Nagaland Adhoc Teachers Suspend Protest, Set June 30 Deadline for Job Regularisation

In a significant development in Nagaland’s Education sector, the 2015 batch of the All Nagaland Adhoc Teachers Group (ANATG) has decided to temporarily suspend its agitation while setting a firm deadline of June 30 for the regularisation of 1,166 teachers.

The decision was taken on Saturday following an extensive meeting between the group’s general members and its Core Committee. According to group representatives, the matter was thoroughly deliberated before arriving at a consensus to pause the protest and give the state government additional time to complete the long-pending regularisation process.

Decision Follows Directorate’s Appeal

The Core Committee’s recommendation to suspend the agitation came after reviewing an official communication issued on Thursday by Principal Director of School Education, Shashank Pratap Singh. In the letter, the Directorate of School Education (DoSE) acknowledged the grievances raised by the teachers and appealed for patience while administrative processes are completed.

Singh reportedly recognized both the validity of the teachers’ concerns and the anxiety among members regarding their employment status. He assured that the department has taken the matter seriously and is actively working toward a resolution.

Status of Documentation and Administrative Hurdles

According to the Directorate, efforts are underway in coordination with relevant authorities to systematically review, trace, and reconcile essential documents required for regularisation.

However, certain key records — including sanction post order numbers, original appointment orders, and release orders of previous incumbents — could not initially be located. The matter has now been escalated to the competent authority to explore alternative administrative solutions.

Officials have indicated that the department is eager to resolve procedural gaps to ensure compliance with service norms and legal requirements.

June 30 Set as Final Deadline

While suspending the agitation, the ANATG 2015 batch made it clear that their demands remain unchanged. The group has formally set June 30 as the final deadline for the completion of the regularisation process.

Leaders emphasized that if the government fails to meet the timeline, the agitation will resume, potentially with intensified measures.

“The suspension of the protest does not mean we are withdrawing our demands. We are giving the department time to act on its assurances,” a group representative stated.

Background: Years of Waiting Despite Earlier Promises

The teachers highlighted that during a previous phase of agitation, the government had promised to complete the regularisation process by December 2023, following the formation of a High Powered Committee.

However, despite those assurances, 1,166 teachers appointed under the ANATG 2015 batch continue to serve in an adhoc capacity. Many have been awaiting permanent status for several years, citing concerns over job security, career progression, and service benefits.

The prolonged uncertainty, according to the teachers, has affected both morale and long-term professional planning.

Call for Job Security and Career Stability

The group reiterated that regularisation is not merely a procedural matter but a critical step toward ensuring employment stability and professional growth. Without regular status, teachers face limitations in promotions, pay scale adjustments, and other service-related benefits.

Members expressed optimism that the government’s written assurance will translate into concrete administrative action in the coming weeks.

At the same time, they cautioned that stronger protest measures could be adopted if there is no visible progress by the stipulated deadline.

Unity Within the Group and Continued Dialogue

During Saturday’s meeting, general members reaffirmed their confidence in the Core Committee’s leadership and pledged to remain united in pursuit of regularisation.

Batch leaders have committed to maintaining constructive engagement with the Directorate of School Education to ensure that all necessary processes are completed efficiently and transparently.

Sources close to the department indicate that while the government is keen to settle the issue at the earliest, a formal response to the teachers’ latest deadline has not yet been issued.

With June 30 now marked as a decisive date, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the longstanding issue of regularisation for the ANATG 2015 batch is finally resolved — or whether Nagaland’s education sector witnesses a renewed wave of protests.