Agartala: May 16: Frustrated by alleged discrepancies in answer keys and prolonged delays in recruitment, teaching job aspirants in Tripura staged a strong protest against the Teachers Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT) on Monday. With no satisfactory response from the board, the aspirants have now turned to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, seeking his intervention as a last resort.
Candidates who appeared for the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) and the 2022 Selection Test for Graduate Teachers (STGT) gathered in front of Siksha Bhavan, demanding immediate redressal of their grievances. A specially-abled candidate expressed disappointment over TRBT’s rejection of valid objections regarding erroneous answer keys. “We provided credible references, but TRBT dismissed our claims and told us to approach the court. Most of us can’t afford legal expenses,” she said.
She added that many aspirants fear missing future opportunities due to age restrictions, and those who cleared the cut-off are anxious that awarding grace marks might further delay recruitment.
STGT candidates also raised concerns over the government’s inaction. “It’s been nearly three years since we took the exam. The state has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court, but the results are still pending,” one aspirant said.
After TRBT officials reportedly refused to meet the protestors, the group marched to the residence of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, hoping for a resolution. However, no assurance was given.
To manage the situation, police intervened and detained around 20 protestors. “Some TET aspirants had gathered without prior permission. They were moved from the area and around 20 were detained,” said Additional SP West Tripura, Dhruba Nath.
The aspirants now await a formal response from the state government to resolve their long-standing issues.
