Mizoram Plans to Recruit 100 Primary Teachers in 2026

Mizoram Education Minister Vanlalthlana has announced that the state plans to appoint 100 regular primary teachers in 2026. He made this announcement during the general conference of the Mizoram Primary Teachers’ Association in Aizawl.

The state is ranked 31st in the country under the Performance Grading Index (PGI), raising concerns about student learning outcomes. The government aims to improve the quality of education and help students develop a better understanding of their subjects through these measures.

Assessment to Track Student Learning

Mizoram has introduced the Standardised Assessment for Elementary Schools (SAfES) to assess students’ learning levels. The assessment will help teachers understand students’ learning needs and identify areas where they need additional support.

A teacher teaches students in a classroom at a school in Mizoram (Image Credit: Google)

Teacher Eligibility and Recruitment

The Mizoram Board of School Education is working to ensure that teachers with more than five years of service remaining can appear for the Mizoram Teacher Eligibility Test (MTET) before 2028.

The government is also considering reducing the number of assessments for teachers and allowing them to take the MTET more frequently. This would give teachers more opportunities to qualify for the test.

Education Minister Vanlalthlana also stated that the government has approved the appointment of 671 teachers. In addition, 100 regular primary teacher posts will be filled in 2026.

A government school campus in Mizoram. (Image Credit: Google)

Steps to Improve Primary Education

During the conference, the Mizoram Primary Teachers’ Association requested the introduction of Hindi in primary schools and the provision of computers to all primary schools.

The government’s planned teacher recruitment and student assessment measures aim to improve the quality of primary education across the state.