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CHANDIGARH, 3 January 2026 ; Continuing the Punjab Government’s flagship Mission Rozgar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 606 newly recruited candidates of the Education Department at a ceremony held at Tagore Theatre, marking a historic milestone of providing more than 61,000 government jobs to the youth of Punjab within four years through Mission Rozgar . The newly appointed candidates include 385 Special Educator Teachers, 157 Primary Teachers, eight Principals, and 56 employees recruited on compassionate grounds.
Extending New Year greetings to the appointees, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this achievement reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to merit, transparency, and fairness in public recruitment.“After assuming office in April 2022, our government launched a massive recruitment drive and Mission Rozgar provided 61,281 government jobs so far. We made every appointment purely on merit and transparency, and not a single one faced a court challenge,” the Chief Minister said, adding that this marked a proud moment for both the government and Punjab’s youth.
Mission Rozgar : Jobs on Merit, Not Favouritism: CM Mann
Recalling past practices, the Chief Minister said that earlier governments made young people wait endlessly for appointment letters, forcing them to anxiously scan newspapers and postboxes. “Those days are over. Today, the Punjab Government has put in place a system where deserving youth get jobs based only on their capability. The government itself honours them by handing over appointment letters personally,” he said.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that previous governments failed to respect merit and competence, instead distributing government jobs among their sons, nephews, and favourites. “They ignored the pain of qualified youth forced to wander from pillar to post for jobs. In just four years, we ensured that young people from every village, town, and city of Punjab secured jobs purely on merit,” he said.
Stating that the present system has opened doors for youth from ordinary families, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today, hardworking youngsters are getting a fair opportunity to move ahead. Traditional political parties treated their families as Punjab, but for me, the entire state of Punjab is my family.”
Punjab Creates Special Educator Cadre for 48,000 CWSN Students
The Chief Minister announced a major education reform, stating that the government has created a separate cadre of Special Educator Teachers for children with special needs studying in government schools across the state. Government schools currently enroll around 48,000 children with special needs.To ensure quality education for them, we have appointed 385 teachers under this special cadre,” he said, adding that these appointments would significantly help such children develop skills at both primary and secondary levels.
Addressing the newly appointed Special Educator Teachers, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that their responsibility extends beyond teaching. “Your duty is not only to educate these children but also to serve humanity. Your role in shaping their future will be even greater than that of their parents,” he said, urging them to carry out this noble responsibility with complete dedication and commitment.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated the newly appointed teachers and principals. He said that the future of the nation rests in the hands of teachers. “A teacher shapes a student to become a doctor, an engineer, or an artist. This happens just as a sculptor shapes his masterpiece. What is etched on an innocent mind never fades in a lifetime,” he said.
Punjab Govt Trains Teachers Globally, Sets New Education Benchmark
The Chief Minister highlighted the government’s focus on quality education. He said that Punjab’s government school teachers are now being trained at global standards. “So far, 234 principals and education officers have received training in Singapore. Additionally, 249 head teachers have been trained at IIM Ahmedabad. Furthermore, 216 primary teachers have received training at Turku University in Finland,” he said.
He added that the Punjab Government’s revolutionary steps in education are now sparking discussion across the country. . “We are establishing 118 Schools of Eminence in Punjab. These schools will play a transformative role in securing a bright future for underprivileged children. Free uniforms are being provided. The government has launched a free bus service for girls. These measures ensure that no girl misses out on education, he asserted.
On the occasion, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains thanked CM Bhagwant Singh Mann for initiating an education revolution in Punjab. “The impact of these reforms is visible in every school. In 2022, out of 28 lakh students in government schools, nearly four lakh had to sit on the ground. Today, every child has proper seating. Free bus services for girl students are benefiting nearly 10,000 schoolgirls every day.”
Dreams Come True as New Teachers Thank CM Bhagwant Mann
Meanwhile, newly recruited teachers shared their experiences during the event. Nitin from Malout said that his lifelong dream had come true. “I was selected as a police constable in 2025. However, I decided to work harder. This decision led me to become a teacher,” he said, expressing gratitude to CM Bhagwant Singh Mann for the opportunity.
Navpreet Kaur from Gurdaspur had earlier worked as a Special Educator in a private school. She said that joining government service through a fair, merit-based process fulfilled her dream. A woman teacher from Fazilka said she had waited 12 years for a government job. Her long wait had finally ended. Shilpa from Patiala also shared her appreciation with the gathering.
Among those present on the occasion were Education Secretary Anindita Mitra, Director of Higher Education H.S. Brar, Director of Secondary Education Gurinder Singh Sodhi, and other senior officials.
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