Question 1

What is the minimum duration of continuous service required in the State of Goa for regular teachers or special educators to be considered eligible for the prestigious award?

Accepted Answer

In-service Regular Teachers or Special Educators must have completed at least 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa as on June 30th of the academic year for which they are applying.

Question 2

To qualify for consideration, must an applicant currently be employed exclusively within institutions that are entirely managed and funded by the government?

Accepted Answer

Applicants must be working in recognized government or government aided primary, middle, high, or higher secondary schools.

Question 3

If only a few teachers apply in a specific category, is the Government obligated to grant the full number of allocated awards regardless of the quality of the applications received?

Accepted Answer

If insufficient, suitable, or eligible teachers, Heads of the Institution, or Special Educators are available in a particular category, the Government is not bound to grant that award.

Question 4

Are educators who hold positions such as contractual teacher, Para Teacher, or part-time instructor permitted to submit their nominations for this teaching recognition scheme?

Accepted Answer

No, Contractual Teachers, Para Teachers, Part-time Instructors, and National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Instructors are explicitly not eligible for the State Awards to Teachers.

Question 5

If an applicant has previously faced disciplinary measures or been penalized by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, can they still be considered for this award?

Accepted Answer

No, any teacher who has been penalized by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) shall not be considered.

Question 6

If there is an active investigation or official inquiry currently underway against a teaching professional, will that automatically exclude them from the selection process?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a teacher against whom any inquiry is being conducted shall not be considered for the award.

Question 7

What specific documentation is required, and what is the minimum impairment threshold necessary, if I choose to apply under the reserved category for differently abled educators?

Accepted Answer

If applying for the Differently Abled Category, a disability certificate indicating more than 40% disability must be attached to the application.

Question 8

Besides the length of service requirement, must in-service teachers demonstrate specific educational backgrounds or certifications to be deemed eligible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in-service teachers shall have to fulfill the required academic and professional qualifications as per their specific cadre for the State Award to Teachers.

Question 9

Among the total awards available, is there a specific provision or reservation made to ensure recognition is given to educators with physical disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one award out of the total ten is reserved specifically for a differently abled teacher, Head of the School, or Special Educator from Regular or Special Schools.

Question 10

For applicants who are currently serving as Headmasters or Heads of School, how much administrative experience must be demonstrated within their overall teaching tenure?

Accepted Answer

A Headmaster must have 5 years of administrative experience, which must be part of the required 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa.

Question 11

Are there any restrictions related to an applicant's legal standing, specifically regarding pending cases related to oversight or criminal activity?

Accepted Answer

The applicant must not have any vigilance case or criminal case pending against them at the time of application.

Question 12

Does engaging in private tutoring outside of regular school hours disqualify a teacher or Head of School from being considered for this official recognition?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Teacher or Head of School should not have indulged in tuitions to maintain eligibility for the awards.

Level	State/ UT
Scheme type	—
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Composite
Application mode	Offline

Target Group Definition
◦ The applicant must be a school teacher, special educator, or Head of School.
◦ The applicant must be working in a recognized government or aided primary, middle, high, or higher secondary school.
◦ The applicant must be an in-service teacher.
◦ The applicant must fulfill the required academic and professional qualifications as per their cadre for the State Award to Teachers.
Service Requirements
◦ The applicant, if an in-service Regular Teacher or Special Educator, must have completed at least 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa as on June 30th of the academic year for which they are applying.
◦ The applicant, if a Headmaster, must have 5 years of administrative experience out of the required 15 years of regular teaching service in the State of Goa.
Preference/Reservation
◦ One award out of the 10 is reserved for a differently abled teacher or Head of the School/Special Educator from Regular or Special Schools.
◦ The applicant applying for the Differently Abled Category must attach a disability certificate indicating more than 40% disability.

CM-Vashistha Guru Puraskar(CMVGP)

About CMVGP

Provider

Goa State Government

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