The Madhya Pradesh government is preparing to introduce significant changes in the recruitment process for government school teachers, with officials considering a system where appointments may be made through a single eligibility examination.

According to sources in the School Education Department, the proposed model may eliminate the need for a separate selection test after the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Candidates could instead be selected directly on the basis of merit obtained in the eligibility examination.

Officials believe the move could simplify the recruitment process and reduce the burden on applicants who currently have to appear in multiple examinations. The proposed framework is also expected to shorten the overall recruitment timeline and lower examination-related expenses for candidates.

At present, aspirants are required to first qualify the eligibility examination and later appear for a recruitment test conducted for various teaching posts. Under the new proposal, a single examination system may be adopted for primary, middle and higher secondary teacher appointments.

Department officials said discussions are underway regarding the validity period of TET scorecards and the possibility of allowing candidates to improve their scores through repeat attempts. Merit-based appointments are likely to be considered under the revised structure.

The proposal comes as the state is expected to undertake fresh teacher recruitment drives to fill vacant posts in government schools. However, authorities have not yet issued any official notification regarding the implementation of the new system.

The final decision is expected after approval from the concerned departments and the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB).