The Bihar Education Department has issued a directive requiring all headmasters, headteachers, and teachers assigned to Census-2027 duties to submit their deployment details on the E-Shikshakosh portal within 48 hours. This move comes as the department seeks to compile an accurate and updated record of educators engaged in the upcoming national census exercise.
Background of the Directive
Teachers across Bihar have been appointed as enumerators and supervisors for the house listing and housing census activities under Census-2027. However, the education department discovered that it lacked complete and up-to-date information regarding the number of teachers involved in these duties. According to sources within the department, this absence of updated data has created significant challenges in providing academic and administrative support to teachers engaged in census work.
Online Reporting System
To address the issue, the department has launched an online reporting system through the E-Shikshakosh portal. Under this new arrangement, all deputed teachers are required to log in using their official IDs and upload details related to their census assignments. The submitted information will undergo a two-step verification process: first by the concerned Block Education Officer (BEO), and then by the district magistrate.
The education department has made it clear that only those teachers whose information is verified by the district magistrate will be eligible for special relaxation and facilities during the census period. This includes any leave or duty concessions that may be granted to teachers for their census-related work.
Implementation and Deadlines
The department has instructed district, subdivision, and block-level authorities to ensure that all teachers complete the submission process within the stipulated 48-hour time limit. Failure to comply may result in teachers not receiving the benefits associated with census duties. The directive applies to all headmasters, headteachers, and teachers who have been formally deputed for census work.
This initiative is expected to streamline the management of teacher resources during the census, allowing the education department to better coordinate academic schedules and administrative support. It also aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the deployment of teachers for non-academic assignments.
Teachers are advised to check their official IDs and access the E-Shikshakosh portal promptly to avoid any last-minute issues. The department has also set up help desks at block and district levels to assist teachers facing technical difficulties with the online submission process.
