Delhi govt begins teacher recruitment for 75 CM Shri schools; Interface process starts June 11 – Times of India

The Delhi government has officially launched a recruitment drive to appoint teachers for 75 CM Shri schools, a major education initiative announced in the Delhi Budget 2025–26. According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), these schools are expected to become operational within a year, with the recruitment process now underway through a special interface mechanism.

Application open for government teachers

The circular invites existing Delhi government school teachers to apply for voluntary transfers to the new CM Shri institutions. Applications are open for various teaching roles, including:Eligible teachers must have a minimum of five years of service remaining until retirement. The last date to submit applications is June 9, 2025, by 11:59 pm, and submissions must be sent via email only.

Interface sessions on June 11 and 12

As per the schedule, interface sessions will be held to assess candidates:

Each session will commence at 10:00 AM. These interactions are expected to help the department select educators aligned with the pedagogical goals of the CM Shri model.

CM Shri Schools: A Delhi budget 2025–26 initiative

The CM Shri schools were first introduced in the 2025–26 state budget, with an allocation of ₹100 crore for their establishment. The project takes inspiration from the central government’s PM Shri schools and aims to align closely with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023.