BHASKAR MISHRA Vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Since common questions of law and fact are involved in these petitions, therefore they are heard together and are being decided by a common judgment. However, for the sake of brevity, facts of Writ Petition No. 2028 of 2025 (SS) alone are being discussed and considered.

(2.) District Education Officer (Elementary), Champawat and Pithoragarh have issued advertisement inviting application from eligible persons for appointment as Assistant Teacher in Government Primary Schools. As per the advertisement, one should possess Bachelor's Degree with two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or four-year B.El.Ed, or two-year D.Ed from an institution recognised by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

(3.) As per the advertisement issued in respect of district Champawat, last date for submission of application is 28/11/2025, while for District Pithoragarh, last date indicated is 30/11/2025. Petitioners are not eligible for appointment, as they are still pursuing two-year D.El.Ed course from different institutes.