between recruitment and actual deployment in a government school system. Selection through a recruitment board does not by itself place a candidate in a school; the process still requires verification, allocation and formal posting by the concerned department. When that final stage remains open-ended, candidates can be left without either an appointment date or a clear explanation of the pending administrative steps.
The candidates described the delay as bureaucratic inaction and alleged that officials had not completed their duties promptly. Those allegations could not be independently established from the material available. The Directorate of Education had not responded to Times of India’s requests for comment at the time of publication.
The candidates are seeking completion of the posting process and a written schedule from the education department. The next formal milestone remains the department’s communication on school allotments and joining dates.
