Tamil NaduWednesday, 15 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu teachers seek resolution of secondary-grade salary anomaly, old pension and exam-related relief
A teachers’ federation met School Education Minister Rajmohan in Chennai on 15 July 2026 and pressed for salary parity, old pension and recruitment-related relief.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 July 2026 in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu teachers’ federation met School Education Minister Rajmohan and demanded resolution of the secondary-grade teachers’ salary anomaly, restoration of the old pension scheme and other service-related changes.
Key specifics
- The meeting was held at the Secretariat with the TETOJAC state high-level committee members.
- The federation sought restoration of the incentive increment for higher education that had been given earlier.
- It demanded cancellation of Government Order 243, which it said affected teachers.
- The group asked for immediate filling of vacancies in government schools and exemption from census duty for disabled, seriously ill and teachers above 55 years.
- The minister reportedly assured that appropriate action would be taken on the demands.
Exam lens
TNPSC current affairs: education administration, salary anomaly, old pension scheme, Government Order 243. Likely question: which minister received the teachers’ federation memorandum in Chennai on 15 July 2026?