Maharashtra Recommends 13,119 Teachers Through TAIT 2025

A total of 13,119 candidates have been recommended for teacher recruitment through the Pavitra Portal under the 2025 Teacher Aptitude and Intelligence Test (TAIT), stated the Maharashtra School Education Department.

The merit list for the recruitment category involving selection without interviews was published on August 27. The recruitment covers schools run by local self-government bodies as well as private managements across Maharashtra.

The TAIT 2025 examination was conducted online from May 27 to June 5, 2025. Of the 2,28,808 candidates who registered for the examination, 2,11,308 appeared, while 1,70,108 candidates completed the self-certification process.

Advertisements for vacancies under both the interview and non-interview categories were received on the Pavitra Portal between May 1 and August 20, 2026. Eligible candidates submitted their preferences between August 6 and August 16.

Of the 19,754 vacancies advertised under the non-interview category, recommendations have been made for 13,119 posts. District councils accounted for the largest share, with 8,481 recommendations against 13,225 vacancies.

At the school level, Classes 1 to 5 accounted for the highest number of vacancies, with 7,541 candidates recommended against 12,671 posts. For Classes 6 to 8, 4,207 candidates were recommended against 5,421 vacancies.

The department said 2,760 posts reserved for ex-servicemen and 1,760 posts under the part-time category remained vacant due to the non-availability of eligible candidates. These posts will be filled through a converted round, the department said.

Candidates are also being informed about their selection status through SMS. They can check their status by logging on to the Pavitra Portal at the official TAIT recruitment website.

The management-wise general merit list will subsequently be made available on the homepage under the Download section. Candidates recommended for appointment have been asked to contact the respective appointing authorities for the next steps.

The recruitment of 13,119 teachers is a significant development for the education sector in Maharashtra, and it is expected to improve the quality of education in schools across the state.

The Maharashtra School Education Department's efforts to fill teacher vacancies through the TAIT 2025 examination demonstrate the government's commitment to providing quality education to students in the state.

In conclusion, the recommendation of 13,119 teachers for recruitment through the Pavitra Portal is a major step forward for the education sector in Maharashtra, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the quality of education in schools across the state.