Music teacher aspirants gathered outside the Patna residence of Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari to demand an increase in vacancies for the upcoming BPSC TRE-4 recruitment examination. EdexLive reported that the candidates sang patriotic songs during the protest while raising their demand for more teaching posts.
The education minister met with the group and assured them that the government remains committed to addressing their concerns. According to the report, Tiwari stated that additional vacancies could still be requisitioned before the examination date is officially announced, potentially raising the total number of available posts. He urged the candidates to focus on their preparations while emphasizing that student welfare and quality education are priorities.
This demonstration occurs amid broader agitation at Patna’s Gardanibagh, where protesters seek changes to the recruitment process, including a single-stage exam and increased seat counts. The report noted that security was heightened around key government locations due to the large turnout. Previously, the minister announced the addition of 886 posts, bringing the total teacher vacancies to 33,274. The minister also assured the aspirants that a favorable decision would be taken regarding the vacancies.
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