The Maharashtra government has approved supernumerary posts for 3,276 contractual employees working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Employees with at least 10 years of service will receive pay scales equivalent to comparable government posts. However, the benefit does not include promotion, pension or assured career progression benefits.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has approved the creation of supernumerary posts for 3,276 long-serving contractual employees working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, providing them appointments in pay scales equivalent to comparable regular government posts.

The decision applies to employees who had completed at least 10 years of contractual service as of June 30, 2026. The government has described the move as a one-time special measure and clarified that the appointments will be made after determining the equivalence of the contractual positions with regular posts in the School Education Department and other government departments.

The government resolution, issued by the School Education and Sports Department on August 4, follows the approval granted by the state Cabinet at its meeting on July 2. The decision was taken after a government-appointed committee examined the issues faced by contractual employees and submitted its report in November 2025.

The pay scales of eligible employees will be determined after considering the nature of their work, duties, responsibilities, qualifications and the service rules applicable to comparable regular posts. The government has directed that the pay structure under the Seventh Pay Commission be considered while fixing the equivalent pay scale.